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Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1916

Page

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Ruth Ervin Birthday Party At South City Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Ervin entertained about nine guests at a birthday party for their daughter Ruth Ervin on Saturday afternoon at their south of the city home. A peanut hunt crowned Ruth Watson with the largest number found. Guests departed by 1 42 o clock and refreshments were served. Miss Bess King will host her sewing club Thursday evening at her home on North West street.

Robert Ervin Miss Ruth Ervin Miss Ruth Watson Bess King North West Street

Man Charged With Attempted Criminal Assault on Girl

George W. White, 63, proprietor of the Star hotel and former grocer, was arrested at 9 o clock Sunday morning on a charge of attempting criminal assault on Mabel White, eight, of Lincoln avenue. The incident occurred in a rear alley toilet beside the William Hall grocery on State street. the girl was unharmed. White pled not guilty at Circuit court and bail was set at 1000 dollars. The girl, who planned to attend Sunday school, described White pulling her into the alley and kissing her, with a prior incident witnessed nearby. Police say the evidence shows depraved intent. White has lived in Princeton, ran a Ward block grocery, then the Star hotel. his wife is deceased and his two daughters run the hotel. The girl is not related to the accused.

George W. White Star Hotel Ward Block Mabel White Everett White Lincoln Avenue William Hall West State Street Fichter White Lanphar M. BE State and Hart Streets Hall Grocery Vichter Princeton Washington Township White’s Grocery

Washington Township road election set by county commissioners

The petition for a road election was declared good and calls for building about nine miles of roads. Election commissioners named were Joseph Elliott and W A McRobrett, with election boards to be named later. The commission's docket showed no other business besides approving claims.

Washington “Township Joseph Elliott W. A. McRobrett

Hughes or Roosevelt: Minnesota split on presidential favor

Minnesota Republicans are split between Hughes and Roosevelt for the presidential nomination with Root also named. Tribune says Minnesota backs Hughes first, Roosevelt second. Sun says Roosevelt leads Hughes as first choice. Delegates likely favor Hughes or Roosevelt at Chicago despite Cummins winning Minnesota's primary.

New York

Deaths of George W. Shull and Mary White reported

George W. Shull of Ft Branch dies after months long liver cancer age 74. Funeral at family home Tuesday 2:30 pm with Rev. Smith. burial Genung Cemetery. Shull served as Gibson County treasurer and was a longtime Gibson County Fair vice president. survived by six children. Mary White, wife of Vincent White, dies after illness at her home. details continue in later lines.

George W. Shull Ft. Branch Gibson County Mr. Smith M. E. Church of Tr. Branch Genung Cedarville Ohio T. Branch Minerva Finney Shull Zella Blessing Alvis Low Evansville Henry Low Lola Shull Bert Shull Belleville John K. Shull Indianapolis Gia.r

Curtis Williams Visits City with Mrs Whitten

Curtis Williams and his family from near Oakland City spent several days in the city with Mrs Phoeba Whitten on Spring street and returned home Sunday evening.

Curtis Williams Oakland City Phoeba Whitten Spring Street

Baker to be named secretary of war in Wilson cabinet

Newton D. Baker of Cleveland confirms acceptance of President Wilsons offer to serve as secretary of war. The pacifist figure known for peace society ties and support of preparedness says he aligns with Wilson policies. Washington expected to push fight over armed liner resolution with Congress and State Department leaders.

Washington, D.C Newton D. Baker Cleveland Ohio Tom Johnson Wilson Baltimore White House Baker Lindley M. Garrison United Press Dispatch Washington Citizens Washin Great Britain Congress European Editora Lansing Ameriggus

Indiana primaries loom as attorney linked to Roberts case eyes races

In Indianapolis March 6 attorney Joseph Reach who led much of the evidence in the Terre Haute mayor Roberts prosecution met with U S district attorney Slack for over an hour. Reach, observing Terre Haute and Indianapolis campaigns, is said to be tracking primary preparations with rumors of plots and landslides.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Joseph MK. Reach Doak M. Roberts Terre Haute United States Slack Reach Roach Joseph Bell Eres Zante

Broadway Christian Church Board Meeting Scheduled

The official board of the Broadway Christian Church will meet Monday evening at 7 30 o clock in the office of C F Rumer above the Greek Candy store.

Broadway Christian Church

Owensville man C C Wilson visits city on business

C C Wilson of Owensville was in the city Sunday on business.

C. C. Wilson Owensville

Trade At Home Campaign Boosts Princeton Chamber

The Princeton Chamber of Commerce launches a home trade campaign urging residents to buy locally. Support from all citizens is urged to boost town prosperity, increase employment, and strengthen community growth through sustained local commerce.

Trade At Home Chamber of "Commerce Princeton Chamber of Gommerce Openlink Princeton Pétter Chamber of Commerce Iti Chambery of Commerce

Trial Outcomes Recorded With Sentences And Costs

A court docket notes the defendant was found guilty and sentenced with costs awarded. Details on the exact charges or names are unclear from the fragment.

Fc En Ate

French German Statements Claim Gains Amid Light Fighting

Paris dispatch reports limited artillery duels on the Meuse left bank west of Douaumont and in the WoVe r region with no infantry actions. French artillery bombarded positions around the Germania and Abrecourt Maten road as front lines remained quiet.

Paris Meuse Douaumont War Office Argonne Germania Abrecourt-Matenot

Minor engagements near Meuse reported by war office

Berlin reports a night action on the Meuse east bank north of Vérduit with Thé Germain taking 14 officers and 934 men. The dispatch notes ongoing skirmishes and captures during the conflict.

Berlin the Meuse Vérduit Iis War Office

Zeppelin Raid Kills Twelve in English Coast Attack

London officials report twelve people killed and thirty three injured after three Zeppelins raided the northeast coast of England Sunday night. Bombs hit several cities in the nighttime assault.

London England

German Senate Vote Affirms Wilson Despite Uncertainty

Berlin reports the senate’s confidence vote in President Wilson last Friday eases fear of a German American break. Officials and the public remain puzzled by the vote’s precise meaning as Americans canvass the situation.

Berlin Senate Wilson Américcns

Russian torpedo boats raid coast as guns fall quiet

Report from PitiROGRAD describes a torpedo boat raid near Frébiaond harbor on March 6. Turkish shipping and several vessels came within range of coast batteries but the coastal guns reportedly fired weakly, with belief that heavier weapons were withdrawn due to the Russian advance.

Pitirograd

Princeton crowd to view Battle Cry of Peace film at reduced price

The article notes Princeton residents securing a scenic art masterpiece with prices from 50 cents to 2.06 dollars elsewhat, comparing it to Birth of a Nation. Col G R Stormont praised Battle Cry of Peace after Indianapolis viewing, and GA R andwold soldiers plan to attend the 1:30 show. Manager Barrett coordinates the Princeton screening with the Give Club sharing receipts.

United States Hudson Maxim Princeton Jotta G. R. Stormont Indianapolis

Princeton Lodge of Modsé election notices

The annual election of Princeton Lodge of Modsé is set for Wednesday evening March 8 with all fiefs and trustee position up for vote. Members are urged to attend as indicated by secretary William Wilson and district official Chas H. Wilson. Chas Alvis of Vincennes visited Vincennes residents over the weekend. The Cosmos Club plans a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Ollie M. Kolb at Hotel Kidd.

Princeton Lodge of Modsé William Wilson Y. Chas HL Wilson Dist Cosmos ‘Club Ollie M. Kolb Hotel Kidd

Baby Scales Promoted at Biggs Drug Store

Week at Biggs Drug Store highlights the baby scales that weigh accurately and are easy on infants. Customers urged to send for the new Baby Scales during this promotional period.

Biggs

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