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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1909

Page

3

Preacher Tilburn Missing Spreads Anxiety in Linton

A Butte dispatch reports the disappearance of Rev. Tilburn, a renowned Linton minister. His wife Miss Smith and her family seek news while Dr. F. H. Potter suspects mental distress and a possible attempt to flee the country. A $100 purse is posted for information leading to Miss Smith’s return. Miss Smith’s mother suffers nervous condition.

Linton Daily Call Butte Montana Tilburn Miss Smith Taoey Franklin Poice Potter Porter United States

Widow in Warsaw Attempts Suicide After Robbery

In Warsaw on October 6 Mrs. Willard Justice attempted suicide at her home after her husband left for Mnols to work with a steam shovel gang. Police say fear of burglars during his absence prompted the act following a Sunday stay in Pierceton and a house robbery. She bought laudanum yesterday and a friend found her on a couch with a goodbye note. doctors fear she may die.

Warsaw Willard Justice Justice Mnols Pierceton

Cristianizing the Japanese crusade debated in Toronto

In a Toronto speech Warren Worth Bailey reports Canadian trade commissioner to Japan W T B Prest argues Protestant missions in Japan are futile without native workers. He questions whether Christianity offers visible social and economic benefits and warns civilization’s gaps tempt Japan to resist conversion.

B. Prest Japan The Mikado

Weak points in foreign missionary work exposed

The passage questions reconciling a world to come with observed Christian facts and how Japanese view them. It acknowledges courageous self sacrifice yet notes much is done in darkness against unseen forces, explaining why success is doubtful.

Johnstown Democrat Mars Lazarus America Africa

Circuit of Good Roads shows gravel circuit in Daviess County

M H Wilson, gravel road contractor, grades a three mile extension in Barr township to complete a fifty mile circuit around Washington. The route links Cannelburg Eaglesville Odon Elnora Plainville and Plainville roads with gravel and rock sections, highlighting some dirt segments, and promoting county geography and land quality.

M. H. Wilson Barr Township Daviess County Cannerburg van Buren Washington Montgomery Cannelburg Turing Eaglesville Odon van Buren Township Elnora Plainville

Rollie Carrico Returns After Visit With Father

CORNING notes Rollie Carrico came back to Loo gootee Monday after several days with his father C. T. Carrico. Jestina Griffin a business student at Southern Indiana Business College in Washington spent Sunday with her parents. Banns of Bernard O Ori en and Maud Deckard published at St Patrick’s. Lattie Wathen returned from Camback where she stayed with sister Mrs Frank Raney. John Kellett was at Montgomery Thursday. Mary Brewer near Lozootee visited Nicholas Wathen and family Sunday. Margaret Fanning and daughter Stella visited in Washington Thursday. Mr and Mrs Grant Skelton married in Montgomery Sunday night and are en route to their farm south of here. Rev Father Burgetts at Indianapolis this week. Have your neighbor subscribe.

Rollie Carrico Loogootee C. T. Carrico Jestina Griffin Southern Indiana Business College Washington Bernard O’orien Maud! Deckard St. Patricks Miss Lattle Wathen Cuimback Frank Raney John Kellett Montgomery Mary Brewer Loozootee Nicholas Wathen Margaret Fanning Sstella Fanning Grant Skelton Here Father Burgetts Indianapolis

Frank Brown Weds Grace Templeton in Bloomfield nuptials

Grace Templeton of Bloomfield marries Frank Brown in a ceremony at the bride’s home, with relatives and friends in attendance. The couple will reside in Chattanooga where Brown runs a contracting business. Local guests included Mrs. W L Brown and Miss Nell Brown. The Rev Charles R Hodge officiated.

Grace Templeton Bloomfield Frank Brown William Templeton Brown Washington Chattanooga Boomfield The State University Tri Kappa Sorority Helen Brown William L. Brown Edwardsport Road Dave Tenn W. L. Brown Nell Brown Oscar Allex R. A. Brown Clara Brown Jennie McCafferty Charles R. Hodge Episcopal Church Greene County

Child Fatally Crushed After Wagon Wheel In Princeton

In Princeton Indiana a three year old child of Stephen Patton fell from a wagon seat and was fatally injured when a rear wheel passed over the face and neck. The death occurred within minutes on Tuesday afternoon.

Princeton Ind Stephen Patton

October Bridal Hints

Autumn bride season arrives with a display of wares fit for royalty. China, cut glass, and sold silver showcase artistry and skilled craftsmanship. Gifts are affordable and bring lasting happiness. Drop in to browse and select a thoughtful token for a friend.

Duane China Lfe

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Warren Worth Bailey Toronto W. T Washington's Circuit OF Good Roads Corning Jepson John Reinsel & Son
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