Fire tears through Murphy Block in Washington blaze
A lumbering fire broke out at 4:20 AM in the Murphy Building at east Third and Main, damaging the Bowman restaurant kitchen and retail stock. Firemen fought through freezing conditions, water turned to ice, keeping spread from reaching upper floors and a total loss estimated around $6,200 with insured coverage.
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Washington
Murphy
East Third
Main Street
J. E. Bowman
East Phira Street
L. L. Whetwell
Li! Ty
Fee
Bre
Is Your Skin Greasy, Muddy Looking or Saliowi Pompeian Massage
Ad offers Brice cream? The 제품 promises to remove grease and shine from the face and penetrate pores to wash away dirt and impurities. Claims to cure pimples with a massage product priced at 1.20 per jar.
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Crean
Tomer
FEED STORE BURNS NEAR VAN TREES STREETS
Fire at Blore Group feed store on east Van Trees Street between East Fifth and East Sixth destroyed the building and its contents valued at about 300 dollars. Owner William Prater carried 256 dollars insurance. Several youths suspected of arson, the structure fully involved when crews arrived, two horses in stalls saved by owners and neighbors.
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East Fifth
East Sixth
William Prater
John Ward
Spencer A. Ward
East End
Tosl
Prater
Claim Adjusted in Death of Engineer Eugene Merritt
Galvin Merritt of West Mall Street has been named administrator for Eugene Merritt’s estate. The circuit court settled a death claim against B O Southwestern for 1.09 dollars after Merritt died from wounds after a fall in a cinder pit near Flora last summer. The Haughton case was argued and will go to a jury around 4:30.
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Galvin Meritt
West Mall Street
Circuit Court
Eugene Merritt
Merritt
B. +O. Southwestern
Flora
Haughton
Society Notes Honor Maud Funk and Miss Eves in Evansville
J H Lamb and Roy Eves entertained about twenty guests at Mrs Evans boarding house at east seventh and Main streets Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Maud Funk of New Albany and Miss Eves of Evansville. Miss Funk is Lambs cousin and Miss Eves is Roy Eves sister. Refreshments were served.
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J. H. Lamb
Roy Eves
Miss Rhodes Acquitted by Indiana Charity Board Report
Miss Emily De Rhodes, superintendent of the girls' Industrial School of Indiana, was acquitted of charges of mismanagement incompetency and cruelty in a report by the boards of charities submitted to and approved by Governor Han fate on Tuesday.
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Emily DE. Rhodes
Girls’ Industrial School of
Indiana
Charities
Han Fate
Death in Plainville of William McBride at twenty
William McBride, son of Edward McBride of Plainville, died early today from consumption. He was twenty years of age. The Daily Democrat report reflects a brief obituary noting the cause and age.
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William McBride
Edeward McBride
Plainville
Revival Leader George Simmons Dies in Peoria
The Rev George H Simmons pastor of a Roe Baptist church in Peoria county was found dead this morning after a period under investigation by the state's attorney and others. He died by his own action or premeditation, leaving a message denying blame on ex Governor Yates and associates. Coroner Baker and local banks reported runs as Simmons’ death shocked Peoria, with his wife discovering him at breakfast.
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George H. Simmons
Roe Baptist Cherch
Anid
Amg
Yates
Peoria
Simmons
First Baptist Church
Reo
N.C. Smith
Ir. Simmons
iTowner
Yaces
Baker
Savings Wank
H Simmons
Atie
Interstate Savings Bank
E. G. Heidrich
Anicker
Fragmentary notes on a Terre Huse report and investigation
Disjointed OCR reflects an inquiry into a Terre Huse matter. Dr Simmons and a former governor figure in a late investigation with sensational but unclear details.
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Terre Huse
Simmons
Sf MW
Terre
Tive
Ted Monegep
iGdvernor
Proposals Stir Between Indiana and Purdue Med Schools
The report notes a potential clash in the Indiana legislature as Indiana and Purdue medical faculties weigh consolidation. It cites resignations and sympathy from Indiana Medical College followers, with both universities preparing demands for more prep for medical schools. Governor Hanly’s stance is described as influencing Purdue’s consolidation bid.
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Indianapalis
Indiana
Purdue
de Alison Maxwell
Indiana Are College
Maxwell
Medical College
Universitieis
Hit
Vodiana University
Hanly
Pardue
Indiana Medical
Assault with Intent: Man Arrested on Bench Warrant
Charles Padgett was arrested on a bench warrant and charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. He appeared in court, pled not guilty, and was held on $500 bond. Attorney John H. Spencer entered his defense as the case moved toward a Friday court date.
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Charles Padgett
Harry Wolfe
Failuiria
John H. Spencer
Aealt
Swanaganio Cul Anthony Swanagan and Miss Mary Jane Metny Wed
Anthony Swanagan and Mary Jane Metny were united in marriage at a Tuesday evening service in St Linton parochial residence with Father Garrity officiating. The groom, a farmer, has long resided near the city, and the bride, formerly of Washington, now lives with her mother one mile north of town. They plan to reside north of town.
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Anthony Swanagan Amit
Mary Jane Metny
St. Ltnjon
William P. Garrity
Washington
One More Plum Handed-Out to the Rak Family
County officials announced a Tuesday grant award to the Rak family as part of a local aid program. The decision was finalized after a brief meeting and remained unchanged under public scrutiny.
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Rak
ROATY
Bridge Engineer Appointment Prompts Party Spat
The county board on Tuesday appointed Grant Faith as bridge engineer for the year, after Republicans objected to his reappointment. Faith had served under a four percent wage, and despite pressure to revert to a lower wage, he insisted on the agreement. The move follows prior reshuffles including George A. Palth’s township improvement engineer role. The article notes Republican opposition and internal county tensions surrounding the appointment.
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Talestonets
Board of County Commmissioners
Grant Faith
Venlé
George A. Palth
County Srt
Nowerbes Sat
Republan
Faith
Mr. Faith
Funifer
Lelser
MA Fath
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