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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

4

Evansville Auto Driver Accused After Fatal Collision

Testimony shows Frubsell Jackson was speeding about fifty miles an hour when his car struck and killed George P. Kixmiller outside Evansville while the Vincennes Young Men’s Christian Association basketball team was en route for a game. Witnesses described the scene, with lighting due to a moon. Jackson cites glare from headlights as cause. relatives of the deceased will pursue charges.

Evansville Ind Frubsell Jackson George P. Kiximillier Vincennes Vincennes Young Men's Christian Association Max Lowe Vanderburgh Coun T Manda Weattell Kixmiller Ands Jackson Central Ixmiller Vane Han Lowanee Seagion

Juvenile Court Warrants Arrest Parents in Delinquency Case

Swangville Indiana residents face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a 13 year old high school girl. The mother Mrs William Miller the girl Sadie and her husband Charles Huber were arrested after a juvenile court warrant. They allegedly allowed the girl to associate with men and accompanied her to Henderson where a marriage license was obtained. The case is slated for trial before Judge Elmer Q Lockyear Saturday morning.

Swangville Ind Henders William Miler Mbogher Sadie Elke Charles Huber Huber Cording Elmer Q. Lockyear

Senator Payne proposes highway fund tax shift plan

In Bloomington on July 19 Senator Eat Payne drafts a bill to move state highway funds from property tax to gasoline and license revenues. He envisions higher statewide funding with distribution based on county counts and supports a tax increase for highway financing. Nearby, the oldest Monroe County log cabin, likely from 1815, is being razed three miles west of Bloomington by Zwingle Curry.

Bloomington Monroe County Zwingle Curry

Blue Sunday bill may be bleached to lighter shade

Indianapolis reports the blue Sunday bill in the state house will be bleached to a lighter shade before committee report. Representative Duncan says if passed in current form it would ban all Sunday operations by businesses including railroads and utilities, with amendments likely to exclude amusements. The panel will delay action for full consideration while other measures advance. The bone drys bill also moves toward second reading, codifying prohibition laws and affecting alcohol use in flavoring extracts.

Indianapolis House of Representatives Duncan Wright Lynn Iowa Indiana Senate Moorehead Public ‘Service Commission Senate Education Committee Sims

Effective Means of Reducing Fat Without Starvation Diets

An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe weight loss method not requiring starvation or intense exercise. It urges readers to obtain a box from a druggist for one dollar or direct from Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan, claiming real fat loss and happiness. The ad notes British usage of vacuum tubes are called valves for one way electricity flow.

Frice General Motors Detroit Mich England

Word Square Puzzle Preview and Clues

Puzzle notes show word squares A B C D with clues like Indian cult refuge servant and flavoring materials. Answers to be published tomorrow. The item includes hints for completing four squares and a teaser on forthcoming event details.

Wheatland Faces Fritchton In Key League Clash Tonight

Wheatland Reds host undefeated Fritchton Independent in a third meeting of the year. Wheatland will rely on Jones Tucker and Vincennes with Ryan assisting, while Fritchton counters with Malldry and Anderson. Tip-off is at 7 o'clock.

Wheatland Reds Fritchton Wheatland Washington

Youth's death by own action starts rum probe

Shelbyville Ind Jan 20 an investigation will summon socially prominent youths after the death of Dwight Bronson 18 at his home He shot himself in the head two hours after an order required him to appear in City court to discuss liquor sources authorities believe humiliation over the court summons prompted the suicide

Shelbyydile Ind Dwight Bronson Warren Bronson Bronson

Washington High School beats Jefferson 45 to 23

Washington defeated Jefferson High School on Saturday night in a 45 to 23 game. The Jefferson team showed a slow defense with many fouls while Washington built a 16 to 14 halftime edge and extended it to win their 14th straight. An epidemic of smallpox struck the Arthur Hall family with ten of eleven members afflicted.

Washington Jefferson Lafayette Cne Lafayettte Journal Gut Courier Jaff Jeff Tefim, Mints Cdech Freesshans Hack Dykhuizen Washington High School Wang Bloomington Wabash Arthur Hall

Indiana has New Champion Cow Daisy Johanna Raggié

In South Bend Indiana Daisy Johanna Raggié a pure bred Holstein Friesian junior 2 year old cow from Charles Eidler herd topped the yearly test with 20020.6 pounds of milk 674.67 pounds of butterfat and 843.3 pounds of butter replacing Wythe Girt Floshed by 23.T7 Wien Crown Point whose butter record is 809.9 pounds

South Bend Ind Indiana Daisy Johanna Raggié Holstin- Friesian Charles ‘Eidler SHS Wythe Girt Wien Crown Point

Lone South Bend bandit steals 394 dollars

In South Bend Indiana a lone bandit robbed Ira B. Frank's clothing store and escaped with 394 dollars from the cash register. Two people were present, Ira Frank and cashier Misa Etta Cimmon. Police believe the suspect is the same man who robbed H S Gopen, Palace theater treasurer, last Friday night of over 400 dollars. Laporte reports a divorce complaint by William W Clark against Clara B Clark.

South Bend. Ind Ira B. Frank Frank Misa Etta Cimmon H. S. Gopen Palace Theater

Corona Ointment Promises Relief for Chapped Hands

An advertisement promotes Corona Ointment from Corona Manufacturing Co of Kenton Ohio as a remedy for chapped hands and other skin woes. It claims soothing effects, night use with gloves, and relief from cuts burns burns and eczema. large box priced at 60 cents.

Sealy Ordina Corona Manufacturing Co Kenton Ohio

Railroads Break Freight Record in Week Ending January 10

Railroads loaded 42 807 cars with revenue freight for the week ending January 10, the American Railway Association reports. The total is up 60 784 from the same week in 1924 and 167 080 higher than the week ending January 3, which included New Year holidays.

Washington American Railway Association

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin

An advertisement claims pimples fade with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets which cleanse blood and bowels like calomel but gentler and safer. It promotes olive colored tablets as a vegetable remedy and suggests taking one or two nightly for a week to improve appearance and wellbeing.

Dr. Edwards

Tradeoffs in Reputation Versus Money

A bold booster declares that trading reputation for money cannot be undone. The speaker frames Mule-Hide as a trusted booster, insisting on quality roofs and rejecting cheap alternatives. The quirks hint at a local advertisement or rhetorical slogan in a regional paper.

Dean's Pills Touted For Kidney Relief In Washington Ad

Mrs Arthur McCord from 14 E Pearl Street reports backache and nervous fatigue healed after using Dean's Pills. The ad claims weak kidneys cause numerous symptoms and promotes 60 cent boxes from Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY and Betts Drug Co. Readers urged to purchase through local dealers.

Dean Washington Arthue McCord Pearl Street Betts Drug Co Foster-Millburn Co Buffalo

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