Local Delegates Select Candidacy For State Convention
Division of seventh district delegates shows Watson Miller and Taylor in play with three Taylor men named Fitzgerald Marlip Lepting and others backing. Washington township votes reveal machine influence. Hastings leads delegate-at-large while Vance and Nugent contest. Ballot boxes allegedly stuffed in several precincts amid tight countywide contest for the state convention.
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Daviess County
Taylor
Noble Fitta
Sunn J. Marlip
Winjoreawoahip
J. G. Lepting
Reeve
Bib Ton Pitygerald Dod
George W. Willeford
Watson
Miller
Temple
Vance
Foxania
Lkely
Thomas D. Simpishia
Hugh Miller
Temple Court
Washington Township
Filrbanks
Ebner EB. Hastings
Oliver M. Vanes
Friends of
Vanes
Hastings
Mavors Watson
Nance
Elisha Hyatt
James A. Parier
Thomas’ Nugent
Real Estate Boom Near Washington Region Grows
Real estate activity around Washington and vicinity surges as population rises and property values climb. Investment increases as housing demand expands, with analysts noting continued price growth and a shift toward improved homes to capitalize on the rising market.
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Washington
Washe 4
Iin
Sje
Progialde
Revival Meetings Begun By Kerr Brothers In Vincennes
Re revived gospel outreach led by Kerr Brothers at First M E Church opens tonight at seven with strong preaching and a focus on conversions. In Vincennes past weeks yielded about 125 conversions and near 100 additions. four college prayer meetings are set for tomorrow at 3 PM with hosts at McCullough Delos Jackson Mrs Ada Petry Mrs W L Eyne and others. A public meeting is planned Wednesday afternoon at nine at the church under Kerr Brothers supervision.
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Vincennes
River Mesttingis
Ut McCullough
Pearl Street
Myss
Delos Jackson
Meader
C. 0. Bonham
East Walnut Etedet
W. L. Eyne
Athe Chuceh
The
Kerr Brothers
Eggs plentiful despite rising prices on Easter outlook
The article notes a winter run of eggs but says hens are laying heavily now, easing supply concerns. Merchants report prices near ten cents per dozen for eggs and a poultry dealer predicts only modest increases toward Easter.
Colored voters debated for a later convention
In a 19th century reminiscence Charner Hawkins recalls a Republican gathering in which he argues colored voters will be needed later. He cites past recruiting clashes in Daviess County and asserts the 1860s war era excluded Black men, despite their desire to serve. He notes election vote tallies showing a white dominated convention and predicts Colored voters will be needed in November.
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Deniscrat
Childs
Anonne
Daviess
Jeanet Hous Yard
Ohh VanTrees
Bert Sumuter
Eaid
Caplin
Smith Hawking
Cupiain
Daviess County
Smith
Ebmer E. Hastings
O. M. Vance
W. G. W. Wright
Charner Hawxina
Charner Hawkins
Township Democrats Name Warrington Ticket for April 4
Convention day sets township primary under Australian ballot. Hugh GNeall to succeed Cyril Wyant as township chairman with O Neal chosen as chair. inspectors O Neall, judges Zinkua and Raymond. clerks Cluncon and Bohners. Candidates must announce by April 2 at 2 PM. City district meeting notes party tensions and open nomination process.
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Mleniocearte Township
Will le
Aes
K. of C
Miies G. O'Neall
Frank Zinkua
John Raymond
Ben W. Cluncon
Leo J. Bohners
Cyril J. Ward
Mr. Ward
Hugh F O'Neail
Ward
O'Neal
Wardi
Chile
Leigh Sanford
Lyman Stahl Wears A Star In City Hall Shakeup
City hall reports Chief Corning dismissed Lyman Stahl after a brief run as night desk officer. Mayor Russell and Councilman yact, lonked into the change and Lincoln Allison named to replace him citing residency and tax payment concerns. Other new appointments include Tack Baker and Zed Morton moved from country posts. Elijah Gregory shifted from night patrol to accommodate Southside addition.
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Lynn Stild
Tovussily
Stahl
Sieh
Corning
Russell
Yact
Lincoln Allizon
Tack Baker
Zed Morton
Ima
Frank Cosby
Elijah Gregory
Ight
Washington
Br. Stuf
Mitchels Farewell Speech Ends Era at Assembly
The farewell address by Mitchell to delegates is remembered as one of the era's most dramatic moments. He tells the audience to remain disciplined and carry forward the movement, expressing gratitude and blessing for their work and humanity. The scene closes with emotional goodbyes as his gavel falls for the last time amid cheers and tears in Bridgeport.
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Cil
Mitchell
Mitchel
K Thomas
L. Lewis
Bridgeport
Ohio
Howard Killed Stationary Engineer in Crawfordsville
A man named J. C. Howards, about thirty years old, resident of Washington, was killed in Crawfordsville on Friday when struck by a wagon. His neck break ended his life. Funeral services were held today. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias lodge in Washington. He had moved to Anderson from Washington years ago.
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J. C. Howards
Crawfordsdville
Washington
Inia
Barry P_ VanTrees
Jocal Lodeg
Knights of Pything
Howard
K. of
P. Lod
Wasington
Anderson
Howards
Notice to Democrats in Washington Township Mass Primary
Notice to Democrats of Washington township Indiana announcing a mass primary convention at Ziskua hall in Washington on Saturday afternoon April 4 for Democratic nominations. The ballot will use Australian system with six voting heats. Polls open at 2 pm and close at 6 pm. Nominations must be announced by 4 pm April 2 to appear on ballot. By order of the Democratic county committee. Hugh P ONeill Chairman Leich Sanford Secretary.
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Washington Township
Ziskua's Hall
Washington
Indiana
Daviess County
Hugh. P. O'Neall
Leich Sanford
Dispute Over Valley Sows Tries Knox County Courts
In Knox county two farmers Sullivan and Clark clashed over ownership of a sow valued at 15 dollars. The case moved from a Justice court to the circuit court where juries twice failed to reach a verdict. Last Sunday a third trial was begun but juries were dismissed without decision. Costs now total about 700 dollars, not including attorney or jury expenses. The dispute remains unsettled, funded by the parties and county jurors paid by the county.
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Knox County
Sullivan
Clark
Selling uniforms by H W Landiy in Indianapolis
H W Landiy of Indianapolis visited the bay to sell uniforms for the P M degree of the 10, Q P. The pastor of the Presbyterian church preached two sermons Sunday evening on the proposition Has the Saloon a Right To Live. He said he did not denounce the saloon keeper who did not train to yield point belief the business had a good excuse for Sacrifice. Spring plowing has begun.
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H.W. Landiy
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Iehurch
Caress Johnson Marriage at Odon and Local Notes
The Caress and Johnson families announce the marriage of GARESS Johnson to Sarah Johnson at Odon on Sunday evening with James Simon Caress and Bayard Johnson noted among relatives. Mr Caress senior runs a grain business at ElNora and the couple reside there. Easter training for hens and a NY travel note follow, with egg prices mentioned and New York arrivals totaling 44,600,000 over the last year averaging 41,069,000 per day.
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James Simon Caress
John Cree
Elmera
Sarah Thet Johhson
Odon
Caress
Bayard Johnson
grala eal @r
Elnora
Jobress Wn Hye
New York
Smeltzer to Cincinnati for Surgical Operation
Joe Smeltzer III of the Third Ward, foreman at the B&O Southwestern Mills, returned home on West Main Street with severe grip. He required a surgical operation in Cincinnati after illness worsened over a week.
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West Main Street
Cincinnati
Mid Lent Song Service at St John's Eplatopatchi Night
A fragmented report notes a liturgical service led by Rev. Re Hodge at St John's Eplatopatchi. An inviting Sudan figure Solomon is mentioned amid garbled lines about a child ritual and a political remark after an election. The text is unclear and preserves limited readable names.
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Ak Af
John
C Re Hodge
Dr Vance May Home After Treatment Return
Dr Vance May has returned to Indianapolis after receiving medical treatment for several weeks. He is now at his office and resuming duties.
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DR. Vance May
May
Erga Indianpolis
Michtaet TM 3 Cultivan fined ination case
A local court fined Michtaet TM 3 Cultivan after a disputed infraction. Details are sparse in the readable fragments, but the ruling cites penalties and a qued timing. The case underscores regulatory enforcement in the agriculture sector.
Notre Dame Mission and Early Ledgers at St Peters Mont
Fragmentary reminiscence of Notre Dame founders and St Peters in Montgomery. Mentions Father Sorin and French missionaries. Describes initial actions, local conversions, and establishment of religious site amid exhaustion and surprise among church leaders.
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Notre Dame
ST. Peters
Montgomery
Fragmentary 19th Century Snippet Asks About Names
A garbled OCR passage mentions Henry Kram, a foundation, Plainville, and references to a Brooks seating factory. Other bits name an Irishman, a person named Mike, and a confrontation phrase. The text is fragmentary with unclear context or complete events.
Fragmented Odd Phrase Shifts Between Words and Names
The text presents a garbled line with partial words and uncertain names, resembling OCR errors. It appears to mix a question about a ball and a price or value, with stray letters and punctuation, lacking clear subjects or events to summarize coherently.
Explosions at Murphys Kitchen Cause Burns
Fragmentary report describes two explosions in a kitchen. One blast hurled embers and caused severe burns to a person’s arm. a second blast sent debris across the room. The text references Irish potatoes and roasting but is incomplete on names and exact details.
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Caleb “Morris
Mou
Fragmentary note on a township event and poultry observations
A damaged OCR fragment describes a young man in Barr township and a note from Mrs lines about hens and chicken eating. It mentions producing 210 something and a fear of late fanciers, with unclear names and locations. The readable parts hint at a local agricultural anecdote or household record rather than a full report.
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Barr Township
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Botes
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Mattle
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Toalett
M. KE Church
the Kerr Brothers
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Hugh Gneall
Cyril Wy Want
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Lyman Stahl
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