Death toll and obituaries from a West End town funeral page
The week's deaths include Michael Smith of the West End who died of consumption after a long illness and Lucinda Allen who passed away at her home. Lucinda Allen's funeral is set for Cumberland Presbyterian church with burial at Oak Grove. Allen was born November 15, 1889, daughter of John Veale, and survived by several Allen children.
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Michael Smith
West End
Luciada Allen
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove
Arten
John Veale Aml
Gone Township
Jon Aten
Supreme Court hears cigarette possession case
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on W W Lewis suit over whether possessing cigarettes violates the anti cigarettes law. A grand jury indicted him but a lower court ruled he may import cigarettes in original packs for personal use. Attorney General Geake argued the law. an early decision is expected. Groundhog predicts winter ending soon as weather remains spring like.
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Supreme Court
W.W. Lewis
Taylor
Hi Neys
Supreme S Court
Geake
The RBI and Baseball Parable
A quirky baseball editor crafts biblical analogies weaving figures like Eve, Adam, Moses, and David into a playful sports fable about catches, steals, hits, and outs. The piece blends religious imagery with on field action and ends with a note on rain affecting play.
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Devil
Eve
Adam
Tsao
Rebecca
Sampson
Cain
Moses
Ron
David
Red Sea
Knox County Land Sale Report
Knox County land transfers show Robert Parkinson’s parcel in Decker Township selling last summer. The farm near Clinton brought $40,000 yesterday to buyer Van R. Low at Martyn, after an earlier sale for $36,000 to Jane Hamerickhouse and wife.
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Vincennes
Robert Parkinson
Decker Township
Knox County
Parkinson
Raude
Lana
Janes Hamerickhouse
Wire
Clinton
van R. Low
Martyn
Preacher Draws Crowd at Columbian Night in Knoxville
Nearly a thousand hear the Tittle preacher address on George Washington. The McDonald brothers stage a glove contest while young Herman Kroeger sings and Hayden Ingram delivers a strong address. Knights of Columbus expect a net gain near 62 000 from the event aiding a three story building project.
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Kirmeys
Knights of Columbus
Syeekt
East Fourth
Ste Deughter
Herman Kroeger
Hayden Ingram
Orphans’ Home
George Washington
Hunenteier
McDonald Boys
Vinscennes
Veteran recalls Buena Vista battle and hail storm
Sixty years ago Thursday I was in the battle of Buena Vista in Mexico. The flag was warm and we laid aside our overcoats. that night a severe hail storm swept over the country and we nearly froze. Col. Stephen Belding of the Washington Democrat visited the office last Tuesday and was once a citizen of Dover Hill. in 1863 he founded the Martin County Herald in Loogootee Tribune.
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J. A. Dale
Buena Vista
Mexico
Stephen Belding
The
Washington Democrat
Showls News
Washington
Asqualoran
Belding
Dover Hill
Martin County Herald
Loogootee Tribune
Political Notes on House Workload and Vote Count
The note estimates about 15 000 measures introduced in the National House of Representatives. It cites 386 votes in the House with 12 yeas and an unspecified number of nays. The author notes that even if all bills were brought up it would take over three years to vote on them at ten hours daily, excluding Sundays.
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House of Representatives
House
Yeas
Angel
Youndy
Peta
Ana Namsoak
Courage of Aners Miner Story From Scranton
John Mitchell speaks in Scranton about miner courage. The tale recalls a miner trapped by a fallen coal block, with help from Dowden of Fort Worth, Texas, and others racing to liberate him as the city discusses calm bravery before danger.
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John Mitchell
an _pdgresa
Scranton
Wes
Tha
Fort Worth
Texas
Man Locates in Rector Arkansas Township
A man from Arkansas moves to Rector township where he will establish residence with his family accompanying him. Local notes indicate relocation and settlement plans in the area.
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Rector
Arkansas
Junior Girls Win Interclass Basketball Championship
The junior girls are favored to win the interclass basketball title with the freshmen likely to challenge. The 41st series game is set for Saturday at Alakunis Hall, with seniors possibly joining to balance the teams. Tickets are sold in advance and no at-door sales will occur to avoid confusion.
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In Generaly
Interclasa
Plaer
Alakunis Hall
Claudia
Thia
Eames
Sixty-Nine Years Old Marks Washington Birthday
A notice from Heeye township near Waco reports Glzaveth Horton aged sixty nine on the day marking 174 years since George Washington birth. Mrs Horton with son Horton hosted a large dinner for relatives and friends. Sheriff Job Smoot attended on local business.
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Re Glzaveth Horton
Waco
Heeye
Washington
Ladies Aid Society Entertained at Hill of William Pe Walters
The Ladies Aid Society of the jet B church met Thursday afternoon on Bayt Wahu Street. Mrs. William PB Walters hosted with East Walnut Street, decorating the house with flags and pant ing. The program featured music recitations and guessing contests. Refreshments in Martha Washington costumes were served to about sixty attendees.
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William Pe Walters
Bayt Wahu Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Jet
B. Church
William PB
Watters
East Walnut Street
Martha Washington
Gooper Acquitted In Danville Shooting Trial
The trial in Danville, Alabama, acquitted Arthur Gooper on charges related to a December shooting at a hotel. Cooper proved an alibi tied to his work with an eastern company. his wife and actor Smith testified to romantic entanglements. Crowded courtroom heard testimonies as the tragedy emerged during a family visit.
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Sita
Smith
Denville
Danville
Cooper
Middle West
Coorkr
Hanvie
Court hearing notes honor father with flags and bunting
Fragmentary court notes describe decoration for a ceremony in honor of a father figure. Nations flags and bunting are mentioned, with aged hatchets and refreshments hinted at. The readable lines suggest a commemorative event with ceremonial items.
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Courtney
On Flags
Bunting
William Prater Buys Hotel Equipment. Monty Takes Charge
Crangil William Prater, known as the feed store man, has purchased hotel equipment at James Bennett East Third Street and will take charge Monty. A Catholic college on 4 TU was burned last night with losses around 175000 dollars and insurance about 100000 dollars. About 200 students were in the buildings but fled.
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Wiliam Prater
James Bennett
East $Third Street
Monty
Splendid Masquerade Social Draws Crowd at Rathbone Hall
A large crowd attended a masquerade social at Rathbone Hall with many impressive costumes. Unmasked winners included Mrs. M. B. Whyover as "Night" and Frank Curry as "George Washington" with Mrs. Cora Julian and Lynn Middleton noted for comedy. Refreshments followed a drill by twelve young ladies led by Miss Grace.
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Hall
Tafte
M. B. Whyover
Frank Curry
George Washington
Cora Julian
Lynn Middleton
Hoeh Hangs After Federal Judge Denies Stay
Special to the Democrat reports Hoeh was hanged at 1 34 this afternoon after the federal judge refused to interfere. Hoeh maintained his nerve to the end and laughed as the execution hour approached.
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Chicago
Hoeh
Adach
Susim Kellams 70 Dies in Chicago Widow of Jamies Kellams
Mrs Susan Kellams 70 widow of Jamies Kellams died in Chicago at her daughter Mrs Raymonds home after living here twenty years. Her body will arrive Sunday afternoon 140 Services will be held at First Methodist Church at 2 pm Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. The revival at Galesville Pike County closed with only three of fifteen adults joining the church. Town population 175.
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Susan Kellams
Jamies Kellams
Raymond
Chicago
M. E
Oalsville
Pike Enonty
Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for health and courage
Local notices promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for vitality and relief from ill health with cheap offers. Mrs Faust and Mrs Lauby visit Vincennes, while other household notices mention Mrs Geyer and children. popular tonics from Linderunn’s Pharmacy and Mrs Gray’s remedies are cited as safer options than caustic drugs.
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Nfe
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lindemann
Linderunn
Charles
Lauby
Elizabeth
Vincennes
Andrew Geyer
Christian Endeavor Social Evening at Elrod Home
A Christian Endeavor social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. C. Elrod's home drew a large attendance. The event featured piano solos by Mrs Burt and Miss Myrtie, with Lola Callen also performing as part of the program.
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The
B. Society
Myra
Elrod
Mra
Fon Burt
Aoe Ty Amisses Myrtig
Lola Callenne
Canfly Vboth
Robbed prisoner pitched on charge of grand larceny
A prisoner facing grand larceny charges was reported in the day’s item, with details indicating alleged theft tied to a robbery incident. The incident centers on the accused and the authorities investigating the claim.
Mitchell Marshal Jones Convicted of Theft
Jones, marshal of Mitchell, was found guilty of grand larceny for taking 180 dollars from Andrew Harlow on September 23, 1404. The court ordered a possible sentence of three to fourteen years and a fine up to double the amount stolen. Attorneys indicated a new trial may be sought. Two forged or altered bills were presented as evidence.
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Tames Jones
Mitchell
Bedeford
Mith T Jones
Fizzlaw
Epworth League Social Honors Washington Theme
At Rev J W Baker's home the Epworth League hosted a Washington themed social for members and friends. Decorations featured American colors and symbols while a large crowd enjoyed music and games. Mr Webb sang a ballad that was well received. The Epworth League is praised as a leading district chapter.
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J W. Baker
Epworth League
Webb
Market Prices at E HIY Markets
Good Things Now on Hand and the Prices They Bring. Wheat eight and a half cents per bushel. Flour two sixty per hundred. Corn thirty cents per bushel. Corn mess sixty five cents per bushel. Eggs eleven cents per dozen. Butter seventeen to two cents per pound. Chickens hens per pound. Spring chickens five cents per pound. Turkeys young and old thirteen cents. Ducks five cents. Bacon sides nine cents per pound. Hams twelve cents per pound. Apricots dried five cents per pound. Potatoes sixty cents per bushel.
Woman Pleads Guilty in Theft Case at Kellams Court
Nancy Pool was arrested Thursday afternoon and appeared before Squire Kellams. She pleaded guilty to associating and was fined five dollars. In a separate incident Max Nessen and John Isinider, glass blowers, were arrested Thursday night for intoxication and fined one dollar.
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Nancy -Pool
Squire Kellams
Max Nessen
John/Isinider
Roi
Loogoutee
Intoxt
Enation
Squire Keliatink
Sach
Bedford Franchise Granted for Local Traction Route
Bedford city council grants a franchise to the Indianapolis Vincennes and Hyansville Traction Company to build a street railway to Bedford by December 1. Plans outline construction responsibilities and expected service commencement upon completion.
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City Council of
Bedford
iIndianapolis, Vincennes and Hyansville Traction Company
Supon
Mrs L F Hunemeier to Attend Parahontas Banquet
Mrs L F Hunemeier travels to Mitchell for a Parahontas banquet tonight. The note mentions a medical testimonial about Bitters helping weak women and references local druggists J N Janes and shoe retailer Join Reins.
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L. FL Hunemeier
Mitchell
Parahontas Corfireil
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RBI
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Sylvania
Ladies' Aid Society
Gooper
Artoy
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Business
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Rathbone
Hogh
Susim Kellams
M. B. Church
Sinaay
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Charles Faust
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Nolan
North Meridian
the Christian Endeavor
Pitchell
Jones
Sawe
Cipcult
Rabbiniga
Epworth League Social
Ehiy Markets
Volice
John A. Young
Clay
Caeg
J. N. Janes
Fa Bottie
Nfl
Wien
Tedté
Carreaux de Sole
Paideete
Ulin
Hnoalsgobonia
Zack Jones
I Dry Goodsland Groceries
Thoes
P P
Jones Dry Goods Stord
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