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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

2

Second Charge Filed Against Vincennes Water Official

Vincennes Indiana June 11 Alexander vice president of the Vincennes Water Supply company faced a second charge filed after a water hearing. He waives preliminary hearing on perjury and a motion to quash is set for June 22. A second count accuses him of practicing professional engineering without a license based on an appraisal of the water plant valued at 1.5 million dollars. Bond remains 2,000 on the first charge and 1,000 on the second.

Vincennes Ind Alexander Vincennes Water Supply Company Superior Kessinger and Hill W. F. Calverly Indiana State Board of Engineering and Land Surveys Frankfort Heating Company

Ambush kills four in Magoffin county cornfield

Sheriff Adam Carpenter and twelve deputies hunted for two men and two women after four members of the Wirman family were slain while hoeing corn in Magoffin county near Salyersville Kentucky. Bloodhounds aided the search and the attack appears to involve shotgun and rifle fire. Floyd Wirman, 22, was among the victims and had helped a posse last week in a separate shooting that killed Frank Johnson and a posse member.

Salyerville Adam. Carpenter Licking River Valley Here Magoffin County Satyrsville Frank Johnson Black Pinks Carpenter

Plane For Flight to the Orient welcome

Laura Harker is visiting with her parents Vic and Mrs. Charles Harker as a welcome to the Orient flight event.

Laura Harker Vic Mrs Charles Harker

Camps and farms offer summer growth for children waiting

The piece argues that sending children to summer camps or farms provides valuable life lessons, independence, and physical development. It emphasizes careful supervision by counselors, the importance of self-reliance, and suggests families with means support less fortunate children by funding a country experience this summer. It notes many small camps exist and urges inquiry locally.

Tommy Betty

High Rock Social Roundup Sees Local Guests And Events

Kathleen Taylor hosts Marie Potts and Ruth Taylor guests while D H Potts and Dale Alien share Sunday hospitality. Annetta Bauer visits with parents as Ed Frye and Fern Bauer attend family gatherings. A Crockett sale draws a large crowd and Epworth League meets weekly at High Rock.

Kathleen Taylor D. H. Potts Dale Alien Epworth League High Rock

Legendary Tales of Belasco Taint Colorful Life

New York June 11 The late David Belasco left many legends and anecdotes spanning a life from western melodrama to museumlike stage direction capturing audiences with witty backstage episodes. Gilbert Swan recalls the needle shriek joke and a 26 cent piece turning into fortunes for a wandering troupe member in South America.

David Belasco Maestra Belasco Alrie Bélasco Miss ‘Irie Belasco Nol South America Geter Gilbert Swan

Perry Arrives in Eagle River to Stand Trial

George W. E. Perry arrives in Eagle River Wisconsin to face trial on charges related to the disappearance of Mrs Cora Belle Was. A nationwide search led to his capture in Sanos.

George W. E. Perry Eagle River Wis Cora Belle Sanos

Man Dies After Stack Plunge at Indiana Home

Widow Royee of Indiana reports the painter, 23, fell forty four feet from a stack at a home hospital site. He struck a chimney, fell, and suffered a fatal skull fracture. Cause undetermined. Survived by a baby son. Democrat Want Ad.

Royee Ind

Linton Post Office Bids Advertised for Construction

Treasury officials in Washington advertise bids for the Linton post office building to be constructed on the government lot at South Main and A streets. Bids will be opened and a contract likely awarded in Washington on Friday June 26.

South Ma Treasury Washington, D. C National Capital

84 Year Old Civil War Vet Becomes Father of Son

Edward A. Protst of Greenview Til aged 84 is the proud father of an eight and a half pound son, reported in local news.

Edward A. Protst Greenview, Til

Klax Ko Gall Bladder Remedy Ad

An old style drug advertisement claims Klax Ko helps gall bladder bile congestion and lazy liver. It promises relief in 3 to 5 days and money back in 30 days, with Lindeman's Pharmacy or other druggists selling the product.

Klax-Ko Lindeman’s Pharmacy

Father of Eight Honored At Syracuse University

Syracuse June 11 Mrs P Augustus Hopkins and her eight children attended as Hopkins received an LL B from Syracuse University, 18 years after his initial graduation. Hopkins is proprietor of the Syracuse Spring Works.

Syracuse N. Y P. Augustus Hopkins Hopkins Syracuse University Syracuse Spring Works

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Palmer & Webster East Main Street Kentucky Orient Charles A. Lindbergh Snappy Tire and Battery Service Standard Electric Bacon’s Hardware Lambert Main St Washington East Main FORD J.F. McGuire Burch Y Auto Annetta Bauer Marie Potts John Berry Edward Taylor Franklin Bauer Charles Simmers Roy Bauer Leela Allen Fern Bauer Lascille Allen Raymond Shuler Hubert Harris Adell Frye Samuel and James Crockett Ed Frye Alice Hornaday Ernestine Hornaday Mrs. DePauw Hornaday Irene Taylor Wanda Nework York Stack Democrat Linton Parger Shantung
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