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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1908

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Cupid Holds Attention Saturday and Sunday Weddings

Local wedding notices report Rex P. Kragelton wed Miss Josephine Kocher Sunday evening after months of courtship. Rev Father Beck officiated the private St Marys ceremony. Also honored, Brazelton and Rochets wed at St Marys with only relatives present. Baldin Baldwin and Hannah Conrad married quietly Saturday evening, with both families alert to future plans.

Rex P. Brazelton Josephine Kocher Torbeck Baldwin Hannah Conrad Rex P. Kragelton Jublie Brazerton Misa Rochets Beck St. Mary's Bragelton Sour Meridian Street Baldwin-Conrad Rees H. Baldwin Miss Hanah Conrad

Hail storms lash Spencer region with wind and damage

Spencer, April 27. Storms tore through Spencer and Owen counties Sunday afternoon. One to three inch hail shattered north and northwest facing windows and even large plate glass in business districts. Wires down, trees blocked streets, and widespread crop and fruit damage anticipated. A stray mention notes residents searching for mushrooms after a near drowning in a wind driven cloudburst. A poem ends with a domestic verse about a woman who cannot bake but can get up dishes.

Spencer Owen Counties Buatnees

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Fields at East Yard Anniversary

A birthday dinner for Mrs Fields at her East Yard home drew forty six friends and relatives. Attendees included Mrs Amy Fields and family, Mr and Mrs Harried Dosch, Edward Shepherd and Jamiy, Mr and Mrs Frank Waatley Walford and family, Bir and Mrs George Wiplds, Mr and Mrs Andy Banert, Mrs Charles Boey ard, Mr and Mrs Louie Stumm, Margaret Stumpp and family, plus Spaulding and Spaulding kin.

Mr .Fields East Y Ath Amy? Fields Haried Dosch Edward Shepherd Jamiy Frank Waatley Walford George Wiplds Andy Banert Charles Boeyard Louie Stumm Spaulding

Bloomington ordinance drives dog control plan

The draft 106 ordinance in Bloomington prompts enforcement actions. Police to equip nets and muzzles for dog control. gunshot reports and a 12:30 Saturday incident near Swanford. A 23 year old John Thornds from Gumonia is linked to the event. A Baptist church service at 2:30 pm follows.

Bloomington John Thornds Gumonia Swanford Colored Baptist Buriatic Hawkins

Robbery Suspect Held On Central Street in Midnight incident

Fragmentary police report recalls a late Sunday incident near Central Street where a would be holdup man faced a confrontation with a bystander or resident named Mart Gregory. The assailant fled shortly after being challenged. No injuries reported.

Mert Ieory Jokei Mart Gregory Qudi Centar Alreet Iman

Warship Gladiator and British Liner Sunk in Atlantic Collision

A dense snowstorm aided by a collision at sea sank the Gladiator off the Isle of Wight and destroyed a British liner, with many dead and dozens missing. Admiralty officials and witnesses report the tragedy occurred during a regular voyage from New York to Britain, prompting investigations and possible inquiries by the Board of Trade.

St. Pauly Southang New York Cruleaty & Hadiator Wight Admiralty Wettis Ledarchea Fifa Erie Isle of Wight

Excursion to Bloomington for Democratic Convention

The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line runs an excursion from Washington to Bloomington on Wednesday April 2. Trains depart Washington at 9 0 clock with stops at Montgomery 9 16 Cannonburg 9 22 Boognotee 9 30 Shoals 9 40 Haren 9 00 Mitchell 10 08. Return trains depart Bloomington immediately after the convention closes.

Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Washington Bloomington Montgomery Cannerburg

Battle With the Beast An Appeal to Reason

A Presbyterian church program features Dr. W. PcDearing of Oakland City College lecturing on men mastering baser passions. The talk parallels Saint Luke style drama with the Vidas arena scene, urging reason over brute impulse and urging restraint and moral self-control.

W. PcDearing Oakland City College Guo Vadis Ida Collaeyin Aueon Lyla Haya Lygia Tirsus Gimartyr Ithen Ursus Naro Nero Histhia Mani Finn

Tax Dodging Strikes Indiana Tax Claims Law Debate

A chaotic report recounts a tax dispute over delinquent property seizure and the 1903 law allowing seizure of household goods to satisfy tax claims. It notes attorney general clarification that the 1903 statute supersedes the 1897 law, permitting seizure of any value of property to collect taxes, with city court fines for violators.

James Brigham Geherd Majans Indiana County Treaswers State Board of Tax Commissioners

Quiet Europe City Regulates Noise and Piano Playing

A European city imposes a tight noise regime with fines for loud behavior and strict curfews on piano playing. Authorities emphasize silence in public and during certain hours, with large court discretion on noise fines. The piece notes lecture absurdities and mocks a degraded lifestyle.

Heriin Europe Ciy Limita Berlin

Roosevelts plan to buy inquiry into price control

Fragmented text suggests a claim that President Roosevelt intends to order an inquiry into a private monopoly and its impact on prices. Readable entities include Roosevelt and a pending inquiry, with unclear context and many garbled words.

Bend Olis D.C Tapont Rooseven

Hamlet Buried After Severe Mountain Flooding Disaster

Notre Dame hamlet, 16 miles from the river town, is buried under rock and mud after an avalanche triggered by melting snow. About two dozen homes and multiple cottages are destroyed as rescuers rush to the scene. Authorities report the death toll uncertain, with several bodies recovered and many residents missing. Messengers reach Roupera with scant news as physicians and officials organize coffins, aid, and cross-country relief efforts.

Notre Dame-ge Sal Riding Mountain Lebet Batolet Ise hogEe Pathi Big Fat Bi Pelos Pania

April Day In Ideal Weather Cites Indoor Crowd

An April day brought unusually fine weather and indoor crowds in town. Churches gathered for services while banks and streams were noted nearby. Private conveyances and vigorous activity highlighted the scene as residents enjoyed a calm market day despite limited outdoor events.

Ihwes Jdemond

Montgomery case stains morals of three girls

Fragmentary OCR report notes three girls, linked to a Montgomery matter, with references to their father and a court docket. The text is garbled and disjointed, but suggests a public case or inquiry focusing on behavior and moral concerns amid lingering legal actions and bail terms.

Gonsiser Settlement Discussed in City Meeting

A city gathering reviewed a settlement proposal involving Odor and local officials. Attendees included Walter Garten Jol Cleck and Lovery, with references to a southward route and a plan to move toward Washington. The report mentions two groups of bombs tied to figures Xb and Kira Hatubglu and last year’s events.

Walter ©. Garten Jol Cleck Lovery Odor Affal Township A. AL Turedrom Washington Kira Hatubglu

Fragmented OCR historical note on smoking terms and public notices

Fragmented text blends old letters, references to smoking habits and age groups, with scattered names such as Sullivan Knox Martin Greene and Davis. It mentions letters from a newspaper, conversations about photos of life, and a stray reference to Interstate Commerce and Surgeon General oath. The piece reads like diaryish, clipped notes from a historical page with garbled borders and stray quotes.

Funeral of Jeremiah Priday at Saint Simon's Church

The funeral for Jeremiah Priday, who died recently, was held at Saint Simon's Church after services at his home on Hefron Street. Many friends attended as final rites were led by Lytelan, with the community reflecting on the deceased and his role in local life.

Jeremiah Priday Ma Hefron Stréet Rata Simon Lytelan

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