Death of Mrs Iva Hunemeier Prominent Daviess County Matron
Mrs Iva Hunemeier wife of L F Hunemeier a noted druggist and longtime matron of the Daviess county orphans home died in Deaconess hospital Indianapolis after a rapid decline in health She had served as matron for a year urged by county commissioners and left the city for Indianapolis last Wednesday accompanied by her sister and grandson Her death followed a tumor with other ailments contributing Funeral details note her daughter Lilah Cameron of Globe Arizona and husband L F Hunemeier were traveling when the news arrived. she was 42 and a lifelong Washington resident active in church and several fraternal orders She led the Washington charity work and headed the orphans home board’s efforts until the July term. the county commissioners appointed a temporary keeper.
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Hunemeier
Daviess County
Deaconess
Indianapolis
Capital
Gap
Hattie Hopkins
Lane
Deaconess Hospital
Neal
Hopkins
Lilah Cameron
Globe
Arizona
Washington
William Neal
B. & O .Southwestern
Iva Hunemeier
Meredith Hotel
William P. Harris
L. F. Hunemeier
Lilaa Cameron
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pocahontas
Rebeccas
G. A. R. Circle
Ben Hur
Alpa Lodge
Shepferd
Bethlehem
New Alvany
Royal Neighbors
Grand Lodge
Waarity Mission
Unemeler
Ophans
Two Owensboro youths sought by police in showman theft case
Police sought Thur smial and Howard Troyer two Owensboro youths after they left home earlier this week in a case labeled show business related theft. Authorities reported a possible sighting Wednesday and Thursday as they traced their paths to inkways and a Washington state destination, with efforts to return them to parental care in Owensboro.
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Smial
Howard Troyer
Lice
Scosmopollika ‘Enbys
Washington Tedestag
Small
Owensboro
Wright and Allen youths Injured In Stair Accident
Wright son of W C Wright sustained head cut after misstep on attic stairs during a storm. He fell several feet to a landing while attempting to close a window. Aton Wright, another youth, was shaken but not seriously hurt. parents and a physician attended the scene.
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Wright
W. C. W. Wright
Gibaldtes
Elwood Minister to Preach at First Christian Church
The Robert Sellers of Elwood will arrive tomorrow to fill the First Christian church pulpit at seven in the morning and evening. Sellers is described as a pulpit orator of great ability and eloquence.
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Robert Sellers
Elwood
Ity
Mr. Sellers
Local Neighbors Attend Dances and Visits Across Washington
Community residents travel to Washington for carnivals and social events. Local families from Park township attend church services, host and visit relatives, and report on school and harvest progress. Birth announced for Mrs. Gooted’s son.
Thief Steals Gold From Dental Office Safe
Thief visited the dental parlors of Dr George W Russell in the Murphy building and stole about £5 worth of gold left in a bottle in a cabinet. The robbery was not found until Thursday at dinner time and is believed to have occurred that morning during the dentist’s absence. Local patrols report several capital office robberies in two years, and police have yet to catch the culprit.
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George W. Russell
Murphy
Russell
Plainville Festi val Crowd Hears Music and Baseball
A large crowd attended the festival Saturday night. Kiefer's Orchestra of Washington performed. Oscar Nelson and Miss Zula Warren visited Sunday. The Red Sox defeated the Indianapolis Shamrocks seven to three on Sunday. Linard Eads of Elnora spent Sunday evening in Plainville. The M E church plans Children's Day exercises next Sunday night. Dan Wilson bought an automobile, the first in town. Kiefer's Orchestra will give a concert July 3 at the M W of A hall for the Plainville Military band.
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Kiefer
Orchestra
Washington
Oscar Nelson
Zula Warren
Red
Plainville
Prchestra
M. W. of A. Hall
Farmers to Hold Daviess County Union Meet
The quarterly convention of the Farmers Unions of Daviess county will convene at Zinkan's hall on Monday July 5 replacing the June 30 date. Morning session at 9 will be closed to the public for union business. An afternoon rally will feature J L Lee Georgia state president with possible attendance by Charles S Barrett national president. the session will be open to the public. Delegates should attend promptly at 9.
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Farmers’ Unions
Daviess’ County
Zinkan’s
J. L. Lee
Georgia
Charles S. Barrett
Brick factory aim to form Loogootee plant venture
The Loogootee Sentinel reports plans to organize a stock company of deal capitalists to build a vitrified brick plant in Loogootee. R A Masterson of Manchester Kentucky discussed the project with local business men and reviewed share offerings at nearby sites.
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Loogootee
Loogootee Sentinel
R. A. Masterson
Manchester
Master
Plant Feasibility Talk On Tile Factory Costs
A discussion notes potential tile plant with daily production capacity and sewer tile output. Estimated construction and equipment could cost about 20000 dollars, with expected firm demand and possible native impacts on quality and supply chains.
Camp Haspenss Reform and Militia Camp Plans
General orders outline new funding and gear for militia camps at Sparta and Chicago. Indiana units receive uniforms tents and equipment via the quartermaster and army funds while a ten day camp is planned, with instruction for officers and medical staff to be conducted at Sparta and Chicago.
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Oran Perry
Haspenss
Thie Ronual
Army
Perry
Jodiana Nationa
Directydo
Smeghard
cSpip
Bat
Sgpree
Sparta
Indiana
Sis
Su ‘ Hilo
Islh
Wdr
Distribution totals show township fund allocations across counties
Deputy county auditor Will Camp completed the June distribution revealing a combined total of 248.25 for oblations among treasurers and trustees. The table lists allocations for Washington City and numerous townships and corporations across Special school, road, library, street, liquidating debt, and poor funds with specific amounts for each entity.
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Will Camp
Washington
Washington Township
Townsaly
Speciahool
Brary
Veale
Townahin
Reeve
Harrison
Montgomery
Corporation
Cannerburg
Barr
Speial
van Buren
Odont
Madison
Tottal
Eldérar
Elmore
Steele
Bogard
Death of Mrs. Cornelia Wolfe After Staircase Fall
Mrs. Cornelia Wolfe wife of Dr Harvey S Wolfe of New Albany died at 10 25 PM at 505 East Spring Street from a brain concussion suffered in a fall one week earlier. She was sixty six native of Louisville with no children and a large extended family in Indianapolis Louisville and Washington. She attended Third Presbyterian Church and was regarded as a devout Christian.
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New Albany
Cornelia Wolfe
Harvey S&s. Wolfe
East Spring Street
Wren
Wolfe
Louisville
D.C
Eligabeth Haskell
Plainville Red Sox Meet Loogestee Glass Works Sunday
The Plainville Red Sox host the Loogestee Glass Works team Sunday afternoon at the Plainville Diamond. Both squads carry strong records this season and are expected to deliver a well played contest.
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Plainville Red Sox
Loogestee Glass Works
Fternoon
Plainvilla Diamon
Loogootee Woodmen to Run Special Strain to Carnival
The Loogootee camp of Modern Woodmen will run a special strain down from the gas town Friday evening to attend the carnival. When the Martin county woodhoppers visit, there will be something doing.
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Martin County
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