Passenger train collision near Hazelton injures no one
Between Patoka and Hazelton Friday a Southern railway passenger train rear ended a freight train, demolishing two freight cars and shaking passengers. Eldon Deffendol, a barber from Kidwell and Gray's, was on the passenger train and shaken but not injured. Freight on a siding failure caused the crash, delaying all Southern trains until early morning arrival in Vincennes.
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Patoke
Haselton
Southern Railway
Eldon Defender
Kidwell & Gray's
Vincennes
Princeton
Three Saloon Men Arrested Today in Montgomery
Sheriff Milton Pitzgerald reports three Montgomery saloon keepers arrested today. Abread Brewer faced Sunday opening, Walter Brothers accused of selling liquor to an intoxicated man and obstructing via, and Cha Connaughton charged with selling liquor on Sunday. They posted bonds for June circuit court appearances.
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Milton Pitzgerald
Walter Brothers
Cha Connaughton
Montgomery ‘Galoon Koopere
Ladies Auxiliary AOH Dance Honors Winners at Masonic Hall
In society notes the Ladies Auxiliary of the AOH hosted a card party and dance at the Masonic hall on Friday evening. Mrs A G Stumpp won the ladies prize a picture while Grover Duffy won the gentlemen’s prize a box of meats. After cards, couples danced to music by John Dodé on piano.
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A.O. H. Rave
Masonic Hall
A. G. Stumpp
Grover Duffy
John Dodé
Spink's Opera House to Feature May Ad Show by Wills
Amusements note that the last half of the week at Spink's Opera House will present May Ad by the Wills Musical Comedy Company, touted as a high class musical comedy production.
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Spink’s
Opera: House
Wills Musical Comedy Company
Opening Night Attracts With Unclear City Show
A chaotic OCR reads of an old program promises a Friday opening of In Aulactic City with music and mirth. A Saturday matinee features the Old Cronies and a Saturday night show Byreet Sixteen. Tickets listed as 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Ladiva
Funeral services for Mrs. Ewing Carroll at Bethel Church
The body of Mrs. Ewing Carroll, who died Friday morning at Eldorado, St, will arrive tonight on Rastenger train No 12. Funeral services are set for 10 30 A M at Bethel church, with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
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Ewing Carroll
Forty Hours Devotion at Sts Church Sunday Start
Forty hours of devotion will begin at St Simon's Church with services starting Sunday at 7:30 PM and continuing Monday and Tuesday with morning and evening services. Rev Fr Mooney will conduct the special services Tuesday evening. Knights of Columbus attendees urged to attend at St Simon's Church.
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St. Simon’ S Church
Mooney
Top Knights
Simon's Church
P Bods
Baseball Cupe Keen to Join Pana Team Lineup
Jerry Kane, catcher for the Grays in prior seasons, has surfaced with the Pana Illinois team. Robert O Connors, a teenage girl, will try out ahead of Sunday's game. He is young but reportedly a good hitter.
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Jerry Kane
Grays
Robert O'Connors
Priory
Reverend Laye Returns From Vencennes Meeting
A. W. Laye has returned from Vinosnnes where he attended a Christian Endeavor Society gathering. Walter Cognwell of Ewoed, a brother of Will Cogswell, is mentioned. In Bedford Kiwood, on April 2%, a marriage occurred, and Mr and Mrs Cogswell will reside in Elwood.
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Raw
A. W. Laye
Vinosnnes
The
Christian Findeavor Society
Walter Cognwell
Ewoed
Will Cogswell
Bedford
City Attorney criticizes new cities and towns act
Indian apolis City Attorney Warram says the act unlawfully disqualifies a citizen from municipal service if they are an employee or officer of a firm with a city franchise. He argues the constitution limits such restrictions and warns the legislature may be exceeding its powers by adding disqualifications beyond the constitution.
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Warram
Indianapolis
Cities and ‘Towns
General ‘Assembly
Sume
Pie contents surprise readers with dangerous ingredients
A Chicago lemon pie from a large battery is analyzed finding lemon butter eggs and starch paste. The report notes dangerous additives such as boric acid or dynamite were detected, shocking readers.
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Chicago
Track Meet Called Off At Side School Grounds
A track meet scheduled for this afternoon at the side school grounds was canceled due to slippery conditions. Coach Wadworth cited unsafe surface as the reason and all events were postponed.
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Timates
Wadaworth
Soe Tome
Moabis
Evansville Out Shapes Essay on Vincennes Linton Meet
In the meager summary the Evansville team is out of the meet while Vincennes and Linton are in poor condition. Washington is projected to win the largest number of points on the tied schedule, with events wrapping up each afternoon as entries are disposed of.
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Noona
Evansville
Vincennes
Linton
Washington
Personal notices from local towns and visitors
John Dobbs from Elnora visited today. Frank Wallace from Wheatland will stay. R. M. Baker from Loogcotes arrived. Jack Prater returned from a business trip to Hazelton. Miss May Overbay from Wheatland is visiting. Mrs. Mary Prize and daughter left for Lawrenceville after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chan Burton of West Main Street.
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Jack Prater
Hazelton
Miss May Overbay
Wheatland
Mary Prize
Lawrenceville
Chan Burton
West Main Street
Oil Tank Derails Near Shoals After Sudden Brake
An extra freight train near Willow Valley six miles east of Shoals derailed a box car containing oil when emergency brakes were applied suddenly. Engineer Frank Biatidid and fireman Wn Eberbart led the crew from the city to right the gil tank car, delaying passenger service by about two hours.
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Willow Valley
Shoals
Between Grays and Team Sunday Weather Forecast
A brief Sunday weather note references a gray sky and wind conditions for outdoor plans. It signals potential rain or cooler temperatures, advising readers to prepare for unsettled conditions.
Linton-Frye May Gaten' Will Go Game
Weather may bring large Washington turnout for the Sunday baseball clash at Linton as the Grays face the Linton aggregation. O Connors appears delayed in Knoxville and may miss the start time, while Frack and Frit vie for a tryout spot with manager Laub possibly retaining the pair.
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Washington
O'Connors
Knoxville
Tenn
Linton
Laub
Frack
John Lett passes away at home near city
John F Lett, a farmer about fifty, died at 3:00 this morning at his home five miles south of the city after several weeks of rheumatic illness. Funeral will be at 2:30 Sunday at Mt Olive church Veale township, burial in Mt Olive cemetery. He leaves a widow and several children.
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John F Lett
Mr. Lett
Leavns
Mt. Olive Church
Veale Township
Memorial Services for G A R at M church
The UW A R will hold memorial services May 28 at the M church. The Rev J W Baker has been selected to deliver the sermon.
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UW. A. R
The
M. & Church
J. W.baker
Lavelle Shows Off Foxes At Office
J. C. Lavelle displays a fine pair of foxes at his office. The animals were sent to hint by Grant Lemon and attract attention.
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J. C. Lavelle
Grant Lemon
Nail Through Foot Injures Laborer at Work Site
John Hand, a well known laborer, was confined at home with no injured foot. While at work in the east end repairing crossings he kicked a nail from a board. The nail penetrated the flesh about one inch, causing a bad wound and keeping him from work for several days.
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John Hand
Windy Day Dazes City Figures and Fashions
A jumble of local notes mentions John Menpin remodeling his residence, births, arrivals and sermons by Rev W H Lutes in Marengo Indiana, and Whit Sunny recovering. A Washington girl battles wind gusts with hat and polka dot hosiery as a gust toys with her picture hat. She saved her hat by grabbing it.
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Washington
Remains of Selby Hines To Be Brought For Burial
The remains of Selby Hines, killed near Sedalia, Missouri, will be brought to this city for burial in the near future. Hines’ mother and Gayings’ brother were shocked by the news as reports described the tragedy and arrangements.
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Selby Hibed
Sedalia
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