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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
5
A St Marys parish euchre party at the Cauel home on West Main hosts prizes and a pancake supper served by the First Baptist church ladies. Public invited to enjoy coffee hot cakes and baked apples. the event features social bridge and table games with prizes for top players.
The club distributed a consolation prize to Mrs. Joe Gordon and a draw prize to Mrs. Joe Bassler. Members present included Mrs. George Kramer, Mrs. Lou Walters, Mrs. Gus Gutsch, Mrs. Charles Faust, Mrs. J. P. Jager, Mrs. Joe Gordon, Mrs. Joe Bassler, Mrs. Frank Wathen, Mrs. Roman Jerger and Mrs. John Kramer. Mrs. Martin Walters was a guest of the club.
A quadrille dance arrives at Moose hall this Saturday night with good music for all. Earlier Friday evening the First M. E. church ladies host a pancake supper at the church then a play Mrs Bird's Dinner Party directed by Mrs Marie McBride follows at 6 30. Admission for both events is twenty five cents.
A notice from Daviess County hospital appeals for a sewing machine to aid hospital work. Community members urged to respond with generosity and support.
Indianapolis reports the legislature may defer action on governor backed reforms until the next session. Leaders favor gradual change, noting large bill workload and budget committee tailoring. Some support early moves on library consolidation and less drastic reforms, others urge caution.
Women attending a three day program heard Miss Beadle discuss table manners and feeding children for growth. A dinner demonstration featured a family setting with roles by local participants. Beadle shared recipes, a kitchen reminder card, and guidance on nutrient categories and food preparation.
Cecil Goff arraigned before Justice J.C. Sheley on failure to provide for his children and bound over to circuit court with $500 bond. He was sent back to jail after arrest at Petersburg and return to Daviess County by Deputy Sheriff Jones. The Rogers ferry resumes operation after ice limits traffic, reopening the river crossing between Washington and Petersburg.
Petersburg January 22. John Watson is seriously ill at his home on South Seventh Street. Watson was an early Petersburg settler who carried mail to Washington for ten years before the E and I railroad era. He also served on the town board as trustee and as water works superintendent before Petersburg became a city.
Morton Hawkins who allegedly masterminded the Hawkins Mortgage Company faced a hearing before United States Commissioner Iddits. He was held for removal to federal court in Indiana and his bond was set at $20,000. Attorneys for Hawkins defended the case.
Kenneth Minnis twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Willis Minnis living three miles east of Petersburg was seriously injured in a morning horse fall. He sustained a fractured skull and brain concussion after the horse returned riderless and he was found unconscious along the roadside. He was taken home by ambulance and rushed to Vincennes hospital.
Milwaukee January 22 A mysterious woman is sought in connection with the death of Roy Haufschild heir to his mother's 15000 dollar estate The district attorney says the woman can provide valuable information The father Arthur Haufschild is held on a murder charge after the death was caused by phosphorus poisoning
Gerald Chapman the notorious desperado was escorted to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta by two deputy wardens and police, arriving as a regular passenger on a train to be securely housed. He appeared meek and subdued while heavily chained and handcuffed.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a delightful hair tonic that revitalizes thin or dry hair, reduces dandruff, and leaves hair gleaming and youthful. It claims rapid improvement without stickiness and encourages purchase at drugstores.
In Omaha Nebraska on January 22 a 16 year old gang member named Guy Parker is shot through the heart by a restaurant owner during a failed hold up. Doctors report the teen will likely die from the injuries. Mrs J E Pershing undergoes surgery at Daviess county hospital this afternoon. She is the wife of the circuit court clerk.
Reports from Rushville Indianapolis Decatur Bloomington Plainville and Monroe County detail a drunkenness fine in Rushville a farm profit of 250 on tobacco in Monroe County and alleged liquor sales by John Tucker in Plainville with deputy K J Jones noting the incident.
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