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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1914

Page

3

Drowned at White River Falls Near Loogootee

Edward McGuire and another youth drowned while swimming near the falls in the White River area north of Loogootee. Friends and family watched as rescuers attempted to save them after tumbling from a ledge into the whirlpool.

ED Miguite Hingostasi White River Wii Loogootee Tuva Lanshot Edward McGuire Tamgs Guire Young MeGuire 1A Sweatheart Wee Messly Cut Gene Powell Mike Sarangoon Lousnatea Varly Thoogoolee

Hindustan River Whirlpool Tales From Old Times

Vague fragments recount Hindustan river whirlpool lore with riverbank towns and a ford as dangers. An elder speaks of an ox team crossing the ford and stories of accidents near the falls amid riverbank memories and local hardships.

Ian Alic Aterj Hinddetan Alout Hindustan

Mrs Niblack Native of Painess County Dies in Wheatland

Mrs. Mary W. Niblack, wife of W. H. Niblack of Wheatland, died at her Wheatland home Sunday after a four month illness. She was 30, born in Painess County, married in September, survived by husband Stephen Steen of Bruceville, daughter Sarah, sons Stephen and Austin, and her parents. She was active in Mt. Gilead Church. funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. J. G. Abbott presiding.

Mars“_ Niblack Wheatland Painess County Vincennes Mary W. Niblack Dani Stéphen Steen Bruceville Tavien Sarah Stephen Austin Nibldek Mt. Gighureh Athich Muunrell Puesdar J. G. “Abbott

Meade County horticulturists plan orchard demonstration

Daviess county horticulturists glow with interest for a demonstration to be held in the orchard at M Sears near Elnora on August 4. E F chairwoman will attend traveling from Wahine today to Odon. The program promises talks and demonstrations for a large attendance and will occupy the whole day.

Petlook Ts Bie Meade Daviess M. Sears Elnora Aususe Jersity Siports E. Fé Odon

Local Notables and Visitors Stir Petersburg Area

Fragmentary notes list residents and guests visiting Petersburg and nearby towns. Names include Leora Welmer, Alice Rutherford, Marie Johnson, Lucy Clark, and Mrs. Charles O Nielsen, with trips to Washington and Vincennes. Entries mention church events, family visits, and upcoming school expansions.

Nathan Foats Chupeti Clark Washington Iss Leora. Welmer Alice Rutherford Sundar May Burton Uss Petersburg Charles O'Niel Marie Johnson Winchester Charles O Ving Neil Matthews Spaldire Spaldine P. Ding Parward Spainins Paldigs Herdman Omer Lokis & Bell Mills Ville Santiwestern Ailsee Neinnas Sitven Eta Saville Phbai Washington Othde Rome Gaingr Tesegh Paseka

Bruceville Mining Town Shows New Industry Interest

The article notes a spate of interest in Bruceville as mining rises, with organizers in early planning and firms like Wasson Oliphant Coal mentioned as key players. Local families connected to nearby singingion show deep ties to the region and its evolving economy.

Hank Swill Bruceville Elie Fecamie Bodith Wasson-Oliphant Com- FayoBen Cesoph Barr and Rollerty Siingion

Twenty Year Test for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy

The Enterprise cites the enduring efficacy of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as proven over twenty years. Geo W Breck, publisher, claims consistent safe relief and universal recommendation from dealers.

Hsbmo Imberlain Geo W. Breck Rleeh

Clanships Awarded to Jor Bowman and Bernica Cunningham

Confirmation letters notify Jor Bowman and Bernica Cunningham of their clanship awards. The notice appears in a local records section with names and routing details. Additional context indicates official recognition by a governing body and dates unclear due to OCR gaps.

Jor, Bowman Bernica Cunningtia The

Keating the Trees Discusses Crab Worms and Care

George Hrown gathers in a statement that whitehead crab worm is a danger among the wooded area. He notes owners should give some care. He says that by watching the area, harm may be prevented and trees protected.

George

County Officials Name Scholarship Recipients

The county commissioners select recipients for free Purdue University scholarships owed to Daviess County. Alternates listed include Bust Deifenag Mand and P Lirtel.

Board of ‘County Commissioners Purdue’ University Daviess County Deifenag Mand Dea P. Lirtel

Attorney’s Fees Sought in Reynolds Suit in Sullivan County

Lawyer Bland claims one half of a 750 suit against George Reynolds and Martha Reynolds and the Monon Coal company. After trial the jury disagreed, later settled for 1500, but Bland says he is owed 50 percent of the recoveries and that the amount was deposited in the Nasser State bank in Martha Reynolds’ name.

Sullivan George Reynolds Martha Reynolds Reynolds Monon Bland Auezes Shien Asgainrt Ithe Corporation Jet Las Bland Jaintiff Nasser State Bank Martha Reynokis George Rernolgp

Eye Removal After Injury At Home By Doctor Ranney

Thom Be Borders a former resident of Hemegaoten submitted to eye removal at his Canneldare home on medical orders after a wool fiber pierced his eye during a labor incident. Dr Ranney Ranvister of Washini ten assisted by A Vette of Moentgomery performed the operation, aiming to save remaining vision. Ward FY holds Tec sion ty county gathers for the family reunion of J Fal Word of Davlosk with many relatives attending.

Washington Hemegaoten Canneldare Dra Ranney Ind Ranvister Washini Ten Ps A Vette Moentgomery Mr. Vantops Aloe Ag Sion Rome Tnt Taniity Davlosk Hebiveon Sofeldck Iit Nsrd Cantten Yorger Aghtey Sullivans and Ri. Gontey Hawa d ‘Smilin Ladd Ray Smith Ward D. Kerry Ward Urd Misa Aesianspoliet Terture Conler New Mexico Gonley

Indiana funds land for new state penal farm unit

The state of Indiana paid 57 009 Monday for 1338 acres in Putnam county to establish a state penal farm. The land lies southwest of Putnamville ten miles south of Greencastle and was chosen by a recently appointed commission. The penal farm trustees, returning from Virginia and Massachusetts inspections, will meet soon to draft plans for the proposed institution.

Indiana Putnam Putnamville Greancastle Dings Pefial- Farma Virginia Massachusetts

Immigrant steerage passage amid war time voyage

Dr and Mrs Viehe arrived in Evansville after a European tour interrupted by the war. They sailed from Southampton on the Philadelphia steerage, August 2 1914, amid many Americans aboard. The ship narrowly avoided German mines near Queenstown as French torpedo boats stopped nearby.

Evangyli Fe Sey Atlantic Ocean Carl Viehe Evansville London Phéy England Germany Walt Viene Philadelphia Southampton Steefase Chisago Vighe Dri Viehe Queenstov Harber New York

Martin County Woman Sues For Support

Elizabeth Meonald of Martin County sues Henry McDonald of Montgomery seeking a court order for ten dollars monthly support for herself and her three children. She alleges he drove her from their Montgomery home and has failed to provide any support since. Court proceedings are noted as ongoing with McDonald’s attorney listed.

Elizabeth Meonald Maritt County Quit Henry McDonald Montgomery Breult Court Martin McDoun McDainii Fittenoyn

Orchard Pruning and Spraying Demonstration At Arsona

Experts from Purdue University will present a demonstration on the sanitary treatment of orchards near Arsona. The event at the Sears oar Ghiora on August 24 aims to educate the public on pruning and spraying trees, with a large attendance expected and a basket lunch offered for social gathering.

Purdue University

Missing Methodist minister's son returns after years

Thomas C. Coleman, 22, son of Rev. Coleman a Taylorsville Methodist minister, vanished from a Cincinnati military school two years ago. He reappeared at home Tuesday in a mystery with his father and authorities declining to reveal his whereabouts or details of the disappearance. Washington police were asked to assist in the search and to locate Coleman after a persistent public alert.

Thomas C. Coleman Sents We. Coleman Taylorsiie, Til Cincinnati Ada Coleman Sdn Washington Oleman

Ada Wampler Seeks Divorce and Restraining Order

Ada Wampler claims her husband Isaiah P. Wampler wronged her and caused guests to leave the Oaks Mercantile Hotel in Blellnell. She seeks divorce, cites a June 9 1889 marriage, separation July 17 1914, and alleges theft accusations and jealousy. She seeks support while detailing property valued at $2 000 in Bicknell and $29 000 in Texas.

Conlrgr Tar Arias Oaks Blelnell Ada Wample Moop Isage P. ‘Wampler Calé Wes Bicknell Texas Lalimonr

How to Cure a Sprain with Chamberlain Liniment

A sprain may heal faster using Chamberlain's Liniment. Apply according to directions on the bottle and obtain from any dealer.

Chamberlain

Tax Payers of County Estimates Notice

Government officials announce the county tax estimates for the year with a list of delegates including Simeon Martin of Elnora and Graay Keith. The notice specifies October 14 in Texas for meetings and outlines expenses and authorization by the governor’s secretary.

Ateliart Ralston Indiana Farmers “Nations Oer Wartly Texas Farmers Simeon Martin Elnora Graay Keith Wealgson

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