Obituary for Homer F Parr A Sea of Sorrow in Carlsbad
An obituary honors Homer F Parr born February 6 1879 in Ireland Dubois County Indiana and a physician who died after a long illness in Carlsbad. He married Maude Hitchcock in 1905 and had two children Charles and Gertrude. Survived by wife children and parents his life is praised for devotion kindness and charity with funeral services held at his home before interment in Wellington.
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Homer F. ‘Parr
Washington
Indiana
Indiana Medical College
Maude Hitchcock
Welington
Kansas
Charles
Gertrude
Republic of Alexico
C. E. Hitchcock
Wellington
Body Lodge 21
A. F
A. M
Rush Goodloe
Methodist Church
Mru. Parr
Matrimonial Agency Allegations Lead to Federal Hearing
A preliminary federal hearing in which Marti Wi Farris Ora Habel and others faced evidence of a matrimonial agency scheme was held before U S Commissioner Nesday afternoon. They were bound over to the federal court in $300 each. Attorneys J W Emison and W Si Eoper defended. Deputy District Attorney Claude M Nichols led the prosecution. Post office Inspector A Garrugus testified with about three hundred letters in his possession. The federal hearing will resume this fall.
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Marti Wi
Farris
Hter
Ora Habel
United
Jnnes
Federara Court
Alana
J. W. Emison
W. Si jEoper
Det
iAttorney
Claude M. Nichols
Rankools
Garrugus
Post Office
Braglesville Community Notes Mention Local Visits
Miss Lulu Hewitt went to Micknell Saturday and Miss Oro Fling visited Blooming ton Sunday. Charles Wadsworth and Orcar Cavn West were at Washington Saturday. Ruth Hewitt visited Odon Thursday and Friday. Genevieve Flinn visited relatives at Bedford Monday and Tuesday. The Dybl and Wadsworth families gathered in Taunton at Art Dval’s home Tuesday. Roney Harmant and family visited east of here. Mr and Mrs S M McVey of New Middletown visited friends Monday and Tuesday. Local residents attended the U B conference at Odon last week.
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Braglesville
Lulu Hewitt
Micknell
Oro
Bloomington
Icharles
Wadsworth
Orcar Cavn West
Washington
Mise
Ruth HewWitt
Odon
eMips
Genevievé Flinn
Bedford Mondary
Tuestars
John Winklepleck
Cilcase
Ira Evans
Dybl
Taunton
Roney Harmant
Itnertian
Here
S. M. McVey
New Middletown
Folite Clark
Clark
A.M. Clark
Todd
Kort
T. Todd
Teachers Institute
Violet Stewart
Indianapolis
Lucy Clark
Montgomer
Clara Mall
Estelle
Fanning
Marguerite O'Connor
Zack Wder
Victoriaf Kellett
Thureday
Willia Bennett
Harrison Township
Mary Donahue
Mard Mahan
Little Sister
Margaret Smith
Rose Fegan
Man Charged With Attempted Wreck Of Passenger Train
Cecil Payne son of Theodore Jayne of Shale was brought before Judge Swails in Seymour juvenile court on the charge of attempting to wreck a B and O southwestern passenger train. Prosecutor failed to arrive, case postponed a week. A week earlier crossties and a large stone were found on a curve near Shale Hill. westbound train 7 hit the obstructions but the engineer slowed the train with minimal damage.
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Cecil Payne
Theodore fJayne
Shale! Hi
Swails
Seymour
B. & O. Southwestern
Barkley
Shale Hill
Golden
Printer Tries End Earthly Career at French Lick
Frank Veenerman a pressman at the French Lick hotel printing office attempted to end his life by cutting both wrists. A letter found at his lodging and the man’s condition prompted immediate hospital care at West Baden where physicians saved his life. The motive cited a love affair with a young woman of the watering place.
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Frank _Veenerman
French Lick Hotel
Veenerman
Seehied
West Baden Hotel
Labor Day Picnic and Events Planned at Local Park
The Herald reports a Labor Day program with Arthur Greenwood delivering the address at 2 pm. A case ball game, athletic events for all ages, Klefer’s band concerts, and streetcar service will be provided. Picnic proceeds go to St Simons boys school building fund. no morning parade or after noon sales.
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Wis Grilly
Fung
Ithur H. ‘Greenwood
Klefer
Oorvica
Street Car Company
St. Simons New Boys' School
Washington
Laws on Compulsory Education Implemented by County Officials
Frank M Cafferty reports copies of the 1913 compulsory education law are sent to local manufacturers. The act requires children ages seven to fourteen to attend school for a term no shorter than a full school year. Thirty working youths must show a fifth grade certificate or be at least fourteen to be employed. Under the act, children and employers must stay connected with county school affairs.
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Bin
Frank M.cafferty
Trhancy
Sanitary Survey Warns Washington Wells May Pollute City Supply
Cravens reports on nineteen water samples from wells near Washington show fifteen dug wells and one well with low pollution risk. City water deemed cleaner for domestic use. experts urge residents to avoid polluted wells and protect the water supply.
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Cravens
State Board of Health
Washington
Wellington
Etsifteen
Galens
Sullivan Times Sees Hard Fight To Defeat Cullop in Vincennes Nominatio
The Sullivan Times editorial urges defeating Congressman Cullop of Vincennes in his renomination. It notes Char D. Hunt of Sullivan as a prominent figure and argues Cullop’s support for civil service repeal would hurt his chances. The paper implies a strong Democratic majority influence in the district.
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Sullivan Times
Sullivan County
Congresman Cullop
Vincennes Korn
Char D. Hunt
Sullivan
Tine
Ton
Aroun
Quilop
Hin
Congress
LOCAL NOTES AND GUILTY VERDICT IN MARTIN CIRCUIT
CORNING MISS Elizabeth Donahue and others visited in Washington and nearby towns. A birth is announced for Mrs and Mrs Matthew Wilson on August 14. Henry Myers, 16, was found guilty of shooting T A Sproul and attempting to rob him, and sent to reform school for five years or until age. The incident occurred on August 6 along White River.
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Henry Myer
Charles Myera
Shoah
Ogdon
Martin
T. A. Sprout
Minasel
Hors
Plainfield
Bez
Myers
A. Sproul
Massachusetts
Whitel River
Sproul
Marito County
Thomas Bluff Community Notices of Family Visits and Travel
Mrs Mary Coleman visits brother John in Thomas Bluff while Miss Patsy Miley travels to Petersburg with kin. Jess Miley leaves for Indianapolis to seek work. Mrs Ray Browning and children visit Washington relatives. Helen Smith and daughter visit Washington. Barbara Smith and Ray Browniaz attend Old Settlers meeting in Odon. Mr and Mrs J Emmick host Mary Emmick at Veales Creek church with kin in Knox County.
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Helen Phillips
John
Relat
Knox County
J.puts Emmick
Mary
C. J. Emmick
Veales Creek Church
Locomotive Fireman Waves to Crossing Witnesses
An old railroad scene recounts Breeman Koip, a fireman on the C and E railroad, trimming between Evanville and Terre Haute when he waved his hand at Martha Foreman standing nearby.
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Breeman Koip
Evanaville
Add
Terre Haute
Miyai
Martha Foreman
Water containers offered for sanitary survey analysis
The state board of health will analyze drinking water for free during a sanitary survey. Citizens may obtain ten glass containers from Dr. A. Donaldson or Dr. E. E. Hollingsworth, with a fifty cent fee to cover sending, collection, and return. Containers are available every second day for ten days on the houseboat laboratory.
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State Board of Health
A. ¥. Donaldson
E. E. Hollingsworth
State Health Board
Modern Woodmen Vote Count Reveals Low Participation
The Modern Woodmen of America completed an advisory vote on proposed rate increases. Of 900000 members, 48782 expressed their views. The breakdown showed 2405 for the current plan, 1677 for the Chicago plan, 6615 for Chicago rates, 697 for the society’s own rates, and 0 for national rates. Officials blamed the low turnout.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Chicago
Rock Island
Whith
Fia
Switchman Fells Intruder With Lantern at Home
Charles Dalby a B and G South Western switchman found a stranger in an outbuilding at his Arlington Street home near midnight Friday. Dalby struck the intruder with his lantern after the man failed to explain his presence and subjected him to kicks before the visitor fled toward the B and O South Western railroad. Dalby later resumed his search and again confronted the suspected hanger-on as he cleared his throat, forcing the man to retreat.
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Vincennes
Beauty
Foreman
Charles Dalby
Arlington Hotel
Dalby
Givini
B. & O. Southwestern
Elnora Methodist Church Dedicated Free of Debt
The new Methodist Episcopal church at Elnora was dedicated after completion this summer. Construction began two years ago and the brick structure features stained windows and stone trim with a large auditorium and basement. The total cost was 12,800 with 7,500 paid to date. 7,004 remains to be met.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church
St Elnora
Rumors of Prohibition-Priced Pie Upsets Indiana District
In Indiana's Second District a political feud centers on patronage and the U S attorney post. John Riddle campaigns with union backing and Democratic loyalties, while rival Colop seeks the seat with party support. Washington rumors say divisions may delay or decide the appointment.
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John Kindle
Ollor
John A. Hiddle
Linton
Hidianapolis
Vincennes
Washington City
Wilson Mece
Indianano Vs Star
Riddl
Cultov
Scheid
Cuslop
Oreal Demt
Rigdie
Bryan
Wilson
Andrew Jackson
Bildig
Riddle
United States
District 11
United «Mine Workers ‘of America
Brotherhood of
Callop
Ward names teachers for Barron Township Ward
George E. Wara trustee announces appointments of teachers for Harrison township schools. Listed are Baldwin, McCafferty, Hedscortl, Omer Edwards, Barnes, Graint Giltner, Glencoe, Lavelle, Jett, Havebiatt Waco, Luter Potts, Glendale, White, Ephrat Gregor, and McCany.
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George E. Wara
Harrison Township
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