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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1925

Page

2

Books Every Child Should Read Before Sixteen

A U S Bureau of Education list of 40 recommended children’s books, many published in the last generation, covers authors like Twain Kipling Alcott Stevenson and Pyle. It highlights classics such as Robinson Crusoe Treasure Island Heidi Alice in Wonderland and Gulliver's Travels alongside works by Defoe Kipling and Scott, with Twain, Kipling and Alcott most represented.

Washington U. S. Bureau of Education Louisa Alcott Daniel Defee Patgiewood Nathaniel Uncle Remus Joel Chandler Attderson Hans Rudyard Kip Lewis Parroll Robert Louis Stevenson Rudyard Kip- Hag Heidi Johann Spyri Odysseus Padraic Columbievon Francis Park- Hans Brinker Mary Mapes Dodge Mark Twain Johann David Wyss Robin Hood Howard Pyle Rudyard Kipling Bey King Arthur Sir T. Mal Ivanhoe Sir Walter Scott Charles King John Bennett Louisa M. Alcott Omar Craig Mulock Jonathan Swift Lincoln Thomas Baily Huckery Finn Prince and the Pauper Mr. Doolittle Hugh Lefting Nils Selma Lagerloy Joan of Arc L. M. Boutet de Meouvel Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Kate Douglas Wiggin Edward Everett Hale Betsey Dorothy Memfield Bog of Flanders Ouida

Daviess County Farmer Pleads Not Guilty in Still Case

James Greek, 47, a farmer northwest of the city, pleaded not guilty in circuit court to possessing a still for manufacturing illegal liquor. Felix Charlier, 42, also pleaded, with sentence not yet pronounced. A 20 gallon still was found in a smoke house on the Dr. F. M. Harned farm west of Hyatt's Station during a Thursday raid by federal officer Julius Bryan and deputies. Greek’s trial is set for December 19.

James Greek Felix Charlier Jones Washington Greek Charlier

Commissioners Allowances October Term

Historical record lists payments and names in an October term commissioners allowances ledger. Individuals mentioned include J. E. Pershing Lew W. Barber O McGaughey Karl McCafferty Anna Miley Edward Keller Dr B O Burress George H. Williams Bishop Heating Co Northwestern Mfg Co and others with amounts shown such as 287.85 87.50 26.88 and 2.54, alongside local firms like Ft Wayne Ptg Co and Water and Light Co.

J. E. Pershing Lew W. Barber Casseseans Sieim O. O. McGaughey Iscsi Ntnrnndpncinion Concye Karl McCafferty Vik Dono Oss Anna Miley Edward A. Keller B. O. Burress Weare iChifford Royal G. Allison George A. Fri Troguian Cick i Wes Wayne Ptg. Co D. Co Morrell George H. Williams Bishop Heating Co Water and Light Co I Electric Works Gas and Coke Co Northwestern Mfg Ij. W. TR Gree James P. Sutherland Daviess County Burt Cabel A. HE E. O. Jones James Cropp Jr Bernard Quilliams Wep Nell Hdw., Co Will Fitzgibbons Washington Implement Kiger & Company Anesne Gazette & Herald le Swords Brothers Plainville Machine Works Billings Garage Meck Thomas Hart Burroughs Add Mch. Co A. Hunter FE P. J. Branch P. FS Csi John W. McCarter James Su Sss Ives Ee Schica Whetsell Shoe Co A. Hi. Trueblood Cg Sun Cg Sun Oupateaaeee 11 A. S. Chemical Co, 31 E W. Fem Charles Rogers Johnson Oil Co Washington O. Jones J C. Sheley O. Burress Eifert Burress Hugh L. Cox Keller & Williams James. A. Ome Sion S. Hackler Wits John T. Price Thomas Wilson Frank Sharam Keene Hee Bhavem James A. Gill Plainville H. Kinnaman Domestic Coal Co Larkin Bros Videbisucces Mack G. Porter Anthony Wilson Henry Agrgs Henere z'Pharmacy Co Osman Brothers John W. Dillard Callahan & Co Gazette & Herald Seede H. Swann Oral Gregory Dr Ewe Clifford Farris Hamersly Store Fore Adkins Greenwood & Co Betts Drug Co Marts Charles Rogers F. ‘Webber Ows Lewis W. Volk Fee Sunny Side Coal Co J. Shanks Tpo Denny J. EB. Pershing CR Vincennes Bridge Co John P. Smith Wren Horton McCormick Whetsell Shoe Store John L. Clark SOHO Ewe Ewes M McCormick I. Algiers Alfred C. Helmut Archeonres Hes Wm. L. McCormick Li ‘Volk Oo. Jones Meg James BR. Gilley Dacyoineks L. McCormick Austin B. Osmon Hamilton Oc. McGanguvy Ziba Downs i Wood Foglesong Kutter Rene Lena Wood Weed Alice J. Howard Joe Norris J. Leichty Ham Hington Democrat Bar Phillips John Weaver Thor Ee Gazette & Herald O. Barreda W. B. McCombs Jianapolis George A. Faith Coen Horton McCormick Peeelaes Galen M. N Palmer Ae Andrew T. Christie Dan W. Hayes B. Osman John W. Daugherty James W. Carroll Grant Keith Sherman Shake Ziba Downs Homer Goodwin Edward C Faith Wint L McCormick Adam “Poth John A. Dyer Oten W. Barret Demee Howe Wee Indinapolis Commercial Gazette & Herald Feabhepbion Buvinodoes Elmer ‘Taylor Burroughs Eid Hastings TORO Fi Wayne Ptg. Co O'Donnell Hdw. Co Na Refining Ceee Wind I. McCormick Snekenvien Jones John J. Leichty Chatin & Co Beer Een D. C. Horrall L. McCormick Safer Foust Paul Eeskeee Electric Works Ee Tom McCormick Bell Telephone Pamerenthieon Bivotivann Joh W. McBride Harold B. Faith A. Ple McCormick KF. O. Chattin & Co Jon Poke Ahr Baewee FW. Potts Eee Ich T. Price John W. Pot Ee Potts Neeeee Cote Margaret Cane Charles J. Abbott Tilman Edwards Elmer Stuckey

Monthly Meeting of Davis Martin Medical Society at City Hall

The Davis Martin Medical Society held its monthly meeting at City Hall at 8 o clock with Dr Long of Shoals presiding. Officers elected for the year are Dr B O Burress president Dr C E Lett vice president and H C Wadsworth secretary treasurer. Dr Kleindorfer presented Pyelitis in Pregnancy for discussion and was led by Dr Long. Meeting adjourned at 10 30 with members present including Drs Long Scudder McKittrick Yenne Spink Wadsworth McPherson Burress Lett and Kleindorfer.

Davis-Martin Medical Society Long of Shoals B. O. Burress C. E. Lett H. C. Wadsworth Kleindorfer Long Dr. Long Scudder McKittrick Yenne Spink Wadsworth McPherson Burress Lett

Indiana Daughter Represents William Woods at Dads Day

F Barkley of Odon Indiana is the sole Indiana representative at William Woods College Fulton Missouri for the first annual Dads Day. Fathers from seven states attended a full program with campus tours dormitories gym pool and sports facilities followed by a church service turkey dinner and a Westminster College football game.

Fulton N. F. Barkley Odon Ind William Woods College Oklahoma Indiana Iowa Minnesota Kansas Illinois William Woods Miss Barkley Methodist Church Westminster College of Ful

Wireless links up 4 Graham Brothers plants

Coordination of work among the Graham Brothers four plants uses factory wireless stations. Stations will operate in Detroit Evansville Stockton and Toronto to contact foreign representatives and coordinate plant actions. United Fruit is noted as another company using extensive interunit communication.

Graham Brothers Detroit Mich Evansville Stockton Calif Toronto Canada United Fruit Company

Two Headliners At Gym Tonight In Double Bill

Tonight the public gym hosts two high school basketball events with Washington and Mitchell meeting after the St. Simon's-Jasper game. Doors open for a 7 o'clock start, followed by the Washington Mitchell contest around 8. A live play by play will be transmitted via open telephone wire with typewritten notes and an announcer relaying returns through a megaphone.

St. Simon’s-Jasper Washington Mitchell St. Simon's Gym

Briand Fights Senate Over New French Finances

Paria December 4 Premier Briand confronts the French Senate over the cabinet’s six billion franc inflationary financial plan. A preliminary victory came as the senate finance committee passed the project after Briand warned changes could topple the regime. The committee then adopted the measure largely unchanged, sending it to the full Senate for later consideration.

Paria Briand Senate Senate Finance Committee Chamber

Peppermint Brings Highest Price In Indiana

South Bend Indiana December 4 Farmers in the region fetch record prices for peppermint extract. W C Steenbarger returns after selling 850 pounds in Chicago for over 22000. The oil price tops more than 25 dollars per pound.

South Bend Ind W. C. Steenbarger Chicago Steenbarger

Funeral Services for Mrs Eliza beth Hall Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Hall are set for Saturday at 2 30 PM at the First Methodist Episcopal church with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. The casket will not be opened at the church and viewing is allowed at Luther Fleenor's home 426 Southeast Sixth Street.

Elizabeth Hall First Methodist Episcopal Church Oak Grove Luther Fleenor Southeast Sixth Street

Peru Theives Loot Sugar From Welsh Grocery Warehouse

A theft at the Welsh Grocery warehouse in Peru saw 1200 pounds of sugar stolen. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing security footage to identify suspects. Local residents report puzzled reactions but provide no further leads at this time.

Peru

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