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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

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Tragic shotgun wound kills Edna Inman at 12

Edna Inman twelve died after a shotgun misfire caused severe chest injuries and lung infection. She suffered the wound Saturday morning when a gun slipped from a car door near Jackson's Pond. Edna, daughter of Charl and Ella Inman, had lived with relatives in this city and was a Tulsa student prior to moving here. Burial arrangements were to be planned locally.

Buck Ednaman Ella Inman Son Meridian Street Daviess County Hospital Earl Sunda Saturda Jackson's Pond Sand Hook Edna Lawrenceville Iil Charl Ella (Clark) Inman Tulsa Okla Sam Clark G. R. Collins

Rumpus Begun Af President in Black Hills

Rapid City South Dakota June 20 The tale that President Coolidge used worms as bait for trout has sparked a fishing scandal with locals questioning his expertise The White House cites guidance from guide Gideon defending worm use as common in Black Hills fining This has stirred rumors among hill folk around Henry Hotel and street corners The president narrowly escaped a hail storm while traveling to executive offices.

Rapid City S. D Coolidge C. ©. Gideon White House Gideon Black Hills Dead Wood Henry ‘Hotel Tudge Shorty

Canneburb coal mine revival hopes spark again

Reports from Cannersburg say a Louisville group bought the property and arranged with the B&O railway to re open the switch project for a large mining force. The cannel coal vein, a mix of bituminous and cannel, yields intense heat and a bright flame, with minimal ash and no clinker, making the mine's revival news for former miners and the town's economy.

Cannesburg Cannerburg Chicago Minin Louisville A & C. Railway Indiana Sacoa Shapboaes Bk Migs

Musical Treat at First U B Church June 23

The mass University will present a musical evening at the First U B Church on Friday June 23. The male quartet from India will perform vocal and instrumental pieces, offering a free program with donations welcomed to cover expenses. All are invited to enjoy the concert and bring friends.

Masa University Gram U. B

Japan to levy child cent gift fund for dolls

Japan’s education authorities approve a plan to collect fifty cents from each pupil to fund sending dolls to American schoolchildren in return for doll gifts to Japanese children. The proposal aims to foster cultural exchange through a doll program between the nations.

Japan Department of Education

Land slide in Bogota collapses cotton mill in Me dellin

Twenty one bodies were recovered from the debris of the Rosellén cotton mill near Medellin after a Saturday collapse caused by a landslide. Two were found alive. Authorities estimate about forty mill employees, including thirty four girls, were killed or trapped, with three years needed to reach those buried beneath the wreckage as winter weather weakened a neighboring hill and unleashed a massive earth slide.

Bogota Columbia Rosellén Medellin Fuur Mit

New Hearse Arrives for Ed Keller Co

The new hearse purchased by Ed Keller last week has arrived in Washington and is in use at present. It is the latest model with a beautiful design for the undertaking establishment.

Ed Keller Washington Juse Mr. Keller

Carlos Holscher Shows Improvement After Accident

The Indiana theater manager Carlos Holscher, injured in an automobile crash a week ago, was reported improved this afternoon.

Carlos Holscher Indiana Theater

Fish take worm but will farmers

President Coolidge’s fishing note from the Black Hills mentions trout caught with worm bait. Senator Borah, a Republican, declared the key question is whether farmers will also take the worm, noting the evident success of the fish. He added the matter costs $4.

Coolidge Black Hills South Dakota Borah

Barn Fire Damages Graham Property on West Maple

Fire Sunday afternoon at the Robert Graham barn on West Maple Street caused extensive damage estimated between 1500 and 1600 dollars to the building and damaged two trucks. Loss to the trucks is unestimated. Insurance will cover part of the loss. Origin not known for sure but thought to be spontaneous combustion. Local departments responded with two hose lines, oil barrels in the building threatened briefly.

Robert Graham Maple Street

Leonard M Namara Return From Debate Team Visit

Leonard Namara of St. Simon’s high school class of 1925 will return home with his parents Mr and Mrs J J Me tomorrow after aiding Loyola College Baltimore Md in a debating victory over Ford. The article notes Namara’s involvement with the school’s debating team and refers to his status as a recent graduate.

St. Simon's High School J. J Leonard Loyola College of Baltimore Anc Fordae Aerate Con- Leonard Ah

Submits to Minor Operation Today

Ben Helm of Odon submitted to a minor operation at the Daviess County Hospital today.

Ben Helm Odon Daviess Iounty Hospital

Bicknell Man Pleads Guilty To DWI After Muddy Car

Claude Hedrick of Bicknell was fined 50 dollars and costs of 50 and sentenced to days in jail after pleading guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated near Albright's store. Sheriff E C Jones responded to a report of a drunk man causing a car to be stuck in mud. If the fine is unpaid within thirty days, he will be sent to the state penal farm. A tractor assisted in pulling Hedrick’s hat from the mud.

Albright Claude Hedrick Bicknell E. C. Jones Hedrick McCarty

Farmers Busy on Sunday in Daviess County Fields

Daviess county farmers, more than a month behind in spring work, exploited good weather Sundays to work in their fields. Some planted corn, sowed soybeans and cowpeas, while others harvested wheats. Many farms remain too wet for plowing.

Daviess County

Rev J T O'Hare Attends Dinner in Vincennes

Rev John T O Haire attended a dinner Sunday in Vincennes honoring newly ordained priest Rev Frederick Niehaus who celebrated his first mass at St John church. From Vincennes, the Reverend Father O'Hare left for St Levis to select the organ for St Simon's church.

John T. O'Hare Vincennes Frederick Niehaus St. John Father O’hare St. Levis St. Simon’s Church

Nine Accidental Drownings and Auto Accidents Toll in Indiana

Indiana reported nine accidental deaths over the weekend from drownings and auto crashes. An express truck collision near Bloomington killed three people, including two women and a baby, three boys drowned near Newport, a race-track crash at Brazil claimed a driver, a train struck a man at Mishawaka, and a boy drowned at Greencastle.

Indianpolis Indiana Bloomington Newport Brazil Mishawaka Greencastle

Mule killed by owner after leg broken in field

Stafford, living on Grove Road, Sunday morning suffered the loss of a fine mule. The animal became mired, the leg broken, and had to be shot after being freed from the soft spot while plowing. The incident halted work after weeks of wet weather.

Vom Stafford Grove Road Mr. Stafford Mr. Ford

Charles Miles Named New Owner of Keller Grocery

Charles Miles, a 1927 St. Simons high school graduate, today took control of the Keller Grocery on northeast Third Street after a deal completed Saturday. He is well acquainted with the grocery business and his success in this venture is assured.

Charles Miles St. Simon’s High School Keller Grocery Third Street Satuday Charles

Fathers Day Observed at Bethel M. E. Church

Fathers Day services at Bethel M. E. Church were led by men and boys of the congregation with Rev. George Peel delivering a sermon on The Greatness of Man. The male choir and pianist performed, several songs were sung, and three boys gave recitations before a large crowd including visitors.

Bethel M. E George Peel

Larry Clark Laid to Rest in Westminster Church Service

Funeral services for Larry Clark were held this morning at 10 oclock at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev C J Grimes in charge. Burial followed in Veale Cemetery.

Larry Clark Westminster Proverienen ‘Church C. J. Grimes Vealeee

Brother Julius Sailing to Spain for Study This Year

Local friends recall Brother Julius a longtime tease in the Catholic high school. He will sail soon to Spain to study health and will return to Washington in the future. He plans to attend summer school at the home of Brothers of the Sacred Heart with Brother Norbert.

Are Julius Brother J Spain Washington Julius Norbert Metach Suntm Brothers of the Sacred Heart

Farmers Near Finish Wheat Harvest in Daviess County

Farmers in Daviess County have not completed harvest of the crop this week planning a final drive to cut the second wheat ahead of frost. Many have already cut some wheat but others in low bottoms remain unable to work as oats harvest has not begun in the county.

Daviess County

Special judge chosen for Harris case in county court

Kixjn Padgett has been selected as Special judge to try the Harris case in the county circuit court. This appointment sets the stage for the ongoing legal proceedings in the C. B. Ragway matter.

Kixjn Padgett Harris C. & B. Ragway

New Catholic High Athletics Association Formed

The Catholic High Athletic Association was formed in Washington Sunday with John T. Harris as President and Norbert Drew as Secretary. Executive committee includes L. H. O'Donnell, Charles A. Kidwell, and Norbert Drew. The group aims to promote athletics at Catholic high schools and support entertainments, with the Dame Glee Club as the first event.

Catholic High Athletic Association Washington Cfeers John T. Harris Norbert Drew L. H. O'Donnell Charles A. Kidwell Pfevet Dame Glee Club

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