Osborn State Consul Re elected By Modern Woodmen
P J Strack of New Albany reelected State Clerk by Modern Woodmen in Washington Indiana. Osborn of Vincennes elected state consul and resolutions back John D Volz for national director while ignoring I W Otto for head banker. Delegates named for districts and Hammond to host 1917 meeting. state camp praised for large attendance and fine entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Strack
New Albany
Modern Woodmen
Washington
Indiana
Hammons
Inke County
A. Osborn
Vincennes
P. J. Strach
John D. Volz
Indianapolis
I. W. Otto
Crawfordsville
Osman
C. A. Osborn
Fred Barnett
Hammond
Cansul
Sty
Barnett
Avention
Osborn
L. W. Otto
National Board of Auditors
Resolutions Committee
W. L. Hedricks
Indianaplis
A. R. Talbott
C. W. Hawes
Consul Osborn
Mest Ling
Agk
H‘m
Des |Gates
Carnthan
Mears Named Republican Prosecutor Candidate in Loogootee
Charles M. Mears was nominated by acclamation as Republic an party candidate for prosecuting attorney of the Forty-ninth judicial circuit at a harmonious Loogootee convention held in City Hall. Mears, a Washington resident and former circuit prosecutor, now serves as probation officer of the juvenile department at the Davis county court. He pledged a vigorous campaign for November victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Mears
Forty-ninth Judicial Circuit
Loogootee
Washington
Daviess
City Hall
George Godwin
Republican County Central Committee
Mr. Mears
William Houshton
Joseph Smith
Loogcote2
Architect Engaged for Daviess County Orphans Home Remodel
The building committee of the Daviess County Hospital association has hired L. H. Osterhage a Vincennes architect to draft the plans and specifications for remodeling the orphans home building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daviess County Hospital Association
L.H. Osterhage
Vincennes
Train Collision Traps Workers in Wreckage
Cars and crumpled steel work to some extent as passengers rushed to aid the injured after a collision. Families separated search for kin in the dining car wreckage. Laborers caught between overturned cars and the coal train were crushed and took nearly two hours to be extricated.
Civil Service Scandal Attracts Federal Attention In Shoals
Federal grand jury scrutinizes a Shoals civil service scandal with Martin County figures named for testimony in Indianapolis. John Witcher and Shirley named as handwriting experts. other men linked to exam credit irregularities amid broader alleged infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Federal
Indianapolis
Civil Service
United States
Martin
Charles Willams
Edgar Witcher
Martin County Bank
Harry Shirley
Frank E. Gilkison
Peter Fuhrman
Lost River Township
Notables to Speak at Missionary Convention in Terre Haute
The Indiana Christian Mission society state convention in Terre Haute next week will feature B A Abbott of St Louis W R Warren Carey E Morgan J H Mohorter J H Booth Stephen J Carey Mrs Eve Cunningham Miss Alena Grafton Robert M Hopkins and state figures W H Book W W Parsons A B Philput and Dr Jabez Hall The program is described as a miniature national convention with sessions from May 11 to May 14 and many local church attendees are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Christian Mission Society
Terre Haute
B. A. Abbott
St. Louis
W. R. Warren
National Board of Ministerial Relief
Carey E. Morgan
American Christian Missionary Society
J. H. Mohorter
National Benevolent Society
J. H. Booth
National Church Extension Society
Stephen J. Carey
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
Eve Cunningham
Christian Woman's Society
Alena Grafton
Young People Work
Robert M. Hopkins
Bible School
W. H. Book
W. W. Parsons
A. B. Philput
Jabez Hall
Mothers Day Observance at First Christian Church
The First Christian church congregation plans a Mothers Day observance next Sunday. Cars will transport mothers unable to walk to the church after worship and return home. A carnation will be given to each mother and a sermon on Mothers will conclude the service. The Bible school will participate with music. A large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Bible School
Linton Hosts Checker Tournament Near First Place Tie
Local event in the Eagles hall drew players from Elnora Odon Jasonville Vicksburg and Linton. Tom Sears of Elnora and Phil Bennett of Linton tied for first with 38 points each. Ben Wright of Linton closely followed in second with one point behind. Other Linton entrants performed well and promise stronger showings next time. Bennett Sears Wright lead a list of scores from 38 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Citizen
Indiana
Eagles
Elnora
Odon
Jasonville
Vicksburg
Linton
Tom Sears
Phil Bennett
Ben Wright
Bennett
Sears
Wright
Messick
Seneff
Armstrong
Culbertson
Calvin
Rishner
Hardin
Swartz
Goodman
Terhune
Watson
McCullock
Wabash Continental Limited Wreck Kills Four Laborers
A derailment as the Continental Limited entered Decatur Illinois crushed four laborers and injured thirty passengers and trainmen. The sleeping car and dining car overturned on a track under repair, entangling wreckage and sending diners and staff flying. Twenty dining car passengers were hospitalized, while others suffered scalds from spilled soup and coffee. Official cause undetermined, with initial reports noting the locomotive and first cars cleared the switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Limited
Wabash
Decatur
Ill
Change of venue granted in Wolfe case court notes
Circuit Court notes report a motion for change of venue from Judge Ogden granted in the state versus Dr D V Wolfe Van Allen A M Perkins and Perry Drake with a special judge to preside. Special Judge W R Gardiner heard the divorce suit Sarah E Franklin against Albert L Franklin and granted a decree void marriage due to the plaintiff being fifteen. Anna Benson granted a divorce from W S Benson and her maiden name Dorcas Anna McCoy restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Dr. D. V. Wolfe
van Allen
A. M. Perkins
Perry Drake
W. R. Gardiner
Sarah E. Franklin
Albert L. Franklin
Anna Benson
W. S. Benson
Dorcas Anna McCoy
Hill Makes Assignment For Creditors
John W. Hill, once in the clothing trade on southeast Second street, moved his stock to Plainville and has filed a deed of assignment for the benefit of his creditors this afternoon at the courthouse. It makes no further statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hill
Second Street
Plainville
Court House
Thirteen Rescued From Fire on British Steamer Columbia
Thirteen survivors of the British steamer Columbia bound from Antwerp to New York were rescued Tuesday by the Cunard liner Franconia after the ship caught fire Sunday night about 300 miles south of Cape Race. The body of chief steward Matthews was recovered. seventeen others remained adrift. The Franconia searched the area as survivors, including James Dorhan and Antone Ejiss, were brought aboard exhausted after forty hours in an open boat.
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Columbia
Antwerp
New York
Liverpool
Boston
Matthews
James Dorhan
Antone Ejiss
Cape Race
McDonald
James Cohan
Haera
Steward Matthews
Franconia Searches for Stranded Sailors After Death of Chief Steward
The Franconia brought aboard wounded and grieving survivors, including the dead Chief Steward Matthews. Passengers offered aid as Captain Miller arranged rest for the shipwrecked. A second boat with about nineteen men, possibly Captain McDonald, was reported missing and a search voyage was ordered, with no trace found by last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Franconia
McDonald
Washington high rivals in first annual high school oratory
John Hastings and Ralph Smalley will represent Washington in the first annual high school association contest for Washington, Linton, and Sullivan. The preliminary was held last night in the new high school assembly room with music by the school orchestra. Hastings spoke on The All Saying Grace of the United States. Smalley performed Riley's Bud's Fairy Tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hastings
Washington
Ln Oratory
High School Association
Linton and Sullivan
Ralph Smalley
Sullivan and Linton
Hugh L. Cox
W. P. Dennigan
W. E. Snider
W. S. Rader
Minnie Carnahan
A. S. Barrows
Arthur Rogers
Byron Robinson
J. M. Twitty
Smalley
Riley
Bud
Hastings
United States
Newberry Hardware Fire Burns Local Merchant
Edward Scott, a well known Newberry hardware merchant, was severely burned when a gasoline lighting plant exploded in his store. He escaped by jumping into a cistern as flames engulfed his clothes and face. Dr. Hamilton treated him for burns on his back hands and shock from cold water. The store sustained little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Scott
Newberry
Marriage of Fabian N. Raymond and Mary K Spaulding in Loogootee
Fabian N. Raymond and Miss Mary K. Spaulding celebrated with a nuptial high mass at St. Johns Church Loogootee. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Joseph Gordon. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home and a reception and dance were held in Washington. The couple will reside in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabian N. Raymond
Mary K. Spaulding
St. Johns Catholic Church
Loogootee
Joseph Gordon
Loogootecs
Washington
Henry Raymond
Viola Wathen
Loogootes
Harrty Raymond
Two Divorces Granted in Circuit Court
Judge Ogdon in the circuit court granted divorces Monday morning. Grace E. Dagley received a divorce from Thomas W. Dagley with alimony set at 250 dollars. E. T. Laughlin of Odon attorney for Grace. Jennie Chestnut was granted a divorce from Stephen E. Chestnut and barred from remarriage for two years. custody of two minor children awarded. Mattingly and Myers represented Jennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdon
Grace E. Dagley
Thomas W. Dagley
E. T., Laughlin of
Odon
Jennie Chestnut
Stephen E. Chestnut
Mattingly & Myers
Resignations and Appointments in County Treasury Office
Miss Ella Russell resigns from the county treasurer's office to become a bookkeeper at Washington National Bank. Miss Marie Downey is appointed to the vacancy in the treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Russell
Clark
Washington National Bank
Marie Downey
First Annual Meet of New Athletic and Oratorical Association
Washington high school prepares for a large visit by about two hundred pupils from four member schools Bedford Linton and Sullivan for a one day event. Track and field will be contested at the high school site with new bleachers opening for the meet. The oratorical contest will conclude the day with medals and ribbons awarded to athletic winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Athletic and Oratorical Association
Washington
South Central Athletic and Oraitorical Association
Ble Ste
Six Pupils Pass April Diploma Examinations
County Superintendent A. O. Fulkerson reports six pupils from common schools passed the April diploma exams. Names include Vernon Gooten Mae Smith Hazel Todd Earl Carpenter Curtis Kidwell Myrtle Trowbridge. March and May sessions noted. total eligible diplomas reach 205 after April results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Fulkerson
Barr
Vernon Gooten
Mae Smith
Hazel Todd
Bogard
Earl Carpenter
Curtis Kidwell
Washingto
Myrtle Trowbridge
Jury Discharges Without Verdict in Yes Arson Case
After a night of deliberation the jury in the arson case against Austin L. Yes was discharged at 9:45 this morning by Judge J. W. Ogden without reaching a verdict. The jury had deliberated since Friday afternoon following arguments and instructions. Vest, defended by Thompson & Dennigan, is accused of starting a fire that destroyed a straw stack on Andrew J. Vest’s farm north of Montgomery and remains jailed pending another trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin L. Yes
J. W. Ogden
Vest
Thompson & Dennigan
Andrew J. Vest
Montgomery
Vest Case Continued In Circuit Court Arson Trial
The case against Austin L. Vest charged with arson after a straw stack burn at his grandfather’s Barr township farm was continued on his own recognizance. The trial occurred at this term of the circuit court and the jury disagreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Jaz
Austin L. Vest
Barr Township
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Osborn State Consul
Terry Marengo
George Walker
Scottsburg
Harry Stearns
North Vernon
Hanna
Correen
Stearns
Will Arehart
Greensberg
R. E
Fred Hines
Noblesville
Cilford Crawford
Michigantown
Hurry Fine
D. O. Jesse
Valpariso
Colesate
M. A. Gray
Gary
Edward Nipple
Marlon
G L, Louden
Winamac
S. L. Nass
Fort ‘Wayne
Fred Mettler
Columbiaity
J&erey J. Froyer
Plytonth
William Justin
South Bend
John W. Grins
Laporte
W. F. Wilkinson
New Cas
Tle
Banker
George S. Parker
Ander
Buh
Sentinel
J. C. Mong
J. I. Coulter
Columbus
Fred Farnett
J' E. Jones
Crown Point
J. T. Coulter
W. EB. Arnold
Columbus Concercial Club
W. A. Arehart O. Greensburg
Hano Opposition
Home Building
Rhodes
Mothers Day
Checker Board
Pour
Circuit Court Notes
Hill
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