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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
8
The new bridge over the Patoka River near Hazle and Hazle yn completes paving of the road to the detour point about one mile from the bridge. Traffic now uses the new pavement. A constant gobper fire from spontaneous combustion causes health issues and damages claimed at 6000 dollars.
Allen Hamilton filed a suit in the Knox Circuit Court against Standard Coal. The case seeks a $6,000 judgment. The clerk of the Knox Circuit is noted in the filing as the action proceeds.
I M Settle manager of the State Commercial Business College was admitted to the Davis County Bar Association in the county court yesterday afternoon after presentation of his name by W Ogdon. Mr Settle is a member of the State Bar Association and was educated at the University of Florida and Cumberland University.
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a trial involving Pe Pape and a wedding to McClintock. It notes a potential witness named Rope and mentions a photographer from Chicago visiting from California, with references to a death linked to the McClintock case.
Mr and Mrs Jess Thompson of Polk polis hosted visitors with Thomas bar family. Mr and Mrs Jack Franklin and Delmer Franklin journeyed to see Iris Colgins and Treva Chand. Harley left for Annapolis to visit. Shenandoah caverns in Virginia and Ty—panogostaves of Utahgate are wired for electric lights to enhance sightseer visits.
The Liberty shows Francis Burnet's Family Secret and a seven reel Farce with Gilis Huette and Edward Wy Pegey, plus Tom Mix in Indian Dick Turpin and the new musical comedy Smiles at the Grand. Broad showings include Mostly local audience laughter and mixed reviews as new acts rotate.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Michael Padgett at Detroit on May 12 is named Mary Alice. Miss Gelitza Harrit announces her marriage to Mr and Mrs Joseph on Trees Street, with a daughter also mentioned, dated Wednesday May 27.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a secretary operation or appointment at Massachusetts General Hospital during May. The text is garbled but references hospital officials and the event timing in May. Further readable details are unavailable.
Terre Haute May 28 Possession of liquor for personal use not punishable under Wright bone dry law a city court interpreted yesterday when Harry Lister and Abbert Irwin faced charges. Lister drunk with a small bottle of liquor claimed the law did not intend punishment for mere possession. Irwin also involved in the same matter resulting in costs on the peace charge.
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