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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
3
Indiana health officials report June birth figures and deaths, noting heart disease will not be accepted as a cause of death on birth records. June births total 4,446 with whites dominating. deaths reach 2,409 with age breakdowns and leading diseases, including scarlet fever and pneumonia, listed among causes.
Priday marked the banner day at the Old Settlers meeting in Oden. The Garten Grove venue was full and overflowing with attendees and candidates kissing babies. Congress man Chaney F. Hastings and Westmaster Faith led the principal speaking program.
Congressman John C. Chirney announces cadet appointments for the academy. Applicants must meet a high school course standard and pass an examination. The selection includes a principal plus three alternates to be named for the Second Lewuen district.
A fragmented note from a state wide press illustrates strong brewery backing of one third of Indi ana saloonkeepers amid centralized brewery control. Aligned with Republican influence, the shift signals brewing power shaping politics and markets during an era of national honor discourse.
The Steele township trustee in Daviess County sets proposals for the annual budget at School District No. 2 meeting. Township expenditures total 1 018.14 with 10 cent tax per hundred dollars, local tuition expenses 4 888.80 with 23 cent tax, special school tax 2 707.63 with 1 cent tax, road funds 78.84 with 5 cent tax, and prior year poor expenditures 256.35 with 1 cent tax. Overall figures: 9 648.44 in expenditures and 42 cents tax per hundred dollars. Meeting dated August 13, 108. CHARLES A BANTA.
The E-C Girl arrives in Washington on a promotional tour for Egg-O-See and distributes one dollar bills with a cheerful talk about B-C Corn flakes. She vows to stay several days and visit homes and stores while praising the cereal company's factories in Quincy, Illinois and Buffalo, New York.
Earl Greenwood, longtime Wells Fargo Express driver in the city since the agency opened about two years ago, has resigned to take a position as an E. L freight agent. He will start Monday. He is popular for his faithful service and courteous conduct. He will be succeeded by his brother Floyd Greenwood.
Senator Pera Mattingly will address Bethany Park today as part of a Republican day program. Principal speakers include Mattingly, with Friday previously noted as Democratic day featuring Hon. Thomas R. Muareh.
Miss Maggie Berlws becomes bride of J B Lowe Jr after a separation from Ser Vincennes. Ballshurz dispatches show three days with no reply and continued longing as domestic ties fray. Unclear letters and impatient expectations color the tale of romance and missed connections.
A rugged deputy pursued a bail jumper from Georgia to Alabama guiding him on a mule and dragging him with a clothesline. The prisoner supposedly swam the Tullapoosa river to reach safety, prompting the judge to quip about the escape. Local notes list visits, dances, and community mentions from Bethel Montgomery and surrounding towns. The column closes with a general remark on men’s behavior in crowds.
Dr. O C Fairhurst offers over thirty years of experience in treating chronic diseases and the complete range of medical care. He advertises being a non specialist who knows all branches of medicine and promises guaranteed cures for diseases and addictions with modern remedies. Consultation free at Hyatt Hotel on Monday August 27.
Bargains in real estate include 1 acre clay land on a gravel road south with a front room, ideal for a home, fruit, or poultry. 2 room frame dwelling in Urser's Third Addition, $550, exchange possible for larger Bot area property, terms. Four room houses on Walnut Street with paved front and back, priced to sell. 16 acres of loam land suitable for cultivation, several dwellings and outbuildings, mortgage $4,060, possession March 4, 1905.
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