Remodeling Plans Advanced for Daviess County Hospital
The Daviess county hospital board, with ex officio commissioners, met to plan remodeling and enlargement funded by an $80,000 county bond issue. Sutton & Routt of Vincennes were hired for plans, with a committee to visit Greencastle Martinsville Clinton and Sullivan hospitals for ideas. The group aims to start construction early next spring, preserving modern features and improving facilities.
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Daviess: Nty Hpital
Bohd
Sutton & Routt
Vincennes
Greencastle
Martinsville
Clinton and
Sullivan
Clifford, Farris
Oral Gregory
Royal Alice
Ben Allen
Lew Evans
Flora Cox
World Series Rep of in Council Chamber
In case of cold or rain in the city during the World Series fans may view the Democrat’s report and the box score in the council chamber of City Hall. Mayor McCarty would be pleased to have the take use of the building if weather allows fans will be accommodated in the private driveway between the city hall and The Democrat.
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Democrat
Council
McCarty
The
City Ha Hall
Winter snaps over Indiana with snow and cold
Snow began in the northern region of Indiana with light flakes reported in Ft. Wayne and other northeastern cities. Central areas saw temperatures around 34 to 44 degrees while the Lake Region reached 37 and the Ohio River area about 50 as clouds lingered and forecasts called for clear skies after a wind shift. Coal dealers in Indianapolis noted a surge in orders amid the early winter weather.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Mercury
Ohio River
Estar
Weather Bureau
Decision saves man condemned to death
In Indianapolis on October 9 the state supreme court reversed Vigo county's death sentence for Joseph Parker in the Terre Haute murder case. Parker will be moved to Vigo county to await a new trial, with Edward Barber's petition for a new trial also pending and expected action later today.
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Ianapolis
Vigo
Joseph Parker
Terre ‘Haute
Marker
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Edward Barber
Suspect Bandit Linked to ElNora Robberies by October Arrest
Hinora Indiana October 9 with the arrest at Kokomo on October 1 of Roy Comer alias Roy Joyce on a charge of cashing a bogus express money order at Kokomo bank two months ago police have reason to believe a series of other crimes will be cleared up. The stolen express money order came from the American Railway Express Company office at Newberry on July 6 when the Big Four railway station was rifled. On July 26 a Trinity Springs grocery was robbed and the following night six business houses including Citizens bank were entered here. Comer is suspected of a part in all these crimes. Newberry reports say the gang traveled in a stolen automobile with firearms and a charge of automobile banditry may be filed. Officers believe the Trinity and Newberry robberies are linked.
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Hinora
Ind
Ookomo
Roy Comer
Roy Joyce
Kokomo
American Railway Express Company
Newberry
Big Four
Trinity Springs
Citizens Bank
Omer
Pete
Comet
Ficers
Trinity Gs
Nee Oe
Season's First Snow Reported At Local Shops
Readers note the season's first snow seen by Mr. Wise at the shops. The flakes melted on impact, yielding a brief, unclear affair with limited detail.
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Wise
Hog cholera found in Daviess County as two cases reported
Two hog cholera cases, a deadly disease with low recovery, are authentic in Daviess County near Longfellow school and central Harrison township with a suspected case in Sugarland. Vaccination and serum rules, plus strict farm sanitation, disinfection, burial or burning of carcasses, reporting, and public warnings are urged to stamp out the outbreak.
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Daviess County
Longfellow School
Harrison Township
Sugarland
Mrs Lansdowne testifies on Shenandoah voyage inquiry
Mrs. Lansdowne witnesses before a naval board alleging political motives behind the Shenandoah flight. She cites a August 4 letter from her husband protesting a westward trip and seeking a Detroit trial to test the airship, noting navy bureau denial. The witness argues prior records support her charges about storm risks and a disaster that killed fourteen crew.
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Wacar Lansdowne
Shenandoah
Ohio Strom
Naval Court
Margarett Lencows
Ives
Hansen Sells Hangon Lunch to Flat Rock Man
Harry Hanson owner of the Hangon Lunch Room at 110 East Main Street closed a sale of his restaurant to A. J. King of Flat Rock 111. King, an experienced restaurateur, plans to take charge Sunday as Hanson rests. Hanson bought the business a year ago from Hubert Day and grew the trade. The Hansons plan a rest and a future trip.
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Harry Hanson
Hangon
East Main Street
A. J. King
Flat Rock
Mr. King
Mr. Hanson
Hubert Day
Mrs. Hanson
Dry law has little effect in Gary
Gary Indiana October 9 reports show the Wright 9 dry law designed to put teeth in the prohibition act produced few arrests. Police records for September reveal 173 persons were arrested for intoxication 59 for bootlegging and driving automobiles while intoxicated or under the influence.
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Gary
Ind
Aged Elnora Woman Breaks Hip in Fall
Elnora Ind Oct 9 Mrs EK Grandma Johnson 93 last August fell from a bed at about 11 in the morning breaking the thigh bone Doctors say the femur is crushed and the case is serious for her age Grandma Johnson a longtime Elmore township resident and mother of Charley Johns Mrs Harry Hitchcock and Stanley Johnson is bearing up bravely
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Elnora
Ind
Grandma) Johnson
Gay Hitchcock
Potter
el Son
Johnson
Elmore Township
Daviess County
Charley Johns
Harry Hitchcock
Stanley Johnson
Oklahoma
General Sherwood Near Death's Door in Toledo
Toledo Oct 9 The 90 year old former congressman General Isaac Sherwood is reported near death and said to be slipping in the next three days. he is the oldest living former congressman.
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Toledo
Isaac Sherwood
Gressman
Divorce Granted in Circuit Court for Mathis Case
A divorce was granted today in circuit court to Mildred Mathis against Edward D. Mathis, ending their marriage in a formal court action.
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Circuit Court
Mildred Mathis
Edward D. Mathis
Mayor Endorses War Mothers' Sale
Mayor McCarty praised the War Mothers for their service to the country and urged the public to support the sale tomorrow, stressing the value of the veterans' sacrifices and urging citizens not to forget their great service.
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McCarty
Amorrow
Washington Nationals Seek Edge In Third World Series Game
A Sunday update notes Walter Johnson and Stanley Cover near full strength as Bluege recovers, with Kremer confident in a third game win. Manager Williams hopes to play today but rain and cooler weather affect plans for the Washington squad and Los Angeles.
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Walter Johnson
Stanley
Champsons
LA Tiseto Arms
Bluege
Washington i Dup
Mitepe
Kremer
Eleptors
Hirates
Sitiday
Tax Board Official To Visit Next Week
A state tax board representative will visit the area next Monday and Wednesday to review orchard assessments. County and local officials will discuss taxation methods and proposed changes. The visit aims to resolve differences in orchard acreage and assessment values with the county assessor providing data.
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State Board of Tax ‘Commissioners
Hesdady
Cing
Rites
Hearing Date Set To Dissolve Restraining Order In Dr King Case
The state board of health moved to dissolve a restraining order that blocked attempts to remove Dr William F King as secretary. A hearing date was set for October 16 after a prior restraining order granted in August. officials argued the board sought to address irregularities. The case revolves around battles over leadership and regulatory actions within the health board.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Health
William F. King
Doar
Absentee Ballot Request Form Mailing Process
The city clerk will mail ballots to the absent voter after receiving a correctly filled application blank. The notice asks if the voter is a relative staying at a cottage or away for work or a visit.
Quigg Elected National Commander At Antidal Convention
Joth Quigg of Cleveland was chosen on the first ballot to lead the American Legion at the antidal convention in Chicago. He defeated Edward Stafford of New York City. Francis Good of Massachusetts condemned the conduct of legionnaires, while Howard Savage addressed concerns. Proposals to amend the convention duration were defeated. a three-day plan was discussed for a future vote.
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Omaha
Nep
Joth Quigg
Cleveland
American Legion
McQuigg
Edward Stafford
New York City
Chicago
Francis Good
Massachusetts
Chaiman
Howard Savage
Cdos
Logansport liquor raids net seventeen arrests
Logansport Indiana and Lafayette were targeted after two days of raids by federal dry agents and Cass county authorities. Seventeen people were arrested on warrants connected to alleged bootlegging. Ten additional suspects remain sought. Sixteen arrestees posted bond as they await circuit court arraignments.
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Logansport
Ind
Lafayette
Cass County
War Mothers To Sell Forget-Me-Not Flowers Tomorrow
War Mothers of Washington and young assistants plan street sales of forget-me-nots to raise awareness and encourage every passerby to wear the blue remembrance. Governor Ed Jackson endorses Get-Forget-Me-Not Week observed by Disabled American Veterans of the World War with dates October 16 and 17.
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Washington
Ed Jackson
Indiana
Department of the Disabled American Veterans
Lem
Local Woman Undergoes Minor Operation at County Hospital
Mrs. John Richman of Loogootee was admitted to Daviess county hospital Thursday for a minor operation.
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Inor
John Richman
Loogootee
Daviess County Hospital
Professionals to star in Sunday golf exhibition at local course
Three professional players join Dwight Mitchell state amateur champion for a public exhibition Sunday at the local course. Harley Denny and Ralph Belane compete alongside two first time Washington players. Mitchell shot 77 in a prior event. no admission fee. Large gallery expected to follow the players closely during the round.
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Dwight Mitchell
Harley Denny
Ralph Belane
Denny
Mitchell
Washington
Convention serves notice on Brown in New Orleans church row
In New Orleans Protestant Episcopal officials served notice on William Montgomery Brown, the heretic bishop, that he was evicted from the convention hall after causing embarrassment. The notice cites church authority and the eviction as the result of conduct at the meeting.
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New Orleans
Episo
William Montgomery, Brown
Stolen Ford Roadster Found Abandoned Near Washington
A Ford roadster stolen Sunday from the home of W. A. Hodges of Oaktown was found by Deputy Sheriff E. J. Jones about ten miles northeast of Washington in the Prairie Creek bottoms. The owner planned to retrieve it this afternoon or Saturday. Neighbors observed the car had been abandoned early Monday. the owner will come to Washington to claim it. The car still bore its name and license plates, helping identify the owner.
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W. A. Hodges
Oaktown
E. J. Jones
Washington
Prairie Creek
Jones
Lost World display earns Hammitt praise and pay
Guy Hammitt of the Grand Theater crafted paper prehistoric animals to advertise The Lost World. He placed the figures outside the theater during the film’s run and fans believed they came from the producers. Impressed, the movie company ordered Hammitt to send the display to another city and paid him well.
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Guy Hammitt
Grand Theater
Hammitt
Helone
Lota
Kidwell Loses Finger In Farm Machine Accident
Audrey Kidwell lost his little finger on his left hand around 2 PM yesterday after his hand was caught in a chain while working on a driven well at the Robert Graham farm. The finger was torn and medical staff at Daviess county clinic treated the injury after coworkers failed to stop the machine in time.
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Robert Graham
Audrey Kidwell
Kidwell
Wes
Daviess County
A. A.rang
Start New Oil Well Drilling Begins in Washington Township
Drilling started yesterday at the oil well being sunk on the Em mick farm in Washington township south of the city. The hotel was down to a depth of 50 feet this morning, being drilled by a company of Washington mer.
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Emmick
Washington Township
Washington
Mer
World Series Weather Promises Cloudy Colder Game Day
Washington reports that today’s World Series game will see cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. The weather bureau forecasts light rain not expected to be heavy, with winds likely to affect play.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
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Board OF Inquiry
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Eleanor Johnson
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