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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
2
The council adopted a tribute to a respected official, ordering resolutions entered in the minutes and copies sent to the deceased's family, with publication in city newspapers. Budget notes discuss gas and water mains extensions, library repairs, and fire protection needs for annexed territory, urging timely action and plan confirmations.
Commissioners report ongoing culvert repairs and new culverts on the State road pike from Bloomingburg to Sedalia and on the Prairie pike, with work also on the lower and middle Jamestown pike in Jefferson township. Road users are advised to expect detours and possible weather-related delays.
Workers push bricklaying on the building's north side due to dangerous excavation walls. A crowd of laborers is at work while progress is closely watched by onlookers.
The walls of the Odd Fellows three story building are more than half way up on the third story and will be finished this week. The structure will be a pride for Temple Lodge and for the city as a whole.
Howard Bales was arrested Sunday for intoxication and arraigned Monday before Mayor Allen. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and given a conditional choice to secure a job by Thursday or be sent to the workhouse to work off the fine.
Supreme Court overturns a state requirement that physicians and midwives file birth certificates with the state registrar. Ohio vs Dr. F L Boone from Hardin county led to the ruling after Boone refused to file his report and was prosecuted for noncompliance.
The Board of Education elected the corps of teachers for the coming year. High school staff included Principal DAD Ferree, F KH Mekiwain, K V Probaseo, Miss Amy Conn, Miss Ilatde Van Winkle, Miss Edith Harsha, and Miss Hess Cleaveland. Grades cover Ninth through First with named teachers for each class and schools Sunnyside and East Side listing principals and cadet or substitute teachers. The commercial teacher position awaits selection among fifteen applicants under investigation.
Chas Johnson proprietor of the Wonderland theater announces the Wonderland orchestra will perform nightly. Monday night marked the first regular appearance and the splendid music is expected to attract more patrons to the popular moving pictures at the theater.
Mrs Charles W Cray of Jeffersonville and Mina Rowe led a group to Columbus to see Mid-Summer Night Dream staged by Browning Club on campus. Mina Rowe played Demetrius with noted grace as the moonlit setting and natural amphitheater enhanced the performance.
The 100th anniversary of Wilberforce University founder Bishop Daniel A Payne is marked. Booker T Washington, famed educator, will deliver the commencement address at Wilberforce University in Greene County, drawing broad interest in colored circles.
At about 2 30 in the afternoon 77 year old Mr Amos Thornton fell from a chair in his coal office near the Washington Ice Factory and broke his right collar bone. Dr Roy Grown attended. The injury is described as painful and unusual for the age.
June 16 program at Presbyterian Church showcases Mina Elote ReAder and Mine Curtis Pieniet with organist Mrs Davis Mies Elliott. Calibrated notes praise a mellow sweet tone and rare feeling in the vocal interpretations at Clarksburg Daily Telegram.
The Daughters of the American Revolution announce Flag Day events on the 14th at Miss Augusta Adams's home on Washington avenue in Kensington. The gathering honors national flag history with members attending from the local chapter.
Father’s Day will be observed in the Christian Bible school, with lay participation expected. service led by the pastor.
Public Library will close at 7 PM during summer months except Saturday nights when open until 1 AM. The change begins next Monday night.
A drenched old advertisement touts Buckten’s Arnica Salve as the quick cure for wounds from knives guns burns boils and skin ailments. It claims prevention of blood poisoning gangrene and promotes use on cuts festering sores eczema chapped hands piles and other skin conditions with a price listed.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church invites all members to a hayride on Wednesday evening starting at 7 o'clock from the church.
Fresh Pur ity Potato Chips advertised as crisp palatable and made locally in Washington. Sold at all groceries under the label Fresh Pur ity, large box for 19 cents suitable for dinner supper lunch and parties.
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