Madison Courier Reflects on County Seats and Hospital Rename
The Madison Courier discusses the proposal to move Gramme county seat from Bloomfield to Linton, critiques tax levies, and questions hospital naming. It notes Washington's high levy, cites nine nearby cities, and comments on public visits and reforms at the Southeastern hospital. It also recalls Sheriff Padgett and legal history surrounding Sam Archer.
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Linton
Gramme County
Bloomfield
Washington
Institute Profit From One Senator Milburn Address
Senator Milburn delivered a forceful talk at Peoples Hall urging teachers to organize for legislative action. The forty fifth teachers institute closed with enthusiastic sessions, praise for Superintendent McHenry, and five resolutions supporting musical instruction, building upgrades, and unified start dates.
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Peoples Hall
McKlenry
Daviess
McHenry
Milburn
Daviess County
Senator Milburn
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Committee On
Mozart Club
I Institute
State Board of Health
Republican Ticket Nominated at City Convention
The city Republicans held a Saturday mass convention and nominated the slate: Marie ROBERT RUSSELL for mayor, Cink Cat for treasurer, ARLES WLWILLE for clerk, and HASTINGS for council. Albion Horrall, Smoot, and James A. Colbert ran for council at large in a near tie. votes reported with scattered minor ballots.
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Pruch
Charles W. Willey
Hastings
Russell
Surprise wedding announced in Washington for Alma Allen and Albert Annen
The forthcoming marriage of Alma Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Taylor Allen to Albert F Annen is announced as a surprise. The couple plans to wed after the Reynolds rental house on East Walnut Street is vacated by Mrs Mary Kemp. Annen, a Washington business associate of J E Waller and Hatfield Palmor, is well liked in local circles.
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Washington
Annett
Decatur
Sas Hiten
J. E. Waller Harness Store
Jlatfield & Pal“mor
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Grafville
Iinois
East Walnut Street
Nellie Stokes
Eva Coulter
Illinois
Grayville
Mississippi
Strange cattle malady reported in Bartholomew County
The Colmibus Republican warns of a mysterious illness attacking cattle in Bartholomew County. Cattle refuse food then suffer partial paralysis and die, linked to feeding on green corn. No remedy known, with the eastern part of the county most affected.
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Thes Colmibus Republican
Bartholomew
Braving Case Dismissed in Vincennes Circuit Court
Robert W Potts sues Charles Wilson for damages over braying of jacks at Manox City. The plaintiff dismissed the case at his cost after alleging harsh sounds caused his decline and sickness. The action, filed last month, sought damages for the alleged disturbances.
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Vincennes
Robert W. Pottsgainst
Charles Wilson
Mannox City
Last Mont Potts
Wilson
Nail Wound Fatal to Veale Township Girl Blanche Osman
A Veale Township girl named Blanche Osman died from a nail wound to her foot suffered while playing at home. Doctors debated amputation but concluded it would hasten death. she had shown signs of improvement before rapid decline.
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Little Blanche Osman
Veale
Blanche Osman
Veale Township
Dance Affray Left Three Wounded in Knox County
The fight at William McCain’s Knox county home near Mayville over money and a woman left McCain, Sylvester Ingram, and Thomas Lowe seriously injured. McCain and Ingram sustained deep throat and shoulder wounds needing multiple stitches, while Lowe received gashes. Doctors warn blood poisoning risks while prognosis hinges on infection.
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Knox County
Mayrsville Ferry
William McCoy
Wheatland
Sylvester Ingram
White River
Maysville
McCoy
Ingram
McCain
Thomas | Lowe
Washington
iLowe
McCait
McKain
Robert S.wood
Wheathind
McBain
Lowe
Beveridge Returns Home From Wisconsin and Maine
Senator Albert J Beveridge returns to Indianapolis from a Wisconsin wilderness vacation and a Maine visit after a day with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay He praises Roosevelt as the world’s most powerful leader and says no extra congressional session will be called concludes in June with only a brief delay in duties.
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Allert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Indiana
Beveridge
Lakda
Maine
Maine Woods
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt x
Awil
Congress
Movement to place L. B. Johnson in Vincennes district church
Reports indicate a broad effort in the Vincennes district to assign L. B. Johnson, current pastor of the Afro American church, to a new church post. Details on the plan and dates were not fully disclosed.
Petition to Bend Conference Bishop over District Request
A report from Washington notes long time district official Mr. Johnson, aged elder, serving Vincennes district for thirteen years and as assistant secretary of Indiana, seeks action during the annual conference. Pastors and district members petition the bishop at Linton to act within twelve years of service.
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Mera
Washington
Presid
Charles Herr sets rapid cylinder packing rings record
In Washington Indiana Charles Herr a skilled machinist achieved a fast test cutting fifty eight rings 0.5 inches diameter and 0.625 inches by 0.375 inches castings at B and S Southwestern Ghaps reporting the feat in the Railroad and Locomotive Engineering Journal. Herr cut forty eight rings in three hours and thirty seven minutes using extra hard castings and extensive grinding.
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Railway’ and Locomotive Engineering Journal
Southwestern
Washington
Ind
Charles Herr
Herr
George D Cook Elected Senior Grand Commander
George D Cook elected senior grand commander of the Grand Army of the Republic at Denver last week. He was born at Mitchell and later became general manager of the Colorado Midland railway, with deep family connections in the city.
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George D. Cook
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Mitchell
Colorado Midland Railway
Roads Sold by Commissioners Fail to Sell All Extensions
In Madison Steele and Elmore townships the gravel road extensions were offered last Saturday but most did not sell. The Elmore extension bought by Ira Cox for 1307.50, Willow Lick road sold to John Daugherty, etc. Reoffers set for October term with bonds posted for faithful performance.
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Steele
Elmore
Madison Township
Booker
Thomas Jordan
Ira
Cox
Willow Lick
John Db, Moore
Harry H. Crooke
Bunkum Road
Booker Road
County Commissioners’ Court
Moore
Crooke
Iran Cox
John H. Daugherty
Elmore Road
Abraham Stoy
The Hospital Site praised for beauty and merit
A Madison Courier editorial lauds the hospital site on the Ohio River near Madison for its merit and scenic loveliness. It cites praise from The Washington Herald and Indianapolis Star, noting the river valley’s beauty and historical remarks by French explorers and reporters.
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Malcolm Johnsons Injury at Home Painful Fracture
Malcolm Johnson, the year old son of H C Johnson of Meridian Street South, suffered a fractured right shoulder blade while playing at home a week ago. He was seen by a physician and medical care was given when the news reached the family on Saturday.
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Montgomery
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Rivervale
O'Neil
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Cleophus
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Slater
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Satriday
Preachers and Tobacco Debate at Covington Conference
The Methodist Episcopal Church South conference in Covington passed a resolution asking ministry candidates to reveal tobacco use. Bishop Candler stated there is no doctrine prohibiting tobacco use in the church.
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Conference of the Methodist Episcopal, Church, South
Covington
Candler
Embezzlement Charge Looms Over Rothermel Case
Marion man S M Rothermel faces preliminary hearing and possible bond in Elnora on embezzlement allegations involving 160 dollars from Amos Eagle. He claims 2000 dollars in tree sales earned 5 percent commission and 900 in sales, with the rest owed as commissions. investigators say bogus orders and delayed deliveries underpin the case. Rothermel resides in Mil ion amid disputes with Ragle over tree purchases and commissions.
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Marion
Elnora
Bening
Amos’ Eagle
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Rotherpivel
Ermel
Squire Hastings
Washington
Rothermel
B . WA
Rothermal
Bloomington
Ragle
Wee Rothermel
Milion
Rural Route Box Numbering Underway Says Agent
W T McConnell rural route agent says inspection of rural boxes for numbering is in progress in the city for a few days. The plan is to number each box on its route and only fit receptacles will be numbered. After inspection and assignment, box owners will be informed of their number to inscribe clearly on the box.
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W. T. McConnell
Faucett Resigns Revenue Post to Take New Role
Vincennes reports U S revenue collector George W. Faucett resigns effective October 1. His successor is expected to be from Martin County. Faucett plans to remain in the city after leaving the office.
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Pnel
George W. Faucett
U. S
Martin County
Dines Faucett
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