Sudden Death of Hawkins A U S Marshal
Sam A R Hawkins of Indianapolis died suddenly on an interurban electric car near Anderson shortly after 12 o'clock Monday. Passengers say he walked to the front, opened a paper, and fell after dropping it. He was identified by Barclete H Campbell of Anderson. Coroner Blueblood had the body. Hawkins had an appointment in Mallion at 2 pm. He previously lived in Sullivan, worked as sheriff of Sullivan County for fifteen years and served as U S Marshal under Cleveland.
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Sam Ar
Jaret i
Chikanee
Fm Interurban
Anderson
Barclete H. Campbell
J Blueblood
Mallion
MtHawkins
United States
Cleveland
Indianapolis
ShYivan
Sullifah County
Vearsiago
Pioneer Fence Demand Sparks Higher Grade Field Fencing
An advertisement touts the Pioneer Fence as a superior hard wire option in square and diamond mesh, claiming greater tightness and stock-proof performance in all seasons. It argues corrugation prevents stretch, contrasts with soft wire fences, and promises equal or better price to ordinary fences while emphasizing factory control and honesty.
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Igold
Fell From Telephone Pole In Terre Haute Accident
Norval G Littletst of St Anthony's hospital Terre Haute was injured when a 45 foot fall occurred while he worked as a lineman. He touched a live wire carrying 2004 volts and leapt away but fell to ground. His jaw and arm were broken in the mishap and he is in critical condition.
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Terre Haute
Truant Officers Bring 20000 Children Into Schools
The board of state truancy reports 112 officers in the state earning 5187.86 in salaries or about 2.27 per child. Officers made 771,589 visits with 236 cases brought to court. About one third of children brought in needed assistance, totaling 19517 BSG in aid.
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Board of State Trvancy
Yat
Bedford horse dealer's loss in market drift to Washington
Ollie Draper a city horse trader gathered six horses here about a week ago and drove them to Bloomington to sell but the market failed. He then hauled them to Washington where the stock became sick and died with little value left to the owners. Meanwhile at Melton's pond Monday Marsh netted thirteen bass and creeks, Harris twenty three, Davis twenty eight, and Bis sixteen in a fishing outing with William Afarsh Albion Ellis Walter Harris and Frank Davis present.
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Bedford Matti
Ollie Draper
Bloomington
Washington
Tik
Draper
William Afarsh
Albion Ellis
Walter Harris
Frank Davis
Melton’s Pond
Marsh
Harris
Davis
Jand Bis
Tyler v Davis appellate ruling overrules rehearing request
In the Tyler versus Davis case the appellate court overrules a motion for rehearing. It remains uncertain if the case will advance to the supreme court. The suit concerns real estate in the city once owned by Dallas Trier.
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Tyler
Davis
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited as Favorite Cough Remedy
A Batesville Indiana reader, A. J. Nosebaum, reports severe cold and lasting illness before using Foley's Honey and Tar. After eight doses, he claims a full recovery, praising the remedy as curing a severe cold and preventing pneumonia.
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Foley
A. J. Nosebaum
Batesville
Ind
Smith
Winton
Linton High School Football Crushes Odon Eleven
Linton high school football team defeated Odon high school Saturday afternoon by a one sided score. The game showcased Linton’s offense while Odon struggled to capitalize on drives.
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Linton High School
Odon Hith School
Webern and Weber Visit City from Reeve Township
H W Webern and Charles Weber were in the city representing residents from Reeve township, according to the brief note.
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H.W. Webern and
Charles Weber
Reeve Township
City
State Charities Report Shows Rising Inmate Populations
The report notes continued increases in inmate numbers across most charitable institutions, with two exceptions. The Central Hospital for the Insane had the highest attendance, averaging 1,230 inmates for the first two months of the fiscal year. The Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home saw population declines year over year, while per capita inmate costs averaged 129.95 dollars. The total state expenditure for the period reached 102,146.20 dollars, compiled by the board.
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Athern Hospital
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Knightstown
Hit
Board of
Suit to contest Mary A Coan will filed by heirs
Nettie Horrall and five heirs file suit Monday morning to contest the will of Mary A Coan. Celestia E Traylor and the Citizen Loan and Trust Co are mentioned in the settlement talks. Traylor to receive 5000 with fees paid. remaining property valued at 2300 to be divided among six heirs. Hastings firm listed as plaintiffs’ attorneys.
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Mary A. Coan
Nettie Horrall
Celestia E. Traylor
Citizen Loan and* Trust Co
Mnoon
Quail Value Promoted for Farmers in State Study
The Indiana agriculture report urges farmers to protect bobwhites as their property and weed-seed control allies. It cites per acre quail estimates, possible revenue from managing quail crops, and the shift toward viewing quail as beneficial partners alongside poultry and livestock.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Cement posts replace wood for durable farm fences
A Daviess county farmer solves fence building with self made cement posts. The six inch square base posts taper to the top and have eyes for holding wire. Each post costing only slightly more than cedar posts would have, promises long lasting fencing as long as the farm endures.
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Daviess County
Daviess
Fire Destroys Woot Barn on Edwardsport Road
Henry Woot’s barn on Edwardsport road burned completely early Tuesday. Loss about 200 dollars insured. a cow and horse escaped. Fire origin unknown but suspected arson by youths. matches found previously in the barn. Alarm from box 22. fire department responded within city limits but details unclear.
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Henry Woot
Edwardsport Road
Wood
Recovery of Lima Engineer Prompts Kidney Cure Endorsement
G He Hudsonson, engineer L E L & Werashtoad, living in Lima Ohio, reports recovery from threatened kidney disease. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure and recommends it to trainsmen and others with similar afflictions, praising its effectiveness.
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G. He Hndson
L. EL
Woodmen Camp Plans Evansville Unveiling Trip
The Woodmen of the World local camp plans an outing to Evansville for unveiling exercises Sunday. An E and D excursion will carry members, escorted by the Citizens band. Original Foley Company Honey and Tar advertised as a throat and lung remedy with imitations warned against.
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A. A. Herren
Finch
I. K
Foley
Smith and Winton
Woodmen of the World
Evansville
Thir
Citizens Band
Foe i& Co
Chicago
Ashley
Soldiby
Wildridge Loses Finger at Seating Factory Incident
Green Wildridge, an employee at the Seating factory, had the third finger on his right hand severed Monday afternoon while rolling logs in Someganuner. The finger was nearly torn off at the first joint but was reattached, and doctors expect the remaining part may grow bark.
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Green Wildridge
Cost of Governing Washington in Twenty-One Years
A historical table and analysis compare three-year periods of Washington city governance since 1884. It highlights rising government costs, rising tax valuation, and varying mayoral administrations, noting the present administration’s expenditures exceed earlier periods despite modest valuation growth.
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City of
Washington
Downey and
Wilson
Wilson and Spencer
Spencer and Tharp
Tharp and Ogdon
J. W. Ogdon
Ellis
Columbus
Downey
Spencer
ASOT
Wilton
Wheat yield of Indiana reaches ten year high
Indiana farming officials report this year’s wheat yield as the highest in a decade with an estimated average of eight to eleven bushels per acre across most townships, while corn is put at forty two bushels per acre. Deputy Statistician Geeting notes a poor watermelon crop due to wet spring followed by dry weather.
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North Carolina
State Statistician
Indiana
Geeting
Pride Known Here Suicide in Otwell Claimed by Local Notes
Robert Pride, who committed suicide Monday in Otwell, was known to many in Washington. He belonged to the same Civil War company as John Russell. Pride left considerate property.
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Robert Pride
Otwell Monday
Washington
John Russell
Pride
Second crop of apples from Elmore farmer’s orchard
Richard Burriss of Elmore township brought in second crop apples almost as large as hen eggs. The fruit came from Samuel Skemp’s orchard where the tree yields a half crop of second growth apples this season.
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Richard Burriss
Elmore Township
Samuel Skemp
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