Contemptible outrage church desecration shocks community
Washington residents condemn the vandalism at the First Christian Church where Rev. K. E. Davidson’s portrait was hung with crepe and shoes. The act draws wide condemnation as a cowardly insult, with authorities seeking the perpetrator amid rumors and local gossip about Davidson’s past.
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St. Buogsy
K. E. Davidson
First Christian Church
Malgdagndividuala
First Christan Church
Washington
Shu
Penalty for Sale of Cigarettes to Minors
A new law passed at the last session allows dealers to handle and sell cigarettes and papers as long as not sold to minors. Droummecra have been in town taking orders from local deniers. A sale to a minor is punishable. first offense 24 to 100 dollars, second 100 to 500 dollars with jail time.
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Droummecra
Swallows Attack, Sheriff Reports Serious Condition
Jasper, Ind. April 12. Ferdinand Vollmer, sheriff of Dutois county, reports a man suffering from an unusual accident for which medical aid is being sought. The incident involves a swarm of swallows and an attack causing serious injuries. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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Jasper
Ind
Ferdinand Vollmer
Sherif
Dutois County
Attractive Spring Weight Jackets Feature Packed
A brisk read on spring weight jackets highlights a handsome display with prices ranging from five to eight fifty dollars. Jackets described include two toned tan striped covert cloth and black serge or Panama styles with fashionable button accents and large pocket flaps.
Regal notices conflict leads to tragic throat injury
Patient sustains severe throat injury after tacks held during a posting incident. Event described as a mishap with tacks causing critical harm. Authorities note accident occurred during a regal notices posting process and is under preliminary review.
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Regal
Horace Clore Dies in Mississippi Burial Reported
Horace Clore, a well known employee formerly of the Frag and Eakridge line, has died in Mississippi. A letter informing of his burial was received by Mrs. Clore just before going to press.
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Dexter
Davidson
Christian Church
Thia
Brashears
Ging
Horace Clore
Frag & Eakridge
Jasper College Battery Formed by Edmondson and Kyran
Walter Edmondson and Jie Kyran went to Jasper Saturday night to form the battery for Jasper College in a game of ball slated for Sunday. The pair are among the city’s best and most enthusiastic players.
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Jasper College
Walter Edmondson
Jie Kyran
Jasper
Pight
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL VISITS AND RETURNS
A series of brief movements as residents travel to nearby cities for visits and return home. Hugh Faith visits Eloorn, Aimon Dane returns to work in Quincy Illinois, Hugh ODonnell goes to Indianapolis, Miss Clyde Hoffer stays in Platn, Harlan Craig returns to Danville, Terre Haute and Vincennes trips noted, William Schneider visits Terre Haute, Abinddinger goes to Vincennes, Will McGary and Thomps Wilson return to St. Louis, Mrs McGary possibly returns tomorrow, William Glass heads to Vincennes for a vigil, Barn Mattingly and P M Gibson travel to Vincennes and St Louis, Barury MMs trips to Princeton, Hubert Dougherty visits Shoalns with his parents.
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Hugh Faith
Eloorn
Aimon Dane
Qiney, Illngis
Hugh O'Donnell
Indianapolis
Clyde Hoffer
Platn
Harlan Craig
Danville
Tiloola
William Schneider
Terre Haute
Mtr
Charles Gardiner
St Tronis Springs
P.M. Gibson
St. Louis
Barury Mms
Princeton
Hubert Dougherty
Shoaln
James Porter Best Today After Illness
Mrs James Porter improves from sudden neuralsis of the heart on Sunday with recovery expected soon. George Brummett and Lella Lance wed Sunday afternoon in Washington township, officiated by Rev Fred W Hart, both residing there. Elsa Hart seeks divorce from William Hart with $1000 alimony citing differences. Metropolitan boys and girls musical comedy to night and tomorrow night with 10 20 and 90 cent prices.
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James Porter
George Brummett
Washington Township
Lella Lance
Meredith Hotel
Fred W. Hart
Metropolita
Washington Churches Hold Easter Services
Easter at First Baptist and other Washington churches drew large crowds with varied services. Included were Rev. Wallace of St John College Burma speaking on mission work, notable music, and sermons across multiple congregations including Westminster and St Marys as Easter themes highlighted life, faith, and resurrection.
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First Baptist Church
Wallace
St. John
Baptist College
Bcor
Burma
St. John's
St. John's Episcopal Church
Worthington
St Mary's
St. Mary’s
M. E. Church
Hart
Masons
Mosic
Second Baptist Church
S. 5
Oliver
W. W. Moore
Barber Loses Bone For 6000 Exchange
Wil Watson of Acton arrived at the shop Saturday night to find his craven ette missing from its peg. He recalled forgetting to take it to the shop earlier and found it at home awaiting retrieval.
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Wil Watson
Acton
Spring opera house season opens with Hughes & Brive act
The opera house opens tonight with Hughes and Brive presenting the Metropolitan Boys and Girls in musical comedy and vaudeville at 10 20 and 30 cents. The program also includes Summers and May the Chicago Champion Newsboys Buck and Wing dances and the Grand Indian Spectacular featuring the Webb Sisters making their first Washington appearance.
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Opera House
Hughes & Brive
Metropolitan
Vandeville
Chicago
Buck
Wing
Webb Sisters
Washington
Colored child not dead after acid incident at orphan home
Mrs Hunemeier the orphan home matron denied reports of a colored child’s death from a corbelic acid preparation. The child drank a small amount, was placed in a vessel, and survived after medical care. The judge’s name and further details were unclear.
Special Thursday Bowling Night for Couples Only
After requests from city gentlemen bowlers a special Thursday night starts March 11 and continues until further notice. Men may attend only if accompanied by a wife or lady friend, ensuring couples enjoy privacy and can plan future events.
Birthday Surprise at Sheeks Home on West End
A pleasant surprise marked Mrs. Sheeks's twenty sixth birthday celebrated Saturday evening at the Sheeks home in the west end. A berry set was given, coffee and cake served, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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David Sheeks
West End
Sheeks
George Hoax
Bubner
Sienna Anna
Delia Conour Wilam Conor
Fred Eastwood
C2 MrClelan
WP. Wiseheart
HT. Price
Kilcher
Werker Funeral Held Sunday for Mrs Mary Werker
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Werker were conducted at the residence on Oak Street Sunday afternoon. The private rites followed by a brief service preceded interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Mary Werker
Oak Street
Oak Grove
Fire department called three times over three days
The fire department answered three calls in three days, beginning Friday when a small fire occurred at John Coljier s home. Saturday afternoon a call followed from the home of Mrs Catherine.
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John Coljier
Catherine
Fire on Oak Street Sparks Small Blaze and Death Found
A small roof fire on Oak Street was extinguished before the fire brigade arrived. A corpse was found in a room adjacent to the fire site, with Mrs Schuck in the same house. A cigarette caused a flare under window guards, but damage was limited and quickly controlled.
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Sehook
Oak Street
Were These Farm Tenants Threatened?
William Seherlick, living at the Schickedaatz property on Rast Waoo Trees Street, owns a 700 acre farm in Piky county near Harriman's ferry. He visited his farm today to investigate alleged threats against his tenants. Reports say a ferryman, involved with part of the Schoriek farm, was approached by about twenty unidentified men this week and threatened with violence. A $35 plow owned by William Black, a Seborlick tenant, was reportedly smashed with a hammer or ax. Seherlick plans to return this evening.
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William Seherlick
Schickedaatz
Rast Waoo Trees
Piky County
Harriman’s Ferry
Schoriek
William Black
Seborlick
Democratic mayoral candidates named for Linton election
PBx Democratic contenders Pierson Bert Hendren and Ray Collins file for mayor in Linton. Election set for the first Tuesday in November. A minor accident on Walnut Street involved two buggies and two horses, lightly injuring one horse from Gates & Keith driven by Dorsey. no major damage. Marriage licenses show George Beummelt to Seita Lance.
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Cb. Pierson
Bert Hendren
Ray Collins
Linton
Mr. Pierson
Walnut Street
Gates & Keith
Dorsey
Wiss Serusty Burt
Wife of B and O shop man found dead today
Mrs Elisabeth Wolven aged twenty eight and wife of Fred Wolven a laborer at the B and O shop Southweered died this morning at the Blockade street home from a complication of diseases with heart disease the doctor attended and her mother found her dead at 10 oclock she lived in Pike county since 1881 near Wigstow and leaves a husband and four children under six burial to be in Pike county
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Fred Wolven
Blockade Street
Elizabeth Wolven
B. A OG
Elisabeth Wolven Swig Bors
Pike County
Wigstow
Ostover
Mak
John Abel
Abe
Farm House Fire Threatens Daviess County Home
A spark from a flue endangered Mrs. Wright’s country house on Apraw road four miles northwest of the city. Neighbors aided by farm hands and a telephone alert battled high winds to keep the fire from spreading as a large hole opened in the roof. Hodge, son of Rev. C K Hodge, will travel from Jacksonville to New York City.
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Daviesss County
Mra. St
Mr. Wright
Apraw Road
Denise
Ivorge Hodge
Rev
C. Kt Hodge
Tonx
Jacksonville
Florida
New York City
Racers Arrive for City Meet with 3200 Purse
A group of professional harness racers arrived in the city for a week of racing at the Auditoridm nk. The schedule lists three to five races nightly with a one mile class event starting Monday April 13 and culminating in a four race final on April 15. Purses of 3200 are to be distributed, with a separate two mile event on Friday April 16 open to all and shared among three winners.
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Ikaterh
Auditoridmnk
Joseph Bradford Relieved as Fargo Express Manager
Joseph Bradford, longtime manager of the Wells Fargo Express office here, has been relieved by H. D. Armstrong and will depart for a new posting with the company. Nellie Saunders and Louise Harbin returned to Wheatland after a brief visit with friends.
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Joseph Bradford
Welle Fargo Express
H. D. Armstrong
Mr. Bradford
Lequels
the Mises
Nellie Saunders
Louise Harbin
Wheatland
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J. W. Doyle
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