Knights Triumph In Afternoon Battle
Horners say KNIGHTS prevail in a sunlit afternoon contest. Key players and teams unnamed due to fragmented text.
17 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
1
Horners say KNIGHTS prevail in a sunlit afternoon contest. Key players and teams unnamed due to fragmented text.
The Pythagorean Lodge No. 12 Knights of Pythias held memorial services for departed brothers at Castle Hill and Oak Grove cemeteries. Graves were decorated by the lodge and Women of the World, with memorials unveiled for Captain Henry H. Hyatt and other members. Woodmen of the World plan services next Sunday at First Methodist and Oak Grove Cemetery.
A Sunday evening event at Plainville church ends in a mad rush after an oil lamp knocks over. About a score of people are hurt as crowds stampede to exits. Mrs Carnahan is severely injured, taken to Dr Millis's home for overnight care. The blaze spreads from a near fire near Columbis Petty, causing damage to carpet and furniture while many sustain wrist injuries and burns.
Damask tablecloths in various widths from 70 to 72 inches. Bleached and unbleached nylon options with lily and scroll borders. Ivory satin scr ples with tullp designs and high quality crepe finishes offered by the yard for home use.
The article reports the deaths of Bergert of Walnut Street and Jefferson L Oliphant, with details on their ages, families, and funeral arrangements. It notes Bergert died after an attack and Oliphant, a Civil War veteran, died after a period of illness. Burial plans are listed for both families.
Myers of this city, a years long traveling salesman, will leave for El Paso Texas. His family will relocate there in a few weeks.
Edgar Lis a fourteen year old of Worthington rode an OX division train to Terre Haute and dozed off on the return trip. Mr and Mrs Frank Shanks of Worthington aboard cared for the boy after awakening him and kept him at their home overnight before returning him to his family.
A Saturday night blaze at Worthing eos destroyed the Sonspringines force and badly damaged Address and Barker's hardware store.
The article reports Reverend Davidson proposing to act as city marshal for July to tackle saloon violations while Chief Corning and Mayor discuss staffing. It notes Washington’s limited police force, the need for more officers, and the mayor and chief’s comments on possible arrangements and July absence.
Two boys and a girl rode a carriage when frightened horses bolted from a livery. They veered along Third and Flora into Meridian before crashing the carriage, breaking the front axle and tongue. A bystander’s warning helped stop the team. No serious injuries reported to the children.
A Sunday Evansville dispatch reports that construction will start within weeks on the Vincennes to Loogootee line and extend service to Evansville once finished. W H Schott, president of the proposed Vincennes to Loogootee line, confirms financing and ongoing work.
In a Riverside area case tied to illegal liquor sales, Yatel faced multiple charges including receiving liquor under a fictitious name and selling it illegally. He pled not guilty through his attorney, with two fines set at 500 dollars each. The raid by county officers targeted the establishment spanning Greene and Daviess counties, though the suspect was apprehended in Mavities county.
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