Miner Tolson Killed by Roof Fall at Kidwell Coal Bank
William Tolson, 45, a veteran coal miner, was found dead in his room after a slate collapse at the Kidwell bank south of Washington. Edward Shepherd heard a coal fall about 8:30 am, suspects Tolson beneath debris. body removed to Bonham for burial. Tolson survived past close calls, with injuries from earlier mine incidents. Surviving family includes second wife Mary Lembrook and six children. Tolson active in Knights and Ladies of Honor and Red Men. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Wiliam Tolson
Kidwell
Washington
Tolson
Edward Shepherd
Bonham Undertaking
Washington-Wheatland
Wheatland
Kidwell Bank
Troy Road
George Wi Tdlon
East Fifteenth Street
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Ogeechee
Improved Order of Red Men
Presbyterian Church
Mary Lembrook
James W
Detroit
Mich
Della
Elmore
Leonard
Charles
Lydia
Charles Tolson
Linton
Mia
P. Talbot
Wiliam Uhl
Ernest Purcelliot Dayton
Thomas. Cochray l
William Wratten
Wangton
Daviess County
Tom
Harry
Allen
Ogden
Daviess Circuit Court
That Area Casualty Company
T Daviess County Coal
S. W
Robinson
Charles Hembree
Ogdon
J. Madison Walsh
Law
F. A. Seal
A. J. Padgett
Menlo Moore
Washington National Bank
Hastings, Allen and Hastings
Ellen Clark
Jame J. Kirklin
Elfcuit
Kirkup
Martin County
Kirklins
Kirklin
Miss Clark
M.S. Hastings
Tony
Petit Fry
Colbert
Circuit Court
Geddis Ge
Yarughter
Train Riding Habit Returns Among City Boys
A local note warns holiday youth to avoid riding moving trains around railroad yards as several past injuries and fatalities have occurred. Parents are unaware of these dangerous acts, and officials urge strict adherence to safety rules to stop a revived trend near freight yards and boxcars. Miss Kinja Baumert is sent to Terre Haute Wednesday to visit relatives.
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Yada
Washington
Kinja Baumert
Terre Haute
Court House News From Bloomington County
Indictments against Denby Gregory led to his arrest for intoxication and assault and a fine paid in court. Additional cases include a 15-year-old defacing the post office walls, land deed disputes, a murder case continuance, and bid access to City Gas company records during a private sale. The November term closed with multiple verdicts, appeals, and divorces in progress.
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Denby
Gregory
Bloomington
Isaac Gregory
Sherif Fielding Colbert
Br Chance
Ogden
Grant Jackson
Glendale
Jackson
Granery
Noah Fisher
Thomas ‘W. Yeager
Circuit Court
Nellie C. Fisher
Lowell C. Fisher
Jennie E. Fisher
Fisher
T. M. Sears
Edward Snider
Snider
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
City Gas Company
C. K. Tharp
L. P. Boyle
Chicago
Lemans
Tharp
Allen
Semans
Cath Succumbs After Carbolic Acid Drink
Local report states Cath died from drinking carbolic acid at Van Trees Drug Store. Authorities investigate possible cause and context of the incident. Further details not available in the readable text.
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van Trees
Tragedy in Washington: Mrs Emma Faith Dies After Poison Attempt
Mrs Emma M Faith died at 30 minutes past eight Wednesday night at her sister Mrs Mack Dickinsons home in Commercial addition after swallowing carbolic acid at Van Trees drug store earlier in the day. Despite medical aid she deteriorated and passed away. She leaves a husband seven brothers and a sister, with ties to Woodmere Institute and the First Methodist church. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm from the Dickinson residence, burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Sarah Arthur
Elijah Arthur
Indianapolis
Arthur
Washington
Dora
Martha
Alfred Ellis
Harrigan Township
Dennile Shows
Charles Vollmer
Richard Arthur
Westminster Presbyterian ‘Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Emma M. Faith
Mack Dickinson
van Trees
Faith
Dickingon
Woodmere Institute
Evansville
Wasnington
Thomas B. Cox
Epsom
Mirs
Chester Hackler
Loogootee
W.H. Allen
Plainville
Urias Allen
Vaale Township
James E. Allen
Detroit
Mich
Taylor Allen
James
Sarah J. Allen
Bogard Township
Daviess County
Texas
Grant Faith
The
Order of Eastern iStar
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Washington
Dickinson
Golden Nugget Found in Turkey Sparks Gold Rush Hopes
Richmond reports a fat Franklin township hen killed by owner Rufus Newman yielded a $15 gold nugget. A jeweler valued it and offered 13, but the owner declined. The nugget prompted neighbors to search streams for deposits as locals joke about fortunes from a holiday feast. Bokoshe faces a meningitis scare after five child deaths linked to mistletoe berry ingestion, prompting quarantines. Health Officer Haroldn warns spinal meningitis risks an epidemic. Mrs Stella McCaherty receives a surprise gathering at east First and Herron streets.
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Richmond
Warne County
Franklin Township
Rufus Newman
Newman
Bokoshe
Okla
Benjamin ‘White
Francis Wright
Haroldn
White
Wright
Fagles Holds Initiation At White River Eagles Lodge
White River Eagles lodge grows with six new initiates Charles Brocnin Edgar Wilson C B McCord Charles Morrison Charles Lee and Chris Voges. Initiation conducted by Conductor John E Ker mode and staff. Officers to be installed next Wednesday with a dinner following. members look forward to the event.
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Fagles
White River
Nenue
Charles Brocnin
Edgar Wilson
C. B. McCord
Charles Morrison
Charles Lee
Chris Voges
Lost in October ships Cheruzkin towed into New York
The Hamburg American steamer Cheruzkin, 105 days out from Asia to Turkey, was towed into New York on Wednesday after losing its propeller. The loss occurred on October 28.
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Cheruzkin
Asial
Turkey
New York
River men expect water rise brief for coal fleet
River workers anticipate a short period of higher water levels to aid the coal fleet discharge. Preparations have been completed to support the larger movement of coal vessels.
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Luuher
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William Tolson
Kidwell Mine
John Watson
West Main Street
Jhut
Rebecca ‘Wilson
Wilson
John E. ‘Williams
Den
Redlands
Cal
Williams
Wahington
Miss. Calfe Geeting
Frank Arthur
Redlpads
Calvin S Williams
Afon
George Williams
Blue Hole
Anil
Mr. Williams
Solomon Wilams
Willams
Walnut Street
George Godwin
Wiliams
Baptist Church
Michael McQue
William Welseight
Haysville
Dubois County
Verdey
Wi ‘Elserght
A. J. Dant
Washington Bottling | Works
Padgett & Padgett
L. C. Cosby
Henry Fegan
St. Patricks
Corning Hall
Anna
Bridget Reilly
Thomas Reilly
St. Tonis
Thomas Kellett
Nilas Wilson
Indiana Teachers’ Association
Mo Cath
Order of Eastern
Star and First Methodist Church
Stella McCaherty
East First and
Herron Streets
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