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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
1
Washington common council met in regular session with full attendance to discuss sewerage plans. An amendment shifted the investigation from three members to the full council, with estimates and possible engineer costs discussed as the city weighs a major project.
Prof Howard Clark, long a high school educator and former principal in Bloomington, has been promoted to lead East Chicago Schools. He is a native of the county and has a background in Latin education and administrative work, with prior roles in Bloomington and local schools.
Pests target blackbirds feeding on hives in front of Charles Kidwell’s home. Billy Walters and Hipmi Ragsdale pursue the birds’ scalps, claiming they roost under a large maple each evening. Residents face harassment as shooters threaten to trim tree limbs to deter the birds.
The northern part of the county saw heavy rain Monday afternoon with partridge eyes mentioned, yet it caused no major damage. The rain deepened while the clouds passed eastward and then eased. Elkanah Allen of Regard township notes rain fell for a while when the creek was open.
W. G. Gamp and associates have returned from Joplin Missouri where they pursued lead and zinc interests. They drilled a hole on the property and recovered both zinc and lead minerals. Sohn Smoot remains on site supervising a second drilling effort.
Mary E Young sues for divorce alleging a marriage on October 3, 1H ended May 6, 1908. She claims adultery as the cause and notes the identity of the offending party is unknown.
William W. Rund, longtime Vincennes electric light company employee, began work September 17, 1883, and has never taken a day off until this afternoon when he started a trip south to visit his brother and relatives.
James Matthews, superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company, departed at noon for Cleveland, Ohio to undergo an operation. Charles Alcharw will be in charge during his absence.
The Democratic committee and interested party members in Washington Township will convene tonight at 7:30 at the O'Neall and O'Neall office to discuss party organization work.
A fragment mentions a Sunday publication at St Simon's shore with August Shepard to Mrs Mary Montgomery and a cryptic line about a head showing its baby, suggesting a local notice or commentary with unclear context. The readable elements include names and a personal note, but details are incomplete.
The Texas railroad commission filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging a conspiracy among carriers through the Southwestern Traffic Association to raise freight rates to Texas points. It seeks action against eight schedules, argues higher costs and indebtedness justify the increases, and warns of broad harm to shippers and consumers.
John Anderson of Little Falls Oregon shattered two legs in a fall on Mount St Helens. A Seattle Mazamas party carried him to the summit in a sleeping bag improvised stretcher and slid him 400 feet down the north slope to their camp where medical aid was given. Physicians credit the rope aid with saving his life. A wise man can become a fool in mouth by talking too much.
New Zealand showered hospitality on the U S Atlantic battleship fleet led by Rear Admiral Sperry. A grand reception in Auckland with mayoral hosts, civic and military officials, and many women in winter fashion marked the day. Shore leave for 1000 sailors followed, with tours to Mount Eden and Onehunga, and workmen heard sailors inquire about Johor pay rules. Admiral Sperry praised the cruise, and Sperry hosted a luncheon aboard the Connecticut for legislators.
Ben Bradley cut a deep gash on his arm while shaving Monday while distracted by a spinach pile. A physician closed the wound. The incident happened as he struck at a fly escaping on vacation. Arthur Allen and Roy Feagans fill in at the post office. Allen camps north of Loogootes at Thomas Bluff.
Vaudeville actress Mias Grace Binder toured downtown in a directoire sheath dress. Accompanied by David Padgett and her manager, she walked from Herald office to Main Street drawing a large mixed crowd. The gown featured a left side slit and legging, praised by some and booed by others.
Nathan Bellman returns to the streets after a week at Trinity Springs. He avoids sun, thanks a Panama hat, praises the water if not drunk in excess, and recalls waking at 5 am to an alarm miscue. He credits travel companions Big FitzGibbons and Billy with changing his routine and the peace he sought.
Mrs. Thursia Ragsdale of Veale township was thrown severely onto a brick street by a refractory horse. She remained unconscious, required anesthetics to quiet and sleep, but has since regained consciousness and is recovering. Doctors think she will soon be all right.
The Misses Laura Fish Rory O'Donald Cualdia Yenne and Laura Wright and Hallan Yenne J H Lamb with Harry Palmer and Loring Ricks headed to Harriman Ferry on the east fork of White river for a week of camping. Mesdames Bennett and Cross served as chaperons.
Three women described as of bad repute were taken in a police dragnet on a recent Saturday night and released on promise to pay fines. They gave up on Monday afternoon saying they cannot pay and face thirty five days in jail unless someone helps. The piece warns readers to trust no one and stay confident.
The Sullivan Times projects William A. Cullop of Vincennes to win Indiana s Sevent h district race over Republican John C. Chaney, citing Democratic and Republican sources across eight counties. Cullop is favored to carry Sullivan Greene Owen Lawrence Martin Daviess Monroe and Knox, with a pattern echoing Adair s successful districtwide approach.
William Pickell superintendent of the gas works says a cement sack filled with straw was found in the main leading from the reservoir to the city. The find explained low pressure and gas flow. Repairs removed the obstruction and supply is now stronger than before.
Dr Donaldson and Dr McPherson pressed Montgomery town board to enforce health laws. Saloons and businesses drain into a central pond, creating an unhealthy condition. Officials threaten immediate action if the drain project is not completed.
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