20 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
1
The Odd Fellows mark another anniversary with a brief note on community service and fraternal activity. Largely regional in scope, the item highlights continued charitable work and local participation by members.
Local Manders Wal Atand hr Christian Caelo Hastings Wille Spek Otton amd henel mark the eighty-eighth anniversary of 680 Mellowehty with services at the first Christian church led by Rev. ELFE Davidson. Odon lodge holds observances Wednesday with secretary W. Hastings delivering an afternoon address. Hastings, Blekuell, and others to speak on successive dates as celebrations continue in the city. Government and rail topics are noted in passing, including remarks by Gov. Hoke Smith on national rail capacity and population, with local travel mentions and a visit to Mrs. He ther in Hay bur.
The notice promotes Baurin gan and Jerrey ribbed Shirts and Drawers with silk trim and pearl buttons, featuring French necks and short sleeves. It lists shirts or drawers in ankle or knee length, 26e Boys Union Suits, and fine French Balbuguan Union Suits for boys, trimmed with silk stitching and pearl buttons, very elastic with front button closure.
Reported terrible explosion causes the death of Burt’s brother after suffering severe burns. Neighbors and officials investigate the incident and await full details on what transpired.
A dramatic explosion at the Indianapolis Rubber Company cement department sent four workers flying from the building. Albert Burt, 22, died early today after severe burns. Frank Jacobs and Henry Piel suffered serious injuries, while Jamies Jacobs and another man escaped with burns. Ambulances rushed to the scene as residents watched flames and injured workers carried away.
Brick loads arrived for a new depot near Alte Road. Firefighters quickly controlled a blaze that nearly destroyed the structure, leaving charred walls and a broken foundation around a tank of explosive. Deaconess Hospital was assisting injured workers, including a man burned and his brother James. The elder brother refused help, joking through pain as crews cleared the damage.
Adrian Hamersly of Washington Commandery Kaighta Templar will urge his candidacy for Indiana Grand Commandery grand warder at the Indianapolis conclave on May 8. The office is the sole elective post and ranked twelfth in importance. promotion follows yearly to the top state office amid a large local Knights turnout.
Dr Henry Gers was summoned to Chicago Friday night to visit his brother who suffered a stroke and paralysis and is in critical condition. Authorities fear recovery may be unlikely.
Lea Ishum a hod carrier at the Washington National Bank addition in Helphenstone’s addition filled a bed with brick and walked ten feet on scaffold when a moldboard gave way. He fell to the ground but stood up uninjured, picking up bricks and continuing work as fellow laborers rushed to help.
Forty hours devotion begins Sunday morning at St Simonsa Church with high mass at 7 followed by a sermon by Rev Father Fagin. The church will announce the complete schedule of exercises tomorrow morning. The devotion ends with a solemn procession Tuesday evening.
The word reached Washington on Friday that Mrs. Charles Middleton, who had not lived there until last December, died Thursday night in St. Louis. The report is unconfirmed and friends here believe it has no foundation. Howard Waggoner of McCord?
A letter from Mrs Middleton to Mick Avenue indicates she is enjoying good health, while Waggoner reports no contact from the family since then. The Middleton family lived on West Main Street and Mr Middleton was a B&O Southwestern conductor. Rev H W Sears, a noted lecturer, will speak at First Cumberland Church tomorrow and earlier lectured at Bethany Presbyterian Vincennes and Circin dall under English Lutheran auspices.
Sheriff Edward C. Richards records the sale of 479 acres of Reeve township land from the Hornady farm near High Rock to Edward E. Fry for 15 567 50 dollars. The transaction was entered at the courthouse today. Richards serves as Jackson County sheriff and resides in Brownstown.
Special from Loobootee announces a Southern Indiana Glass works excursion train from Loogootee to Washington this evening to serve residents attending the Knights of Columbus Kirmess. Attendance last night was strong and the event is expected to draw many to the city. James A. Davidson and Etta Anderson were married at 4:30 Friday afternoon at Enoch Davidson's Washington home, with Rev. C. A. Ward officiating. they will reside in Bicknell.
The jury in the John P. Walker treasurer of Vanderburg county case, accused of misappropriating 63000 dollars, have not yet reached a verdict and are unlikely to agree.
Harlan Yenne selected as the orator to represent Washington High School in the Big Four Meet. The choice highlights Yenne among rivals as he prepares for the upcoming competition at a regional venue.
Laura Wright wins reading feature as Harlan Yenne takes first in oration at Vincennes selection event. Judges praise performances by Ruth Cunningham Warner Spink and others while notes on scores and averages appear. Continued on third page.
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