Hale Acquitted in Insanity Defense at Local Trial
After ten hours of deliberation the jury found Hardin Lincoln Hale not guilty by reason of insanity on the murder charge. The verdict prompted cheers as Hale and his lawyers were congratulated by supporters in the courthouse. Hale was remanded to jail and later released to return with his family to Nicholsville, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Lincoln Hale
Charles Davis
Hale
Henry Allison
Allison
Court House
Houglhton
Hyatt Hotel
Judge Houghton
Baliff
Mr. Davis
Earl Thompson
Eph Inman
Judge Denton
Houghton
Washinton
Oscar Switzer Improves After Illness at Local Plant
Oscar Switzer of the American Steam Laundry, long ill, shows marked improvement per doctors. He is a well known local resident who married Elva Chestnut, and the community gathers to hear of his recovery. Velvetine cures chapped hands by Oda Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Switzer
American Steam Laundry
Washington Democrat
Switzer
Elva Chestnut
Prohibition Vote on Liquor Sales in Daviess County
A countywide vote set for February 23 asks residents to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors as beverages. The notice urges a strong yes to honor the county and protect homes, seeking full turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
The Game of Business and Sport
The article notes how deeply business leaders embrace competition likened to sport and how many top executives treat commerce as a strategic game. It frames business prowess as similar to athletic performance, with competition driving innovation and success.
Dental Office Robbery Prompts Record-Driven Business Talk
A dental office in Washington loses $60 to $75 in gold after a Sunday night burglary. Entry used a skeleton key and the safe, left unlocked previously, held all the stolen gold. Dr. Van Osdel and Dr. Smiley run the practice, which had suffered a prior burglary last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley and VanOsdol
New Band Organized by Thirteen Local Boys
A new band formed by thirteen boys under Dr. S O Cuhner as leader shows bright prospects for a permanent group. Members include Don Hayes snare drum Herschel Cooper bass drum Russell Sommers tuba Dale Cooper trombone Walter Haig trombone Roscoe Kinnaman ito Frank Morrison alto Joe Sommers baritone Chas Freeman clarinet Harry Sommers clarinet Mason Crooke cornet Fred Watson cornet Gladys Webster cornet A masquerade tonight at the hall over the tank with the Southern Indiana band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Cuhner
Don Hayes
Herschel Cooper
Russell Sommers
Dale Cooper
Walter Haig
Roscoe Kinnaman
Ito
Frank Morrison
Joe Sommers
Methodist Brotherhood Forms After Sunday Address
At three o clock Sunday Rev. C C Lowther spoke to men only and led to the formation of the Methodist Brotherhood. About twenty joined and elected President A G Ray Vice President Alex O Dell Secretary Chas Pershing with a committee of Dr J W Anderson A G Ray and John O Dell to draft by laws for the new group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lowther
Methodist Church
Methodist Brotherhood
A. G. Ray
Alex O’dell
Chas. Pershing
J. W. Anderson
John O’dell
BUNKUM ITEMS AND LOCAL VISITS HELP FILL ODON NOTES
Local business ad notes H W Smiley's Handy Repair Shop on Spring street offers repairs. Weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs J M Winkelpleck of Odon to Dan Osborn and family, plus Orval Bails visiting here from Illinois. Multiple Sunday visits among E Bailes, James Heron, Mrs Ward, Misses Neeremer, Mrs Haverstock, Mrs Kinnaman, and Walter Heron households.
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H. W. Smiley
Spring Street
Odon
Ind
Mrs. J. M. Winkelpleck of
Dan Osborn
Family Sunday
Feminine Headgear by a Milliner
An article describes a playful fashion moment with a DIY headpiece made from a garden flower pot and found items. The piece mocks trends as the latest headpiece destined to replace the Merry Widow style and invites readers to wear the contraption to the next charity event.
Walsh Case May 11 Hearing Set for Appeal
Hearing of arguments in the appeal of John R. Walsh convicted of misapplying funds of the Chicago National Bank, which failed years ago, was scheduled for May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Willow Lick Notes Of Local Visits And Illness
Elmer Overton spent Saturday night with his sister Mrs Ros Myers in Eaglesville. The Zeigler family and Mrs Martha Zeigler visited Jacob Zeigler on Sunday. The Fellers child is ill this week. Edna Ramsey visited Clara Feffers Friday. Charles Alishouse and family were at Odon Saturday. Locals attended services at Eaglesville this week. The Zeigler child suffers pneumonia fever. Mrs A K Lane of Odon visited J T Sears and Viola Zeigler visited Alice Overton Wednesday.
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Elmer Overton
Mrs. Ros. Myers
Eaglesville
Wm. Zeigler
Martha Zeigler
Jacob Zeigler
Shiloh Items Highlight Local Social Visits
Local residents share visits and gatherings. Miss Lula Collins hosted by Miss Ethel Lamb. Amy Overton vacationing with friends at Eaglesville. Nona Humerickhouse with Lula Riggins. Emmanuel Humerickhouse and son John in Odon. Community members attend revival at Eaglesville. Lester Forsythe ill with fever.
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Hardin L. Hale
Lant
Bin
Daviess Court Room
Veale Township
Washington Herald
Main Street
Washing
Ton
Marshall Spke
Ham Dillon
Dillon
Stand
John O. Perkins
Barr Township
Hal
S. W. Shops
Nichol
Sonville
Kentucky
Ord
Smiley & VanOsdol
Washington
Dr. Smiley
Esther Smiley
Gladys Webster
Brotherhood
Lowther
Orval Bails of
Illinois
E. Bailes
James Heron
Mattie and
Mollie Neeremer
Edgar Ward
Wm. Malone
Greene County
May Haverstock
Ethel Clark
Bessie Kinnaman
Cisco and
Albert Kinnaman
Walter Heron
Walsh
Willow Lick
Robert Fellers
Edna Ramsey
Clara Feffers
Charles Alishouse and
Jonh Zeigler
A. KK. Lane of
J. T. Sears
Viola Zeigler
Alice Overton
Shiloh Itiems
Lula Collins
Ethel Lamb
Amy Overton
Nona Humerickhouse
Lula Riggins
Emmanuel Humerickhouse and Son
John
Homer Collins
Acva Callahan
Freidly Cunningham
Dale Seara
Arissom Overton
Wesley Myers
Walter Clinton
Jas. Overton
O. O. Hinkle
Lester
Mrs. O. E. Forsythe
Odon Realty DO
Jersey
S.H
Roland D. Arford
J. S. Newrisk
Petersburg
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