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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary column references pension errors affecting thousands and government substitutions of blank forms. It mentions hog pen ordinances, a Missouri remark, and local opinions on town size and schooling, with scattered quotes and community quips.
George W. Lutes deputy recorder of Daviess County recounts an accident in which a real estate agent named George W. Lutes was showing a dwelling when he fell on stairs. The fracture left his left forearm twisted and likely permanently disabled.
A stag party hosted by the Young Men's Bible Class of First Baptist Church at J. G. Allen's north Meridian home Friday evening features a program with class president L McGinnis, Helen Allen, McGuire, Jeenwood, and A H Greenwood as class teacher. The event notes recognition from a medical association and charter member signups.
The list names teachers assigned to various rooms for the 1908 09 school year in Reeve Township High School with room designations. Schools are set to begin September 11 1908.
Godwin trustee of Reeve township reports discovery of an eight foot coal vein near Alfordaville on the James D Arvid farm. The coal has a fine slate top and quality but development hindered by lack of railroad access. Multiple coal veins have been found in the southern Paytenu county area, yet none aided by transit facilities to Harrison and Reeve townships.
London reports Nastitch, principal witness in June trial at Cettnio, claims a conspiracy aimed to erase the Montenegrin dynasty by uniting Montenegro and Slav provinces under Serbian rule. Crown Prince George of Serbia named in testimony and Nastitch claims Serbia's king colluded. Arrests widen in Croatia and at Agram pending treason charges.
George Wilcox a former bank janitor confessed to stealing 88 500 from the National Bank of Commerce on April 25 1907. He led officers to a box containing 4 000 of the missing money. Arrest followed after months of suspicion and notable extravagance.
Boston pitchers Tuckey and Graham blank St Louis 2-0 as the Red Sox win their third of four from the Browns. Batter notes include two-base hits by Bates and Browne and a three-base hit by Browne.
Markets show varied livestock prices with beef steers around 6.00 to 7.00, cows from 2.25 to 4.50, and calves up to 5.75. Hogs noted at 5.70 to 6.50, sheep and lambs priced near 4.10 to 4.25, with stockers and feeders active and packing demand steady.
The Mandabach Coal Company advertises August coal discounts to save money and keep employees at work. Deals include Jump coal 30 bushels for $2.70 or 9 cents per bushel and Mine Tun 30 bushels for $2.10. Prices rise in cold weather to 12 cents lump and 10 cents mine run per bushel.
A.J. Dant Jr reports from North Dakota that a warmer climate may aid his health. He observes wheat abundance and low insect presence while noting local customs. Mary Lea credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving her husband James Lee’s lungs, with a free trial offered at Betts drug store.
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