Election results stir calls to impeach county clerk
A petition seeks the impeachment of Martin County Clerk Frank McBaker over actions in office. Proceedings may move in the Alertin Circuit Court at Shoals with action planned in coming weeks. The report mentions political fallout from Missouri and Arkansas border politics and Roosevelt era sentiment.
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Frank Mc Baker
Martin County
Feou
Poffies
Alertin Circuit Court
Shoals
Rheeca Hays and Her Father Soldier’s Washington Legacy
Rheeca Hays is eighty five. Her father, William Case, served as a soldier in Washington’s army, linking family memory to early American defense history.
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Rheeca Hays
Wm. Case
Washington
Teachers Sought After Special County Examination
County Superintendent Philander MecHenry held a special teacher examination at Washington to fill vacancies in Steele. Miss Nellie O Bian and Miss Estella Chortell at Hawes and Berrington schools have left their posts due to illness.
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Philander MecHenry
Washington
Nellie O'Bian
Hawes School
Estella
Appointments Name Jury Commissioners for Next Year
Judge Houghton selects NH Jersam and George BoysWillian of Woasnin gan as jury commissioners for the next year.
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Houghton
NH. Jersam
George BoysWillian
Woasnin
Gan
Man Granted Divorce Then Applies for License
A man living near Washington was granted a divorce last Wednesday afternoon and ten minutes later he went to the Clerk’s office to secure a license. He plans to marry Hettie Purcell soon, indicating a possible new matrimonial alliance.
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Larg
Fariaser
Washington
Interesting News From Daviess County and Beyond
Faint fragments describe Daviess county events in December at Washington and a merger of topics of mutual benefit. References mention Missouri civilizational issues, a World’s Fair move, Indiana and St Louis matters, and manufacturing notes about stockings in Europe.
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Daviess
Wastvastun
Surprise Dinner Tale From The Montreal Witness
The Montreal Witness recounts a poor woman who visits a saloon to find her husband. She brings a covered dish and says she has dinner ready, but he and his friends laugh as the dish holds only a slip of paper saying they will eat the same as his family.
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Montreal
Hias
Bloomfield High Senior Class Quits Over Recitation Dispute
The senior class of Bloomfield High School, seven students, has quit school following a disagreement with Superintendent Charles B. Meson regarding the timing of a recitation period for junior and senior classes.
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Charles B. Meson
Bloomfield High School
Women Gather Corn for Waldron Church Fund
Farmers John Curtis and George Haymond offered grain to the Ladies Aid Society of Waldron Methodist Church. Twelve church members wove sunbonnets and gathered twenty wine bushels of grain, with all proceeds to the church treasury.
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John Curtis
George Haymond
Ladies’ Aid Society
Waldron M. E. Church
Shelby County
Thanksgiving Sermon Delivered at Local Methodist Church
The Thanksgiving sermon, a years long local tradition, was delivered by Rev. St. Todd of the U. B. church at the Methodist church to a good sized audience. A special program accompanied the service.
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St. Todd
U. B. Church
Methodist Church
Susanna Alishouse Dies at Age 101 in Indiana
Mrs. Susanna Alishouse died Saturday at her daughter’s east of town at the advanced age of 101 years. Born August 19, 1830 in Pennsylvania, she lived in Ohio before moving to this area. She leaves four children, seventeen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Funeral by Rev. L B Johnson and Rev. S Q Dorsey at the M E church, burial at Walout Hill.
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Susanna Alishouse
Prank Deal
Alishouse
Sue
Mrs. Alshouse
Lafayette County
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Jacob M. Alishouse
Kater Tubbard
Indianapolis
John H. Alishouse
Mary Deal
Grant Alishouse
Bedford
e@rand
Lb. B. Johnson
Res. S.Q. Dorsey
M. E. Church
Walout Hill
Baby born with teeth surprises parents in November report
A newborn named Mitchell, born to Mr and Mrs Charles Graham on November 4, is reported to have four upper jaw teeth and several front teeth. The article notes the unusual dental development and questions about the baby's health.
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Mitchell
Charles Graham
Ketchem Land Case Granted Appeal In Deed Set Aside
The Ketchem land dispute ends in a granted appeal to set aside a deed in the Ketchen versus Cramer et al case. The suit stems from a 1909 swindle involving forgery of a deed to land, a loan to Mrs Williams, and a disappearance of Cramer. Gardiner and Slimp represent Ketchen. Washington Herald.
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Silas
M. Ketchen
George Cramer
Cramer
Brs
Armittia Wil
Hams
Ketchem
Gardiner & Slimp
Washington Herald
Lost Money Purse On Race Street Recovered Reward Offered
Tuesday morning El Hindman misplaced a black leather money purse between W R Neere mer's residence on Race Street and the planing mill. It contained 25 dollars in two tens and a five. Ed offers 85 dollars for the return.
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el Hindman
W. R. Neeremer
Race Street
Planing Mill
Missionary Tea at Mrs. George Abraham’s Home
The Ladies Missionary Society of the M E church will hold a tea at Mrs. George Abraham’s home on Saturday December 3.
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Ladies of the Missionary Society of the
M. EB. Church
George Abraham
Tramp Injured By Train On E I Railway Near Elnora
A tramp named Gibbs from Newbery was crushed under a moving wheel while attempting to ride a passenger train south of Elnora on the E I Railway. He was found on the baggage car and discarded after being injured. He was brought to Washington for medical care.
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Elnora
Gibbs
Newbery
Thia State
Washington
Counterfeits Spread in Coal Field Towns
A Linton dispatch reports counterfeiters at work in coal field towns. Two dollar bills altered to five are circulating in Linton and Masonville. The fakes use clever ink changes to raise the value and alter the words. A Government officer is investigating.
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Linton
Masonville
Thanksgiving Wedding in Madison Township
A Thanksgiving wedding was solemnized by Rev A W Arford between Thomas Winklepleck and Mae Arford, well known in the township. Thomas is the son of Mr and Mrs Simon Winklepleck and a farmer. Mae is the daughter of the late Brak and has managed the estate since his death, with Thomas employed on the Arford farm and praised for his work.
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A. W. Arford
Thomas Winklepleck
Mae Arford
V. Winklepleck
Simon Winklepleck
Brak
Fora
Peher
Winklepleck
Arford
Madison Township
Williams and Summerville Couple Wed At Home Ceremony
Sunday at noon Herber Williams married Laura Belle Summerville at the bride’s parents home northeast of town. Rev. C H Buchanan officiated. A large gathering attended and a fine dinner followed. The groom farms in McCameron Township Martin County.
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Herber Williams
Laura Belle Summerville
C. H. Buchanan
Jacob Summerville
Alberry Williams
Grave Injury At Grain Elevator Ends In Fatal Arm Amputation
Ten year old Maurice Burway son of John Burway a Vic based teamster was fatally injured Friday night when his left arm was caught in a cog wheel and torn off as a chain belt ran over it. He was swung about the main shafting near an open wheel. ribs were broken and flesh torn from shoulder. Doctors removed the arm from his sleeve and he remained conscious though recovery chances were slim.
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Maurice Burway
John Burway
Vic
E Kbs
Burway
Washington Herad
The Doctor's Affidavit in a Lond on Court Case
In a police court two men were summoned for being drunk Their solicitor claimed they were sober and attempted to read a doctor s letter as evidence The court deemed the letter improper though the men were found insubstantial witnesses The doctor s note stated both defendants were very drunk and would have led to conviction if admitted Lomion News
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Sudh
Lomion News
Two Very Important Acts Circulation Question Sent
A magazine editor asked 3,500 subscribers what was the most important act of your life or history seeking to boost circulation. The inquiry aimed to elicit personal reflections and engaging responses for future issues.
Most Important Acts of Life Prize Tale
A London Chronicle note recounts a newspaper contest offering twenty pounds for the best true answer to what is the most important act. More than a thousand replies poured in, all but one praising a deed the writer felt proud of, while the sole winner succinctly answered Being born. The editor planned a second prize with the same question for what is the most important act of your life, inspiring a flood of humorous, varied responses including Breathing as the winning entry.
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London Chronicle
A Cure for Obesity Tax Proposal Sparks Debate
The New York Press notes a provocative idea suggesting taxing excessively fat people to motivate weight loss. Critics warn it targets a vulnerable group and raises ethical concerns about public policy.
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New York Press
Man the Brute Eunice and Uncle George Fashion Gap
In a Boston Transcript style dialogue, Eunice laments not having outfits while Uncle George observes that all Fone gowns are in fashion, highlighting a humorous tension over wardrobe and status.
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Eunice
Uncle George
Boston Transcript
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