20 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1933
Page
1
Prominently known in the city and county, a Christian man of fine example is noted. Pallbearers at the funeral will be Walter W Harold Faith Rev Clark Colbert and John Jackman.
Disjointed text recounts a 20 year old count involving an assailant who aimed at Roosevelt. A witness describes a pale voice and references to a mayor, a press bee, and a shot that struck the eye and brain. The fragment hints at a fatal brain injury and ongoing medical concerns.
Mrs Anal iM Pines of 709 the street died this morning after a long illness. She was born in Kentucky in 1851, daughter of John and Mary Williams Shepard, moved to Daviess County, then came here 60 years ago. Survived by four children Henry Fields Thomas J Fields Martha A Fields Joseph Fields and others. two infant children preceded her. Funeral arrangements pending with services at St. Sinton.
Washington floor vote returns 289 to 121 in favor of repealing prohibition, sending the measure back to the states for ratification. National attention shifts to state legislatures as governors and lawmakers consider futures of the 18th Amendment amid varied delays and responses.
A 2bd youth from Mogomseey was seriously injured Saturday at 4 o clock after being struck by an automobile driven by Dr. fie Bifert of Alfordsville near the Montgomery Street area by the Standard Station. He suffered fractures and facial injuries and was hospitalized for treatment.
A stained transcript notes Thomas Nash seeking 300 in salary as town marshal for a year while the Mont county case unfolds. The report recounts Nash’s capture and alleged confession linked to a would-be bandit, with a fatal ending and subsequent gunfire into the body after execution.
Duster H Williams a longtime Oden resident and mill worker died Saturday night at his home in Odon at age 40 after a prolonged illness Born near Plainville May 17 1873 he was the son of Eva and Eliza Barker Williams He lived in Oden most of his life and was active in the local Christian church He leaves three children Irene Williams Mrs Phyllis plus a son Desnald and two wives Seneff and Clara Davis are noted with survivors including brothers and a sister Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday at 1 PM at the Odon Christian Church with Rev J E Henshaw officiating Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery He served as president of the Daviess County Sunday School and was active in local lodges pallbearers will be named by the family and by lodge officials
Five men described as accomplices were brought to Sullivan County early Sunday for arraignment after police raids. The youths admitted their roles in the alleged crime and were charged with robbery and related offenses. Sheriff Cleve yell and Deputy conducted the investigations, with officers from the county pursuing suspects and preparing formal charges.
Funeral services for Louis W Keith were held at 10 o'clock this morning officiated by Rev J Edward Cape. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery with a large turnout of relatives. The decedent reportedly spoke with relatives at the home before the service.
Thieves forced entry into the basement of Robert Brown’s home on Fifth Street Sunday night, breaking the basement door lock for the third time in recent weeks. Nothing was taken and the culprits were not heard or apprehended. the broken lock was found this morning.
The notice reports Mrs W H Williams, wife of a former operator at the American Laundry on G E Fourth, described as precariously ill in Indianapolis. The fragmentary OCR lacks full context and details beyond the health status and association.
A notice from the Indiana Highway Commission announces the postponement of paving work in Elnora, Newberry area and along a southern Indiana section. The delay follows the takeover of duties by a new state authority.
Davie County tomato growers are invited to a meeting at the county house on Wednesday February 22 at 1 80 p m to discuss tomato prices for the coming season. All interested growers should attend.
Sheriff Ed Ran Tory and Field Agent John H Paeterty took Vic Alford to the Feudleton Reformatory Sunday to begin a one year term for conviction of grand larceny in the local circuit court.
An opening for a business school event is delayed from March 1st to September 1st. Officials issued a notice outlining revised schedules and contact points for detailed updates.
Charles Ki Messick 304 representative of the Gal Coffee Company died at 10 oclock this morning after a yearlong illness. He was born October 14, 1903. He was single. He resided in Odan. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Carl Gordon reported to police a car accident at the corner of Van Trees and Northwest Second Street involving a Chevrolet roadster. Ernest Murray, driver of the other vehicle, failed to stop after the collision, causing damage to the left rear fender and bumper.
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