Trustee Sims resigns from Van Buren Township post
Bagliesville Indiana March 19 1908 Hiram Sims resigns as trustee of Van Buren township Davieess county after a special auditing committee shows funds short and unpaid warrants. Thomas G Wadsworth nominated to succeed him with audit action urged. Report notes 2740 49 on hand 14965 40 debt 23 disputed vouchers and 2500 due teachers.
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van Buren
Thomas Wadsworth
Davi County
Indiana
van Buren Township
Hiram Sims
Daviess County
Nugent
Thomas G. Wadsworth
van Buresext
Nugest
Wadsworth
Sims
Trustes
James ‘Evans
Ven Buren
Allman
Laughlin
Elmer
Hastings
Eaglesville Tate
Thuredgy
Thal
Caleb BE. Odell
Odon
J. W. Trueblood
Loogootee
Two Men Return From Duck Hunt on East Fork White River
Charles Willey and George Cramer returned from a three day trip on the East Fork of White River. They started on the river and claimed fifteen ducks. Willey fired the first shot, dropping two mallards. one duck reportedly weighed several pounds.
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Charles Willey
George ‘Cramer
White
Fragmentary wartime diary quips on sleep and prices
A clipped dialogue shows a soldier and a doctor mused over numbers and sleep. The speaker recounts attempting to count thousands and calculating prices by current rates, then failing to sleep.
Meeting of Farmers at Courthouse Saturday Afternoon
Edgar Pepgana president of the Daviess County Farmers Institute announces a meeting of farmers and women of the farm at the courthouse at 1:50 Saturday afternoon March 8 for definite arrangements for this year's work. All interested invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ‘Edgar Pepgana
Daviess County
Trusts and Graft in Protection of Monopolies
The fragment criticizes trusts and graft as erosion of government and business foundations. It notes high protectionism and corporate power, arguing monopolies grow from such privilege. It claims the United States has the highest trusts and a few exceptions aside, opposing special privileges that enable price control.
Foreign workers plan long ride to Vincennes by car train
Twenty-five men from a National rolling outfit intend to drive one car to Vincennes via the 4B. & G. Southwestern line. They plan to take provisions, cook and sleep in the car, and will not abandon the journey until reaching their destination.
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Ae Jared
Thei
Saya
Vincennes Lune
Home from the Philippines Returns to Washington
Ran Newlidil, a soldier who served three years in the Philippine Islands, has returned to Washington. The issue features the Washington Realty Company with bold real estate bargains advertised, highlighting property listings and promotions.
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A Ran Newlidil
Philippine Islands
Hue
Washingtor
Washington Realty Company
Bag & Big
Nellie Bly’s Legacy in Modern Journalism
A fragmentary reminiscence outlines Nellie Bly, Elizabeth Cochran Seaman, famed for twenty years of investigative reporting. It notes her disappearance from journalism, life with a Brooklyn husband, and a modern business adopting progressive methods for recruiting and schooling workers.
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Elizabeth Cochran
Seamon
Nellie Bly
Jules Verne
Nellie
Broéxiyn
Machinists Hear Stock's Address on Rail Labor
Stock of Baltimore, business agent for H. & U, spoke to machinists at Ukkan Hall Tuesday night. He reported improved business on the Southwestern line despite wage pressures elsewhere, noted furloughs on other routes, nine hour days with five on Saturdays, and strong freight and passenger volume. He outlined national district reorganizations and cited Denver & Rio Grande and Elle railways as examples of labor actions impacting wages and work rules. Stock planned to finish data collection for his annual report in Baltimore after visiting Cincinnati.
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I Stock
Baltimore
Wind
Southwestern Railway Systemas
Uukan
Stock
Saturda
Denver & Rio Grande Company
Elle
Cincinnati
Local items mix. visitors, sermons, and dances in town
Glen Oliphant and relatives visit Washington for a few days while Mrs Eyby Lomun and Mrs Smyler also stay in town. A street beggar was chased from Princeton. Elizabeth Hardy and Gen Lee return from Florida. Bishop Shaffer cancels Chicago visit to preach at the A M E church next Sunday. Stella McCafferty to attend Danville formal school. Lin ton smallpox quarantine to be lifted tomorrow. An organ recital at the M E church features Margie Leverett and Mary Peek McEorain. WL Fitagibida expected to be drafted after friends push. Vincennes weighs numbering city houses for street planning. The Old Post should stay current.
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T. Shaffer
Chicago
Stella McCafferty
Washington Township
Danville
Helmote Y Cing
Qumimer
M. EL
Margie Leverett
Mary Peek McEorain
Soprina
WL Fitagibida
Farmers in Convention and Delegates Nominated for Bryan
The Warmbors Education and Co-Operative union held a county convention at Ebenezer with delegates from locals across the county. A public meeting at the church featured speeches by G B Weeks Howard Bacon and Rev A M McQuire. In local politics Martin County favors Gwin for a Democratic delegate to the national convention. A wedding report notes Shoals Ni Jobb Wit and Miss Myrtle Reisser wed at Charles Morgan's residence in Kansas City with future residence listed.
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The
Warmbors’ Education and Co- Operative Union
Ebenezer
G. B. Weeks
Howard Bacon
A. M. McQuire
Te Gwin
Martin County
Denver
Bryan
Pabe Gwin
Jobb Wit
Myrtle Reisser
Charles Morgan
Water Streat
Tkansas
Maret 11
J.N. Jessup
North Cross Street
Wilz
Pass
Aif
Educational Notes From A. OF Fulkerson Teachers Report
Educational notes discuss teacher reports and county leadership. William G. Delerman is named Democratic candidate for county treasurer. City schools plan a two flags vacation, while teachers attend the Southern Indiana Teachers Association in Indianapolis. County Trustees meet April 9 to discuss reorganization. Institute to be held August 25 to 28 with instructors from Kentucky and Ohio. Notes emphasize discipline, proper questioning, and thorough subject knowledge for effective recitation.
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Two Flags
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Hidianapolis
County ‘Teachers’ Institute
Burris
C. Cherry
Bowling Green
Kentucky
HW. Elson
Ohio
Exam integrity and license results in local school year
The report notes frequent testing tactics and the risk of helper bias during exams. It lists February licenses awarded to students Joe Dearmin Edith Cellingham Carrie Myers Fannie O'Dell and Miriqat Sanford, with eleven earning twenty four month licenses and eleven twelve month licenses. J M Vance and H D Wadsworth achieved perfect averages in high school subjects they teach.
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Joe Dearmin
Edith Cellingham
Carrie Myers
Fannie O'Dell
Miriqat
Sanford
Miss Sanford
J.M. Vance
H. D. Wadsworth
Wyon
Walter Hs Day Indicted and Sentenced for Forgery
Walter Hs Day, secretary of state under Pugitive Bill Taylor of Kentucky, indicted for complicity in Governor Goebel's murder, has been sentenced a severe year in the pen for forgery. The report notes it cannot be charged to Democrats and refrains from linking Republicans broadly, though it hints at factional tensions within the party.
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Walter Hs Day
Pugitive
Bill Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Axtell Brother of Local Superintendent Dead in Hot Springs
Relatives learned Henry O. Axtell died Thursday afternoon in Hot Springs Arkansas. His brother-in-law W P Axtell superintendent of the city and other relatives were notified by telegram about eight o clock. Henry had been in poor health for months from overwork and brain fever followed his physical breakdown. He leaves a widow and one child and burial will occur in Clay Center Kansas where he and his brother ran a department store. He was thirty eight, born in Greene County and had visited the city several times.
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Henry
Axtell
Hot Springs
Machine and Anti’s Battle Tomorrow in Daviess County
Local factions name machine and anti machine candidates for a Republican convention to be held April 1 and 2. Key figures include Elisha Hyatt, William M. Aikman, Paris Hastings, Will Le Vance, and James Watson seeking support, with contrasting lists led by Porter, Pitts, Nugent, and Hastings. Delegates from Washington township will vote in a multi-precinct process, aiming to influence the convention’s choice and potential votes for Watson.
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Elisha Hyatt
William M. Aikman
Paris A. Hastings
Will le Vance
George Hyatt
Wowight
Milton Fitzgerald
Elmer E. Hastings
R Cnvention
Wit
Toa
Daviess County
Eveh
Hoeup
Tha
Machine
James Watson
Mau
Asa Ruil
William L. Taylor
Washing Township
Lelsha Hyatt
Williem
M. Ails
Feman
Miller
Watson
Tye
Fitzgerald
Hirth Raving
Ilp
Game
Eymer
Hastings
Oliver
Vance
Temple Couktia
Banco
Barth
Washington
Hugh Miller
Ladies' Aid Event at M E church Netted Dollar Amount
The Ladies' Aid at the M E church held a bake sale and refreshments with cake and coffee, raising about $1. The program featured recitations and solos by Miss Th Bill, Mrs. Bhaw, Mrs. Jones, Miss Gertrude, and Mrs. Redford, with piano performances by Miss Mand and Mrs. W. H. Bhaw.
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Ladies' Aid
EL Church
Fel
Bill
Misa Mand
W. H.bhaw
Jones
Gertrude
Edward Redford
Second Death In Week Reported
A second death in the week was reported last Tuesday, with details sparse in the available text. The late individual’s name, age, and local context are not provided, leaving confirmation of cause and exact circumstances unclear.
School board appoints ward numerators in Vincennes report
Fragmentary item notes city school record appointing numerators for wards in Vincennes with named officials Horrati and J. M. Valice. Mentions Vincennes Sundays and county casts of mensiea, but details are unreadable.
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Aktin Horrati
J. M. Valice
Vincan
Vincennes
Mensiea
Nox County
Sheriff Thrasher and County Accounts Pending Review
The county plans a thorough examination of all county books from the past ten years. Sheriff Thrasher pledges repayment of $640 and an additional $1,500, with no regard to party, as part of the accountability review.
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Thrasher
Luehang kills horse in barn near Montaoter on Wednesday
A night incident at a barn in northwest Montaoter left four farm animals dead after a fire or collapse. Rutherford plans to move to Louisville soon while others remain in town to tend the home.
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Heney
Montaoter
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