Slayers of Mrs Williams Defy Clear Motive
The report cites sheriff notes on a quarrel over money and possible fear of knowledge about illicit dealings. Investigations trace a $1,400 West Side bank deposit, with $1,000 withdrawn the day before the murder. A safety box at Old State bank held wealth, a map sighting near Decker road, and a police dog trail aimed at the bridge. An anonymous offer of $500 appears linked to the crime.
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Wnriews
West Side
Williame
Decker Road
Deckerere Bridge
Iliams
Judge Alex McKinney Levying One Dollar Fine
Judge Alex McKinney imposed a fine of one dollar plus court costs in a minor case. The decision notes no party favored by the judge and the record lacks further details.
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Alex McKinney
Emer- Oil promises relief for varicose veins
A vintage ad claims Emer- Oil clears swollen varicose and tied veins by topical application twice daily. It urges readers to consult their druggist for a two ounce bottle and promises the product is powerful yet harmless, with guarantees from Wil iB Pharmacy.
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Wilib Pharmacy
Ady
Martin Warns Bible Explains Why Not How Man Was Born
A Sunday sermon by Rev. L. Martin argues the Bible is a religious text not a science book. He discusses evolution’s machinery versus its fact, asserts heredity and biology within scripture, and urges moral duty, education, and eugenics to guide civilization.
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Wald
L. Martin
Moses
Christ
Martin
Large Glendale meeting draws huge crowd for three-night evangelistic event
A massive crowd gathered in Glendale for a long day of religious activities. Evangelist Sargent preached The Christ We Must in the morning and There’s Room in the Father’s House in the evening. Choirs sang, Helen Whittier and Miss Measkett performed, with Bessie Curry and Mr Abel contributing, as six hundred attendees were estimated. The event runs three more nights, ending Wednesday with Washington night.
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Evangelist Sargent
Mr. Abeli
Helen
Bessie Curry
Mr. Sargent
Abel
Washington
Crowd at Petersburg Races See Accident
Ten cars started in the first heat of the 45 mile Petersburg race on Saturday afternoon but only eight finished. Washington spectators attended. Watter Harbison’s car failed to start after a mishap. Oldhaim from Louisville was severely wrecked and could not finish. Judges halted the race at dusk and awarded first prize to McCoy of Sullivan, second to Kappler of Evansville, and third to Thompson of Greensburg.
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Petersburg
Washington
Watter Harbison
Stram
Oldhaim
Louisville
McCoy
Sullivan
Kappler
Evansville
Thompson
Greensburg
Notice of Sale and Bid Call for Daviess County Bonds
Daviess County Indiana Treasurer will sell 3700 dollars in five annual bonds at 6 percent interest in September 1925 at Washington Court House. Bids for coal supply for one year also invited with right to reject bids. Auditor Lew W Barber notes the a10-17 date and reserve rights.
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Daviess County
Indiana
Washington
Samuel ‘Lucas
Board of Commissioners of
State of
Lew W. Barber
Bryan Will Gives Estate to Family
William Jennings Bryan drafted his will before the Scopes trial and filed in Miami. It provides for his wife Marg, daughters Ruth Bryan Owen and Grace Bryan Hargreaves, and son Bryan Jr. Each receives portions of the estate with a quarter share for other relatives, plus funds for religious and educational causes. The exact total is undisclosed. no executor is named in the document, to be appointed by Judge W F Anton.
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Fla
Scopes
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Com R
Marg Bryan
Ruth Bryan Owen
Grace” Bryan Hargreaves
Am Jennings Bryan Jr
W. F. Nton
Dade County
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