27 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1909
Page
1
City council debates a proposed Robinson gas franchise and assigns investigators to probe George Prime. They hunt for clarity on ownership and terms, while approving street, sewer, and sidewalk work and enforcing a $1000 annual cigarette license.
Fire chiefs rushed to Van Trees back of the city ball after reports of a blaze. A stubborn stove caused smoke to pour from a door, but no flames were found and the team secured the scene.
The Oden ball team battled Bedford Sunday afternoon. Bedford edged Oden 3 to 2 on neutral grounds. A crowd of about 100 showed strong support and noise. Gallant Mr. Cullop led the party to the White House to meet the president in Washington.
About thirty members of the Unitarian Brethren congregation surprised Rev. W. W. Moore at his home Sunday night. Gifts and tokens of friendship were presented as music and speeches filled the evening. Schoonever, a longtime Washington resident, has served as presiding elder of his district and made many friends during his tenure.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians schedules its spring initiation for May 22 at the Knights of Columbus hall. About twelve candidates will join, with the lodge led by prominent city members. The degree team unveils new uniforms for the occasion. A big K of C social is planned for tomorrow evening with speeches and a meal.
Indianapolis April 27 Comanche man Taggart, miswritten as Cageart, declares he will not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for mayor. He says he will not accept the office under any circumstances, despite party workers urging him to run.
Two Linton men George A. Scherb and Grant Bellamy recounts buying unseen groceries from a Chicago mail order house. After paying in advance they were told higher prices and demanded more money before shipment. They were unable to obtain either the goods or a refund, urging readers to buy from local merchants who offer fair prices and immediate delivery.
In Owenaville Indiana on April 27 a family Bible once used by David Ferry as a depository for paper money burned in a house fire. The Bible contained thirty one new one dollar bills valued at about $1.90. Ferry had been afraid of banks.
A crowd of young people surprised Roy Norris at his East Walnut Street home for his fourteenth birthday. Guests included Edith Russell Ruth Farria Laura Surgina Mildred Hart Anna Lundergan Catherine Norris Anna Norris James Merrisaken Charles Hart William Sorgias James Tally Carl Moorman Everett Swords Arthur OBrien Walter Mick Robert Parsons Lea Raymanno Raygod Dilman and others as Maxie and games were played followed by refreshments.
Oakland City ind January 27 The city council granted a franchise to the Oakland City Light Fuel and Power Company to furnish natural gas for domestic use at twenty cents per thousand cubic feet and eight cents for victory purposes. The company has purchased supplies in advance and begun laying pipe with work starting immediately.
At Athletec park Monday afternoon Coach Wadsworth held a track tryout for the Night Sebou squad. Winners of Monday’s events will represent the team next Saturday in the dual meet against Vincennes. Entries for both schools will be published soon. The meet produced surprises and close races with strong crowd support and spirit for the upcoming clash. Ervin Parsons, favored to win two events, is uncertain for Saturday but Hunting and Cochrane are expected to contend in the short dashes.
Vincennes prepares for a busy home track and field meet featuring Emis Yuston Jones and Ed mondsong Wallace leading distance events. Cochrade Jones Shore Smiley Rougdefride shine in jumps while Smiley Zink Ans Imry push the hurdles as rivalries persist and a strong Viniennes team aims for victory.
Narcotius Barber, forty nine years old, died at his home on Brynn Place north of the city late Monday afternoon. Death was due to heart disease. he had been ill and bedridden but not believed to be worse than usual. He was found dead in bed by his wife after leaving the room to do some work. He was a well known colored man in the city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Second Baptist Church, burial at Hawking Cemetery.
April 27 report says a legal action will test whether state house patronage shifts to Republicans or remains with Democrats. Republicans name Charles Wheeler as custodian. Governor Marshall appoints Thomas Culbert. Democrats plan to summon witnesses in a bid for the jobs, with the Supreme Court expected to rule on the law's constitutionality.
A Bedford man filed suit Monday for divorce alleging marital separation after three years of marriage. He claims they lived together briefly then separated. He alleges his wife bought outfits for their home and immediately sold them, keeping the proceeds.
The story of David and Goliath is recounted by Rev Hilly Sanday to a 4,000 strong revival audience. Dave is urged to return home, travels to the front, then faces Goliath with a sling. He hits Goliath with a stone and beheads him, scattering the Philistines. Misa Hitte Farrell visits from Longootee.
In Hastings, Allen & Hastings defend Rev E E Davidson in a petition by Laura A Davidson seeking validation of a marriage, monetary support, and restraining orders. Padgett & Padgett filed twelve interrogatories asking about a 1908 Missouri hotel stay, marriage papers, letters, and funds related to Laura B Clark.ив
A Hast Washington matron, owner of a buggy and horse, keeps a hen nesting in the buggy bed, a friend asks about her absence from driving, while others like Warren VanTrees and Roy Medcalfe move about Wheatland road and Flora visits.
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