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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1909

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Second Death in Wolven Family Within Ten Days

Alu Wolven eight year old daughter of Fred Wolven of Blockade street died Tuesday night after a two week illness from typhoid fever. The death follows the recent death of her mother and another child in the family within ten days. The body was taken to Petersburg for burial in White Chapel Cemetery.

Alta Fred Wolven Alu Blockade Street Ittie Ake Theother Teo ABC Alla Wolven Thorn Pike County Petersburg White Chapel Therg New Orleans Tom Joffrey Tom Lail

Night Rider disturbances ease in Pike county farms

A Pike county dispatch reports few new developments in the Night Riders situation since Saturday. Renters are leaving, some landowners may hire labor to farm river bottom land, and Farmers Cooperative members deny involvement to protect the society’s reputation.

Pike County Farmers’ Co-operative and Tense Society

Marriage at St. Marys Church Reports Washington Township Couple

Theodore Kiingel a Washington township farmer and Hel en Young were married Tuesday morning at St. Marys church. Kiingel is a well known and prosperous farmer. Young is described as a charming young woman.

Theodore Kiingel Washington Township Mias Helen Young St. Mary’s Church Kiingel Mias Young John Young

Local debate in House over protective tariffs

Representative Olle James warned that no Democrat can justify a protective tariff that benefits a district’s production, arguing such action strengthens protectionist forces and harms constituents. The remarks underscore partisan clash on tariff policy.

Olle James House

Protectionists Favor Privilege Over All Citizens

The article criticizes a faction for advocating exclusive protection for their own district while denying the same benefit to others, arguing true democracy requires equal privileges across all districts and condemning the perceived viciousness of protec tionism. It notes that even representatives sheltered by protection must recognize broader harms to the entire populace.

Tan Cam iThey Democrate Gourter-Journal

Supposed Ganvasser Has Not Returned

The ivoryman Hol Laehridge hired a horse and buggy last Friday and has not seen them since. He prepared a description of the man and buggy, hoping to recover the lost property within two hundred miles. The vendor used an old trick, scouting the stable for details before claiming he needed a horse and buggy.

Hol Laehridge Lochridge Tim

Matinee Musigale Program Highlights Local Talent

The Ladies Matinee event Tuesday afternoon featured a varied program. Performers included vocal solos with titles such as The Way and Death to Dream, a duet by Cubel and Ingraham, and piano solos by Stella Hoffman and others. Short club talks by Mesdames McConnell and Wayatt concluded the program in Princeton Indiana.

Stella Hoffman Peek Hastings Hoss Ryan Gowdy Faith Hung Swarts Day Hollingsworth Sulu Homie Sweet Home Mra Schofold Princeton Ind Mesdames McConnell Wayatt

Greatest oil well spouts in Monroe townships development

The English well drilled by Michael Murray & Company in Monroe township spouted oil and water above the derrick for thirty minutes after the shot. Initial production is estimated near 500 barrels a day with expectations of 280 barrels after stabilization. field promising with more wells expected to complete soon.

Vaklbd City Ind Toviana ABC Kinney Michael Murray & Company Monroe

Wedding Dance at Montgomery Honors Mr and Mrs O Connor

A wedding dance is planned at Montgomery next Tuesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Matthew O Connor. The committee in charge includes Frank J Loughauler Eugene Scou and W G Heffernan.

Montgomery Matthew O'Connor Frank J. Loughauler Eugene Scou W. G. Heffernan

Dance on Inn at Peoples Hall for Pinafore cruise crew

The crew and sisters of the ship Pinafore celebrated a joyous voyage with a dance at Inn at the Peoples Hall. Theodore Roosevelt Walker designed the program cover showing a crew member announcing the event. The dance lineup reflected songs from the opera and a punch and buffet luncheon completed the festive occasion.

Theodore Roosevelt Walker

Christopher Clark Dead at Cincinnati

Christopher Clark of Cincinnati Ohio died at his home at 1 am Monday of heart failure. He was 72 last Christmas and leaves a widow and three sisters Mrs William reap of Washington Indiana Mrs Al B Wheeler of Vincennes and Mrs Mollie Meyers of Chicago Illinois. Four nephews Joe and Chris Clark of Washington William Clark of Mexico and John Clark of Reno Nevada survive. He was buried at his home in Cincinnati today.

Christopher Clark Cincinnnat Ohio Vincennes Clark William Reap Washington Indiana al B. Wheeler Mollie Meyers Chicago Illinola Joe Chris Clark Wlliam Clark

Governor Marshall Targets R R Commission Overhaul

Indiana governor moves to reorganize the Railroad Commission under the 1905 act claiming authority to appoint new members. He plans to replace McClure and Dowling with two Democrats and one Republican, courting James Cullen for the Democratic seat, with Lafayatte and Judge Wood involved in determining appointments.

Indianapolis Ind Marehall Railroad Commission Tle McClure Dowling Govenor Hanty Teadhers Miny Joba Lafayette James Cullen Wood Evanaville

Birthday Fruit Shower for Catherine Norris’s Tenth Birthday

Friends of Catherine Norris of Maple Street held a fruit shower Tuesday night for her tenth birthday with games. Guests included Mary Sanford Bertha Tagkes Margaret O'Donnell Helen Gordon Leong Howard Agnes Norris Anna Norris Alice Tieman Carl Gordon George Cavanaugh and Grecam Grim Nebuchadnezner Found A Way. Prices for staples noted. Miss Lory Jackson has accepted a job at Bella law office.

Catherine Norris Bonor Mary Sanford Bertha Tagkes Margaret O'Donnell Helen Gordon Leong Howard Agnes, Norris Anna Norris Alice Tieman Carl Gordon George Cavanaugh Grecam Grim

Knights of Columbus Social Planned for Members

At the Knights of Columbus regular meeting a members only social was planned for next Wednesday at the hall. A luncheon, speeches, music by the K of C orchestra and a quartet will be part of the program with several committees chosen to oversee menus speeches and entertainment. Damage to fruit from a recent frost is reportedly exaggerated with peaches in Poseyville not showing severe harm.

Knights of Columbia K. of C Henry Vallmer, Jr Frank Denver John Kane Henry Gers C. A. Kidwell Louis Laube Joseph Keller James Bourgholtzer William HW. Klefer Poseyville Ind Brasilattons

Governor Marshall backs Harmon for president in remark

Columbus report quotes Governor Marshall praising Harmon as a major national figure and possible presidential candidate while avoiding a pledge on Indiana party endorsement. Marshall also reviews Ohio public accounting with Auditor Fallington, noting $583000 in funds returned and more than $1 million potential recoveries amid ongoing suits. Freight movement noted from Saturday night to Sunday night.

Columbus Ohio Marshall Tuana Harmon Indiana Harman Fallington

Ahlbrand Carriage Factory Plans Near Seymour

A B and O Southwestern yard crews handled 226 loaded cars and 136 empties totaling 402 as discussions with Albert Ahrbrand about new factory buildings proceed in Seymour. The Ahlbrands expect to expand operations significantly despite past difficulties.

Tme Seymour Democrat B & O. Southwestern Railway Company Albert Aribrand Dtuture Seymour Ahibrand Ahlbrands Gre

Praise Speech of Governor Marshall Elevates Democratic Prospects

Governor Marshall receives extensive congratulatory messages at the state capitol after a New York City banquet. Endorsements favor him as the likely 1912 Democratic presidential nominee, notably from the Chicago Journal owned by John C. Eastman, a Wabash County native. The Indiana press expresses strong enthusiasm for his New York address.

Marshall State Capitol New York City Indiana Chitago Journal John C. Eastman Eastman Wabash Rounty Thomas R. Mar Bboil New York

Axtell Case Move Again Delayed to Saturday

The lawyers for Harry Axtell asked for a new trial and the motion was again continued, now set to be heard Saturday, per the edford Mail report.

Barry Axtell Harry Axtell Edford Mail

Barber Sets Record In Tonsorial Line

Lawrenceburg Indiana April 1 C W Dawson shocked the tonsorial world by shaving a head in three minutes a feat equal to a former nineteen second record. Dr George Liddle of Bright was the subject, with witnesses Frank Wirth Arthur Metzger and others. Dawson is regarded as the fastest barber in America and has issued challenges. He also shows interest in sports and trained Jack Willa who beat Spider Aylor recently.

Lawrencepurg Ind W. Dawson Dawson George Liddle Bright Frank Wirth Arthur Metzger Lawrencebure

Bedford Barbers War Over Hours

Bedford Indiana April 21 local barbers clash over closing hours after a union resolution set 10 pm closing on Saturdays and holiday nights. Some members refuse to follow the rule amid predicted disruption by insurgents.

Bedford, Inf Bedford

Primary Contest Friday Night at Walnot Street School

Contest at Walnot Street School Friday night selects local high school representatives for Princeton Big Four annual contest. Admission 10 cents funds expenses. Program includes orations on The City Problem and Social Effects of Immigration, readings of Poe and Key, and musical numbers.

Wal- Not Street Princeton Muste John Cochrad Alvin] Zinkan Edgar Allen Poe Carl McWilliams Francis Scott Key Lois Shirley Gladiators Fern Faith John Music Earnest Emry Everett Lett

Retired Preacher Injured After Cellar Stair Fall

Warren Nichols an elderly retired preacher of about 80 fell while descending cellar stairs in the drug store area. He suffered a broken left ankle after grabbing a barrel and was cared for at home by Dr. Scudder.

Warren Nichols Arthur Schmidt Nichols Peoples National Bank Dro. Bi Scudder

Marshall seeks a practical railroad man for state commission

Governor Thomas R. Marshall will travel to Lafayette Indiana to meet locomotive engineer James Collen a candidate for the state railroad commission vacancy. Marshall aims to find a qualified man to fill the position after returning from the East and before the election he said he would go out and hunt a fit candidate.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas R. Marshall W. J. Wood Marshall Lafayette Iid Jamey Collen Mr. Gollen

Store Burned at Winslow in Overnight Fire

A general merchandise store owned by Mrs. Fannie Dillon at Winslow burned Tuesday night. The origin remains a mystery as the business district is distant and no one was there at the time. Loss estimated at 2,000 with partial insurance.

Fannie Dillon Winslow

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