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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

Page

7

Oil shows at Henry Hunter farm in Hart township

An impressive oil show at the Henry Hunter farm in Hart township came from a drilling operation by Lynn Dike Gas Company. Inspectors report the oil flows over the casing and the well may yield twenty or more barrels daily. Nearby James Peaxon farm also showed promise, with additional wells likely to be drilled this summer.

Henry Hunter Hart Township Il Lynn Dike Gas Company Av Repor James Peaxons

Farm Sale Near Washington Completes for 1980 Acres

Edward Kisner of Wabash Ind closed two deals to sell his 1980 acre farm five miles from Washington. Gyrus E Davis Bloomfield attorney bought the property for 34000 dollars and assumed the Prairie Creek dredging assessment.

Hater Axel Isner Prairie Creek Cyrus Tavis Edward Kisner Wabash Ind Washington Gyrus E. Davis Bloomfield

Local judges weigh farm value finding on shop study

Local judges assess farm value figures tied to a proposed Davis project. They evaluate whether a barbering plan or bararia related measure has secured support, focusing on ownership, valuation and community impact.

Davis Barbaia

Mrs James A Norris Dies After Noon at Home

Mrs James A Norris widow of the milling firm head at Norris and Kidwell died this afternoon at her 205 East Main Street home. Born March 1 1841 in Van Buren Township she was daughter of J B Spaulding. Resident of Washington for years she was a devout Catholic and survived by children Mrs Lawrence Scholl Evansville Mrs Fred Kirchner Terre Haute Mrs Claude Ruzan Mrs Edward Butner Miss Eldena Norris Roy and Nelmar Norris. Also several siblings including Julian Spaulding Samuel Martin Walter Louis Doyle Mrs Louis Doyle Mrs Charles Singleton and Mrs Clementine Brown. Funeral plans not announced.

Norris van Buren Township J. B. Spaulding Washington Lawrence Scholl Evansville Fred Kirchner Terre Haute Claude Ruzan Edward Butrner Eldena Norris Roy Nelmar Norris Clementine Brown Lacquetee

Border warships to block Mexican ports and keep supplies out

Secretary Baker orders 3 000 national guards to border duty in central and western departments as tensions rise with Mexico. Washington reports plan for a naval blockade with the battleship Maine ready to sail south after hostilities begin, aiming to seal Mexican coasts and cut off ammunition and supplies.

Washington Baker Harry Belt Jume Mexico Daniels United States Navy Department

Mexican killings claim denied by detained man at Oaxaca

Harlee HIll, in Mexican militia season at Oaxaca, denies murder charges tied to two Mexicans killed in April 1912 after an attack on his father's ranch. He says natives executed the bandits and the arrest accusation came from surviving gang members. The case drew attention from California lawmakers and the state department. Weather outlook shows showers and thunder with a 78 to 47 degree range.

Harlee H. ¢II Oaxaca Maler Hamiltons California State Department

Woman on trial for murder of her lover Edmund Haupfutter

A woman faced murder charges for killing her sweetheart Edmund Haupfutter in May after he spurned her marriage proposal. The jury deliberated about an hour before returning a diet verdict amid questions of temporary insanity.

Edmund Haupfutter

Street Improvements Add To East Side Looking

The east side of Read Quarter and East Ninth Street comet parade with new walks and mast work. Main and south streets progress as property owners along the street build cement walks. Joseph Gilbert plans a two-chair barber shop near the Hyatt hotel and expects to open Saturday morning. Charles F. E. Watkins, evangelist from Indiana, will preach at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning and night.

Vain Fofren Eurine Berwer Joseph Gilbert Hyatt Hotel Otto Jones Ter Charles FE. Watkins Indiana First Baptist Church

Ansadad Officials in Important Meeting

President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad calls an official staff meeting at Deer Park Maryland for today and tomorrow. Attendees include heads of all Gerrard divisions and their staffs with H G B White BE W Scheer N Herien and others. Discussion covers revenge and freight traffic reforms. Edith Batchelor, 19 months, died Thursday.

Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio S Railroad Baltimore and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Deer Park Gerrardments H. GB. White Illinois BE. W. Scheer Indiana N. Herien Southwestern

Young Montgomery man dies after tuberculosis

Carl Thomas, 22, son of Mrs. Sarah Thomas of Montgomery, died this morning after a year long battle with tuberculosis. A member of Washington Lodge No 169, he had lived in Montgomery for the last three months after residing in the city. He leaves his mother, one sister, and two brothers. Funeral arrangements have not been paid.

Carl Thomas Sarah Thomas Montgomery Thomasus Mam Washington Lodge

Glendale boy sustains arm injury in farm accident

Theodore Cosmbs, twelve year old son of Taylor Cosmbs, living near Glendale, fell from a barn loft on his father's farm Thursday and broke his arm. The Glendale Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society plans an ice cream social at KF Hall on July 4.

Theodore Taylor Cosmbs Glendale Ladies’ Aid Society Glendale Methodist Church

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