Local notices recounting deaths in Hardin County and Washington
Obituaries and death notes from Hardin County Ohio and Washington state recount the sudden deaths of Wollin Colbert and Captain Helson F Bolton along with George Wonders. They describe Colbert natural causes on a South Washington wagon ride near James Downey farm and Bolton’s veteran service and relocation to Blanchet Home for the Aged. Also noted is George Wonders dying at his son’s home after paralysis, with surviving relatives and church ties referenced.
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James F
Cloverdale
Mir
Thompson
Pease
Hardin County
Ohio
Sen
Wollin- Colbert
South Washington
Colbert
James Downey
South
Washington
John Heident
Daviess
County
Deborah Edwards
George D. Colbert
John Longer
James Colbert
Presbyterian Church
Hikanah Allen
Po- Yee
Helson’f. Bolton
Blanchet
Vancouver
Bolton
Sumner County
Tenn
Indiana
Washington Territory
George Wonders
Germany
Charer Wonders
Worders
Henry Deltz
East van Trees
Esersl
New Suits and Divorces Pair In Early Docket
The docket lists William A. Simonson vs Alexander P. Godman et al for quiet title with Mattingly and Myers as attorneys. Also William Street vs Mabel Street for divorce and Ernest Bishop vs L B and Pearl Boston for foreclosure, both with Mattingly and Myers representing plaintiffs.
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Willia A. Simonson
Alesander
Godman
Mattingly »& Myers
William and
Alonzo Clark
Altvin Paugett
William H. Street
Mabel Street
T. D. Simp
Plainti
Birth Announcements From Mrs Doyle and Mrs Swith
Mrs. Walter Doyle of Corby Foad welcomes a son weighing eleven and a half pounds. Mrs. Jack Swith of North Meridian Street reports the birth of a son. Mrs Edger Fienor of Plainville Road notes a boy born on June 28.
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Noyle
Walter Doyle
Wasrileage Migense Huff Williams Quincy Huff and Bertha Williams
Court records list names including Quincy C Huff age 41 from Austin Jackson county and Bertha May Williams age 27 from Odan along with Patrick S Donnell age 21 and Gladysee, both from Washington. Walter Rab tert and Hazel Leona Brudimett aged 15 from Barr township appear in the docket.
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Huff,williams
Quincy C. Huff
Austin
Jackson County
Bertha May Williams
Odan
Donnell - Dyke
Patrick S fo’Dennell
Washington
Gladysee
Handbrummett
Walter Rabtert
Tenace Dhiviess
Courtly
Hazel Leona ‘Brudimett
Barr Township
Confectionery Proprietor Applies for Passports
Gente Farris a Greek shopkeeper in Washington Ind has applied for a passport to bring his mother in law Marisa G Trolino from Greece to join his family He asserts she is decrepit and could become a public charge and offers $20000 in assets or income plus burial expenses upon death if needed The dispatch notes the owner has taken out naturalization papers and is described as a good American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Washington
Iran
United States
Trolino
Bridge Plans and Highway Commission Meeting Notes
Fragmented OCR text mentions a river bridge project and highway commission activity between Vincennes and Wahine with possible traffic concerns and tentative dates. Includes references to Maysville credit and local officials. Details are unclear due to damage.
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Mdie
Highway ‘Commission
Vincénnes
Wahine
Caraly
Maysville
Anderson Man Indicted in Fatal Michigan City Robbery Case
A man from Anderson faces first degree murder and robbery charges in a Michigan City case. He is accused of killing a person and stealing $160, leading to an indictment in circuit court.
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Ian
Leeds
Michigan City
Thesday
Ami
Boonie
Couliy
Local church aims to boost Washington recognition contest
The Local Christian church mounts a national effort to put Washington on the map through a Lookout Lookout and Christian Standards contest. Bedford leads in attendance and collection points while a fundraiser at Colbert's store draws support and car arrivals from Wheatland for Sunday services.
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Washington
Washington Bedford
Bedfort
Colbert's
Postala
Noo
Wheatland
Pn Tire
Haag Brothers Sentenced by Judge Albert Anderson
Julius A. and Louis Haag brothers proprietors of a drug store chain were convicted in U S district court of violating the Prohibition amendment and of contempt of the United States. Judge A B Anderson sentenced each to eighteen months in federal prison at Avanta Georgia and fines of 10400 each. They were charged with transporting liquor illegally into Indiana and selling liquor on prescriptions asserting the whiskey was for medicinal purposes only.
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Associated Press
Owensville Youth Free on Bond After Assault Charge
Ibert Hoayrts age eighteen of Owensville is found not guilty in a court battle over a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. He shot Ben Harris, his father, claiming to protect his mother. Harris was hospitalized with a slight wound.
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Trinceton
Ind
Ibert Hoayrts
Owensville
Ben Harris
Harris
Woman Undergoes Appendicitis Operation at Olney
Mixa Heater Good traveled to Olney NL yesterday and today to undergo an appendicitis operation at Webber Bros sanitarium. She is the daughter of W. B. L. Good a merchant on East Thinl Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixa Heater Good
Olney
Webber Bros. Sinitarium
W. BL Good
East Thinl Street
Rail strike spreads to Savannah as workers walk out
The Associated Press reports a railroad strike expanded to Savannah with about fifty employees quitting. President Wilson urged the railroad labor board to issue an immediate wage award, while officials indicated a decision within weeks. Cleveland rumors of a nationwide strike were denied by union executives.
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Railnroaders
Savannah
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
White House
W. ON. Destk
Waen
Rat Way Labor Board civ
Judge Barton
Barton
Banard
Ames
Trailroad
Cleveland
Ohio
Feu Transportation Brotherhoods
W. G. Lee
Sporadic rail strikes widen to Savannah and two dozen cities
Chicago dispatch reports railroad walkouts by Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul employees spreading to Savannah and other central states. Brotherhood officers note improvements in other areas as strikes continue.
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Savannah
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Central States
Brotherhood of Railway
Smallpox Cases Reported in County Areas
A June report from the U S Public Health Service notes only a small number of smallpox cases in southern regions. Counties listed include erokete and Giheon with minimal activity noted.
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County
Awashington
D.C
United ‘States Muhic
Health’ Service
Erokete
Giheon
Wreck Details From Local Storm Incident
A wreck occurred as a wind storm struck near Bluffsville, injuring a man named Schumaker who was traveling with his family. The incident left his wife and three children needing support as authorities investigate the car crash that occurred while they hurried to safety.
Police Detail Lawyer Min Sop Fictay In Delayed Report
A garbled police report from August describes investigations into a prominent attorney and director named Vera, Detaining details about a party at an office, a hospital ward, and a criminal inquiry near Lake. The account mentions a supreme detective and an arrestee identified by initials, with an unclear timeline and missing specifics.
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Rues
Vera
Freening
Dehany
Tom
Kid Tea
Payrhopathic
Edie
Local Convention Returns Highlight Sixty Pound Ring Event
Fragmented text notes a state convention with references to Franklin D and public figures, mentioning dates June 25 to 29 and events tied to electors, state officers, and ceremonial features. The readable parts sketch a political gathering with varied topics.
New Mampsi Retrel Euion Drive Details Unclear
The report describes a membership drive with vague terms and garbled figures. It mentions states percentages and totals but specifics are unreadable. The text references national headquarters and auxiliary units with inconsistent data.
Attendance Requested for Mid Week Meet
A note requests full attendance at a mid week meet this evening at TV o clock. It asks all to be prompt and present.
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Papple
Ulion
Prison sentence handed to James Case for adultery
Sent to the penal farm at Itaspar for imprisonment for a term of sixty days after being found guilty of adultery. The case involved Case, described as a reader and competitor in Itaspar and Orange counties, with the penal sentence imposed following the guilty verdict.
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James Case
Rock Reader
This
Orance
War Wits Nominee Nominated by Indiana Republicans
A fragmentary report notes Indiana Republicans backing a War Wits nominee with July 22 mention and a secretary committee raid referenced in connection with the party’s action.
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Warwits
Indiana
Township Man's Will Asserted In Court Filing
A 1918 Madison Township will filed with the clerk of court discloses that John Thompson of Neverfiber 3 bequeaths the farm to his wife for life using proceeds from debts. After expenses the estate favors the widow, with remainder to be divided among heirs. The document mentions partnership settlements and farm assets including a notable farm and associated properties.
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Thompson
Hip. Thompson
Ron-Enilert
Hag
Democratic National Convention Open Amid Wet Dry Clash
San Francisco June 23 delegates and party leaders gathered for the Democratic national convention as wet and dry issues collide. Hope for behind closed doors resolution fades amid floor debate and the possible McAdoo nomination. News from Pueblo Kansas City San Antonio and St Paul notes postmaster general Burk es and other figures traveling to the event.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Jastic
Cal
Democratic National Convent
Texnlations Committee
Kansas City
Pueblo
Missouri
Burma
A. Jenkbny
Krasis City
Jersyman
Keejind
William G. McAdoo
San Antonio
Tex
Albert Bo Burkes
Belare
San Prenciaen
Texas
State Vine Inspector Probes Death of Pierce
William Green, assistant state mine inspector, visited the Green Mound coal mine Monday to investigate the death of Oliver T. Pierce. A premature explosion Saturday afternoon occurred while Merce was tamping a shot with a steel scraper, which struck sulphur and ignited the powder. Pierce, a former chess...
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William Green
Green Mound
Oliver T. Pierce
Pherce
Republican Nominee Continues Conferences With Party Leaders
Senator Harding held further talks with Republican leaders in Washington to discuss campaign issues for his forthcoming speech. The article notes plans for a homecoming at Marion Ohio on July 3 in Harding's honor and mentions a letter from Williams Copter Procter pledging support.
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Washiington
Harding
Cromines
Trelsy
Terre Haute Laundry Destroyed by Fire
The Mant of the Temple laundry company in Terre Haute Indiana burned in an undetermined origin blaze. All equipment was wrecked and losses exceed 29 thousand dollars. Fire was found about an hour after closing with no one in the building. only brick walls remain. President Frank E Temple said salvage may be possible and the plant will be rebuilt.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Temple Tundry Company
Comany
Temple
Fugitive Fountain Captured After Escape Near Easton
Maryland authorities recaptured Tsaiah Fountain a negro prisoner who had twice escaped from the Vasten jail after death sentence. He was found Tuesday afternoon fourteen miles north of Easton in a barn by Hyde Frampton who reported the sighting to neighbors. He was seized under guard and taken to Easton jail.
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Baltimore
Tsaiah Tountain
Vasten
Easton
Maryland
Fountain
Hrs Hyde Frampton
Euston
VETS HOLD FISH FRY FOR VETERINARIANS MEETING
Veterinarians from Knox Daviess Martin Greene Crawford Vigo and Sullivan counties gathered with families for a monthly meeting four miles west of Oaktown Indiana. The event featured a fish fry and broader social gathering with general consensus about future plans.
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Indiana
Tinols
Oaktown
Knox
Daviess
Greene
Crawford
Vireo
Sullivan Counties
Circulation Collapse After Forged Notes Spark Panic
Circulation halted as forged overstamped notes circulated causing widespread paralysis. Hotels and banks refused large notes, while fake notes were exchanged under others' names. The government began redeeming the forgeries and plans to introduce new 1 000 and 10 000 crown notes to retire old currency.
Berlin loses appeal as center for foreign visitors
Berlin's travel officials report 1,389,007 visitors in the year but say the city no longer attracts the desirable class of strangers. Chairman Landau warns Berlin is hated in the provinces and industrial activity is fleeing, urging incentives to lure the right visitors.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Landau
Foreten Travel Bureau
Bern
Berllin
Jean Comeax Joins Large Food Industry Merger
Contracta signed in Terre Haute on Tuesday merges C W Jean Company into Independent Food Products Corp creating a $2,000,000 concern. C W Jean operated plants in Terre Haute Worthington and Huntingburg Indiana with a $650,000 capitalization and runs a buying station in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Co. W. Dean Company
Independent Food Productd Corporation Snd
New Corporation
C. W. Jean Company
Worthington
Huntingburg
Ind
Washington
Local Social Roundup From Northern Bogard Community
Mrs Julia Wilkey visited Friday with Mrs Anne Franklin. Several families attended a Sunday gathering hosted by Dale Critycraft and family, including Edith Alds and Ethel Cunningham. Visitors included Mrs Dollly Herrin and Leo from Washington, Lew Edwards and family, and others at various homes as noted. several engagements and visits are listed with neighbors and relatives throughout the weekend.
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Julia Wilkey
Anne Franklin
William Chestnut
Andy Hastings
Jonne
Dorks Bims
Abbie Birt
Georgian
Levonnah
Eaugh
Dale Critycraft
Edith
Georgia Aldscough
Ethel Cunningham
Ethel Mee Guiry
Opha Mowrey
Enid Webster
Ernest Wade
Arnold Barley
Homer Mowrey
Carl
Noel Sims
Emmet Colglazier
Dollly Herrin
Leo
Washington
Ida Keller
Lew Edwards
Kunkum
PO Willam Chostouk
Sohn McGuire
Isaac Clark
Ea Fergnusen
Williamn
Sylvia Kirt
Pellx GuUtkiant
Hallness
Washinker
Annie Franklin
Mattie Wirt
Guy Iarley Visival
Emerson Sins
Cey Cunning
Ida
Joan Arney
Hinare
Community Guests Share Sunday Visits Across Town
Agnes and Ethel Hackter visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Hubbard. Deep Brock visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Gratten. Mr and Mrs Plerschel Byrer visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Harper. The Rev and Mrs John Sturge were guests of Mr and Mrs Jean Tumertell-Neuse. Mr and Mrs Alves Hattery and children returned from Blame fagt on where Mr Hattery worked. Charles Hattery visited his mother Mrs Martha Hattery. Mr and Mrs John Fhamerick, house and son Russell Chorley Alvers, Mr and Mrs Bert Sturge and children were Sunday guests of Jo and Mrs OL Hamertekhoise. Solo pan and Albert Hamerielshousar visited John Parsons and family. Daler Mverg and ay Freek called on Earl Rosen Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Charles Myers and children visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Jesse Chestnut. Cordette Groves visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Pattery.
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Agnes
Ethel Hackter
Willimn Hubbard
Deeeph Brock
Sunnday
Oand
John Gratten
Plerschel Byrer
Sunidays
Melvin Harper
John Sturge
Jean Tumertell- Neuse
Alves Hattery
Blame Fagton
Hattery
Charles Hattery
Martha Hattery
John Fhamerick
Russell Chorley Alvers
Bert Sturge
Jo O
OL Hamertekhoise
Solopan
Albert Hamerielshousar
Joh Parsons
Daler Mverg
Trainor News Bribes Austin Khiwell and Family Visit
Offs O'Brian was seen Sunday while Ed Gowrh attended Montgomery on Monday. Miss Btuby Groves visited her aunt Mrs. Liszle Melton of Bramble from Saturday to Monday. The Misses Inez and May Melton of Bramble visit Ruby Groves. J A Groves and wife were at Washington Friday. W R English and Iva Anders of Brontle came Saturday. William Healy and family of Montgomery Lawrence Cunningham of St Marys and Mr and Mrs Frank Turk visited Jamen Healy and family Sunday. Alf Leppert returned home near Shelbyville Tuesday.
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Austin Khiwell
Loogower
O'Brian
Ed Gowrh
Montgomery
Btuby Groves
Liszle Melton
Bramble
Inez Ant May Melton
Ruby Groves
Ij. A. Groves
Washington
W. RB
English
Iva Anders
Brontle
Willliam Healy
Lawrence Cunningham
St. Marys
Frank Turk
Jamen Healy
Alf Leppert
Shelbyville
Tuseday
Miss Fern Resler Visits Friends Near Raglesville
Miss Fern Resler visited Friday with Det Smith near Raglesville. Nenyver Harper returned home from Micnals Friday. Mrs Sallie Harper and others spent Tuesday with Mrs Estella Chestnut. Alfred Byrer drove from Eick Bell Friday for a brief visit. Mrs Pearl Cunningham and sons visited Harve Chestnut near Forlen Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Resler
Alannia Wokeman
Indianapolia
Fern
Rosler
Harve Chestnut
Forlen
Mirs
Harry Byrer
Buchter
Willis
Hoover
Lois Ayrer
Chicago: City Commission Sets Price Spike
Fragmented text from a Chicago page notes a June meeting of the city commission. It mentions preserving price policy and a gift by Mrs. Coritick, with unclear details due to damaged OCR.
Forest preserve plans span Chicago area to 36 000 acres
Commissioners pursue expanding forest preserves from north to south of Chicago with 7 000 acres already secured. They will visit Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia and New York then Montreal and Ottawa to discuss obtaining animals and birds from North American game preserves. Harold McCormick and wife were in Switzerland when the act of tendering Weland to the forest district was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Extended
Galssiners
Chicago
Forest Preserve ‘District
Cincinnati
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Zoe
Saturn
Monttreal
Ottawa
Harold FL McComnick
McConnick Harvester
Cambly
Railroads Repaired in North France Reconstruction
The Associated Press reports rapid progress in rebuilding in north France. Traffic is fully restored on 123 kilometers of rail lines previously destroyed by German forces.
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France
Polygamy Practice in Philippines Diminishes Says Official
Alanillal Pi reports in Mindanao and Sulu that polygamy among Muslims in the Philippines is waning as girls are educated in Manila public schools and exposed to Christian ideas. Carpenter notes the change may erode traditional marriages but defends religious toleration under new territorial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alanilal PI
Frak W. Carpenter
Mindanao
Sula
Carpenter
Secretary of the Interior
Sulu
United States
Tate
Cap [Penser
Feverner
Juan
Pal Gammy
Irda
Mindane
Bela
Manila
Tney
Diplomacy Sees Rapid Shrinking Time on Tacna Arica Fight
Reports say Chile's purchase of Canada and two British destroyers signals swift move toward settlement of the Tacna Arica dispute with Peru. Observers expect a crisis within a year with possible League of Nations involvement unlikely and Chile resisting external arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Hile
Canada
Chile
Peru
South America
Aries
Bolivia
Tacna
Arica
League of Nations
United States
Fucna
League of Unions
Araphy
Chife
Ancon
Wathon
San
Peres
Iza
Bolivia seeks outlet to the Pacific amid Africa controversy
The report notes Bolivian aspirations and regional tensions as analysts discuss Bolivia's possible access to a Pacific outlet. It mentions the Africa controversy and reflects on U S positions shaping the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivian
Pacific
Bolivia
Bumper Crops Restore Prosperity in Romania
The Bucharest boom returns with Parisian flair as notables and artists fill streets and theaters. Rich provinces like Transylvania Besarabia and Bukovina boost national wealth through wheat cattle forests and minerals. Agriculture sustains millions and exports rise as crops promise history’s greatest yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Press
Luecharest
Rumania
Theeeling
Onai
Caro
Carmen Sylyn
Bucharest
Paris
Ue Fay
Balkans
Mie
Transylvania
Bessarabia
Bukovina
Europe
Romania
Russia
Serbia
South
Alamanta
Romania Seeks US Loan Against National Bonds
Romania plans to place a loan in the United States backed by six percent national bonds. The country faces a crippled finances situation worsened by Austria Hungary currency influx and German wartime notes. Depreciation in value and mixed circulation from Transylvania and Bukovina complicate recoinage as authorities crack down on large Austria Hungarian note batches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Manla
Associated Press
Bucharest
Romania
United States
Rumania
Germany
General Bank of
Huimania
National Bank of Romania
Transylvania
Bukovina
Bessarabia
Hungary
Titles Abolished by Prussia as Government Shifts
The Minister of Justice announced that Prussia no longer uses titles such as Royal Highness and Serene Highness. Titles were abolished following the move from monarchial to republican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brelin
Notice of Administration in Daviess County Indiana
A notice announces the appointment and qualification of the estate tax administrator for the estate of an deceased person in Daviess County Indiana. Dated June 22, 1920. Address for administrator and attorney provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess Elgeuit
Daviess County
Indiana
Bmiller
Said
Tate
Hastings
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Sriver
Haag Brothers
Albert Anderson
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Ital
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Schomiks
Ity
MIN
Irdered
Police
Ed Press
Johany Wis Tale Urumer
Norning
Amd
States and Inc
Fantion
Hampshire
Legion
Chong
TE Penal Farm
Sthnidox Township
Madison Rownehom
Pershing
John Y
Eif
Devore Committee
Pierce
Jean Comeax
Trainor News Bribes
Shilq Briefs
MW Coritick
Philippines
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