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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1925

Page

7

Daviess County Hospital Bond For Remodel Approved

Daviess county voters approved an $80,000 bond to remodel and expand the county hospital. The hospital board has hired an architect to draw plans and begin preliminary work so construction can start early in the spring. The project aims to serve all county residents and attract patients from neighboring counties lacking hospitals.

Daviess County Knox Greene Martin Dubois Pike

Gasoline Prices Cut by Bootleggers Across Indiana

Officials from Standards Company outlets report price cutting by bootleggers across Indiana. Independent marketers say diluted fuel with kerosene is common. Gasoline in Richmond, Muncie, Winchester and nearby markets sells as low as 15 to 16 cents per gallon.

de Indiana Indep M Unite Richmond Winchester

Pay Your Taxes Before Delinquency Penalties

County treasurer reminds taxpayers that the deadline to pay taxes without penalties is three weeks away on Monday November 2. Employees note some are paying early, but most wait until the last week or day. calling now allows ample time to complete business and is appreciated by the office.

Little Louis Learns Spelling in Aunt Sarah's Kitchen

In a kitchen scene, Little Louis observes Aunt Sarah, the cook, as she explains two kinds of dough and joins the discussion. Louis boasts he can spell after sampling the treats, while his mother corrects him and parts of the scene unfold with Aunt Sarah weighing in.

Little Louis Sarah Louis Chile

Most Women Desire Costly Home Furnishings This Winter

A fragment notes that many women seek a home rich with expensive furniture and single-sided phonograph records while a lazy man in town stops selling coal to enter that business for the season.

Untitled Humorous Household Snippets From Daily Life

A quirky slice of life notes daily habits and scenes. A couple stands with his wife beside a window of hats, a jab at social scenes. A playful line about music devices and a neighbor’s noisy baby. Friday is deemed unlucky by some, as every day has its doubters.

State orders higher gas rates in Indiana towns

Public Service Commission yesterday authorized rate increases for Central States Gas Company serving Vincennes and Sheridan Indiana based on Federal court guidance. New monthly bills reflect tiered per thousand cubic feet charges with wholesale and minimum charges, while Sheridan Gas and coal company lines see adjusted figures. The order also directs reduced heating gas use after November 1 and notes related water company rate changes yielding about nine thousand dollars annually.

The Public Service Commission Shiridan Vincennes Ind Central States Ording Commission Sion Mar G *S Company Illinois Gas Company Sheridan Coal ‘Company Commiscn

Local society notes and visiting guests in Seymour area

Miss Alice Cavanaugh arrives from Cincinnati for her sister Miss Mary Cavanaughs wedding. Visitors include Miss Myrtle McCormick and Mrs. Louise Slates from Shoals. Felix Cadoll of Berney-Bond Glass, Chicago, visits Seymour. Flora Journal reports residents new to Flora Avenue. Mr and Mrs L C Brooks visit before leaving for Long Beach Calif via Springfield Ill. Mrs H J Watsen of Vincennes stays with daughter Mrs John Cochran. Mrs Garl Oesting visits her mother Mrs Frank Day in Seymour. Mr Destiny plans a Cincinnati weekend trip. Mr and Mrs Robert Reed visit Bicknell. F M Curry visits Mrs Curry in Bicknell. Mrs Mary R Carr and son Vernon Carr of Lebanon tour Seymour. Miss Mary Bernice Weldon visits Miss Louise Summers.

Washingn Ind Uy Bay New Flora L. ¥. Pixley Flora Ave Shouse Washington, Ind C. F. Brown M. B. Gahan County Tribune L. C. Brooks George Schilling Long Beach Calif Springgela Ill H. J. Watsen Vincennes John Cochran Garl Oesting Frank Day Seymour Destiny Cincinnati Robert Reed Bicknell F. M.curry

Double Anniversary for B. and G. Official John W. Lindsay

John W. Lindsay, division freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio, receives many letters and cards on the joint anniversary of his birth and start in railroad work. His career spans Flora Illinois to Washington, with prior service at L and N and Big Four, and later roles at B&O in traffic. He is praised for forty years of service and esteem from friends and colleagues.

John W. Lindsay Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Ndsay Washington Flora Lindsay T !Ia Gil Big Four Baltimore &Ohio St. Louis

Woman Held For Recommitment After Hospital Escape

Mrs. Melvin Hughey was taken to the hospital with her three children. She disappeared Friday and was found in Sullivan. She is being held for recommitment to the hospital.

Melvin Hughey Hughey Cisa Pen Sullivan

Mrs Myers of Barr township Dies After Illness

Mrs Myers a well known Barr township resident died after a heart trouble. Born near Lancaster Missouri in 1860 she married Henry Myers in 1881 and lived in Mississippi before settling in Barr township near St Mary for the last eleven years.

Mry Myers Barr Township Myers Lancaster Henry Myers Washing Jr Mississippi St. Mary

Auto Wreck Near Odon Leaves Five shaken but unhurt

Five people riding about five miles southeast of Odon were shaken but uninjured after a Ford touring car driven by Mr Knich attempted to pass on the Odon road. The vehicle left the road, slid into a ditch edge, and heavy brush prevented a worse crash. only the radius rods were slightly bent.

Odon Odonere _ roa Knch Milton Knich

Streetcar Collision Fatal to Pioneer Mary Scott

Marion injuries reported when she was struck by a street car proved fatal to Mrs. Mary Scott, longtime resident. The tragedy occurred in the city, ending the life of a respected local pioneer.

Marion Mary Scott

Daily Market Reports and Nurse Training Graduation

Hogs market steady to 10c lower with bids listed for various sizes. Cattle and sheep also show uneven pricing, with fat cows and lambs noted. Separately, Miss Delphia Norris, daughter of Mrs. Julia A. Norris of E Pearl street, graduated from nurses training in Kalamazoo, Michigan, occurring on Thursday in October.

Chicago Delphia Norris Julia A. Norris E. Pearl Street Kalamazoo Michigan

Appointment of Administrator and Executor Notices

Legal notices announce the appointment of Miles O Neall as administrator of Balbina Hooke deceased in Davies County Indiana and James B Carlin as executor of Ellen C Carlin in same county. Both estates are stated solvent with dates 1924 1925 visible.

Balbina Hook Davies’ County Indiana Miles GI Oneall M. G. O'Neall Jess Circuit Court Daviess County State of Indiana Ellen C. Carlin Davieounty James B. Carlin

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