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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
1
Sweet potato plants for sale the leading varieties. Call at Broom Factory corner Gibson and Pinkney Streets. W. E. Hallock. 4116-4wk-da.
In Indianapolis A A Spears of Brazil is named Grand Master and W E Deupree of Franklin named Deputy Grand Master. W H Leedly is renominated for Secretary and W A Morris of Frankfort renominated for Grand Treasurer.
Amsterdam dispatches report a White Star liner Cymric was sunk by boiler explosion, not torpedoed, according to a crew member. The claim circulated from Berlin on May 19.
Three Americans from the crew of the British steamer Angross er were rescued after the vessel sank off the Isle Duyou, likely due to a mine. Paris embassy report to the state department dated today via the La Rochelle consul transmits the details.
Rabbi Max J. Merritt of Washington Avenue Temple Evansville declined the joint call extended by the congregations of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Michigan.
Evansville physician Dr. John Zubrod was chosen president of the State Dental Association at the Indianapolis meeting. Vice president is Dr. Steele Gilmore of Indianapolis, secretary Dr. Albert Ross of Lafayette, and treasurer Dr. Ry Archbold of Decatur.
The Vincennes Pageant attracted many Princeton visitors as preparations promised a grand event. A cast of over 700 performers staged the show along Columbia Park on the banks of the Wabash River.
Berlin dispatch reports a German view that a strong neutral like the United States could help negotiate peace if it acts now. Dutch and Allied leaders hint at possible summer offensives, while officials note public statements complicate any formal reply.
Corydon prepares for a state centennial exhibition and historical pageant on June 2 and 3. Notable speakers include Governor Ralston Father John M Kavanaugh of Notre Dame Congressman Merrill Moores former Vice President Chas W Fairbanks and Frank C Dailey.
Friends announce the marriage of Miss Estella Gehl formerly of this city now of Chicago and Bennie Lee of Chicago. The ceremony took place in Chicago Thursday morning. The groom works as a gas inspector.
Circuit Court granted divorce for Myrtle Howe and Merritt Howe Friday and returned the plaintiff’s former home. Price vs Price in Posey County also heard by the court Friday.
The fragment indicates an unresolved legal hearing involving the Pensorton Power Company twice mentioned with unclear context. Details are insufficient to identify parties, date, or outcome.
The annual commencement exercises of Princeton High School will be held in the high school auditorium tonight with a large crowd expected. Thirty seven graduates will receive diplomas in a program of orations addresses and music by the school choruses. Diplomas will be presented by Attorney Thomas W. Cullen, president of the city school board.
President T R Paxton travels to Pittsburg as a large public utility syndicate advances toward purchasing the Princeton Water Co. Options on stock are reported at 70 dollars per share, with a 20 dollar premium. Syndicate aims to pair with Princeton Light and Power, but controlling interest remains unsettled.
Indiana announces three special trains to the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 7. Evansville line departs June 5 at 9:45 AM via C E I route to arrive 5:15 PM. Indianapolis train leaves 8:41 AM via Big Four to reach 4:00 PM. Fort Wayne train departs 2:20 PM via Pennsylvania route to arrive 6:30 PM.
A contested jury verdict in the Green case showed disagreement among jurors over key charges. Attorneys argued during a courtroom session as the panel weighed evidence and the judge prepared for final instruction.
Waukegan Illinois May 19 Sheriff Griffen says the next venire for the William H Orpet murder trial will recruit from wealthier districts. He notes circumstantial evidence is hard from rural farms and plans to summon men from estates who pass literacy tests and grasp circumstantial proof.
Paris report says German infantry led by two new divisions attacked near Verdun. Cormans briefly occupied a small work south of Hill 287 and forces failed to drive the French from Avecourt wood northeast of Verdun after heavy artillery bombardment and a central breach.
New York May 19. After more than 12 hours since the hour set for Jeremiah C Lynch execution by British military authorities in Dublin no word has come from London. It is uncertain if President Wilson's cable appeal reached the British foreign office in time to obtain a stay.
Sixteen Villa bandits were killed and a number captured when a posse of cowboys from the Hearst ranch surprised them forty miles south of Madera. The bandits led by Alexandro Dominguez and Pedro Costello were pursued for three days to Rancho Viejo before being overtaken. Captives were taken to Madera and turned over to the Carranza garrison. The bandits admitted they fought both Americans and Carranzistas.
Mt Carmel and Princeton enact stricter traffic rules. drivers adjust to center posts and curbside directions. Early enforcement yields arrests for turning around posts on the wrong side, with arrests noted but not widespread as motorists adapt to new rightward driving.
Lincoln School will hold commencement Monday evening in the high school auditorium. A Saturday night Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. D. G. Lewallen at Bethel A. M. E. church. Attorney T. W. Cullen, president of the school board, will present diplomas to graduates Rev. Halford, Oggia J. Kaufman, Frank Clements, and Ada G. Hayes.
Two mothers report their children improved after using Vinci with six doses, noting restored appetite, energy, and health. Testimonials from Mrs Hufford of Iola Kansas and Mrs Linot of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania endorse the product and its promised money back guarantee from Shoptaugh Drug Co Princeton Indiana.
Virgil Green visited relatives at Tivansville last week. Mrs. Thomas Wilson and family spent Sunday with Howell Wheaton of Buckskin. Victor Pflug made a business trip to Mackey on Tuesday. Lizzie Green spent Sunday with John Kitchen and family. Robert Wilson and wife of Ft. Branch passed through Sunday. Justice Stiehl bought a new buggy last week. William Finch visited Somerville Tuesday. Abe Dilbeck and family of Ft. Branch spent Sunday with Justice Stiehl and family. Sylvester Bankfort visited Della Schenk Sunday. Thurlow Combs of Evansville spent Sunday with his parents near Somerville. News reached here of Chester Barrett’s serious illness in Lewis, Kansas. Miss Edna Parker of Oakland City spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Will Stevens Jr. Bernice Barber of Francisco spent Sunday with Mabel Compton. Henry Weming and family near Ft. Branch visited Herman Soakland and family Wednesday.
Porter Short of Owensville buys two blooded Arabian mares for funeral services. The animals are described as snow white and will be bred for use by the undertaker in Mt. Vernon.
Dozier Dunkel Lane Company an Illinois corporation qualified to transact business in Indiana with capital stock represented in this state H B Lane Princeton Ind named as agent for service of process and compliance
The general committee arranged menits of the G AR for Decoration Day, completing their task. The ceremony and related events will be carried out as planned.
Turkey Run, Ind May 19. Hoosier Veneer Company of Indianapolis bought the estate of the late John Trusk at public sale for 67 706 dollars. The 288 acre tract may become a private park, with efforts to improve it. About 3000 people attended the auction including a state park booster delegation from Indianapolis.
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