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Newspaper
Princeton Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
3
A testimonial states indigestion can be permanently cured allowing all foods. It cites Mr J Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota who spent over 2000 dollars on medicines and treatment before being cured by Cham berlain's Tablets.
Raymond Dennis aged 28 is jailed as a suspect in the Cynthiana bank robbery on July 1. He was arrested by Sheriff D J Flowers at Benton Illinois and brought to the area. Dennis and Walter Pritchard, said to be close associates, fled Princeton after the crime and were later linked to Canada and Alberta. Authorities seek Pritchard who faces a bond jump related to boxcar thefts. Dosey County officers hold a warrant for Dennis in the case.
Thousands use a simple home treatment for catarrh and colds. Mix three quarters of an ounce of mentholated arinine in a pint bottle with boiled water, gargle the throat, and snuff or spray the solution into the nostrils twice daily to keep nasal passages clean and reduce germ spread.
A dentrifice that contains proper ties is recommended as ideal by United States Army dental surgeons for maintaining dental integrity. The guidance emphasizes balanced composition and regimen suited to military personnel.
Joseph E. Webb of Muncie Indiana credits Bio-seven with restoring him to normal. The notice urges readers to take two tablets after meals and one at night, then adjust to seven days, promising improved health and vigor. Druggists stock the tablets and offer refunds if not satisfied.
Lucas County brief reports Tad Dato a longtime prominent citizen died suddenly Sunday noon of heart disease at his home. He was 60, survived by two children and several relatives. Funeral set for Wednesday at 3 pm with burial in local cemetery. He was a Mason and active in town politics.
Two flashy dressed girls and an escort were placed on a southbound I C traction car by Chief Guthrie late Friday night and ordered out of the city. The chief did not know their names and drove them west of Broadway to depart at once. One girl had recently arrived from Evansville Gates and the other from Kentucky. They had become frequent visitors to Cre Street and nearby towns while staying at a royal hotel.
Miss Anna Vollmer departed this morning for Oldenburg Indiana to take a music course under the direction of the Venerable Sisters of St Francis. She is accompanied by her former teacher Sister Mery Carmel and many friends here wish her success.
Mrs Dora and family head to Topeka for extended visit with sister Mrs Schwerdtfeger and Maurice Bess. Numerous residents from Francisco, Oakland City, Mt Vernon, and Evansville are seen visiting, shopping, or on business in town, with several trips to Columbus, St Louis, and Terre Haute noted.
Harlen Sullivan, 18, burglarized a poolroom on State Street stealing $15 from the cash register, five cartons of cigarettes and a razor. He hid in an empty ice box until after closing, was arrested by Chief Guthrie, and $1.42 of the money plus some cigarettes were recovered. Sullivan, an orphan with prior reform school time, confessed and showed remorse.
At a January meeting the Gibson County township trustees learned Burnett Pond School near Owensville offers hot lunches and other innovations under teacher Miss Alexander. The school acts as a community hub with clay meetings and more to boost rural education.
The Thursday Club gathered at Jax last Thursday January 22 to piece quilt blocks and sell aprons made by members. Music came from Mrs Louis McRoberts and Miss Edna McRoberts on the Victrola. A social hour followed with refreshments. The next meeting is set for February 6 at Mrs Clarence Moore’s home.
Willie S. Hastings, after more than two years as a state building and loan examiner, is promoted to state bank examiner. He will oversee southeastern Indiana. Frost Harper fills Hastings’s old post in the building and loan department, while employed by the Columbia State Bank in Oakland City.
West Frankfort man arrested in Princeton for the bond jumping case spent a night in custody before authorities ruled him not the wanted Walter Pritchard. Despite close likeness and many matching details, differences in dental features, eye alignment, and residence led to his release while bondsmen confirmed the real Pritchard was elsewhere.
A Community Welfare Week program will be held in Watoka under the Community Council. Speakers include Pref Hughes from Evansville College Miss Leila Chellis Prof Hall of Purdue University Prof Stone of Oakland City College J S Hubbard Deputy State Superintendent of Education Mr J G Rouse of the State Board of Health and Mr Hymn of the Evansville Chamber of Commerce. Full program details to follow.
Eliza Fisher suffered a shoulder dislocation after a fall at her Patoka home. The article also describes a birthday surprise at Charles K. King’s house where relatives and friends filled baskets and staged pranks, including rolling him under a bed. Roy King avoids stating Charlie’s exact age.
The Rev AYA Cohn pastor of First Baptist in this city received a call to lead the Baptist church at Sullivan where the congregation has been without a pastor for a year. Trustees bought a parsonage property for 3800. Rev Mr Coluy holds a revival in Worthington Ind and may not accept. EK. EL Dixon went to Hontingburg.
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