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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
3
In Peru on April 22 Col Benjamin E Watlage the showman received twelve elephants in the largest express package to date weighing forty tons. The shipment comes as Hagenbeck-Wallace prepares to leave town May 2. Express charges exceeded 1400 dollars.
Township elections across Illinois produced a mixed result as many counties stayed even while several towns shifted. Schuyler and Kane counties moved toward wet standings with Rustville and Foreston notable dry reversals, and Effingham in Affingham county voted dry for the first time in its history.
A race between an automobile and a boy on a pony Tuesday night ended with Pvt John H. Jones of Northwestern University and chauffeur John Anderson sustaining broken arms and other injuries. The auto overturned after losing control near Sheridan Road. The pony rider’s identity was not learned.
Wednesday and Thursday nights feature Man In the Overalls an intense drama. Albion Herrall will perform Here's To Our Sweethearts and Wives dedicated to Plehting Bob and his battleship float.
Local personals note return trips and visits across Indiana and nearby states. Filler returns from a business trip to Vincennes. Mrs. Maggie Geewng and others arrive from Daytona Beach for winter or visits. Eastern Star events in Indianapolis. trips to Shoals, Columubs Ohio, Hot Springs Arkansas, Chicago, and Memphis referenced. Several residents, including Dr. McKitttrick and John Dwaste, seen in city, with health concerns noted and travel plans listed. A piano sale ad appears for Harding Miller Music Company on Main Street.
In White County Illinois green bugs are thick affecting wheat in several areas. Farmers report prior year damage and note the pest is most active on high ground. The Rev Mr Hhon, pastor in Washington circuit of the MB church, resigns and will leave Washington. Coupons from the Cabel Kauffman ad list are worth 7 to 17 cents.
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