Agar disappearance case drags up after arrest of captain
Princeton reports indictments against Captain Timothy C. Harrington for criminal conspiracy in the Henry E. Agar mystery. Agar, once aboard the Lafayette steamer on the Wabash at Mt. Carmel, was to be returned from Texas where he sought permanent residence as officers finally seized Harrington yesterday after months of delay.
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Princeton
Lafayette
Timothy C. Harrington
Henry E. Agar
Harrington
Wabash
Mt. Carmel
Agar
Texas
Jepson's Store News Promises Honest Courtesy to Washington
Jepson's Store pledges nearly a generation of honest, courteous treatment to Washington and Daviess county residents. The store offers diamonds, watches, china, umbrellas, and notions with a gentlemanly service standard. The optical department provides truthful exams and will explain what customers need. Come in and chat with friends.
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Jepson
Washington
Daviess County
Harrowing case tied to insurance fraud and embezzlement
Indictments accuse Agar and Harrington of conspiring to defraud insurers and embezzlement with a river escape tale. Harrington awaits arraignment at the circuit court after Agar’s disappearance and staged death rumor, while Mrs. Agar repays funds once Harrington’s tale unraveled.
Spencer Fire Destroys Flour Mill and Lumber Yard
Spencer Indiana September 29 Fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed the W H Brown flouring mill and most of the McHaley lumber yard. The blaze spread from Brown’s mill roof aided by a southwest wind. The I & W freight depot nearby suffered minor damage as railroad men prevented further loss. Brown’s losses about 11000 with 3000 insurance. McHaley losses about 5000 with 4000 insured. E H Singers collapsed from heat while fighting the blaze and was given medical care. Several nearby houses caught fire but suffered little damage.
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Spencer
Ind
W. H. Brown
McHaley Lumber
Brown's
Brown
T. H. McHaley
E. H. Singers
Young Boy Fire Case Brings Damages Claim
In a circuit court verdict, James A. Killion sues Loyd McCormick over a grass fire started by a ten year old student. The blaze spread from the school yard into fields, destroying six hay ricks, posts and rails, and ruining a pasture, seeking 240 dollars.
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James A. Killion
Loyd McCormick
Killian
Young McCormick
Bogard Township
McCormick Lad
Padgett & Padgett
James W. Ogden
Indiana wholesale grocers form association led by Joseph A Goddard
An organization of Indiana wholesale grocers has been formed with Joseph A Goddard of Muncie as president. Officials will be named later. The group disclaims price regulation or restraint of trade and aims to promote fellowship, welfare, harmony with manufacturers, legitimate business, pure food laws, and fair labor subsidies.
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Indiana
Joseph A.goddard
Muncie
jJobber
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Washington readers urged to prevent backache urinary trouble and diabetes with Doan's Kidney Pills. F B Fornwald of Washington Indiana testifies of lasting kidney relief after using the remedy bought at Jackson's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent. price 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Washington
F. B. Fornwald
Meridian Street
Ind
Doan
Jackson
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
List of Letters at Washington Post Office for Sept 28 1909
Washington post office lists remaining letters for the week ending September 28 1909. Women include Miss Hanny Borgany Alberta T Darby Zelphia Miles Miss Rosy Seals Ethel Wilson. Men include William Nash CC W Parker. Advertised notices require one cent, postmaster E C Faith.
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Washington Post Office
Hanny Borgany
Alberta T. Darby
Zelphia Miles
Rosy Seals
Ethel Wilson
William Nash
CC. W. Parker
E. C. Faith
Final settlement notice in Daviess Circuit Court
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Matilda A. Wilson to appear in Daviess Circuit Court at Washington Indiana on October 16 1909 to show cause why final settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk WM A Wallace notes the date September 25 1909 Hastings Hastings atty. Also a sale ad for pure Black Langshan cockrels price 1 by A R Billings Montgomery Indiana.
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Matilda A. Wilson
Daviess
Washington
Indiana
WM. A. Wallace
Daviess Circuit Court
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Attys
Brief Birth Announcements in Local Notices
A daughter to Mrs. Hiram Allen of Front street, a son to Mrs. George Faith, and a son to Mrs. Perry D. Joslla are recorded in the family notices.
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Allen
Hiram Allen
Front Street
Faith
George Faith
Joslen
Perry D. Joslla
Baby Daughters Reported To Wykoff Bowles Peachier
A brief item notes births for Mrs Walter Wykoff of Maysville road and Mrs August Bowles a daughter each. The column ends with a local tip about canning peaches for the season and a nudge to dads.
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Wykoff
Walter Wrykoff
Maysville Road
Bowles
August Bowles
Peach crop forecasts from dealers this week
Dealers report the peach crop is nearly in with most fruit destined for local use while growers reserve more fruit for shipment to larger markets. The country surroundings expect few city shipments as harvest progresses.
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