Sophomores Dominate Local Class Meet In Easy Victory
Sophomores win the inter class meet with seventy eight of 134 points led by Tell Colbert who won four events. Freshmen place second Seniors third Juniors fourth as several top seniors refused to compete prompting forfeits. Marion Johnson Curtis Holder and Orlando McCoy among notable newcomers.
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Association
Bedford
Waler Ragsdale
Arthur Rogers
Thomas Smith
Curtis Holder
Marion Johnson
Walter Mopkins
Earl Walker
Mike Kennedy
Orlando McCoy
Tell Colbert
Bloomington
Tle
Wheels Offer National Blue Streak and More
A local notice invites interest in wheeling sports with the National better known as the Blue Streak and includes wheels from Excelsior Hartford Devon Laclede. Prices are right as these wheels are outside of the trust.
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Excelsior
Hartford
Devon
Laclede
Trust
M. J. Carnahan Advertises Personal Loan Plan
A local ad touts We Loan Money from M. J. Carnahan offering loans from $5 to $50 on personal property. Repayment terms span one to six months with interest charged only for time used and a new weekly payment option promoted.
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M. J. Carnahan
Sophomores Edge Freshmen in Colorful Field and Track Meet
Strong showings from Yelch Colbert McCoy and Holder highlighted a competitive school field and track meet. McCoy led with twenty six points securing wins in shot put hammer throw and high jumping while Colbert dominated sprints and distance events. The relay struggle between Sophomores and Freshmen ended with Colbert and Holder anchoring a close finish. Miss Edna Vence awarded the pennant to the Sophomores’ class captain Tell Colbert.
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Edna Vence
Tell Colbert
Local notes on workers and trips from Pana region
The report lists workers quitting and resuming duties at The Shops and The Railroad, a funeral, and a Washington funeral attendance. It mentions a Vincennes switch project, Foreman Summers arriving late, and various travels including a Cincinnati excursion bringing about 100 people. Garten and Bengers visit Arkansas, touring Pine Bluff lumber operations and cotton markets, remarking on payrolls and industry scale.
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Carpenter
B. Whayne
Frank Williams
Joe Donahue
H. M. Church
W.A. Miller
Vincennes
George Summers
Washington
Indiana
Charles Summers
Pana
Ili
Cincinnati
Bengers
Garten
Odon
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Daviess County
Arkansa
F. G. Lutes
T - City
James H
No fakes, but good free shows at Fair rounds next week
Community fair offers free shows next week with no admission. Organizers promise a schedule of performances across entertainment rounds featuring local acts and family-friendly programming.
Washington batterry good in 3 to 0 win over Loogootee
Washington defeated Loogootee 3 to 0 at the new ball park near the B U S shops in Sunday action. Goodwin held Loogootee to few hits while Frye and Faris drove in runs for Washington. Helm benched by bereavement. Faris filled in at third as Washington’s battery dominated on defense and in batting.
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Washington
B.U. S
Washington and
Citizens Band
Lyogootee
Khonora
Goodwin
Loogootee
Frye
Washington Battery
Loogooteeites
Prudent
Loogootee Washington
H Jones
Goodwin Lenis
Frye Strange
T Jones
Corcoran Lythgoe
Faris O'Maley
Corcoran Brothers
Waggoner Holland
Leo Leino
Banta
Oak Grove Park
Old Park
Helm
Jap Faris
Hoosier Capital
Morning altercation provokes Harvey Bender
Clark clashed with Harvey Bender after a fight at the shops last Wednesday night.
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Clark
Fois
Harvey Bender
Disturbed Church Incident Lands Peddlar in Jail
James Fielder a peddler was jailed after a Sunday night disturbance at a Christian church. He reportedly shouted that Reverend J. Floyd be forced to quit preaching and has not yet stood trial.
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James Fielder
Revi J. F. Floyd
Christian Church
Mado
Padgett Attack Case Causes Family Flight to Oklahoma
Attorney Arnold J. Padgett recovers from a leg wound after an incident in which his son David I. Padgett, allegedly intoxicated, fired a shot and fled to Oklahoma with plans to stay there for months. Authorities consider possible charges complicated by family influence.
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Arnold J. Padgett
Orice
David IL. Padgett
Oklahoma
Porter Accepts State Insurance Agency Post
Porter resigns as Peppies National Bank bookkeeper to become agent for State Life Insurance. He begins two weeks of preliminary work in Indiana and will move to Oklahoma for the state agency. Porter has served as deputy state superintendent and county treasurer, with other public roles. Mrs. Josephine Herron continues as bookkeeper at the bank.
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Austin
Tre Eurer
Albion Shorrall
Josephine Herron
Peoples National Bank
One Hundred Lots to Be Sold This Week for Washington Factory Bonds
The Commercial club committee led by A F Cabel B O Eskridge and BH T Trueblood reports strong sales of college ground lots to fund city development. About 57 of 100 lots are sold with factories ready to insure eight and eleven acre sites and bonuses. 43 lots remain as public interest grows and buyers from local firms appear.
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A. F. Cabel
8. O. Eskridge
BH. T. Trueblood
Washington
Nicb
Jepson
John Reinspl
Ade Hamersiy
W. F. Ne Dougal
LE Hemera Jobn Neal
Simon’ Joseph
George H. Ben
Frank Smith
James Bourgholtzer
B. B. Fornwald
W. L Jackson
Likens Littell
O.H. Brann
Abraham Perkins
H. He Hyatt
Addie Dillard
Joseph TI. Gordon
William Chat
Police Court fines Harrison farmer in dog tax case
Abe Burris of Harrison township was fined one dollar and costs by Mayor Clark for failing to pay his dog tax. He was jailed after the proceeding.
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Abe Burris
Harrison Township
Clark
Boom Town Prep as Coal Mine Opens in Nearby Town
A small town six miles west of Washington awaits a coal mine and general store as investors led by Senator Eben Howbbcott push to open operations. Reports say coal lands are being optioned, a store will anchor the area, and companies plan mines while transportation improves and workers arrive.
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Watlind
Washington
Bit Boan Biscause
Fientland: 1 Coal Company
Eben Howbbcott
Wolcott
Ind
Wheatland
Theown
Viocenne
Vincennes Jasper Electric Railroad Proposal Aims Miner Transport
The plan proposes building an electric railroad from Vincennes to Jasper via Wheatland to provide miners with transportation to the mine. It faces doubt about adoption, with Washington seen as having advantages and skepticism over successful inducements.
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Vincennes
Vincennes-Jasper
Wheatland Ac
Pee Hatter
Ashinato
Interurban Line Discussion Near Carothersburg
Fred Fitch of Carothersburg Missouri studies an interurban link between two towns. He visits sites for a possible line and reports to a group of capitalists considering the project. Fitch has spent days surveying the field and discusses potential construction with local business men.
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Fred Fitch
Carothersburg
Viness Ng
Fitch
Carot
Hay
Sossral
Automobilists Arrive After Rough Overnight Journey
Reported by a city desk, motorists arrived in this city Friday morning after a rough trip from Oise Onn. One machine ran over poor roads and a goat was seen in town. The event appears to be a test of endurance with the machine damaged during the trek.
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Oise
Onn
Clappe
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