Bank to Move Tuesday Evening
A Farmers' National Bank representative told The Democrat the bank will relocate from its current building to the former Peoples' National Bank site on the square's south side now housing Prince tot Tilities company. The move aims to occur after business hours Tuesday with operations resuming Wednesday at the usual hour. Work will start immediately to remodel the vacated building into a modern banking establishment for the county.
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Farmers’ National Bank
The
Democrat
Peoples’ National Bank
Prince Tot Tilities Company
Indiana Governor Defends New Tax Law Before Editors
Gov. James P. Goodrich of Indiana blasts Democratic critics as Republican editors meet at Magnesia Springs. Lt. Gov. Edgar Bush candidates against the tax law, pledging opposition as rallying point. Goodrich predicts no party will repeal the law in 1920, but future tax policy will rest on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
James PL Goodrich
Indiana
Magnesia Springs
Here
Edgar C. Bush
Headrich
Goodrich
Nine Pound Son James Frederick Born to Steele Family
Birth notices report James Frederick, nine pounds, born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. A C Steele at 639 South Hart Street. Edna Ruth born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Selby at 30S East Chestnut Street Friday. Robert Andrew born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kirby Wednesday at their home on South Seminary Street. Edits reflect local birth announcements from period civic addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cc. Steele
James Frederick
South Hart Street
Melvin Riley
Baldwin Heights
Edna Ruth
Robert Selby
East Chestnut Street
Robert Andrew
Walter Kirby
South Seminary Street
American Legion Organized Ex-Service Men Meet Friday
Ex service men gather at the court room Friday evening to organize an American Legion post and discuss civic duties and veteran welfare programs. Local leaders and attendees plan future meetings to promote community service and comradeship.
Gibson County American Legion Chapter Formed With Munford as President
Major R S Munford chosen president of Gibson County’s first World War Veterans chapter formed Friday in the court room. Fred C Luecking elected vice president with Major Robert Baltzell as treasurer and Ralph S Tichenor as treasurer. Dr Cushman presented names for officers and a meeting place and post name were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Munford
Gibson County
Fred Feucking
T. M. McDonald
Ralph S. Tichenor
American Legion
Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Louis
O. 'T. Braselton
Army Medical Corps
Roderick S. Munford
Co. M
Princeton
Lawrence Wheeler
Milliford
Relph S. Tichenor
Plovd Trull
Patoka
Tichener
BR. A. Cushman
Fred C. Luecking
Leucking
Cushman
PL MM. McDonald
Joe Funk
Wraselson
McDonald
Robert C. Baltze
Dr. Braselton
Leawrence Wheeler
Wheeler
Cnet
Joe Funk Ready
Warrisk
Munford
Evansville
Braselton
Major Daltwell
Hull
Munterd
Fred Luecking
Frank O'Neal
Baltzell
Tichenor
G. A. RB
Government Officials Plan to Cut High Living Costs
Washington reports rapid moves to ease living costs. Three brotherhood leaders plan wage demands or price cuts and risk strikes if ignored. Attorney General Palmer and officials shape a program to fulfill Wilson's promises within a fortnight as Congress debates wages and food storage.
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Washington
Palmer
Wilson
Senate
House
Jessie Hazer
National League
George Hampton
National Council
Congress
Hines
No Funds to Grant Wages Says Wilson Record
Three of the four large rail unions pressed wage demands before Congress but were told a special committee must assess wages and ICC must set higher freight and passenger rates to fund any increases. President Wilson stated there is no money for immediate raises without this mechanism.
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Washington
Congress
Railroad
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate bill seeks cheaper currency to cut living costs
Washington Aug 2 The senate backs a resolution for the bank and currency committee to study currency reduction to lower living costs. Rep Smith of Tennessee introduced the measure with AFL support. The plan envisions buying railroad systems by court valued price and running them by a 15 member commission with public, operator, and employee representatives. Surplus after operating costs would be shared between the public and employees.
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Washington
Senate
Bank and Currency Committee
Rep. Smith
Terxinessee
American Federation of Labor
Car Overturns Injuring Oscar Bottom Near Princeton
A rural route car driven by Oscar Bottom with his little niece overturned while attempting to pass a buggy near Lon Turpin's home two miles northeast of Princeton. Bottom suffered a badly torn finger requiring amputation after hospital transfer. he was unconscious on arrival but improving. The niece escaped with only a bruised knee.
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Oscar Bottom
Mr. Bottom
Methodist Hospital
Princeton
Lon Turpin
Ill Miss Grace Watson Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Seriously ill Grace Watson daughter of Mrs Morris Watson of north Prince street underwent an appendicitis operation at the Methodist hospital Friday afternoon after taking ill Thursday. She is resting as well as could be expected. Rev Watson was in Ohio when informed but not involved in her illness.
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Grace Watson
Key
Morris Watson
North Prince Street
Methodist Hospital
Rev. Watson
Ohio
Squire Marsh Swallow Receives New Split Bamboo Cast
Indianap olis News reports Squire Marsh Swallow showing off a nickel trimmed split bamboo casting with no quart while Tell Binkley suffers a stroke of apoplexy during a discussion on water repair bill.
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Indianapolis News
Squire Marsh
Tell Binkley
Woodlawn to Clash With Evansville in Sunday Baseball
A close game is expected at coal mine park Sunday afternoon as Woodlawn of Evansville visits. Woodlawn, classed with the Chero-Colas, beat Princeton 4 to 2 in a tight local tilt. Jimmy Lynn of Boonville, Harry Lynn’s brother, will replace Roush at third and is expected to stay with the team. First pitch is at 3 o'clock with Day on the mound.
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Woodlawns
Coal Mine Park
Lynn
Coal-Mine Park
Woodlawn
Evansville
Harry Lynn
Roush
Day
Patoka to Host Oakland City in Riverside Park Game
Patoka Indiana will host Oakland City at Riverside Park Sunday afternoon in what is billed as one of the season’s best games. A large crowd and strong receipts are expected by the management. Also noted are street improvements on Spring Street supervised by Town Marshall William Riley improving driving conditions.
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Patoka
Ind
Democrat
Oakland City
Riverside Park
Spring Street
William Riley
Nebraska Legislature Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment
The Nebraska legislature in a special session voted unanimously to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Both houses approved the measure without opposition.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Returned Yank Roger Davidson Arrives Home
Roger Davidson son of Mrs Anna Davidson of north Seminary street has arrived home after leaving Princeton with Company M and serving in the army for several years.
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Roger Davidson
Anna Davidson
North Seminary Street
Soldier Davidson Leff
Princeton
Co. M
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Georgette Crepes
Stephens
Fort Branch
Snapp Ridge
West State
Pilot
Harroun
Independent Ice Co
Moore & Whitten
Props
Honest Weight
Traction Station
Independent Phone
Hudson, Ford
Essex Cars
A. L. Maxwell Co
A. H Rhodes
Buick Motor Cars
Joyce Bidg
North West
Alva Levi
Gov. Goodrich
Abe Martin
Chero-Colas
Cal Diamond
Jimmy Lynn
Boonville
Patoka Park
Nebraska Assembly
Muriel Kolb
Queen Esthers
First Methodist Church
Women’s Industrial Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
J. W. Cunningham
W. R. Welborn
Irene Coolidge
H. C. Bucklin
Thetis
East Walnut Street
Helen
Harold
William Wager
Helen Robins
Theodore Knowles
Mary Elsie Knowles
Pauline Hassel
Janet Bensinger
Homer Snyder
Leona Spain
Dorothy Bucklin
Margaret Weatherly
Queen Esther
Charles Kolb
James Joplin
Izetta Bee
John Bingham
Dave Wheeler
Rose Taylor
Grace Waits
Rose Morton
Mary Lois Taylor
Mabel Watts
Mary Johnson
Alda Cunningham
Thelma
Janis Joplin
Merle Kolb
Just
J. M. Scantlin
West Side Square
Dixie Bee Line Garage
Distributors of
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Menu Bros
Haubstadt. Ind
Forthoffer
Main Street
G. W. Guthrie Music House
House of Everything Musical
Harding & Miller Music CO
H.L. Compton
Mgr
Fowler's
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