Burial rites set for local man with religious leaders assisting
A funeral service is planned for a local man Tuesday afternoon with burial rites to follow. Dr Hollingsworth, longtime member of Charity Lodge 3636 of Washington, will be honored. Rev Hitchcock will assist, joined by Rev C J Grimes and Rev J E Henshaw, representing their churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oood
Hollingsworth
Charity Lodge
Washington
Hitchcock
Ernm
Presb
J. E. Henshaw
First Christian Church
Court opens with gases hindering February term
The Washington court term opens amid heavy gas-related delays. Dockets show several criminal cases set for trial, including Fred Boyles and Taylor, Burris, and Boyle. Bailiffs Crane and Young named to oversee the first week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Boyles
Burris
Pete
Boyle
Taupe
Crane
Young
Age
House Approves Memorial Fund Allocation Bill
A House committee advances a memorial fund appropriation, approving a bill to provide 100000 dollars for a local project focused on soundscape or related initiative. The vote and sponsor details remain unclear due to the OCR fragment.
Funeral Held For Local War Veteran in Terre Haute
A local veteran from Washington was killed in action and funeral rites were held in Terre Haute. Oak Grove Cemetery hosted services for the family, who lived nearby. The story notes 1910 or 1912 birth years with the family migrating to Terre Haute. Survivors include the parents a brother and a sister Howard McBride of Tampa Florida and Mrs Biya Martin of Cleveland. The mother is M Vance and the father is a brother of John McBride of Bedford Road.
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Washington
City Script as Money Plan Hints at Local Currency Proposal
Readers consider a proposed city plan to issue a local script redeemable after six months. Advocates say it would circulate within city limits as cash, paying bills and wages, while merchants would accept it for in city transactions only. Opponents warn of limited use outside city and potential distortions.
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Rensiuflibninance ‘Corporions
Washington
Senate May Ask Investigation into Possible Bribery
Washington Feb reports demand a full inquiry by the Senate Judiciary Committee to determine if any senators took bribes. The panel considers punishment while discussing a bill connected to anti corruption efforts and highway funding.
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Washington, D
Senate
Mittee
Dem
Unclear robbery report from small town notes
Fragmentary OCR describes a burglary at a restaurant with entry through a front door and police involvement. readable words mention a thief, a location near Elnora, and an attempted entry but details are severely garbled and names or dates are not recoverable.
Elks Ritualistic Services Tonight Honor Deceased Lodge Member
Members of the Washington Lodge plan a 7 30 PM ritual to honor a deceased Elks member. Dr Ernest Hollingsworth is expected to conduct the service at the lodge home tonight.
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Washington ‘Lodge
Business School Location Chosen Amid City Shuffle
Amid a turbulent city scene Hastings and Allen announce a new business school site with Mrs. and Miss Anita set to introduce the venture. The selection follows local discussions on urban development and education access.
Newton Baby Severely Scalded At Home Incident
Two year old Newton child named Charles and Mrs Alvanto turned on a hot water faucet in the kitchen at noon today and splashed scalding water on the boy. Dr W O McKittrick gave first aid and the baby was taken to the hospital for further attention. The burns were very severe, the doctor reported.
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Charles
Masonic Funeral Rites for Walter Payne
The Washington remains arrived and were moved to the Gill Home for the Masonic burial rites at Oak Grove. Walter Payne, formerly of Washington, will be laid to rest with funeral services continuing at the Gill Home through the day.
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Masonic
Oak Grove
Walter Payne
Washington
Vale
Gill
Hone
Fire Cause Under Investigation At Local Apartment
A fire Sunday caused slight damage to an apartment building on South Meridian Street near 44 being investigated. No injuries reported as residents secured belongings and management assessed repairs.
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Oh Ogi
South Meridian
Riester Funeral Held Sunday at First Methodist
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Riester of City Fireman Albert Riester were held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the First Methodist Church. Rev. Jdw Murrow officiated.
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Bernice
Albert Riester
Murr
Fragmentary OCR note on political hiring and pay
An unreadable fragment references Farley as political head and mentions a political machine. It notes home readers and spring considerations with pay details and a 4 percent Holt of Ten reference, but most specifics are unclear.
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Jis
Farley
Bus Terminal Street Halt Noted in Report
A fragment mentions a bus terminal and a street, indicating a stoppage or halt in urban transit activity. No further details about date, location, or involved agencies are clear from the text.
Commissioners Weigh Bids In Afternoon Session
Officials review incoming bids during the afternoon meeting with details limited to proposal figures and participating firms as part of the procurement process.
Unclear fragment shows arrest event and names
A garbled clipping mentions a widow and an arrest, with names obscured and no clear actions or outcomes readable. The fragment lacks coherent details to identify persons, places, or events beyond a vague legal incident.
Farm Rushes Washington Action in Congress Latest Week
A rushed farm measure moves today through committee as Congress aims to set policy in the coming weeks. Legislators edge toward a decision on agricultural funding, programs, and regulatory actions influencing farmers and markets nationwide.
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Washington
Local clipping fragment hints at a February incident
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a person or event in February with unclear identifiers including names like Skeple and a 65-year-old reference. The fragment provides limited context about who acted and what occurred, preventing precise reconstruction.
Cooper Francisco coal mine disaster injures wife
Princeton Indiana February 6 report of a mine explosion at the Francisco No 2 mine injuring the foreman's wife and damaging the kitchen and home. Police and miners discuss cooperative union issues. The blast caused glass breakage, shock, and hospital transport. Estimated damage around 1000 dollars.
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Princeton
Ind
Cooper ‘Francsco
John la Ja
Ini
Jackson
Peter
Meredith Escapes Death in Plane Wreck Attempt
Pridgeton reports a near fatal incident as Meredith and Sam Terre Lanate survived a plane crash attempt. Auditor Rollie M. notes the escape and a brief confinement period related to the county investigation.
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Pridgeton
Meredith
Sam Terre Lanate
Rollie M
Special Train Delays For Seymour Fans This Friday
A distorted notice about a special train for Seymour fans indicates Friday service concerns. Details are unclear but imply transportation arrangements or a travel event connected to Seymour. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the fragment.
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Seymour
Charles Foust Home Burns in Steele Township Fire
Fire damaged the kitchen roof of Charles Foust’s home in Steele Township near Plainville. A strong wind spread the blaze rapidly, threatening the dwelling while the family, preparing for Christmas, heard a noise on the roof and called for help. The损 smoke and heat caused about $5 000 in losses and an investigation followed to determine the cause.
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Charles J Salt
Ontile
Plainville
Pott’ F
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