Miss Nolan Weds Son of Effingham Contractor in Washington
Miss Agnes Nolan married Charles A Rankin son of a wealthy Effingham contractor in a quiet Christmas ceremony at Rev J W Doyle's residence. The groom met his future wife in Louisville while the Nolan family lived there. The wedding followed small permits rush at the county clerk's office and included only close family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Washington
E. Q O. Jones
Minnie F. Jones
Joseph M. Feapons
E. E. Davidson
Christian Church
Nettle Bell
Rankin
Amet
Nis
Louisville
Nolan
Omie McCracken
Henry McCracken
Charles J. ‘Emmick
Baptist ‘Church
Felix Emmick
Hves
Washington Township
Daviess County
Bil Te
Fmccragken
Local notes on marriages and civic changes from Indiana paper
The notices detail work hour reductions affecting about three hundred Mexican workers in the B tie fear hop area, plus multiple marriages across Daviess and surrounding counties. Couples include Emmick McCracken and Omie McCracken, Lois Sawyer and George Feaster, Jennie Iammarino and Nicholas Page, Joseph M. Jones and Sarah Peachee, and Floyd W Rush and Bertha Wilz.
Chaney's Happy Day at a Christmas Wedding
An Indianapolis Star reminiscence recalls Chaney's happiest Christmas moment the day he married Ella Sauserman in 1877. The original Presbyterian ceremony failed as the minister could not come, delaying the ceremony until Rev Rolla B. Martin of the Methodist church officiated at 2:30 with nervous anticipation.
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Indianapolis Star
Ella Sauserman
Sullivan
Rolla B. Martin
Seteting
Henry Gartner Home From Linton Visit
Henry Gartner of South Washington is reported home after visiting his son in Linton. The journey followed a serious incident and Gartner is said to be recovering and able to work.
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Henry Gartner
South Washington
Linton
Box Contains Dog Found Buried On Farm
William Walker unearthed a buried box on his farm near Oak Grove cemetery. He glimpsed a dog dressed in clothes inside, sparking fears of foul play which were allayed as neighbors investigated the next morning and confirmed a pet burial.
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William Walker
Oak Ae ‘Grove Cemetery
Ina
Thor
Ed McCoy
Gas Company Suit Filed Over Gas Goods Debt
Heffernan and Mattingly sue City Gas Company for 694.83 in goods sold from February to June this year. The complaint, filed Thursday morning, seeks judgment for the amount plus proper relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heffernan & Mattingly
Welsbach Gas
Combina
City Gas Company
Death of Riley station agent father on Christmas Day
The aged father of C F Murle station agent for the E I railroad in this city died at his Riley home on Christmas Day at 4 AM. Word reached Mr Murle who had taken sixty days leave to visit his father. Surviving are the widow, C F Murle, and a daughter residing in the west.
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C. F. Murle
E. & I. Railroad
Riley
Missing bartender Charles Lee in Loogootee
Charles Lee a bartender from Loogootee disappeared after leaving the cash drawer with 65 dollars and a note. The last sighting placed him in Washington. Family says they do not know his whereabouts.
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Charles Lee
Sherrod Patrick
Loogootee
Eagles to Hold Open House at White River Aerie
The White River Eagles aerie will hold an open house at their hall for members and families. The hall will be open from 7 to 11 p m. Friends are invited to attend.
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White River
Eagles
Made Great Holes in Peace
An unclear fragment references a person or event involving a Grigsby and a racial element. readable text is extremely limited and lacks identifiable dates or locations.
Christmas Night Arrests and Sheriff Fitzgerald Farewell
Washington Christm last year fourteen arrests for intoxication, five on Tuesday night. A fire near jail threatened inmates as Pearl Gerald helped stop the smoke. Sheriff Milt Fitzgerald to receive hunting outfit gift from friends as his term ends January 1. Preparations underway for Fielding Colbert to succeed him.
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View
Washington Christm
Price
West Main Street
Frstern
George Seals
Charles F Fer
C. F. Gales
Andrew Tidd
Dhn Montgomery
Tidd
Andy
Pearl
Gerald
Fheigen Job
Milt Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Alf ‘Wallace
Sheriff's
Japind
Ckon
Fielding Colbert
Inquest Held Over Death of Caroline Carr
Coroner C Bodham and P A Hastings returned from Elnora after an inquest into the death of Caroline Carr daughter of Edward Carr of Elmore township. Also noted: M T Carmichael prominent Bloomington Democrat died Friday. Nathan Davis subscribed for the Gazette as a Christmas gift for his father John H Davis. Captain Joshua Hvans of company I LN G received rent check for the rifle range northeast of the city. rent prize $75 yearly.
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C. Bodham
Daviess County
P. A. ‘Hastings
Nathan Davis
Gazette
John H. Davis
Joshua Hvans
Company I
G. Whas
Lulu Mae Smith
Byron
Mich
Christmas Observed in Washington City
Christmas was widely celebrated in Washington with early closures and limited postal service. Many homes shared turkey feasts and reunions, churches held entertainments, and public offices mostly remained closed as gifts and generosity were noted across the community.
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Washington
Nazarene
Blodgett Views City Plant And Diogenes Act Idea
A fragmented report notes Blodgett examining a city plant plan and a proposed Diogenes act while Alvin Padgett Democratic Chairman of the Second district casts attention to mailed items and real goods, hinting at a wake up moment regarding Gilbert Herndon and state challenges.
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Blodgett
Indianapolis
Washington
Alvin Padgett
Wouier
Gilbert Herndon
Auburn Adonis
Viess County
Kew Feature at Bank Says Deposits Earn Interest
A bank notice states deposits will start the year with three percent interest paid on principal. January 1 marks the acceptance of amounts from one dollar and up. Depositors will receive books and officials provide further particulars.
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Peoples National Bay
Firework Accidents Mar Christmas in Plainville
Several firework mishaps marred Christmas in Plainville. Anson Arterburn, a young farmer, burned on the face by a large cracker held with a cigar, risking eyesight. WW Witeman sustained a right eye injury from a sky rocket. Cal Ferguson, a young teacher, burned on the head by a premature firecracker.
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Plainville
Anson Arterburn
Samuel Arterburn
Atterburn
O. K. McKittrick
Bors
WU Witeman
Big Windy Christmas News From Big Windy
Austin Ragsdale moves into new cottage during Christmas days. John Hill returns from Evansville. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Lett visit relatives in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Swan spend Christmas with Washington relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wallace visit Batchelor kin. James Ragsdale family share Christmas with C. M. Ragsdale. Large dinner at Lew Barber home. Colbert teaches school eight hosts Christmas tree event. Josie Chapman Letts hosts Christmas tree and entertainment. Ward and Singleton family members spend Christmas with Mrs Arilla Lett, a longtime Big Windy resident noted for many grandchildren. Health official secretary Harty cites heart strain and long hours as social pressure and possible cause for rising stress.
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Austin Ragsdale
John Hill
Sandy Hook
Evansville
Emery Lett Visi
Washington
Samuel Swan
C. B. Wallace
Steves Batchelor
James Ragsdale
C. M. Ragsdale
Coalman
Linton
Arilla Lett
Big Windy
Chilaren
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Joseph C. Yeager
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J. W. Baker
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George ¥. Palmer
Hiram Palmer
Joseph Yeager
Alfred’ Helton
Lulu ‘Y. Milley
Arnold Helton
West
Helton
W. H. Miley
Pike County
Apolio City Hospital
Antil
Leroy Leonard Rankin
Tate
Effingham, JI
Yieltaa
Fountain County
Effingham
Miss Hunter
Cora Hunter
George Thorsteinsen
New York
Abner Sawyer
Steele Township
Lois T. Sawyer
George
C.feaster
Cambridge
Ohio
Jennie Iammarino
Jennie Jammarino
Nicholas Page
St. Simon's Church
Meg Tammerino
Antonia Iammarino
East Main Street
Washington Choral Symphony
Cleveland
Connersville
Lve
Joseph M. Jones
Sarah I. Peachee
Jones
Harrison Township
Naved
Rush-Wilz
Floyd
W.rush
Bertha
Br. Irys
Rush
G. W. Wis
Chaney
Lee
Will
Irexing
Milt
Happerings
M. T. Carmichael
Bloomington
Paraysis
Indiana
Corning
Metropoltan Forte
Secretary of State
Fouloming Canan
Martin County
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Shirey
Edgar
Anson Afterburn
Christmiss
Harty
Dr. Ty
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