Wilson's decisive victory prompts calls for concession
The Rocnpond Democrat notes Woodrow Wilson's 568,822 plurality over Charles Hughes and the Democratic gains, with commentary on prosperity claims, tobacco prices, and political appointments. It discusses Indiana politics, teacher pay rulings, and criticism of Republican reactions to Edwin M. Lee's Public Service Commission appointment. The paper urges readers to consider liberal subscription offers during winter.
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Woodrow Wilson
Charles Hughes
Wilson
Hughes
Gov. Ralston
Edwin M. Lee
Progressive Party of
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Lee
Banquet Honors Workers as Christmas Guests Reach Across Town
The Parker and Montgomery Company hosted a Wednesday night banquet for employees and families. A newborn girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Mc Fell on December 26. Christmas scenes featured visitors from Richland City and Rockport. The community notes include guest visits, a school Christmas program, and a house party hosted by Ralph Richardson.
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Parker & Montgomery Co
Warren McFell
John Norris
Bob Pattie
Hatfield
Tobin Leaf
Ralph Richardson
The Democrat and the Paper and Magazines Year Offer
A promotion offers a full year of the Democrat and the Paper and Magazines to readers. The deal covers access to the daily newspaper and select magazines for twelve months.
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the Democrat
Miss Lillian Ash Returns Home From Nursing Efforts
Miss Lillian Ash a trained nurse from Evansville returned home Monday after nursing the two children of Anthony Bender for several weeks. James Green Ed Bryant and Harry Phillips were at Rockport Tuesday on business. Many locals attended Christmas entertainments at Gentryville Sunday and Monday nights. Roy Oskins of Evansville is visiting his parents this week. Miss May Bender is visiting Boonville this week. Mrs Geo Gerlach and daughter Edna are ill with lagrippe. Miss Iva Bender is visiting Evansville this week.
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Lillian Ash
Evansville
Anthony Bender
James Green
Ed Bryant
Harry Phillips
Rockport
Gentryville
Roy Oskins
John Oskins
May Bender
Boonville
Geo. Gerlach
Edna
Lagrippe
Iva Bender
Local Folks Gather For Christmas Visits
Several Bloomington and Russell Parsley students, Earl Mackey and Audrew Haines, are visiting home folks over Christmas. Evansville guest Miss Margart Bellville stays with Ben Moore. Danville’s John Cain honored at a Seay social. Lincoln’s Adam Snyder guests of the Adye family. Lynnville visitors Dave Hill Jr and Beatrice. Sore foot confines Mrs. R. B. Snyder. Anna Wilburn of Rockport attends Oak Grove church. Carl Winkler and Harland Winkler visit Princeton relatives.
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Earl Mackey
Audrew Haines
Bloomington
Russell Parsley
Moore’s Hill
Nan Brady
Geo. Boyd
Margart Bellville
Evansville
Ben Moore
Tom Seay
John Cain
Danville
Ill
Adam Snyder
Lincoln
C. H. Adye
Dave Hill Jr
Beatrice
Lynnville
R. B. Snyder
Anna Wilburn
Rockport
Oak Grove
Geo. Atkins
Harry
Carl Winkler
Harland
Princeton
Christmas program at church draws large crowd
Richland City report notes a successful church Christmas program Saturday enjoyed by a large audience. Fd Perrin has recovered enough to go out, while Donald Kruse remains confined to his room after two weeks of illness. Mrs. Leona Nunn of Evansville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bart Day. Charles Nunn, visiting from Cleveland, Ohio, will spend holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nunn. The Alumni club held its annual dance Monday night and the Queen Esther club met with Mrs. Leslian Bennett Thursday. Henry Wilhelmus, a student at the local school, was mentioned in the program.
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Fd Perrin
Donald Kruse
Leona Nunn
Evansville
Bart Day
Charles Nunn
Cleveland
J. B. Nunn
Queen Esther Club
Leslian Bennett
Henry Wilhelmus
Ellis Wilson
Lake
Our Town
Elizabeth Mattingley
Gertrude
Frank Beeler
Shiloh
G. D.ely
A. R. Morris
Graham Lashbrook
Terre Haute
Elizabeth Parker
Local Visitors and Moves Highlight Holiday Notes
The Louisville dental college plans a holiday visit with relatives. Mrs A W Lashbrook and Dr Lashbrook of Hatfield moved here on Wednesday. Dr Lashbrook to open a veterinary office. Ernst Atkinson, employed in Youngstown C, will leave for that place next Monday with Roy and Oscar Raibley and Lyman Wilhemus. Sidney Carter, about 17, accidentally shot his foot playing with a revolver last Saturday night. the bullet remains in his foot as doctors search for it.
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A. W. Lashbrook
Lashbrook
Hatfield
Ernst Atkinson
Youngstown
Atkinson
Roy
Oscar Raibley
Lyman Wilhemus
Sidney Carter
Farmers institute to be held at schol building January 20
The Hatfield community invites all to a farmers institute at the school building on January 20 with speakers addressing household and farm life. Also notes on visitors Vern Fortune Homer Fortune letters from Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hazen in Beaumont Texas, Modern Woodmen reorganization, and local happenings including injuries and moves.
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Farmers Institute
Schol Building
Vern Fortune
Homer Fortune
Smith Hazen
Beaumont
Txeas
New Orleans
Indiana
Herbert Mason
Coatsville
Ind
Erma Sanders
Basil Parker
A. N. Lashbrook
Richland City
Earl’ Burk
Newburg
Montie Baker
Clara Glackman
J. C. Glackman
Will McKinney
Community News From Evansville and Surrounding Areas
Local residents attend events in Evansville and Warwick county. Noble Goldman injured in a wreck is reported very low. Ads seek workers in Spencer county for door to door sales of a new household item with high earnings potential.
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Lee Sheppy
Halsted Street
Chicago
Spencer County
Government Bureau of Standards
Sheppy
St Meinröd Visitors and Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Julius Becher left for Indianapolis for a week's visit with relatives. Miss Maud Kost arrives from Evansville for a short visit with home folks. Albert Greisinger of Indianapolis visits his brother Joe Gresiger this week. Robert Gerhart and son William travel to Louisville for a relative visit. Omar Becher leaves for Indianapolis to spend the winter.
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Julius Becher
Indianapolis
Maud Kost
Evansville
Albert Greisinger
Joe Gresiger
Robert Gerhart
William
Louisville
Omar Becher
Oldest Dry State Kept in Spotlight by Prohibition Debate
The Evansville Courier notes Maine, the original prohibition state, remains a focus as governors consider enforcement methods. It recalls past attempts by Govs Plaisted Cobb Haines and current hints about Gov-elect Milliken, with talks ranging from county seizures to militia. The piece sees continued public interest ahead of the next state campaign.
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Maine
Misine
Cobb
Haines
Evansville
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