Washington High Over Evansville 36 to 6 in Football
Washington high school football defeated Evansville 36 to 6. The win marks three victories this season, with aims toward a November 6 game against Louisville Male High School. Coach Fulkerson praised team play and signal work, noting a strong upcoming schedule including a Worthington practice game.
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Washington
Evansville
Fulkerson
Louisville
Princeton
Worthington
Harry R. Gers
Aimself
Dome
Narrow escape with gasoline can causes burns at Colbert home
George D Colbert nearly caused a major fire when he grabbed a gasoline can instead of kerosene to boost a fire. He awoke early to go to the woods for nuts and lit a match on the stove, triggering an explosion and severe burns before rushing out without breakfast.
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George D. Colbert
Colbert
George
Must Pay for the Liquor in Bloomington Case
Judge James B. Wilson of the Monroe circuit court ruled that an account for liquor may be collected by law even if the beer was sold to an unlicensed Bloomfield firm. The Terre Haute Brewing Company sues for about $6,000 in beer bought by Bloomfield defendants. The case, from Greene county, will return in the current term. Bloomfield has been dry for years.
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Bloomington
Greene County
James B. Wilson
Monroe
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Bloomfield
Wilson
Hoodoo Working Spooks Shelbyville as Oakley Faces Bad Luck
In Shelbyville on October 25 Harve Oakley, blamed for a day of misfortune, rode back from Indianapolis on an interurban car and caused a scene in the smoker by sitting on Garry Whaley’s new bonnet. Whaley had just bought the sky blue piece last week. Oakley then received a phone notice that his wife fell at the Coliseum skating rink.
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Shelbyville
Harve Oakley
Oakley
Indianapolis
Hame
Garry Whaley
Galvey
Farmers Union Chooses Delegates for Indiana State Meet
In a Saturday special meeting the Daviess county farmers union selected eleven delegates to the Indiana state convention to be held November 25 in this city. The group will host national leaders and expects 400 to 500 delegates. each attendee covers their own expenses.
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Farmers Union of
Daviess County
Union
L. C. McBride
Washington Township
J. D. Elkins
Elmore
O. D. Forsythe
van Buren
T. V. Gallagher
Reeve
George Hunter
Harrison
H. D. Simonas
Veale
Elliott Bissey
Bogard
John W. Goodwin
Steele
F. N. Hunter
Barr
U. S. Allen
J. E. Hayes
Washington
Farmers Union
Indiana
Big crowd at churches across city on Sunday
Local churches were filled at morning and evening services. Pastors report unusually large attendances. At First Baptist Rev. Lehigh preached three sermons to different congregations. First Christian hosted Rev. J B Cleaver from San Antonio for both services. Westminster Presbyterian saw Rev. T H Willis deliver two large sermons.
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First Baptist Church
Lehigh
First Christian Church
J. B. Cleaver
San Antonio
Westminster Presbyterian Church
T. H. Willis
Big Meeting for W. O. W. in Indianapolis
Thousands from 28 Indiana towns and three neighboring states attended the third annual Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle demonstration in Indianapolis. It closed a sixty day campaign that admitted 3,416 new Woodmen members and about 800 women joined the Woodmen Circle. The event was the largest W. O. W. gathering in the west outside the Detroit national meeting.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
West
Detroit
Woodmen
State President Busy Organizes AOH Divisions
Mrs. John Arthur of Indianapolis travels to Daviess county to organize divisions of the Ladies Auxiliaries to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. She obligated a large class in Loogootee Friday night and will obligate another in Montgomery this week. A joint initial honors event by Montgomery and Loogootee candidates is planned, and the local lodge with Montgomery and Whitfield will go to Loogootee next Sunday to institute division 2 of the AOH in Martin County.
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John Arthur
Indianapolis
Daviess County
Order of Hibernians
Loogootee
Montgomery
Loogoopee
Arthur
Ladies
A. O. H. Lodge
Montgomery and
Whitfield S
Institute Division 2
Mariin County
Road Makers' Association Set for Columbus Convention
The American road makers association will hold its sixth annual convention in Columbus Ohio, starting October 26 and running for three days. Delegates from every state will attend and hear from experienced road builders.
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Road Makers’ Association
Columbus
American Road Makers’ Association
Surprise Shower Honors Sisters of Providence Anniversary
Forty women from the west end gathered for a surprise crust shower to mark the sixty ninth anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arrival in America. The sisters received many useful gifts as devoted churchwomen admired by the Catholic community.
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West End
Sisters of Providence
America
William H. Kendall
Flora Street
Ed F. Kendall
Mea. Kendall
Squire Kendall
Pat McCarren Dies After Battle in New York Politics
New York confirms the death of Pat McCarren, Brooklyn political figure and senator, at 1 am after a lingering illness. He had suffered from appendicitis and an extended illness with medical consultations at St Catherine's Hospital following an October 13 operation.
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New York
Pat McCarren
Brooklyn
St. Catherines ‘Hospital
Water Filtration Proved Effective in Lab Test
Carl Seamans superintendent of the water works displays samples comparing river water with filtered water. A drop of river water showed thousands of bacteria, while a drop from the filtration plant showed that at least 99 percent of bacteria were removed by filtration, proving the plant’s effectiveness.
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Carl Seamans
Rain Helps Gravel Roads Across County
Heavy rains revived county gravel roads that had suffered months of constant travel and deep dust. Ruts were filled and gravel settled to a uniform layer though significant work remains before winter. The storm also felled old dead trees along roads, removing hazards in several areas.
Autumn beauty lures lovers to Davie county lanes
Fall days draw nature lovers to the country as forest trees wear bright colors. County roads offer picturesque rides, a scene unseen in years. Artists may visit Davie county to sketch the autumn landscape.
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Daviess County
Good price for mules at Hopkinsville sale
M. H. Wilson of Barr township sold three mules for 615 dollars to J. W. Gray of Hopkinsville Kentucky at an open market sale held Saturday.
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M. H. Wilson
Barr Township
J. W. Gray
Hopkinsville
County swept by wind storm rips through area
A severe wind and rain storm struck the county from the northwest about 8:30 Friday, uprooting trees, breaking windows, damaging roofs, and halting telephone service. Gusts toppled a large building corner, scattered hay stacks, and flooded gutters while towns like Plainville and Montgomery reported major and scattered damages.
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Main Street
Home Telephone Company
Cole
Meridian Street
North Fifth Street
Plainville
Jagon Fairhurst
Steele Township
Grant Myers
Barr Township
Montgomery
Vincennes
No Case on Record Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claim
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy with no cases of pneumonia or consumption linked to its use. Claims to stop coughs and break colds quickly and warns to refuse non genuine yellow package product. Sold by Smith Winton.
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Foley
Ty Smith & Winton
Tornado Strikes Decatur Blacksmith Shop Injuring Eight
A tornado swept into Decatur Illinois on Friday afternoon damaging buildings and delaying trains. Eight men were injured in the blacksmith shop of the Illinois Traction system including foreman Karl Kochendorfer who suffered fatal injuries, with others James Connelly William Kelly Samuel Dial E R Owens W H Morris F L Shelley and F M Lowry trapped under debris as the roof and wall were blown away.
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Niinols Prairie
Decatur
Ill
Ilinois Traction System
Karl Kochendorfer
James Connelly
William Kelly
Samuel Dial
E. R. Owens
W. H. Morris
F. L. Shelley
F. M. Lowry
Standoff in Suit Over Farm Possession and Damages
In Squire Kellams Court a jury returned verdicts after a long trial. Walter Gregory was awarded two dollars against Char ger Hawkins for possession of the farm with Hawkins receiving one cent in damages. Costs totaled thirty dollars, split between the parties.
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Squire Kellams
Charger
Hawkins
Walter Gregory
Gregory
No New Train Pending for Mitchell Route
Secretary Palfrey of the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association reports that Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway will consider a petition for a new Mitchell to Vincennes train but cannot start service until spring. Manager Bent cites winter as an obstacle to introducing new service. association members say they will push the proposal again as warm weather returns.
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Vincennes Capital
Palfrey
The
Merchants and Manufacturers' Association
Bent
Baltimore & Ohile Southwestern Railroad Company
Mitchell
Ais
Washington Amusements Attract Large Crowds Monday Night
Washington amusement venues report strong business as crowds packed bowling alleys, skating rinks, and three shows. The Majestic vaudeville bill delivered exceptional entertainment with a full slate of performances and two more nights remaining.
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Washington
Majestic
Child in Evansville Injured by Rat Trap
Three year old Rose, daughter of Seth Rollins, stepped on a rat trap in Evansville on October 25. The trap crushed the lower part of her leg and her life is endangered by blood poisoning.
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Evansville
Rose
Seth Rollins
Ethel Arms Fined For Assault In Family Incident
In Squire Kellams court Saturday Ethel Arms was fined for assaulting his wife. Arms pleaded guilty to the charge following a Friday night altercation described as a slight family difficulty.
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Squire Kellams
Ethel Armsi
Ethel Arms
Arms
Drunkness Fine In Police Court For Lou Arnett
Lou Arnett was fined in police court Monday morning on a charge of drunkenness. Mayor Russell set the fine at a specified amount.
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Lou Arnett
Russell
Foley’s Honky and Tar cures cigar.
Local patent remedy ad touts Foley's Honky and Tar as a fast cough cure and lung strengthener. It promises quick relief from colds, sold by Smith & Winton in a yellow packaged product.
Council Short Meeting Approves Petitions and Street Plan
The Monday regular session approved sewer tapping petitions and granted Maple street improvements from a property owner. The council discussed fire limits and directed the city attorney and fire chief to draft related ordinances and reports for next meeting. Councilman Wise was absent. Newark visitors Nicholas Schall and son Edward departed after visiting East Fourteenth Street residents.
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Matthew Kelley
Maple Street
Meridian
Councell
Kelley
Wise
Nicholas Schall
Edward
Newark
N. J
John Schall
East Fourteenth Street
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughing and cold symptoms and prevents pneumonia, stating it stops the cough and heals the lungs, contains no opiates, and is sold by Smith & Winton in a yellow package.
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Foley
Smith & Winton
Trustees Notice for Veale, Reeve and Washington Townships
Trustees announce monthly and weekly office hours to transact township business. Frank Swann in Veale Township holds sessions on the first and last Thursdays at his residence. R V Cox in Reeve Township conducts meetings Saturdays at Alfordsville. Grant Keith in Washington Township advertises Fridays for all poor business at the office over Waller's harness shop at Fourth and Main.
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Veale Township
Frank Swann
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
R. V. Cox
Washington Township
Waller
Grant Keith
Truste
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Pat M'Carren
Towers Fish Brand
Towa
Towonro
Can
Washington’s Amusements
Council
Coeck Roll
E. & L. Freight
U.S. Express Co
E. O. Chattin
Geo. E. Reeves & Son
Ray Belleville
Assist
F. S. Gregory
M. J. Carnahan Co
Eastside
Theodore Cross
Wk Park
N. W. Martin Co Mill
Center Streets
Mattingly & Myers
Wilson Bldg
Washington, Ind
T. J. Smiley
H. J. Miller Smiley & Miller
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