Tragic Yard Accident Claims Seventeen Year Old Clements
Herschel Clements, seventeen, died after being struck by a yard engine in railroad yards near the Eb rer Ice plant. He was an apprentice blacksmith walking a path between tracks when he moved onto the siding in front of the engine. Despite brakes, the engine could not stop in time. he lingered several hours before death. Clements was a member of A. O. H. Division 1 of Daviess county, with a $200 death benefit and a $100 policy in the railroad relief department. The body will be shipped to Logontee for burial, with a funeral arrangement meeting to follow.
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Ebrer
Herschel
Clements
Andrew Haag
Haag
Mr. Haag
Daviess County
Railroad Company
Loogontee
Wahitsir
A. O.H
Daily Brothers
Woman Lawyer Miss Robinson Married in Secrecy
Miss Delpna Robinson wife of Harry Dale of New York City was married Monday night in a private ceremony. Prosecutor Hastings faces appointing a new deputy in Loogootee as the union changes the local legal roster. Robinson, a Loogootee native and Bloomington law graduate, has served as deputy prosecutor since Hastings named her for Perry township. The groom works in electrical supply. Reverend C A Ward officiated, with the couple planning a fleeting wedding trip before sailing to Ireland for a honeymoon.
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Hastings
Longoater
Cupid
Delpna Robinson
Harry Dale
New York City
Washington
Wll
Dale
New York
Bloomington Law School
Mun
Loogootee
Elmer E. Hastings
Forty-ninth Judicial District
C. A. Ward
Wf. E
C&rating
Suit on saloon man's bond over Cooper death
A suit for 2000 damages was filed in the Daviess circuit court by the widow and three young children of William B. Cooper of Guard City alleging illegal liquor sales by Jules Companies operator of the Globe Hotel saloon and its New York surety Nation Bending Company. The complaint names William A. Wallace as circuit clerk and Padgett & Padgett as plaintiffs' counsel. Cooper, a grain buyer, died by self inflicted gunshot after heavy drinking at the Globe Hotel, with details cited from the filing.
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Jules Companies
Globe Hotel
Nation Bending Company
New York
Daviess
William B. Cooper
Qa'dand City
William A.wallace
Padgett & Padgett
Washireton
Cooper
Seath
Subida
Comparios
Despondent man’s death linked to intoxication and support loss
The complaint states a man whose name is unknown became despondent while intoxicated, took his own life, depriving Mrs. Cooper and her children in Oakland City of his support. Plaintiffs fix the loss at 32 dollars per day.
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Cooper
Oakland City
El iota Man Shot In Accidental Christmas Eve Incident
Harley Ragle, about nineteen, was shot in the left leg during a Christmas Eve celebration in Elnora. The group taunted Joan Carothers at a restaurant near the E I station, a gunfire ensued, and a bullet lodged in Ragle's leg. He was treated at Danner drug store and taken home. the injury is painful but not life threatening. The shooting appears accidental, not intentional.
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Elnort
Harley Ragle
Banner Drug Store
Danenr
Peter Ragle
Ragle
Joan Carothers
Carothers
J Ragle
Danner
Elnora
Father Doyle Remembered Pivotal Christmas Gift
Christmas joy surrounds Rev. Father John W. Doyle pastor of St. Simons Catholic Church as his flock presents a $400 purse to fund a Rome visit. After 26 years in the parish he can now finally travel to Vatican duties fulfilled, schools grown, church expanded, and the community grateful.
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Father Doyle
John W. Doyle
St. Simons Catholic Church
Rome
St Jong
Vatican
Vlaue
Nfe
Little Girl Injures Eye After Christmas Present Cart
Christmas day brought worry to James Hill of the Webb Ogdon place when his four year old daughter, playing with a new go cart, was injured by a hook that ripped the upper lid from the right eye. Doctors Wilford and Knapp performed a delicate chloroformed procedure. The ball of the eye remains intact and recovery is expected, though possible muscle damage could deform the eyelid if torn.
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James Hill
Webb Ogdon
R. W. Willeford
A. B. Knapp
Fred Meyer Leaves Steirs Tobacco for Rice Tobacco Job
Fred Meyer, a long time traveling salesman from Louisville, has quit Steirs Tobacco and moved to St Louis to join Rice Tobacco as a city salesman. He leaves after many years with Steirs.
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Fred Meyer
Steirs Tobacco Company
Louisville
St. Louis
The
Rice Tobacco Company
County Clerk Grants Marriage License to Smith and Gore
The county clerk issued a marriage license Tuesday morning to Edward Smith and Mattie Belle Gore, residents of Van Buren township and popular young people.
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Edward Smith
Mattie Belle Gore
van Buren Township
Perry Davis Painkiller Ad Promotes Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as the sole remedy against wet damp chill. It recommends mixing with warm water or milk in a half glass, claiming to heat the system and prevent danger from a cold. Prices listed 25c, 35c, and 50c.
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Perry Davis
Price
There Is No Limit To What Women Will Do For Beauty
An advertisement extols extreme efforts by women to regain beauty and preserve youth. It touts a herbal drink named Lase's Family Madikins or Lane's Tea as the most efficient aid, promising to restore faded complexions with a focus on personal vanity.
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Lase
Lane
Only a Reporter Was Sefrit He Was a Whole Man
Tribute to Louie B. Sefrit, Seattle reporter aged thirty five, lamenting his quiet life and honest work. The piece notes his nine years in Seattle, his gentle character, and the respect from merchants, police, firefighters, lawyers, and fellow editors as he joins the eternal desk.
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Louie B. Sefrit
Louie Gerrit
Louie Sefrit
Louie Serrit
Seattle
Journal of Time
Eternity
Two Thousand Shelter After Chelsea Flood Disaster
In Chelsea Massachusetts a half mile square area flooded by a hurricane leaves two thousand residents homeless. The deceased include Cornelius Hawkins and his wife recovered from their submerged home. Police report several missing as Chelsea suffers a second disaster in two years. The city is without power as wrecks line the New England coast.
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Boston
Chelsea
Mass
Cornelius Hawkins
Cornelius Hawkins and His Wife, Whose Bodies Police Officers In A Rew
New England
Washington lodge Pythian Sisters elect officers
Officers elected include Past chief Mrs J A Colbert and Most excellent chief Mrs O M Vance. Others are Excellent senior Mrs Harry Akers, Junior Mrs A C Linkenbeck, Manager Mrs A M Kelso, Protector Mrs A W Bales, Guard outer temple Mrs W F Green, Mistress records Mrs Milton Bassett, Mistress of finance Mrs H P Van Trees, Trustee Mrs H C Truelove, Installing officer Mrs Malissa Hyatt.
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Washington Lodge of Pythian Sisters
J. A. Colbert
O. M. Vance
Harry Ak
A. C. Linkenbeck
A. M. Kelso
A. W. Bales
W. F. Green
Milton Bassett
H. P. van Trees
H. C. Truelove
Malissa Hyatt
Doggie Dead Gloom Over Priest’s St Bernard Beloved Pet
In a sad Tuesday incident Rev. Father Torbeck’s large St. Bernard was killed after being struck, with veterinarians advising humane euthanasia. The dog, gentle and playful, was a neighborhood favorite and a frequent companion of the priest, much mourned by children and neighbors.
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Father Torbeck
St. Bernard
Be Careful With Packages At Washington Post Office
Washington post office workers urge the public to refrain from placing mail parcels on top of street mail boxes during the holiday rush and year round. Packages atop boxes are not protected by Uncle Sam, who is not responsible until placed inside boxes, risking loss if stolen from the top. Vendors urged customers to take parcels to the post office to ensure safe handling and proper tagging for transit.
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Washington Post Office
Uncle Sam
Illness At Work Sends Henry White To Gill Ambulance
Henry White of east Stich street fell ill Tuesday morning while at the shops. He was carried to the Gill ambulance and Dr. George W. WIlleford was called to attend.
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Henry White
East Stich Street
Gill Ambulance
George W. Willeford
Last City Council Meeting Before Change Hands
Mayor Russell presided as the council, with incoming members present, completed only essential business at city hall before the administration changed. Claims were approved or referred, including park, lighting, and water costs, with Sheriff Colbert's reward approved after review. a water bill related to contractor Zed Morton was rejected on grounds of miscommunication.
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Russell
Trantel
John Robling
Hugh McKernan
P. A. Hastings
Gazette & Herald
Carnahan Co
Sam Brothers
Iight
James Sinclair
Frank Denver
Zack Jones
Chattain
Wells-Fargo Express Co
B. & O. Southwestern
S. J. Woodward
Zed Morton
Park Grounds
Joe Leng
Finance Committee
Horrall
Edwards
Colbert
Joan Eage
Wise
Smoot
Water Company
Carl Lemang
City council actions on contracts and hydrants
The council approved a $2833.01 bill from Aames Iron Works for two boilers after a $70 penalty for late completion. It accepted hydrant installations at five street corners and transferred idle funds to the general fund. A petition to tap a South street sewer and a description change on northwest Second street were granted. The water company proposed a fire pressurization valve upgrade with city wiring costs estimated at $25.44, to be installed at the central fire station, with Fire Department tests planned. An adjourned meeting is set for next Monday at 11 o'clock to verify minutes.
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Aames Iron Works
North Side
John and
Second Streets
Aloid Lambe
South Street
Second
Third
W. R
Edward Meredith
Northwest Second Street
the Water Company
Herron and
West First
Flora and
Staple
William and
West
Hopkins
Water Company
City Water Company
Rand
Central Fire Station
Daviess County Home Telephone Company
Woodward
Simple Remedy for LaGrippe and Kidney Cure Ads
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement mentions Foley's Honey and Tar to stop coughs and strengthen lungs, with warnings about La Grippe turning to pneumonia. It also promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and claims general purification of blood. Sold by Smith & Winton, with note of international money order office openings in Washington I city and nearby towns on January 3.
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Smith & Winton
Washington I City
Blnora
West Terre Haute
Zionsville Land
Topeka
International Money Order
Foley
Raid Finds Beer Bottles Hidden in Stable Loft
Night patrol officers, armed with a search warrant issued to William Kermode, entered through the loft of the Zinkan livery stable. They found quart beer bottles, caps scattered about, and two sugar-barrel containers filled with empties. Frank Zinkan claimed ownership by Alex Kempf. Prosecutors say warrants will follow for illegal liquor sales and the raid spurred town commentary on illegal “blind tiger” operations.
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Tles
Wiliam Kermode
Zinkan
Frank Zinkan
City Hall
Parn
Mr. Zinkan
Alex Kempf
Hastings
Datsr Jones
John Zinkan
Hearch
Washington
Eunice May Fooley Rites Marked by Faith and Loss
Eunice May Fooley born September 23 1880 daughter of George C and Eliza J Fooley died November 18 1909 after typhoid fever afflicted her daughter Charletta. She married Ira A Jostin August 6 1902 and leaves husband three children two parents a sister and many relatives. Interred at Plainville Indiana’s T O O F cemetery with a closing verse from scripture.
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Eunice May Fooley
George C
Eliza J. Fooley
Ira A. Jostin
Willis O. Charletta
Sabathiel Paul
Eun
Plainville
Ind
Governor names trustees for insane asylums and schools
Governor Marshall announces four year terms for trustees at Indiana Central Hospital, Eastern Hospital, and Northern Hospital for the Insane. Reappointments include Hugh Ting Miller Thomas A Clifton and John Delamore with B L Southam and Tomlin named to state normal school. Hennessey reappointed for the school for the blind.
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Marshall
Hugh ’Ting Miller
Columbus
Indiana Central Hospital For the Insane
Indianapolis
Thomas A-. Clifton
Covington
John Delamore
Portland
Eastern Hospital For the
Charles W. Slick
Mishawaka
Northern Hospital For the Insane
GH. Tomlin
Terre. Haute
B. L. Southam
Logansport
State Normal School
Joan F. Hennessey
School For the
Marry Case Recorded In Martin County
A marriage line records the ceremony between John Columbus Abel of H township Martin county and another party witnessed by Squire J W Kellams on a Tuesday afternoon.
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John Columbus Abel
H Township
Martin County
Mere
Squire J. W. Kellams
Haney
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Goolby
Goodby
Ers
Alles
Me Cora
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