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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
7
Hundreds of flags were displayed in the city and at homes and businesses to honor Flag Day. The local Elks lodge distributed thousands of small flags for lapel wear as Americans nationwide show patriotism.
Mr Perry Goodwin hosted a Sunday School Class entertainment for the young lads of the Christian church on Tuesday evening followed by the annual election Miss Nelle Lamonda was chosen president. The Goodwins and family assisted with refreshments served to attendees.
Chillicothe athlete Ed Cook earned multiple titles in Cleveland, winning pole vault at 12 feet, clearing 2 feet for the bear attempt, and taking the 120 yard high hurdles in 16 1 5 seconds for the Cleveland Athletic Club in amateur contests. Supporters and organizers noted his continued sharp training and strong performance in Northern Ohio championship events.
Rate Deiry and Pood inspector reviewed dairies and lagoons last month and their report will call parties named to be notified of the inspections and required compliance. Four barrels of crude oil were ordered to pour over stagnant pools where mosquitos breed. notify Health Officer Dr. L P Howell if pools are known.
A dozen men began the Market Street sewer project on Wednesday to lower the line to drain the Y M C A swimming pool. The river must be lowered to about 16 feet, funded by a council authorized $1000 certificate of indebtedness to continue the work.
The Presbyterian church workers and the Gevavant School Institute hosted a Tuesday session led by Rev. Chae G. Watsin with Rev. Christopher Humble of Chicago delivering a practical talk on evangelistic Sunday School work. Dr Humble spoke on The Psychology of the Sabbath School, stressing character formation and reverence, honesty, self control, imagination, and fellowship.
Overheard on the street a dialogue between an old man and a young man about buying land on an easy payment plan versus saving to pay cash. The older man acknowledges the appeal but the younger argues property ownership builds wealth and independence, urging early home ownership and real estate investment.
Attorneys Humphrey Jones representing the defendant filed a motion for a new trial in the Thompson Coe case. The plaintiff was awarded $500 damages after a jury verdict. Seven grounds appear, alleging attorney misconduct by the plaintiff’s counsel and passion or prejudice influencing the jury.
A string of real estate transfers includes Chas Gerstner to Chloe Jackson Part of outlet No 2 for $1 Wm Crane from AP Kilgore 1-3 of 1 acre in Union to $1 and other parcels in Coffman Pancoastburg Jasper and Green townships with prices mostly $1 to $554 plus deeds in Stevens Fairview and Hed Henkle additions and lots in Kimwood and others to various grantees. Names include Rosilla Hipple Frances Post ex Mellie Hammer Gilbert Perrill L Mallow A C Patton Ben Nelson Mame Alleridge Minnie Friend Ernest Arbo rest and George Cheek among others.
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