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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

2

Local Notes and Marriage Licenses from Indiana

Saturday social notes list visitors and relatives in Bloomington and nearby towns, with names such as Mrs. William Rosenbury Edith Evans Ada Beatrice Beasley and Frank Allen. The page also records marriage licenses including McCafferty Riggys and Watkins Bauer Ottis Washington, and Chandler Denny Jossesph Chandler from Indianapolis to Washington.

Bloomington Polis Beatifes Wiliam Rosenbury Edith Rel Beate Statues .Evans Iss Ada Frank Allen Gorville John Alets Warren Hackler Homer Myers Beasley jPunday John Riggins Ken Pansy Dyal Is Molle Stuffle Odon Iley M'Cafferty Everett Rigys Hington Lola Me‘Cafferty Washington Awolkins-Bauer Ottis Raymond _ _Wathins Wil Walter Josseph Chandler Indianapolis Land Florence Elizabeth Denny

Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony After Liquor Arrest

Mary Hart sues Clarence Hartman for divorce and $1,000 alimony in Indiana court after his arrest for unlawful liquor sales. The complaint cites marital strife stemming from a Faith webs-chee incident and a local Trust liquor arrest.

Ncennes Ind Lena' T Paith Clarence Hartman

Birthday Dinner Honors 28th Birthday at Plainville Home

A large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at Herschel Carmichael’s Plainville area home to celebrate his twenty eighth birthday. A fine lawn dinner followed with many attendees including Carmichael family and neighbors from Shoals, Bicknell, Elnora, Washington, and South Washington, plus photographs and a pleasant after party.

Herschel Carmichael Plainville Dirs. Carmichael Joe Quackenbush Qeaavile Walter Yeen Emnora Teal Yeen Elnora Harry ‘Slaven Sand Bicknell Will Quakenbush Oirs Henry En‘wis Washington Hile Gammon South Washington Wired Vaught Joseph ‘Abel South Washing ‘Ton John Abel and Son Willard Ber‘Huderon Charles Veale Elmer Hudson Eva Eber John ‘Trowbridge Jesse Quackengush Shoals Dora Slaven Hainville Henry Walsh

New York Issues 500 Wedding Licenses in One Day

Associated Press reports in Greater New York that five hundred marriage licenses were issued today as the city fills its records. The announcement comes as part of the monthly licensing round.

Associated Press Greater New York

Engagement of Helen Apart Announced

The June 2 notice reports Mrs William Howard Taft announcing the engagement of Helen Taft to a son of Manning, with schooling history in New City. The article notes her past ties as a first Nornenan and mentions upcoming marriage plans set in Canada.

William Howard Taftay Eishnson Wisming Mrx Manning Yald City Fist “Neutenan Ebe Marriag Comlace Canada

Canvassing results hint at political shift in national tally

Early returns and mail-in figures show McParland winning big in New York while Hyrene Selott trails in several states. The canvassing board prepares to finalize a statewide recount as candidates await full tabulation of votes and possible changes to the anticipated outcome.

Scott Ayho New York McParland

Local Notes and Visits Round Cloverdale and Nearby

Cloverdale residents share family news and guests as James Iney Monday welcomes a newborn son born to dirs. Richard McDonald and Mrs Adophus Perkins of Indianapolis visit Mrs Sine Jones. Ed Shelton and family traveled to Alfordsville. Hamilton returns to Indianapolis after a short stay with his parents. Zora Banta and eye Bryan, Roy Percell and Banta visit Platoville. Austin Hunter and family of Black Oak visit P T Wilson’s family. Irene McCafferty visits Miss Mary Jones. Drik Hollingeworth makes a al.

Dirs James Iney Richard McDonald Adophus Perkins Indianapolis Sine Jones Shelton Alfordsville Onald ‘Hamilton Zora Banta Eye Bryan Roy Percell Platoville Austin Hunter Black Oak P. T. Wilson Irene McCafferty Mary Jones Drik Hollingeworth

Doings at Epsom and Local Visits

Theodore McCall and Charley Tomey drove to Montgomery Thursday. Mrs Brooks of Washington visited friends here last week. Sarah Metheny and Ruth Nashington visited. J T Pruett went to Washington Saturday. Charles Wilson on a business trip to Terre Haute. Mrs Harvey Scott returned from hospital in Washington. Walter Ritter family visited Grover Wade Sunday. Ed Scott hosted Mr and Mrs Banks Plainville Sunday. C BE Myers and Virginye of Washington visited. Epsom and Lyons boys crossed bats Sunday 26 to 28 in favor of Epsom.

Theodore McCall Charley Tomey Montgomery Brooks Washington Sarah Metheny Ruth Nashington J.T. Pruett Charles Wilson Terre Haute Harvey Scott Walter Ritter Grover ‘Wade Mrs. Banks Plainville Ed Scott C. BE. Myers Virginye Sunda Epsom Lyons

Midway Notes Neighborhood Visits This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Will Hasler and family and Mr and Mrs Ol Humerickhouse visited Sunday with Will Humerickhouse and Ed Ferguson families. Mrs Sarah Clark and her children visited her mother Martha Hattery. Jed Brock and Russell Humerickhouse joined visits with Lewis Rheabottom and John Shurgell in Odon. Robert Trueblood called on Teddy and Ermil Humerickhouse. Several neighbors attended the ball game at John Hopkins’s.

Will -Hasler Ol Humerickhouse Will -Humerickhouse Ed Ferguson John Humerickhouse Charles Myers Epsom Sarah Clark Martha Hattery Jed Brock Lewis Rheabottom John Humerickhouse Russell John Shurgell Odon Robert Trueblood Teddy Ermil Humerickhouse John Hopkins

Reed amendment ruling in federal case over Reed prohibition

Judge A B Anderson ruled the Reed amendment constitutional in a federal case involving Indiana pharmacists Lewid Haag Julius A Haind and L Haag charged with conspiring to violate the ban on interstate liquor transport. Trial for the underlying case is scheduled for June 21.

A. B. Anderson Jths Federal Lewid £. Haag Julius A. Haind Henbert L.haag Indianapolis dria+ gists Anderson Te -Bugourt

Indianapolis Welcomes New Indiana Bishop Arrival

Bishop Frederick Delandie is scheduled to arrive in Indianapolis this afternoon. The ceremony includes the social union of Indianap ls and a celebratory event at the Methodist church. Local officials and church members anticipate a significant gathering by Friday night.

Indiana Indianapolis Frederick Delandie Sosial Union of Ofitte Piahee

Local families visit over weekend in Terre Haute area

Numerous residents and relatives from Terre Haute and nearby towns spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives. The gatherings included Laurence yer tga Ernest Roa Frances enbark l and daughter Thelma, plus several families such as the Bechtel, Faunt, Hasler, and Myers households, with extended kin traveling from Evansville and Lyons to share time at various homes.

Larence Ernest Roa Frances Enbark l Thelma Chilaren Blarion ediSapday William Rédael South Erdon Méry Syund 5 Atterstop William Harper Terre Neienda Ind Terre Haute Mary Chestnut Nathan Atk Rite Hire Marynkut Fam

Taxation Closes German Plaxityhouses and Theaters

Associated press reports heavy taxes forcing many German playhouses and theaters to close, with 60 venues shut and operatic firms in financial trouble. Rising prices deter audiences while luxury taxes cut box office revenue. American influence and high costs threaten the German stage industry.

Associated As Herilin Plaga Germany Reinhardt Berlin Kapp Barnosky Lessing Horn Peeblatt

Catholic High School Plans End of Session and Booklet

June 11 closes exams with June 14 results and certifi cates issued. Final exercises June 17 with a commencement sermon by Rev. Father Smith of Indianapolis. Girls and boys departments to finish this month. A new well printed booklet on Catholic education and school aims was issued for distribution to Catholic families locally and nearby. May Rall of Honor honors sophomores and freshmen, with several eighth and seventh graders listed for achievements.

Dhurch Tima Smith Indianapolis Brother Alberti Brothers of Sacred Hears Florentia Marcarius United States Washington St. Louis Albero Florentin Europe Andrew Golden Charles Geyer Wilsor Crawford Ralph Kramer Estel Clarke Harold Davis James Brewer Ernest Smith Lawrence Stevens Paul Roberts Willian Sullivan Charles Crawford Francis Bruter Ralph Clements Bernard Cosgrove Paul Drew Joseph Heffernan John Hofmann Hugh McEvihy Arthur O'Neill William Queen Ralph Seal Edward Zinkan Bernard Brewer Clarence Grochin Daniel Daily George Davis Louis Gootee Herbert Larrick James Leahigh Leonard ‘McNamara Leslie Wilson Joseph Drew

Lavelle Boy Kidnapping Suspect Located In Buffalo

A five year old boy from Smyrna Delaware named Lavelle was found unharmed after a kidnapping claim. The suspect, Valentine, directed police to the boarding house where the boy had been hiding during a visit to Buffalo. The child was later located at a children’s hospital.

Sige Aled Vane Ais Edward “Lavelle Smyrna Delaware Loy Wats Valentine Polids Buffalo Children's Hospital

Timber Scarcity Affects Timber and Newsprint Prices

Secretary Meredith reported to the Senate that high timber and newsprint costs stem largely from eastern forest decimation. He noted three fifths of U S timber is gone and growth cannot keep up with aging stock, contributing to elevated prices.

Washington Tly East Meredith Senate Forest Service United States

Mass tech institute faces protest over new rule

Assoc press reports students and faculty at a major technology institute protest a new policy. The rule affects instruction and class structure, prompting debate about fairness and implementation amid undergrad concerns.

Associed Press TON Massi

Delaware Legislature Adjourns Without Ratification Vote

Dover June 2 Despite President Wilson appeal for ratification of the woman suffrage federal amendment the Delaware legislature adjourned sine die yesterday with the ratification resolution still in the house committee of the whole referenced since Friday

Dover Del Wilson Delaware

Fragmentary caption from foreign page notice

Incomplete OCR fragment lists names and phrases across a French caption with scattered words about a family and a person named Anish. The readable text is too fragmentary to determine event, date, or location specifics.

Salvation Army paper drive saves tons of waste for mills

The Salvation Army Industrial Headquarters reports collecting over a quarter million tons of waste paper for return to mills. The effort, led by Captain Berdin and teams nationwide, helps supply newsprint and supports unemployment relief by providing bale yard work and recycling duties.

Agkeatian West 14Th Street New York City Salvationists Ube Ce Ho Diruepols Fomor Loiss Pacer Cosvaselng Ens Fm Gonl Parioy Ivdurtriay Hekrapivs Ie iWanos Captain Berdin Ruigitey Salvation Army Doug

Repays Benefactors and Chorus of Aid in Terre Haute

Captain Otto Beagley reports five months ago the Salent ray provided aid to a man in Terre Haute. The Army soon purchased a piano for headquarters from a local merchant, and additional purchases followed as part of post support.

Otto Beagley Dierchant

Car crash near Indianapolis injures family man and Schaffer

June 3 report from Dickne Lind details a six car collision on the Martinsville road near Indianapolis. Ralph Mackey and his wife with four children and Island Wright Schafer and his wife were involved. Shaffer sustained a head wound but all escaped serious injury. Both cars were destroyed. Mackey returned home by train, Schafer remained hospitalized with facial injuries.

Dickne Lind Ralph, Mackey Bicknell Grocers’ Assoglation Wright Schafer Automobile Dent Indianapolis Martinsville Wihieh Mackey Fohidnapalia Adee Schaffer Mackey Qi Tazaily Terre Hautete Vineaanot

Berry crop to be pare in Petersbury area

A local report notes Berry crop prospects in Pika county with berry shipments earlier to Evansville and nearby cities. Early berries form while market prices hold at a low per quart as the season nears two weeks of shipping potential.

Petersburry Lune Pika County Evansville

Clerk Charged in $20,000 Robbery From Morgue

New York June 3 William Becker a clerk in the public administrator’s office was arrested last night and jailed on charges of stealing $20,000 from the pockets of unidentified dead at the city morgue. He was picked up at Chambers and Church streets while returning papers he allegedly took from the administrator’s files after confessing.

New York William Becker Public Administrator’s Ano

Veales Orrek Church Sunday Services and Baptism

Veales Creek Baptist church holds regular 5¢ Sunday readings, Sabbath school at 4 10, preaching at 10 04 with baptism for sixteen candidates. Evening service at 6 30 led by Pastor W A Sani ers. Everyone welcome.

Indictments Overruled in Marion County Jail Death Case

Five Marion county deputy sheriffs and two others faced indictments for death and battery on prisoners and permitting gambling in the jail. Special Judge James B. Berryhi ruled the motions overruled in Indianapolis Indiana on June 3.

Indianaoli Marion County Ed Hoss Wearton James B. Berryhi

Resolution for Woman Suffrage Reported Out

Baton Rouge La June 3 By unanimous vote the senate federal relations committees today reported out a resolution for ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The legislature yesterday adopted a proposed amendment to the state constitution giving women the right of suffrage.

Associated Press Baton Rouge The Senate Federal Relations Comauites Today

Station Burns Destroy Oil Colony in Kansas

The Standard Oil colony station in Greeley Kansas valued at more than 1,000,000 dollars was destroyed by fire yesterday. A large plume of smoke and flames swept the site, with authorities investigating the cause and scope of the blaze.

Greeley, Kas Standard Oil Colony Rummplde

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