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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

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Death claims Ray Zinkan in Indianapolis survivor list and services

Ray F. Zinkan aged 40 formerly of Washington died Friday at 1230 after ten days illness with heart leakage as cause. Funeral at Holy Cross Indiana polis then burial in Delaware Ohio. Survived by daughter Betty 16 and siblings Jennie Nolen Seattle Margaret Riley John L. Zinkan Thomas Zinkan Rose Kidwell Katherine Hopkins Austin Zinkan Esther True Love Mayme Jackman.

Raymond F. Zinkan Washington Holy Cross Catholic Church Indianapolis Delaware Ohio Mr. Zinkan Frank Zinkan Robertwain Zinkan John L. Zinkan This City Thomas Zinkan Rose Kidwell Lincoln, Neb Katherie Hopkins Spokane Austin Zinkan Sheenectady N. Y Esther Truelove Fort Wayne Mayme Jackman

Jury Favors Plaintiff In Will Contest Over $40,000 Estate

Royse sues to set aside his father’s will alleging fraud and duress. Knox County court case moved to local court with four children set to share the $40,000 estate. Jury deliberated twenty hours after a day of testimony from over 100 witnesses as Flavian A. Seal acted for the plaintiff.

Royse Knox Réyse Flavian A. Seal

Sarg Says It Is Sure a Great Life If You Do Not Weaken

Report on rival endurance stunt by Cole in Amagrica's premier endurance event. Sarg's plan involves a 100 hour non stop drive through a circuit of towns including Plainville El nora Odon Montgomery Lee Shoals Sandborn port Westphalia Bicknellville Vincennes Fritchton Joe City Wheatland. Cole, veteran of Royal North Mounted Police and Hollywood stunt work, prepares with an eight hour sleep and minimal nourishment.

Sarg. Cole River Plainville Elnora Odon Montgomery Lee, Shoals Sandborn Port Westphalia Bicknellville Vincennes Fritchton Joe City Wheatland Burg Sarg Durance Cole Lone Northwest Royal North Royal Flying Corps Hig Hollywood Stu Hatfield Main Street Jepson Krap & Williams Renie Rhoe Company Sudan Electric Company Radiola Oftrape C. Kixmiller, Inc

Local Aviators at Cleveland Banquet with Wright and Lindbergh

Roderick M. Wright of Stewart Aircraft Co attended a Cleveland banquet Thursday noon joined by Orville Wright and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, among numerous other notable aviators. Wright was an invited guest.

Roderick M. Wright Stewart Aircraft Company Cleveland Orville Wright Col Charles A. Lindbergh Mr. Wright

Bealmear to be buried in Coal City Ind

Charles L Bealmear 61 a local miner died yesterday afternoon at the Red Shaft Coal mine when a slate roof collapsed crushing him instantly. The body will be moved to Coal City Ind for burial with funeral services there. Surviving relatives include Floyd Bealmear of California Samuel Bealmear of Coal City Edward Bealmear of Terre Haute Colembaugh of Coal City and Mrs Mary Maffey of Illinois. The funeral follows in Coal City with arrival of his son Karl of Terre Haute and a brother from Coal City. The community notes he was a careful miner and died in a dangerous section of the mine.

Charles L.bealmear Relat Coal City Ind Bealmear Daviess Reg’Shaft Company Thig Mr. Bealmear _ arend Floyd Bealmear Geles Cal Optds Samuel Bealness al City Edward Bealmear Eyville Ire Colembaugh City Mary Maffey Illinois Mnear Red Maine Keller

Witness Recounts Fatal B&O Railroad Accident

An eye witness described a fatal B&O accident involving a freight train moving out. The body was severely mangled, deaths reported. The victim, a Washington resident with ties to New York City, previously served France and led a local railroad group. Survived by stepdaughter Rae Stringfellow.

Focal B. & O Baig Washington East New York City County Ny Davieg France

Thieves Arrested in Corn Theft Ring Near Elnora

Sheriff Bowman and J C Hoffman report the arrest of Alvin Johnson and implicate five others in a corn theft ring across Elnora area. Confession ties 1 busy months and more than 1 bushels stolen, with corn sold to Killion Elevator Newberry Lemons Elevator Elnora and Breeden Milling at Odon. Local court arraignments expected next week.

Daon ES Pia Elnora Marygon Austin Willard Harold James Inten Alvin Johnson Ntc John W. Bowman J. C. Hoffman Farmers Guide Alvin Killion Elevator Company Newberry Lemons Elevator Company Elnora Elevator Company Breeden Milling Company Odon. D Ie

Influenza and Pneumonia Epidemic Reported Across Indiana

Indianapolis reports show influenza and pneumonia spreading rapidly with multiple counties noting epidemics. Seven deaths in the last week at Anderson, and cases in Evansville Vanderburgh, Delaware, Fortville, and Indianapolis prompt health officials to urge precautions.

Indianapolis Indiana Anderson Evansville Vanderburgh County Delaware Fortville

Stolen provisions from A Gladish near Petersburg

Reports from local sources describe a theft from A Gladish's home near Petersburg of three butchered hogs a large quantity of lard sausage head cheese 100 pounds of flour and all the potatoes. The robbery happened while Mr Gladish attended a nearby gathering and neighbor Joe Berger heard the commotion.

Gladish Petersburg Joe Berger

M Lemore Child Died Early Today

Phyllis Evalyn McLemore aged five months daughter of Méria and Edith MeLemore of 504 Southwest First street died this morning at 7 o'clock after a six day illness. Survived by parents and siblings Josephine Carley Virginia Bruce Leroy Arthur all at home. Funeral Sunday at 4 at residence with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

Phyllis Evalyn McLemore Méria Edith Binton) MeLemore First Street Josephine Carley Virginia Bruce Leroy Arthur Oak Grove

Reeve & Madden Lease New Building Space

Reeve and Madden electrical contractors and radio dealers announced leasing the adjoining business room in the Backes-Gill building on East Van Trees Street. Charles Rhodes rented the remaining room between Williams cafe and Palmer Webster, planning a Willys-Knight car and truck agency. The Van Trees Street block now fully occupied.

Reeve & Madden Water Company Backes-Gill East van Trees Street Cloud Main Street Charles Rhodes Wil Hams Palmer & Webster Rhodes

George Walker’s Body to Arrive Sunday in Montgomery

Announcement states the body of George Walker will arrive Sunday afternoon at 1 40 at the home of William Raney 4707 Center Street. Funeral services are set for Monday at 9 00 at St Simon’s Church with interment in St Peter’s Cemetery Montgomery.

George Walker William €. Raney Center Street St. Simon’ S Church St. Peter’s Cemetery Montgomery

Pinkstaff Family Visit From Lawrenceville

G. E. Pinkstaff and his daughter Ruby of Lawrenceville Tl will spend Sunday here with relatives.

G. E. 'Pinkstaff Ruby Lawrenceville, Tl

Miners Refute Reduced Wage Report in Indiana

Terre Haute dispatch says Mitch, secretary of District 11 UMW, denies a reduced day wage agreement of 5.50. He notes a mass meeting of over 1,000 miners in Bicknell and says miners will not return to work at the lowered rate. The union remains opposed to the contract setup with Consolidated Gold Co. and coal operators.

Terre Haute Mitch U. M Avs Witcennes Bicknell Mine Ware Union Indiana Coaliserators Association Mie Gohd T Np Bec Cme Baltes Ainiiteit

New Suits in Garden County Court

Ernest Raymann sues Henry Raymann for 90 damages alleging withholding of six pigs from the plaintiff. Ogden and Stimp represent the plaintiff. Fannie Brummitt seeks divorce from Wai Brummitt amid cruel and inhumane treatment with Padgett and Rogers as counsel. The Gazette Herald Company sues Frank C. Marts and Esther K. Marts on notes, with C G Gardiner for the plaintiff.

Ernest Raymann Henry Raymann Ogden & Stimp Ee Fannie Brummitt Wai, Brummitt Padgett & Rogers the Gazette &Herald Company Frank C. Marts Esther K

Christmas Party Planned by American Legion Auxiliary

At a Friday meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary members discussed holding a Christmas party on December 18 for members and the sailors' home. A social hour followed with light refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary War Mothers Auxiiary Knights

Suspect Arrested in Church Robbery Case

Louis Ferdinand Vallieres, 24, of Quebec, charged after confession tied to pre dawn church burglary. He reportedly admitted planning the act and fleeing toward Canada on March 0 with a vehicle and horse.

Louis Ferdinand Vallieres Canada

Mrs Jennie Riley Confined To Home With Pneumonia

Mrs Jennie Riley is ill with pneumonia and confined to her home on West Van Trees Street. Henry Zinkan of Indianapolis James Zinkan of East St Louis HL and Mrs Beiiy Michaels of St Montgomery arrived this afternoon after being called due to the critical illness of Jacob Zinkan.

Jennie Riley West van Trees Street Henry Zinkan Indianapolis James Zinkan East St. Louis HL Beiiy ‘Michaels St Montgomery Jacob Zinkan

Downtown to look around and imagine Santa Claus found

A fragment hints at crowds and holiday spirit as shoppers plan a downtown stroll while hoping for Santa Claus to appear. The lines suggest a cheerful scene of expectation and community bustle during the season.

Santa Claus

King George Maintains Steady Condition Amid Illness

London reports King George's temperature remains high due to a local lung infection, with the bulletin noting his general condition is unchanged. The king's doctors plan further examinations as specialists monitor his health, while the prince and heir to the throne stay near in Cairo awaiting developments.

London England George Stanley Hew Prince of Ales Cairo

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