Road project in Bogard township commissions bids
Commissioners oversee gravel road construction in Bogard township with a planned stretch of one mile. Viewers inspect the route between Elmo and Barr township, names include John Ay Sawyer, William P Ley, Nathan E Kilton, John T Healy. Bids listed: Hinton Wilson $5,970. Amos Musselman $6,980. J M Hin $5,975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo
Afi Tlura
Robert H. Bell
Barr Township
Brandin
John Ay Sawyer
Nathan E. Kilton
John T. Healy
Bronday
Mhton
H. Wilson
Amos Mussleman
J. M. Hin
Heith Family Holds Annual Reunion at Vance's
The Heith family held its annual reunion at Vance's Thursday with a large turnout enjoying the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heith
Vance
Early morning grove gathering with speeches and dinner
A community event occurred in the grove with an all day dinner of fried chicken cake and pie and plenty of dishes. Elders shared reminiscences while youths played games. Politicians including Oma s D. Kim p Esra Mattingly and Edgar T Laughlin spoke. Old officers Grant Keith M Vance and Louis Keith were kept in their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omas D. &Kimp
Esra Mattingly
Edgar T. Laughlin
Grant Keith
M. Vance
Louis Keith
Pow Wow At Alfordsville Draws Crowds Each Day
An annual Red Men pow-wow in a grove three quarters of a mile south of Alfordsville runs from Wednesday to Saturday. The event features a steam swing by Rutter & Wykoff, performances by the Alfordsville brass band, vaudeville shows, a Saturday horse show, and prize exhibitions for farm products with awards on Saturday.
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Red Men
Alfordsville
Red Men of
Rutter & Wykoff
Truelove's New Bond Filed by County Treasurer
County Treasurer Hillary C Truelove filed his $25,000 bond with City Clerk Charles Willey on Thursday. Sureties listed include Jabez A McCord O M Vance John G Shanks Matthew F Burke and E L Hatfield. The new law requires the treasurer to collect city taxes and license fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary C.truelove
Charles Willey
Jabez A. McCord
O. M. Vance
John G. Shanks
Matthew F. Burke
E. L. Hatfield
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice gives partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Local Notices and Marital Listings From Malone Area
The page lists names for postal advertising and several divorce and family notices. Entries include Malone Springman Bohling Stevens Cottees Ebler Leslie Stuber Krup and Bacon with various spouses and children noted.
The Cannelburg Picnic Labor Day Results
Labor Day event at Cannelburg yielded receipts around 568 dollars. Winners and prizes listed include James H. Walker 100 bushels of corn, Robert Hunter 10 fold prize, A Tit Brewer Winchester rifle, Samuel Street 85 gold pieces, William Malone a lady’s gold watch, Thomas Nugent a new punching machine, Veronica McAdams sick waist, Edna Nortis rocker, Mrs. Frances Summers fancy lamp, Rev. John Stanton a yearling shog. W. B. Cleman of Petersburg attended Thursday.
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Plente
Cannelburg
James H. Walker
Robert Hunter
Winchester Repeating Rifle
Samuel Street
William Malone
Thomas Nugent
Newing Archine
Thome Nugent
Verronica McAdams
Public auctions seek buyers across multiple counties
Multiple public sale notices list farms near Washington and Selty with auctions scheduled in September 1906. Items include mules, cattle, hogs, corn, hay, farming implements, wagons, and household gear. Terms wary, cash under five dollars or credit six months, with interest if unpaid. Auctioneers L G Zinkan and J D Morgan.
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Washington
G. Zinkan
Selty
Toms Hill
Railroad Awitch
Horace A
Montgomery
L. G. Zinkay
J. D. Morgan
Autoioneer
Sixth Indiana Sixth Regimental Association Reunion Drafted
The Sixth regimental association plans a reunion at the state house in Indianapolis on September 11. The regiment, formed from counties including Daviess and Bartholomew, served from 1861 through 1865, with many battles and large casualty lists. By 1865 only about ten veterans remained in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Indianapolis
Indiana
Daviess
Bartholomew
Jackon
Jennings
Jefferson
Washington
Ripley
Thomas T. Crittenden
Louisville
Kentucky
Nashville
Savannah Tenn
Shiloh
Corinth
Tennessee
Stone River
Atlanta
Tonnel Hill
Rocky Face
Reseca
Buzzard Roost
Dalas
New Hope
Atlatoona Ridge
Kenesaw Mountain
Marietta
Chattanooga
Sixty-eighth
Forty-fourth
Charles Childs
Richard W. Meredith
Alanson Solomon
Charlesr. van Treed
Oscar F. Rodarmel
Henry C. Hall
O. F. Rodarmel
Henry E. van Trees
H. E. van Trees
Joseph Graham
Chickamauga
Napoleon Heberd
Mission Ridge
John Hinl
Woodsonville
John Killion
James Lambert
Iuka
Joshua McLinn
Charles Plamer
Chickamuga
William, Riley
Martin Chickamauga
Wiliam Riley
Martina Ridge
Joseph D. Teverbaugh
Levi Wheeler
G. M. Wheeler
W. H. Wilson
Aaron Hunter
Robert ’ Warner
Loutaville
Benton McCafferty
Dr. Clemmer and Miss Gertrude Lemmon wed at Grindley home
Dr. O. Clemmer of Odon and Miss Gertrude Lemmon married at the bride's Grindley home on Wednesday. Clemmer, formerly of Odon, is a graduate of Indianapolis Dental College. They will reside in Odon.
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O. Clemmer
Odon
Gertrude Lemmon
Grindley
Clemmer
Indianapolis Dental College
Charles Bohling
St. Louis
Southwestern
Lillie Stevens
C. A. Ward
M. E
Buffalo
Niagara
Washington
Three Men Killed in Factory Collapse at Elyria
A construction accident at a new factory in Elyria Ohio killed three men and injured about a dozen others as a portion of the second floor collapsed during completion. The incident drew emergency crews and investigators to the site. Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased pending notify families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio
Veale Township Schools Set to Open Monday
Veale township announces the start of the school term with classes beginning Monday September 17 for all related district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veale Township
Reunion of Company G to meet at Ebenezer Church
Company G of the 42d Indiana plans its annual reunion at Ebenezer Church in Harrison Township. Local veterans gather to share memories and maintain comradeship with former soldiers.
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Indiana
Ebenezer Church
Harrison Township
Court considers transfer and deeds for estate lot
The report on clothing the boy and the transfer of to the city from the estate was received and ordered on file. Deeds for the lot will be executed soon after court convenes in October. The Health Board secretary was appointed Wald Willeford and Dr C H Yepne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stue McGuire
Theity Water Company Council
City Water Company
Light and Water Committee
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Waldo Willeford
Board of Health
C. H. Yepne
Acme of Unfairness in Washington Policy Debate
The Washington administration faces a sharp critique from the Washington Democrat which accuses the paper of misrepresentation as it questions how quickly the new Republican leadership will reform saloon enforcement and slot machine activity. The column contrasts Democratic leniency over 35 years with the new push to regulate moral issues since last May’s council transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Russell
News Administration
Republican Council
Reunion dinner features music and speeches
On September 20 a large reunion dinner is planned with music and speaking. Joshua A. Palmer serves as captain of the company hosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua A. Palmer
Democratic prospects in 1908 New York governor race
Report notes a movement to nominate Jerome or Folk or a joint ticket. Southern leaders say a Jerome victory in New York could force his nomination, driven by combined influence of New York New England and the South.
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Jerome
Folk
New York
New England
South
County Appropriations Adopted by County Council
The county council in regular session approved the annual appropriations for county expenses. The balance sheet lists salaries, expenses, and various program costs across departments including clerks, auditor, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, surveyor, supt, and several institutes. Tax levies were reduced nine cents, with Washington township levy set at 1.69 dollars including gravel road costs.
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Treasuer
Exiensitip
Institute Fc Jresesseeees
Sallary County Assesko
Court J
Insane
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Blind Institute
Women's Prison
Cenee Eee
Board of Review
Ball Board of Review
Witness Board of Review
Gabes Fybbe
Elmore
Harrison
E.a
Madison
Reeve
Veneers
Steele
van Buren
Verle P
Washington
Ela Np
Board of
Sea Arm
County Council
Barr
Bogard Township
Elmore Township
Harrison Township
Madison Township
Reeve Township
van Buren Township
Steele Township
Veale Township
Washington Township
County
Williams sells 100 acre farm in Barr township for 35 per acre
A. G. Williams sold his 100 acre Barr township farm to a Linton man named Sparks for 35 dollars an acre, with O. W. Deckard as the real estate agent. Deckard also sold his Pearl and First streets property to Williams for 2,700 dollars, while C. I. Elrod moved from the Deckard property to Harned avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Williams
Barr Township
Linton
Sparks
O. W. Deckard
Deckard
Pearl and
First Streets
Mr. Willams
C. I. Elrod
Harned Avenue
Miss Rose Downey Enters St Marys Of The Woods
Miss Rose Downey of Vincennes daughter of John Downey enters St Marys of the Woods in Vigo County to study for two years before formally entering the world she will study two years before official entry into life says report from local sources
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Downey
Vincennes
John Downey
St. Marys of the [Woods
Vigo County
Three Farms Sold Near Graham’s Station
George Bight sold the A. A. Blauvelt farm near Graham’s station on Arch and Besjamig Wagner. The 80 acre property changed hands for 5200 dollars. The E. W. remains unresolved in the report.
Visitors and Local Changes In Town Life
Mrs Elizabeth Bennett and Mrs Nancy Reffltt visit James Bennett of Rich view Illinois. Frank Grown and family return from Trinity Springs. Maggie McCloskey of Flora plans a new two story brick building on Main street. Martha Cruikshank of Arcada Nebraska visits her parents John and Mrs Perkins. Sisters arrive from St Marys of the Woods as parochial schools set for September 10. Joseph McCloskey of Flora Illinois visits James and Frank Dixon. Dr S L McPherson returns from Lawrenceville Michigan visiting Robert Kirkwood. Mrs Alex Turnbloom and Bernadette go to Ensley Alabama for work. Reverend J P Matthews and others return from Niagara Falls. George Hinkle’s daughter loses five teeth in a mouth injury. Mr and Mrs William Dant and Mrs Julia Stark visit with James M Dant. Mort McPherson improves his drug store with a new plant and better prescription case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bennett
Nancy Reffltt
St. Marys of the Woods
Joseph McCloskey
Flora
William Dant
Julia Stark
Vincennes
Jake Myers
Horrall
Tuscola
James M. Dant
Mort McPherson
Community Visitors and Home Notes from Cornettville
Cornettsville residents note frequent visitors and local travels. Many names from Plainville Edwardsport Washington Summer Lafayette and Vincennes appear with Sunday visits and festival attendance. Recurrent movement includes relatives Mr and Mrs and Misses visiting spouses and siblings.
Indiana Students Return to Bloomington Campus This Fall
Students from Indiana University at Bloomington come back from vacations this week. Arthur Rogers John Odsen Miss Lois Hastings Miss Ethel Clark and John Allison return with Hastings having studied at Butler College. Ogden will pursue postgraduate work while Rogers in the class of 3 and Clark and Allison enter the freshmen class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
University At Bloomington
Arthur Rogers
John Osden
Lois Hastings
Ethel Clark
John Allison
Miss Hastings
Butler College
John Ogden
Moss Clark
Mrs Nellie Crennan Engaged to Teach Vocal Music
Mrs Nellie Crennan of Chicago formerly lived here is engaged to teach vocal music at the Ravenswood conservatory in Chicago. Her voice and musical education are described as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Crennan
Chicago
Ravenswood Conservatory
Plainville hosts basketball game and watermelon slashing
Arthur Allen Herman Shirley Glen Oliphant Carl Smith and O P West attended a Plainville event Saturday night featuring a basketball game and a watermelon slashing act.
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Arthur Allen
Herman Shirley
Glen Oliphant
Carl Smith
O. P. West
Plainville
Washington Indiana ordinance regulates animal and vehicle speed
An 1906 city ordinance in Washington Indiana bans riding driving or speeding animals or vehicles in streets alleys or highways. Violators face fines from two to twenty five dollars and county jail until fines and costs are paid. The measure becomes effective after two weekly publications and is signed by the mayor and clerk.
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City of
Washington
Hrmita
Gold City
Daviess
Indiana
Eonthet
Washington Weekly Gazette
Hale Clark
Maver
Wm Lh Kiefer
Conmier Council
City of Washing Ind
Coble Seeks Dubois Nomination Ahead of Primary
In Dubois county Dr Coble entered the race late while Pike county supports Hearing for the congressional bid. The Democratic machine backs Coble with Heusing’s allies while Jasper hosts the convention where votes and approvals will decide the nominee.
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Pike
Illing
Pike County
Dubois County
Coble
Uni
Dubois
Hearing
Democratic Machine
Dubdols
I Alteged
Heusing
Jasper
Verdict Filed In Drowning Case At Edwardport
Coroner Bue ley returned Thursday afternoon a verdict in the Wille Tomey drowning at Edwardaport Sunday. It ruled the death an accidental drowning. Perry Tomey, the father, was a vitalor in the city. The raid had been alerted by reports the verdict might include allegations from the scene.
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Yincennes
Bueley
Wille Tomey
Edwardaport
Rae
Perry Tomey
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Wool Taffeta
Batiste
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Reessee
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Teers
Alana Gold Democrats
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York
Solen Mathers
M. Nedler
Joe Linch
P. W
Helder
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Fidle
Zimmerman
K. Faith
Son
Krup
Henry Krup
Bacon
Petersburg
Alexander
Washa
Central Indiana Hospital
George F. J Edenharter
Ind
Clemer
Veale Schools
Buford Mail
George McCrack
Paoli
Daviess County
McCracken
Farn
Secretary Health Board
Acme OF
Corning
Tim Arvin Gates
J. P. Gideon
Hillary Seay
Tenn
William L. Brown
East Main Street
Mr. Seay
John H. McCoy
Ivaco
Hursday
Charles Enkoft
Elnora
A. T. Brewer
J. C. Fairhurst
Ser
Patrick Carceré
Barnard
Negro Fields
Reformatory
Scott County
W. H. Myers
Jasper Day
George Godwin
Espond Borg
Self
Reid
Selis
Miss Rose Downey
St. Mary’s
Cornettsville
Harrison Eaton
Essie Eaton
Epsom
John Cochran
Kell Ferguson
Nora Courtney
Bicknell
Carl Boger
Charles Carroll
Edwardsport
Elmer Clarke
Inis Moren
Marsh
Wiliam Patterson
Wiliam Myers
Nettle Chattin
Lafayette
James Sparks
C. E. Asbury
Oliver Carroll
Little Son
Gideon Thenenridge
Lottsville
Howard Clark
WW. Clark
Bloomington
Lola Courtney
Indianapollis
Harry Mead
Sugarland
Mt. Zion
Jatees Denny
Libby Aikman
S. O. Carroll
Larry Davis
Famiy
Jack Mc. Adams
Lower Sugarland
S. P. Eagle
Luder
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Margaret Fanning
James Moran
Francis Moran
Hannah Manning
Raglesville
Board of County Commissioners
Liverpool
Main
East Fifth Streets
Mainstreet
William Schneider
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