Sims Cannot Settle With the New Trustee
A messy 19th century notice reports Hiram Sios, ex-trustee of Vin Huren laashij, unable to settle with Thomas Wadsworth new trustee. Hastings Allen & Haaf firm retained for court action. Bondsmen include Diver M. Vaner and Ezra Matitisty. Some bondsmen willing to settle, others favor suit to determine liability. Estimated sums around 2400 pounds, with committee noting vouchers misaligned. Advisory board to report after reviewing patient finances of Van Buren township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Sios
Vin ‘Huren Laashij
Samentent
Thomas Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Hastings, Allen & Haat
Local Degree Team Plans First and Third Degrees At Petersburg
The degree team of Mgeerher the 1.0. R. Ms will confer the first and third degrees on a class of candidates. J. A Robinson and G. Harrison attend the meeting. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Lew is held at Betts on Thursday afternoon. F Maxwell reports a valuable brood filly born Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pethrs
Mgeerherthe
Neville
Wes
J. ‘A Robinson
Great Hem
Horas G. Harrison
J. ‘Waller
W. .H. Bergher
Henry Klars
Thomas R. Pickett
Charles Jars
Ed Ptide
W. L. Catt
Rem Ollars
Edwin Streeter
Mat Blaignt
William Purcell
Ih Burt
Mink
Ernest — Opet
Kane
James Date
Petersburg
Indiana committee promotions and vacancies noted in tentative slate
A tentative slate of Indiana committee promotions is discussed, with Speaker Canston taking no steps until the Ways and Means vacancy from Rep. Watson is filled. Rep. Chaney is expected to replace Brick on Appropriations, while Cramsbacker is favored for the Ways and Means seat. Also mentioned are funeral plans for Rep. Brick and a congressional nomination for J.W. Mulfer from Vanderburgh County, plus a Whiendahé recital by Misses Deleifa and Haith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan G & Unex
Indiana
Watson
Ways and Means
Uniformity in American public schools prompts debate
The piece argues that universalized curriculum and uniform teaching erode individuality, urging parents to engage with teachers about their child. It contends the system trains sameness through uniform subjects and methods, while recognizing some need for standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardihood
Betle
Indianayera
Ilfeyland
Don’ Tabei
Hesh
Blood Hoyt
Cleveland
White House
Ison
Beya
Ink Ingianayelle
Hbout
Witichone
Fragmented verse fragment from a damaged page
Obscured OCR text presents a jagged fragment of verse with garbled phrases and partial lines. The readable portions hint at a reflective or admonitory mood but lack coherent structure or identifiable names, dates, or proper nouns to anchor a fuller summary.
Old Hyatt Home Site Discussed as City Hospital Plan
A movement grows in the county and city to purchase the old Hyatt Home property for a hospital. Residents and officials weigh the plan though price details are not yet disclosed. The building, sizeable and sturdy, has stood vacant for years and dates back about forty years. A ward is proposed to house a city hospital in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeoviciing
Deine Fox
Eimer J. Hastings
Hastings
Daviess County
Baby Hind
M. S. Hastings
M. S
Circuit Court
Hhis
Mr. Hastings
Bart Thompson
Steven E. Mryory
Charter Mears
Fogg
Bucking Temple Court
Hig
Martin County
Ike
Stephens
cMartin
Laushtln
Stevens
Nisintata
Mit
Washinton
County Chairmen Plan Delayed Meeting Attendance
Fragmentary OCR shows Afrie Padgett H McHeary and B Boyd traveling to attend a county chairmen gathering. Text is garbled but indicates a meeting attendance topic and names involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrie Padgett
Lenten Cheese Supper Cancelled at St. Simons Church
A damaged OCR note states that the usual Lenten cheese supper at St. Simons Church will not be held tonight on account of the church. No service details or alternative plans are provided.
Architect to draw plans for county court house repair
Indianapolis officials consider employing architect Moore to prepare drawings and specifications for court house repairs. County Carnahan and Porter discuss the matter. an initial appropriation of 360 has been set. Palmer Bridge project needs 500 more, engineer Faith says 2500 total. special session likely May 20 to approve a larger appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Indianapolis
Comteligioners
Convoy Council
Carnahan
Magre
County Board
Palmer Bridge
Grant Faith
Liberal policy debate marks New York Methodist conference
The New York Methodist Episcopal conference debated and acted on key issues. Delegates adopted a resolution to remove paragraph 248 against amusements as conscience guidance, with seven voting no. The body also backed restoring the time limit on pastorates and favored electing negro bishops while protesting removal of Jesus name from New York public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Alao
Jesus Christ
Lanstage
New York Board of Education
A Wicker Life Boat Concept Above Common Craft
A Webcat presents a wicker life boat with notable novelty and practical appeal. The piece highlights its lightweight build, buoyant performance, and potential applications for rescue and leisure use, emphasizing craft ingenuity and traditional weaving techniques.
Dutch inventor touts cane wicker boat hulls
The Shipping News notes J P de Vos of Rotterdam introduces a new wicker plated cane hull for boats. It claims practical unbreakability, no rust, lighter weight, and lower cost than traditional wooden craft, tested in a Maas River collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P
GB Vos
Rotterdam
Poli
de Vosy
Holland
Ita Finiti
Maas
Patat. Ib
120 Graduates in the County Open School Year
In the county 120 graduates completed the common schools without a severe examination, marking a notable cohort among local pupils. The list highlights where students earned diplomas, reflecting the community’s educational reach and timing of the school year.
Failures in District Exam Results Reveals Mixed Scores
Report lists the Failures and high per cent passes among 126 district students under County Superintendent Burrie. Names include Ginder, Reeve, Skelto, Deen, McPherson, Norch, Barber, and Waggoner, with teachers cited for each township and scores noted in the mid to high range, amid broader participation across Barr and Yeare townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrie
Davigsa
Ginder
Hon
George Cunningham
Louisa Skelto
Bernard ‘Gilooly
Elmer York
Hazel Barber
Herme
McCorm
Rt Carter
Coftman
Keith
Iva Waggoner
Robert McCullough
Herman Crans
Bernadetta Bagen
Lucy Ennis
Nettle Baldwin
Ora Jones
Lutien Rudyard
Him
Bonds and roads plan under Steele township review
Bond sales and road improvement plans dominate a county meeting. Steele township bonds have three months of accrued interest, with an offer by J F Wild and vany of Indianspols, potentially paying down $2,096 remaining. A gravel road system and extensions will be put to sale next Tuesday May 5, with plans for Beckett Beat improvements and Madison and Barr township projects under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wild
County Board of Comclusioners
Hirrteon Township
Bill Jerome Drury
Ham
N. B. Coffman
Barr
Canneshire
Beckett
Fleenst
Wiliam Mére
Livestie
Baaly
Thomas Nedenes
Sibie
Residents and Officials List Across Madison and Bogard Townships
A fragmented list shows numerous names including Roy Leming and Mollie Leming, with many others such as Justina Griffin Mary Weattal othy Brothers and Corinne McPherson. The garbled OCR reads like a census or township roster with many "Failed" markers and mixed commas and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leming
Clapsi Swickare Wininger
Mollie
Leming
Taylor
Elizabeth
Donahue
Vittos
Kellet
Francis Ginder
Della Alme ‘Howard
Tessie Brown
McCord
Barr
Clyde Cord
Thomas Gheevers
Cunningham
Madison
Holthan Boyd
Gladys
Norma Mann Freed
Charjea
Miller
Clare Edwards
Hes Purcell
Blanche Oe
Ber
Ethel Bacher
Cieo
Swann
Peari Taylor
New Bogard
Maggie Bernie Wade
Josephine’ Healy
Ter Malone
Hermes McCormic McCormick
Otty ‘O”Brinn
O'Brian
Jefsht
Edwardsport High School Holds Eleventh Annual Exercises
Graduates listed from Edwardsport High School gather for the eleventh annual commencement in the First Church. Dr E B Bayan de addresses attendees on education. Notable graduates include Irene Killian Reeve June Hargis Rose Woodruff Leone Win There Allgood Floyd Van and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Bayan de
Inci Og Walled
Irene
Killian Reeve
June Hargis
Bist Rose Woodruff
Leone
Win
Allgood
Floyd van
Charles F. Howard Leaves Ad Firm for New Role
Charles F. Howard, employed for years at Gabel and Bantimay pany, directed advertising and window dressing, tendered his resignation to pursue a security detective position in New York City by May. The announcement notes his long service, staff relations, and the company’s anticipated response to his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Howard
Gabel & Bantimay Pany
Bia Rosigna
Howard
Willow
Mr Howard
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Thomas G. Wadsworth
Trustye
Iit
van Bure
Hirun Sime
Trus
van Buren
Nshin
Bey Elatives
LOGAL
Sarahl Lewis
Betta
Stovk
Barina
F. Maxwell
Chaney IN
Norwne FU Cunghes
Mulfer
J.W. “Hoehne
Vanderburg
Ché ‘Denstiate
Deteifa
Haith “Wegt
Whiendahé
E. E. Davidson
Earl Greenwood
Roy Deving
Logestep
Hom
Bart Thaupsen
Court House
County Boon
Pahoer Bridge
Jepson
Harrigan
Nanty Baldwin
Loura
Skelto
Alice Meade
el- Mér Macklin
Rosa Wick
Agnes Wil
Ernest Clark
Osworth
Flora Clinton
Pier
Emma
Pare Lomax
Delia Scott
Carrie Reid
Skeety
Albert H.ite
Witsman
Ida Brackin
Albert Helbecker
el- Amy Padgett
Barney
Helen
George An Winkle
Bertha Orter
Leyt Woods
Barnin Campbell
Charies
Bawards
Edwardsport
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