Death of Thomas P Walsh Shocks Washington Community
Thomas P Walsh died Friday after a brief illness from malarial fever and liver abscesses. A machinist and foreman at B. & 9. Southwestern, he was active in Knights of Columbus and other orders. Funeral at St Simons church followed by burial at St Johns cemetery attended by many friends and lodge members.
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Thomas P. Walsh
Washington
Walsh
Vincennes
Thomas C. Walsh
John Walsh
Indianapolis
Charles Walsh
Mayme Margaret
Catherine Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Knights of Columbus
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Royal Arcanum
International Association of Machinists
Tom
St. Simons Church
St. Johns Cemetery
Tom Walsh
Father Gorman
Torbeck and
Griffin
Tom Walah
Plainville High School Building Opens in Steele Township
The new Plainville high school addition in Steele township is complete and occupied with 270 students in all, 50 in the high school. Superintendent Aley will visit November 18 for dedication and inspection. if approved, a commission will be issued. County Superintendent Burris supports a commission, noting meeting requirements. The modern building features concrete foundations, a large basement, improved heating, ventilation, and lighting. O. M. Shekel leads as superintendent, with A. P. Westhafer as principal.
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Steele Township
Plainville
Tate
Aley
Burris
O. M. Shekel
Indiana University
The
Central Normal College
A. P. Westhafer
Daviess County
Death of man after paralysis and heart failures
A man who died after an attack of paralysis following several heart failures was a son-in-law of the Rev. R. R. Baldwin of north Meridian street.
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Aft
R. R. Baldwin
North Meridian Street
Three-year-old Eddleman dies of whooping cough
Whooping cough caused the death of the three year old child of Mr and Mrs John Eddleman of Harrison township Monday evening. Burial will be at Hudsonville.
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John Eddleman
Harrison Township
Hudsonville
Charley Bliss Sings Amid Autumn Forecast and Pole Feuds
Local column reflects on autumn sights from nut trees to frost colored leaves and schoolyard nut fall. It also rails at Cook and Peary pole claims, mocks their expeditions, and jokes a honey bee tree could beat the pole while noting odd weather and celestial musings.
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Charley Bliss
Montgomery
Asters
Golden Rod
North Star
Vais North Pole
Earth
Jupiter
Saturn
Comets and Mars Loom Over Earth in Bold Spirit
The writer humorously contrasts Mars nearing Earth at about 35 million miles with an adventurous urge to break corporate limits. Old Man Halley’s comet then appears, its tail and bits described as invading the scene, adding a dramatic cap to the spectacle.
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Mars
Earth
Old Man Halley
Bowman Class President Wins Amid Frat Fray
Tra Bowman, senior at Indiana Medical College in Indianapolis, was elected class president after a fierce fraternity versus non fraternity contest. After a disputed initial count, a second tally showed Bowman ahead by one vote amid fraternal taunts. Bowman is active as a post office clerk and works in the city dispensary assisting the poor. he plans to remain in Indianapolis for further hospital work after graduation.
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Tra Bowman
Indiana Medical College
Indianapolis
Bowman
Bowmin
Indiianapolis
Rain Delays Joogootee Horse Show Amid Wet Weather
Persistent rain halted exhibits at Joogootee for the first day of the horse show. Organizers debated postponement until clear weather, while distant exhibitors objected and some acts moved to the opera house. Thursday's sun brought a decent turnout with several locals attending.
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Joogootee
Opera House
Fifty Years of Marriage for Mr and Mrs Moses Allen
Mr and Mrs Moses Allen of Agraw road celebrated fifty years of marriage with calls and gifts from friends and relatives. Their double wedding with William Sanford and Maria Graham occurred fifty years ago when all were young. two guests remain nearby. Mr Allen, still active on a productive turkey farm, and Mrs Allen attend their Baptist church regularly.
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Moses Allen
Agraw Road
Maria
Mary Graham
William Sanford
Me. Allen
Sanford
Allen
Washington
Tnele Billy’ Graham
Lizzie Hogshead
Graham Ives
J. G. Shanks
City
Miss Hogshead
East Oak Street
Mr. Allen
Tureck
Mrs. Allen
Baptist House of Worship
Reception for Minister at First M. E. Church
The auditorium of the First M. E. church hosted a public reception Tuesday evening for new pastor Rev. F. S. Steele. The event featured musical selections, addresses by Judge W. R. Gardiner and E. C. Faith, greetings from various church groups, and warm remarks from Rev. Steele. Refreshments followed with Scoble's Orchestra providing music.
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M. E
F. S. Steele
Leverette
Pentree
Scoble
E. E. Hastings
Record of perfect safety marks on major railroads
The year ending June 30 saw the Chicago and Northwestern carry 27 million passengers without a single fatality. The Pennsylvania Burlington and Santa Fe also completed a year with no passenger deaths, credited to thorough equipment, large investments, and disciplined, reliable service.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Santa Fe
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Charles Lewis
Loogoolee
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Lewis
Greenberry Lents
Martin County
Loogootee
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J. J. Cottingham
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