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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1927

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Bloomfield Doctor Dr Will Cravens dies after stroke

Dr Will Cravens a Bloomfield Indiana physician died suddenly Saturday night from a paralytic stroke. He was fifty eight and died after collapsing at his office while attending a patient. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs Wayne Miles two sisters Mrs Harry Isenhower and Mrs Will Slinkard and a brother George Cravens of Pasadena California. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm at his residence followed by burial in Bloomfield cemetery.

Will Cravens Bloomfield Ind Cravens Washington R. M. Smiley Charles Roy Paul Smiley John Hastings Ravens Wayne Miles Harry Isenhower Will Slinkard George Cravens Pasadena Calif Bloomfield Cemetery Daviess County Pritchett Sunda Davis Hospital Prichett Rey Isabella Pritchett Xenia Ohio More and Ohio Railroad As & Graph Flora Baltimore and Ohio Boise S Fund John B. Oats Gray Su Neal Anna Frichtoh Fay Vai Karl Maud Fisher Jesse Croughan Koretta Stoneceipher Illinois Swice

Fire Burns in Indiana Theater Projection Booth

A film caught fire during a Saturday matinee at an Indiana theater. Rufus Leighty, the operator, used three chemical extinguishers to quell the blaze within seconds. Only 700 feet of film damaged. show resumed that night. The steel booth auto closes doors and windows to prevent spread, proving fireproof construction.

Indiana ‘Theater East Main Street Rufus Leighty

Residents Urged To Cut Weeds By City Board Of Health

A city board of health order requires residents to keep weeds cut on vacant lots and along streets due to rapid weed growth in the wet season. Police Chief Guthrie warns charges and costs may fall on residents who do not comply.

City Board of Health Guthrice

Grand jury probes poison case in Grant County

Grant County six citizens convene a special grand jury to weigh first degree murder charges against Mr and Mrs Walser for poisoning Clifford Fox in Fairmount to collect 415 in insurance. Walser couple confess and may plead guilty. Prosecutor Edwagy C Hays seeks indictments. age factors may influence verdicts for Elis Walser. Berlin to Cotbus dispatch details flight and non stop record by Chamberlin and Levine. Coolidge sends congratulations.

Ind Sixtizens Grant County Conventoas Clifford Thur Waxser Fairmount

Lindbergh Praises Chamberlin Record on Flight

Captain Lindbergh aboard the U S 8 en route to Washington reports a new non stop distance flight record set near Memphis yesterday though not sighted by the cruiser. It is Lindberghs third day on the cruiser and he expresses praise for Chamberlins achievement.

Berlin D. Chamberlin Charles A. Levines New York Forst Sia Angline Columbia Chamberlin Kievine Bret “ Berl Dattans Geolyuairine Leoe Sie Btates Jaeat Ikschurman Cotthes Ombaday Ds Bawitz Jeie Gaibedbar U. S Memphis Washington Charles Lindbergh Lindbergh

Pro Golfer Beaty to Instruct at Washington Course

West Baden professional golfer F. F. Beaty arrives next Sunday to teach at the Washington golf course. His teaching background and playing skill attract Country Club members seeking lessons as the course improves despite unusual rain. The club schedules social events and a summer tournament plan, with the first club tournament next Sunday and an out of town event on June 19 at Bicknell.

F. F. Beaty West Baden Washington Country Club Bicknell

Lost watch found near Taylorsville after forty years

In Columbus Indiana on June 6 a gold key wind watch lost by the late W L Downey of Taylorsville forty years ago was found by George Royce while planting corn on the Albert Davis farm. The watch, undamaged after decades in tillable soil, came with a found key and was taken to a jeweler for cleaning.

Columbus Ind W. L. Downey Taylorsville Here George Royce Albert Davis

Snake joke damage suit in Indiana case

A 10000 dollar damage suit in Warsaw Indiana claims a garter snake caused permanent injuries. Ernest Humes seeks damages from Nickel Plate railroad after an employee allegedly tossed the snake which seized a bolt and injured him, breaking two bones in his leg.

Warsaw Ind Ernest Humes Nickel Plate

Flood Water Currents Move Through Atchafalaya Bay

New Orleans June 6 The Atchafalaya River current through Berwick Bay may carry off flood water from the Sugar Bowl area helping prevent further rise. Engineers report the river flowing at about ten miles per hour, discharging millions of cubic feet per second toward the gulf as Mo City gauge shows 5 feet with expected rise.

New Orleans Atchafalaya Berwick Bay Sugar Bowl Ee Bay Gulf Mo City

Hatfield Taken to Prison in Murder Case

Ora Hatfield, convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life, was moved to the state prison at Michigan City this morning by Deputy Sheriff EB O Jones. Also taken were Oden McLaughlis Frank McBride and Tolson, with Byer accompanying the deputy to Putnamville.

Ora Hatfield Michigan City EB. O. Jones Oden McLaughlis Frank McBride Hatfield Tolson Putnamville Homer Byer

Lone Bandit Robs Bank in Gary For Loot

A single armed bandit robbed the First State Bank in Calumet City Gary Ind on June 6 stealing between 7000 and 8000 dollars. He entered the building with a note thrust through the teller window bars and warned the three bank officials to stay at their posts. Police pursuit was unsuccessful and the offender escaped.

Gary Ind Calumet Totoliow

Local Woman Pens Story Amid Sparse Publication Notes

A local woman identified as Mrs Harry Crenger is credited as the author of a published piece. The text mentions Gordon and Leon Co and references Mrs Crenger's name on a work, though details are fragmented.

Harry. Crenger Pepel. Gordon Puddles & Leon Co Glaw Alice B.ron Ary Ook

Operation Today at Darioes County Hospital

Reported this noon that Hill submitted to an operation at Darioes County Hospital. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the procedure and await further updates on patient condition.

Ps Te Megs Hill Darioes ‘County Hospital

Plea of guilty in double smothering case at Valparaiso

Valparaiso Ind June 6 Walter Schall pleaded guilty to smothering his eight year old daughter and six year old son in circuit court He asked mercy from the court Hearing to fix sentence set for Wednesday indicating the judge will determine severity of punishment for the crime and the plea outcome

Valparaiso Ind Ciréult Walter Schall

Mrs Miller and Aby Return Home After Removal Process

Edgar Miller reports that Mrs Miller and Aby have returned home to Camp ll Avenue today following a baby removal case. The event centers on the family’s status and housing location as authorities confirm the completion of the transfer.

Mrs. Miller Aby Edgar Miller Boro Cam Pll Avenue

Castle Raney Pleads Guilty In City Court

Castle Raney appeared before Mayor J W McCarty in City court this morning and pleaded guilty to running a house. He was fined 25 dollars and costs.

Castle Raney J. W. McCarty Anne House

Farmer Arh Woulvington Dies Suddenlly at 68 near Algiers

Arch Woulvington, 68, dies at his home near Algiers Indiana from heart trouble. He was well known in this city and was brother in law to Dr. D B Ores and Dr O B Lett of Montry. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Arch Woulvington Algiers Indiana D. B. Ores 0. BE. Lett Montry

Pay Plan Offered to Flyers in London Curbed by Cost

A pay plan for planes in London begins with a down payment near 1150 dollars and 24 monthly installments. The article notes the price is within reach of only a few, with plans marketed to enable flying from London and mentions a transport to Worthington on Sunday.

London

Wheat yields raised at Pundusemer Farm meeting

Announcement of a field meeting on June 15 at Pundusemer Farm sparks interest among farmers watermen and landowners. Reports note higher wheat yields in experiments using quick nitrogen top dressings and fertilization strategies, with discussions on improving old Knox totals and soil health.

Due Arthur Goss Ithe Fleld Famah Ihé Oath Wers

Crowded First Christian Church Sees Illustrated Hymns

A large audience at the First Christian Church packed the auditorium to view an illustrated lecture on classic hymnody. The program featured depictions of familiar songs like From Greenland's ic y Mountains and Throw Out the Life Line, with ninety nine pictures used to accompany the lecture under Young People’s sponsorship.

Greenlag4 Mexico

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