Local residents head to towns on business and moveings
Southeast of here John Spaulding and Jing Wadsworth with families travel to Lawrence county hospital and Washington on business. Hackler becomes a resident of Odon while J O Riggins, W I Stuckey and others journey to nearby cities. Library club efforts rise as Readings from traveling libraries draw interest among older residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Beasles
Martin County
David Wadsworth
Washington
Library Club
In Memory Of Miss Barbara Gimlin
Poem by Murl Cunningham honoring Barbara Gimlin. Describes a kind friend loved by young and old, who loved neighbors and shared jolly memories. References a stormy day, a passing soul, and a hopeful afterlife in a land of gold and pearl.
Assessor Buys Hog Weighing 120 Pounds
Washington township assessor Lee purchased a 120 pound hog from James Carimaugh for 8 cents a pound totaling 41.80. He slaughtered it at Charles Stripp's slaughter house and obtained 200 pounds of meat an equal amount of law and 57 pounds of sausage at retail price of 18 cents. Washington Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carimaugh
Lee
Charles Stripp
Washington Democrat
Cashier Ed Shepherd Marries Mary Owen in Illinois
Ed Shepherd, cashier of the First National Bank of Jasonville Indiana, wed Mary F Owen of Newterry Indiana. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's brothers John and Harry Owen in Paris Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shepherd
First National Bank of
Jasonville
Ind
Mary F. Owen
Newterry
D. C. Fowler
John
Harry Owen
Pai ‘Is
Llinois
Quarterly Tea of the Womans Missionary Society
The Quarterly Tea will be held at Mrs. Lanes home on Saturday March 12. All church ladies and circle members are invited. Program includes opening business devotional solo Clara Correll topic study of the orphanage work with sketches of India regions by Lizzie Callahan Rose Williams DeMotte DeMotte Hubbard Sadie Herndon instrumental music Nell Lane Porto Rico orphanages Mrs. Morris song and offering benediction social hour thrift humor about a thrifty man who orders eggs in a dining car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society
Farmer Protest Against Meat Boycott and Pack- ers
A farmer argues that high meat prices stem from scarcity caused by past low returns and packers profits. He urges farmers to organize mass meetings, pass resolutions, and boycott union-made goods and media to pressure workers and restore producer prices.
Fraternal Editor Seeks Whiskey Brand for Premium
A western editor notes two loyal subscribers who pay for a year in advance after each long spell of heavy drinking. One is already credited to 1941, and the editor wonders which whiskey they drink to offer it as a premium to all subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Jones announces candidacy for county treasurer
Theodore T. Jones of Washington township announces as a candidate for county treasurer subject to the Republican nominating convention. March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore T. Jones
Washington Township
County Recorder Candidates Seek Nominating Convention Support
Harry P. VanTrees of Washington township announces as a candidate for county recorder, subject to the will of the Republican nominating convention. Thomas Singleton of Veale township also announces as a candidate, object to the will of the Republican nominating convention. Marcel 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. VanTrees
Washington Township
Thomas Singleton
Veale Township
Marcel
County Clerk Nominations Noted for March 30
Caleb E. O'Dell of Madison township and Benjamin J. Barris of Washington county are listed as clers subject to the will of the Republican nominating convention for March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb E. O'Dell
Madison Township
Henry H Sefrit Announces County Assessor Candidacy
Henry H Sefrit of Van Buren township announces his candidacy for county assessor subject to the will of the Republican nominating convention on March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Sefrit
van Buren Township
Fitzgerald Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Republican Nomination
Milton Fitzgerald of Washington towship announces as a candidate for sheriff subject to the will of the Republican nominating convention on March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Fitzgerald
Washington
County Auditor and Sheriff Candidates Announced
Jacob G. Clark of Harrison announces as a candidate for county auditor subject to the Republican nominating convention on January 30. Newton Pemplin of Bogard announces as a candidate for sheriff of Daviess County subject to the Republican nominating convention on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob G. Clark
Harrison Township
Repubican
Newton
Pemplin
Bogard Township
Daviess Connty
Minaw Declares Candidacy for Third District
John Minaw of Madison township announces his bid for Commissioner of the Third District, seeking the Republican nomination at the March convention. He frames his campaign around district needs and party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Minaw
Madison Township
Well Known Washington Citizen Dead
Thomas Wood died at his home Friday afternoon after a two day illness of locked bowels. A lifelong county resident at age 16, he leaves four children Laura Woods Richard Herbert Woods and Mrs Cordelia Carrington. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wood
Washington
Laura Woods
Richard
Herbert Woods
Cordelia Carrington
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Nfow
Bennett & Laughlin
Raglesville
Pawlding
Jing Wadsworth
Lawrence County
Sein
Males
Here
Hackler
Odlon
Riggins
O Odon
W. If Stuckey
Terre Haute
Mafin Goy
Jackson
Indianapoli
J. B. Spaulding
Brannle
Loogootee
Henry Wathen
Burr Township
Repert Sellars
Mrs. Geo. Coyle
L Sh Herndon
Barbara A. Gimlin
Murl Cunningham
Isank Cashier
Mariies
Quarterly” Tea
the Ladies of the Church and the
Solo
Clara Correll
Mrs
Lizzie
Bilaspur
Rose Williams
B. Mahoba
DeMotte
C. Deoghar
Mrs. Hubbard
D. Mandha
Sadie Herndon
Nell Lane
Porto Rico
Mrs. Morris
Thrift
Jones
Loafers Union
Armour & Co
Chicago
Benjamin J. Barris
Mareh
Sherif
Marely
Jared
Mounces
Third District
Washington Citizen
Ethel Newlin
Liberty Center
Cardus
Cardui
Sarah Winklepleck
Odon
John Deere
Sarah Winkiepieck
5On
Col. Kinnaman
BIA
Columbia
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