Williams Wins Nominating Vote At Loogootee Convention
A Martin county Democratic convention held in Loogootee elected Williams on the first ballot with thirteen votes eight from Martin and five from Daviess. The lean toward a liberal candidate split delegates earlier but solidified for Williams as Greenwood failed to unite the field. The scene featured A C of the Ghouls News as permanent chairman and Henry Back as secretary.
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Greenwood ’ ‘Ie
Loogpotee
Tifteen
Martin County
Williams
Martin Lunty
Daviess
da Weas
Greenwood
Martin
Loogootee
Daviess Country
Olace
Martin Delegaton
Alvin Padgett
Frank Dixon
Barr Township
iWilliams
Wartin County
Padgett
Dixon
Sam Boyd
Boyd
Themen
Charles M
Local Trustees Schedule Office Hours in Townships
Notice lists trustees and their weekly office days in Barr town ship Reeve, Esnsonints, and nearby townships. George S. Smith and Jesse Godwin announce offices at Alfordsville and firm locations. William J. Brown and Charles L. Stuckey note monthly business at Temple Court and residence visits. schedules vary by township and Saturday dates.
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Bare Township
Barr Township
George S. Smith
Jesse Godwin
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
New High School Teacher Appointed and Improvements Planned
The board appointed Ralph Yenne for the mathematics department to fill a long standing need for an extra teacher. They ordered painting and decoration of the high school assembly room and may erect a flag staff in the front yard to honor a torn flag. Daily flag display may be required and a regular flag day could be established with certain days of display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Yenne
Purdue
Will A Hyatt Takes Charge At Two Rivers Tribune
The Two Rivers Tribune introduces Will A Hyatt as business manager and editor in chief for the coming months. Irving Bath, editor, notes Hyatt is a skilled newcomer ready to lead the paper. Two Rivers, Washington, is described as booming with Hyatt on the ground floor aiming to build success.
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Two Rivers Tribune
Washington State
Dusiness
Will A. Hyatt
Mr. Hyatt
Irving
Bath
Two Rivers
Washington
Restraining Order Issued in Indiana Custody Case
Mrs. Mary J Scales sought to modify a circuit order granting custody of James Arthur Scales to Munah Scales. Judge Houghton issued a temporary restraining order against Munah to prevent leaving Indiana with the child. Custody remains with Mary J Scales until a final hearing in September.
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Mary J Scales
William Scales
Monah Scales
Houghton
Chambers
Shoals
Circuit Court
Munah Scales
James Arthur Scales
Alabama
Indiana
Barn Destroyed by Lightning on Wilson Farm Near Ep som
Lightning struck a barn on George Wilson’s Ep som area farm Tuesday around 4 pm, burning the structure and several tons of clover hay. Loss estimated at $500 with no insurance. animals were saved after being driven from stalls. Land pastures tenanted by Harry Perry.
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George Wilson
Epsom
Harry Perry
Slight Injuries Reported From Shop Levers Incident
George F Bateman suffered a slight injury after a lever released at the shops Tuesday morning striking his cheek. He will be off work for a few days. A man named Johnson was hurt similarly Monday, with a lever slicing a gash across his nose and cheek requiring stitches to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Bateman
Jack Berew
Johnson
Indianapolis Council Hosts Local Degree Banquet
District Deputy A. J. Padgett and local officials attended the third degree while a 9:30 p.m. ceremony followed in the city. A banquet at 8 o’clock in the Society Hall featured John W. McCarty as toastmaster during the event.
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Ther Burget
Lock
Tod Wootmen
Iby
Indianapolis
A. J. Padgett
John W. McCarty
Alty
Order Hears Sermon In Woodmen Of The World Service
Welsh pastor delivers uplifting sermon at Washington camp 63 of the Woodmen of the World. Despite heat, turnout is strong and the speaker honors fallen brothers from the local camp, one of the region’s strongest since its 1899 founding. Ten members have died since organization, including C. Wy koff and J. Von derschmidt.
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Welsh
Washington
Joby
Charles W. Wykoff
Anthonys] McGraver
Richard Norris
R. R.coan
O. M. Keller
J. T. Albin
E. Eaton
Mason T. Alten
George 4. Remmel
John Vonderschmidt
Saint Marys Church Celebrates First Mass
Crowds filled Saint Marys Church as Rev. Father Mathias Weiland led the first mass at 9:30. The church looked splendid after decoration done the day before. Deacons and masters of ceremonies included Rev. Father Torbeck Rev. Theodore Vollmer Rev. Francis Patterson Loogootee Rev. James Gregoire Rev. James M. Dowd and Carl Schneider with Dr. Gregory of St Meinrads College delivering the sermon.
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St. Marys Church
Mathias Weiland
Father Weiland
Father Torbeck
Ther
Theodore Vollmer
Francis Patterson Loogootee
James Gregoire
James M. Dowjaey
Loogootee
Carl Schneider
Gregory
St. Meinrads College
Father Welland
McCracken Found Guilty in Assault Case
Oliver McCracken deputy county recorder faced assault and battery charges from his wife. He was found guilty, fined two dollars plus costs, and appealed to the circuit court. No defense witness testified. verdict rested on the wife's testimony. The incident allegedly occurred last week during a dispute over his wife entering their home. A divorce suit by McCracken is pending in circuit court.
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Saut
Keilame
Oliver McCracken
Reigarder
Circuit Court
McCracken
Delinquents Pay Up as Tax Office Sees Progress
Treasurer Godwin reports delinquent taxpayers in Daviess County are responding to letters. Some pay in full or make partial payments, while others ignore notices. After a set period, the treasurer will issue personal demands for settlement.
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Godwin
Daviess County
Baby Daughter Born Amid Jail Standoff in Davies County
A baby daughter was born Monday night to Mrs. Austin Snider while her husband languished in Davies County jail on a rape charge involving his wife’s fourteen year old sister Abel Williams. Mrs Snider stays at her sister’s home in the westend.
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Austin Snider
Davies County
Abel Williams
Snider
Slater
Westjend
Death of Mrs Hattie McDaniel's infant in Illinois
Mrs Emma Muster of the west end received a telegram Sunday afternoon from her daughter Mrs Hattie McDaniel announcing the death of Mrs McDaniel's baby at their Illinois home. Mrs McDaniel is well known in the locality.
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Emma Muster
West End
Hattie McDaniel
Miss Helen Godwin III Seriously Ill
Miss Helen Godwin daughter of County Treasurer Godwin is seriously ill and her condition is believed to be worsening. She suffers from lung and stomach ailments.
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Helen Godwin
Godwin
District Deputy Visits Pythian Sisters Lodge
District Deputy Mrs Et Correll of the Pythian Sisters toured the Wash lodge Monday evening. Lamanents were served at the coach for the business. Mrs.
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Mra Et Correll
Pythian’ Sisters
Rape charge against young farmer Snider at Coles Illinois
Snider, a 25 to 30 year old farmer from near Swan Pond, was arrested by Sheriff Colbert in Coles Illinois on a rape charge involving his sister in law, a 14 year old girl then 13 at the time of the alleged assaults. He waived preliminary examination and is held on $300 bond to await circuit court.
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T Austin
Snider
Colbert
Coles
Ill
Justice of the Peace
Kellams
Mabel Williams
Swan Pond
Daviess County
DuBois Case Filed in Daviess Circuit Court
Transcript of the Pike circuit court case of Mrs. Anna M. Harder versus George Kundel filed in Daviess circuit court for damages. Originating in Dubois county where parties reside. Action lacks the complaint and the exact suit nature is unknown. Kundel a saloon keeper. suit likely concerns alleged liquor sales to the plaintiff's husband. American Surety Company is on Kundel's bond.
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Pike Ciruit
Anna M. Harder
George Kunkel
Daviess
Dubois County
Kandel
Kundel
Hastings Announces Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney
RE Hastings declares his candidacy for prosecuting attorney before the Martin and Daviess county judicial convention. The convention date is not set but may be Monday. Chairman J G Allen of Daviess County and the Martin County chairmen discussed arranging the convention details. Hastings has served two terms as deputy prosecutor with E T Laughlin and earned a record of good results and distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. E. Hastings
Martin and Daviess County
J. G. Allen
Daviess County
Chaiirman
Martin County
Hastings
E. T. Laughlin
Banquet Honors Indiana Knights Templars Grand Warder
Adrian Hamersly recently elected grand warder of the Knights Templar of Indiana was honored Friday at a Washington commandery reception. The gathering at Ma sonic hall drew Knights and wives with music from an orchestra. M. S. Hastings gave a fine address and the new grand warder replied. A banquet followed with dancing.
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Adrian Hamersly
Knights Templars
Indiana
Washington Commandery
Masonic Hall
M. S. Hastings
Livor License Notice for Washington Indiana Liquor License
A notice from a male resident of Washington Indiana announces intent to apply to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell and allow drinking of intoxicating liquors in a room on the ground floor of a one story frame building on lot 25 Wright-Chirk and Wilsons Second Addition. The room fronts Walnut Street and has multiple locked doors with interior visibility. The notice targets third ward citizens and others with details of the location and terms.
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Washington
Indiana
County of
Daviess
State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Daviess County
Wright- Chirk and Wilson
Walnut Street
Cain
Gerge Solomon
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