Obituary notices from Washington and Paragould area
George Burris a former Washington resident died at his Paragould Arkansas home this morning at wiz o clock after a long illness He was about thirty five and survived by a widow two brothers Lewis Burris of Washington and Robert Burris of Oklahoma and a sister Mrs Herbert Woods of this city Mrs Joseph B Smith wife of a former county treasurer died last Saturday at her Barr township home aged seventy eight leaving five children Also Reason Cunisgham long time Davis county resident died this month in Chanuté Kansas He was ninety and died of age and debility
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George Burris
Washington
Wiz
Paragould
Ark
Herbert ‘Woods
Burris
Angelsville
Jesse Burris
Hatfield & Palmer Hardware
Mr. Burris
Lewis Burris
Robert Burris
Oklahoma
Herbert Woods
Joseph B. Smith
Daviess County
Barr Township
St. Marys Cemetery
Reason Cunisgham
Chanuté
Kas
J.P. Gunningham
Kansas
Hale trial set as Daviess circuit term begins
Court preparations intensify as the Daviess circuit court opens. Sheriff serves 65 juror summonses for a special panel to try H L Hale, whose illness and spinal curvature have long delayed the case. Hale remains jailed, weak but unfazed, sharing confinement with inmates on various charges.
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Daviess
Sherif
H.L. Hale
Hale
John O. Parkins
H. L. Hale
Mabnle
Trial Set Amid Family Presence for Ham Dillon Killing
Counsel says Hale plans to attend the trial next week as jurors prepare for the case arising from the fall killing of Ham Dillon. Hale, with Kentucky relatives expected, is to be represented by Judge James Denton of Somerset as his lifelong friend and counsel.
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Hale
Ham Dillon
Kentucky
Tudge
James Denton
Somerset
Coupeel
Fire damages Walt Karr home on Sixth Street
A morning blaze at the Walt Karr property on Sixth Street threatened total ruin but the fire department saved the one story dwelling. Origin traced to a hot stove in the back bedroom with pine shingle walls suffocating smoke and heavy damage from flames and smoke. Insurance covers contents and structure. two alarms drew a large crowd as firemen fought the blaze.
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Walt Karr
Sixth Street
Hornbostel - Blacksmith Shop
Meridian
South Streets
Bar
West End
Karr
Evry Nook
Karris
Busy Monday Planned by County Government
The county government will convene on Monday with three departments meeting. The February term of the circuit court begins, and the county commissioners open their February term. The county council will hold a special session led by County Auditor Nugent to discuss a sundial project and related appropriation.
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Nugent
Counnty
Sk “Council
County Council
Horiey
Proposed Legislation Boosts County Official Salaries
Senator Mattingly introduced a bill to raise clerks, auditors, sheriffs, recorders and commissioners salaries across seven counties with direct fee payments to the treasurer and a report requirement. Several counties show notable increases and new office compensation structures. Other bills cover city payroll timing, school term extensions, expulsion powers, tax and commerce provisions, party finance openness, and juror selection reforms.
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Mattingly
Marion
Flerk
Tippecanoe County
St. Joseph County
Allen County
Ots
Delaware County
General Assembly
Grieger
Marlon
Vigo
Vanderburg
Tippecanoe
St. Joseph
Allen
Delaware
Taonsen
Henry
Schon
Mateh
Schior
Pm. Ch
Banta
Local Election Machines Cost Estimates Considered
The article states that the cost of voting machines is $700 each and estimates fifteen machines would be needed for Daviess County at a total of $10,500, to cover both recall and two municipal elections and save citizens money.
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Eral
Daviess County
Indianapolis voting machine showcased by Colonel Smith
Colonel Harry B. Smith returned to Indianapolis to oversee business as the voting machine is shown in the courthouse corridor. He will return to Washington Sunday and be here next week for further demonstrations. Voters continue visiting in large numbers with no complaints. The machine will be demonstrated to county commissioners and may be offered for use at a precinct if a local option election is ordered.
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Harry B. Smith
Court House
Indianapolis
Washington
Smith
Big land deal seals lease of 740 acres near city
A 740 acre tract three miles south of the city on the Petersburg road has been leased to the Indiana Kelly Coat Company, a Washington financed firm probing Fountain County coal. The land combines John Jackson, Nels Johnson and John Shanks farms. Drilling will start soon with a steam drill, and a mine may open if coal proves paying. John Bon & Ellis arranged the deal after a month of negotiations.
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Indiana Kelly Coat Company
Washington
Washington Capital
Fountain County
John Jackson
Nels Johnson
John Shanks
Petersburg Road
Bcale
Ama
John ‘Bon & Ellis
Rev John Welsh Accepts Call to Welmington Church
The Rev John Welsh former pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Washington has accepted a pastoral call to the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Welmington Illinois. His departure is set for February first after thirteen months in Washington during which the church prospered and grew. Welsh is noted as a strong pulpit orator affable conversationalist and is leaving many warm friends behind. He will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday evening.
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John Welsh
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Welmington
Chicago
Welsh
Washington
Will of Magdaline Fisher Probate Filed in Daviess Court
The will of Magdaline Fisher, an elderly Van Buren Township resident who died January 15, was admitted to probate in the Daviess circuit court. Executor William H. Robinson, son in law, must inventory the estate, pay debts, and reimburse himself for care during her last illness. Remaining funds go to six surviving children. if inventories fall short, debts may be paid from John Fisher’s estate. The will, dated November 30, was witnessed by Chris J. Coney and Wilson S. Smiley.
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Magdaline Fisher
van Buren Township
Daviess Circuit Court
William H. Robinson
John Fisher
Chris J. Coney
Wilson S. Smiley
Plainville and Bedford Residents Visit, Attend Funerals
Local residents from Plainville and Bedford visit friends and attend church meetings at the First Christian church. Several names including Critchlow Carter Myers and Groves appear among visits, travels to Odon and Loognotee, and reports on illness and funeral attendance.
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Bessie Taylor
Bedford
Taylor McGuine
Eliat Groves
Mattie Fidler
Plaineville
George W. Myers
Plainville
Lillian Chandler
Cornettsville
Arla Myers
Elijah’ Groves
Odon
First Christian Church
Jacob
Ottis Myers
Loogootee Tuesaday
Nee
G. W
Jane
Ella Wade
Mamie Gooten
William Critchlow
James
Eller
Alice Catter
Ponyssa Elnora
Heustie Poindexter
George Norris
Loognotes
Exhibition voting machine draws county crowds at court house
The first voting machine brought to the county is on display at the courthouse under Col. Harry B. Smith of Indianapolis. Voters tour the exhibit to learn how to vote and assess potential cost savings, with Smith noting the device is for education and advertising rather than an immediate purchase.
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Court House
Harry B. Smith
Maion County
Indanapolis
Smith
Mack i
Wil
Davieas County
Daviges
Alleged Deserter Arrested by Martin County Deputy
Deputy Sheriff Orf Dickey of Shoals arrested Willard Webster son of Ike Webster at the home of his father in Mountain Springs for desertion from Ft Leavenworth. Webster enlisted two years ago and had been at home about a month before being taken into custody by military authorities.
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Martin Court
Willard Webster
Ike Webster
Mountain Springs
Indias Springs
Owensburg
Webster
Ft. Leavenworth
Martin County
Orf Dickey
Shoals
Local Social Notes Report Weekend Visits and Gatherings
Michael and Allie Kellett visited 33 Washington Saturday while Francis Moran spent Thursday in Montgomery. Bernard OBrien hosted guests at Washington Saturday and Sunday. Mrs William Kellett and son Matthew attended Alfords Saturday. John Stahl and sister Mrs Carr Stahl were at Alfordsville Friday. Many from here attended the XKug Cc tals at L. The Murphy family hosted a dance for friends.
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Michael
Allie Kellett
Washington
Francis Moran
Montgomery
Bernard
Brien
Issiaeiies
William Kellett
Matthew
Alfords
Jobh
Carr’ Stahl
Alfordsville
Xkug Cc
L the
M Murphy Save
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Richeiding
Ercanes
Garrard
Senate
Stotsenburg
Merchant's Association of Indianapolis
Sairley
Shirley
Sentator Stotsenburg
Mr. Welch
Sumdaz Vevening
Epsom
Jess Critchlow
Austin Carter
Homer Osman
Newberry
Blanche Uroves
Corning
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