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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
7
In a fragmented report from Reférence eté, a weather vane on a church steeple is praised for faithful wind direction readings. Residents note a second vane at the Methodist church with equally steady responses to even light breezes, drawing several calls about reliability.
A Detroit area reader notes a long newspaper focus on a president Coolidge guard bitten by a mosquito in Massachusetts. The writer contrasts local mosquito realities with big city press nosiness, recalling rural indifference to minor injuries unless linked to notable figures.
A jumble of quirky lines notes fashion jokes about hair and furs for winter. It mentions wheat prices, livestock, and references to elephants and women with small feet, all in a satirical, disconnected style.
Princeton Ind Aug 15 Herman G Woods 50 Southern railroad brake man died in Methodist hospital after losing his left leg when he was cut under mine cars at Ayr shire mine Friday. Coe and several children survive.
The funeral for Joe Bogner will be Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Presbyterian church with the Odd Fellows in charge. The Rev Mr Grimes to officiate. Pallbearers are Clay McCormick Elmer Horrall M M McBride Richard Summers Ara Moren and Austin Sharom. Burial at Oak Grove. U S Grant Post G A R members held services at Bogner home on south Meridian Street.
A large gathering enjoyed a bountiful dinner under shade trees at the Brown residence in Shoals last Sunday for birthday anniversaries of Denton Harner of Chicago and Frank Harner of Washington. Guests included Mrs Harner and children Vera Thomas Johnnie Violet and Louis of Washington.
In Columbus Indiana on August 13 Mayor Tucker questioned the charge as J W Taylor of Indianapolis faced the court. Arresting officer Edward Hall said the charge was cussing the police. Taylor was sentenced to a nightly jail meant to prompt repentance.
A Rosen of Oden named Viquiea-De pt aims for the state championship in June. She reportedly produced 3 pounds of butter and 720.5 pounds at 77.72 pounds per dairy unit, with events tied to the National Dairy from October 10 to 17.
Pa ce ran into the ki home Wednesday night and was severely shocked but su effects.
A fragmentary report describes Joe Malott returning home and hiring Charles Brady and F Wader to paper a room at the home of Al Johnson. Missing details leave scope unclear about dates and outcomes.
Members of the Muncie Lions Club will travel to Fortville for an installation ceremony as a new Lions Club receives its charter. Attending are O. W. Dearcroft, Stewart Bender, Malcolm Tillway, Dr. Clifford Thropp, Clare Jepho, Robert Campbell, and John K. Malone.
Indian commerce faces renewed strain as the annual monsoon intensifies, impacting manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. Flood risks disrupt supply chains, while transport delays hinder shipments and recovery efforts begin in affected districts with relief measures announced by local authorities.
Plan Morgan Funeral in New York Aug 15. Plans for funeral services for Mrs J P Morgan wife of the financier who died yesterday after two months illness were to be completed late today.
In Wichita on Aug 15 a local druggist posted a six inch high red sign in his window reading Wanted 100 Bed Bugs. The display sparked interest and, when explained to a friend, the vendor admitted the tactic aimed to spur sales of remedies for bedbugs, not to attract them.
Rochester Indiana August 15 traffic on the Nickel Plate railroad was delayed for five hours today when one car of a heavy freight train was derailed near here. Trainmen escaped injury.
Charles Conover 16 of Indian Springs Martin county died in Dunn hospital Bedford Tuesday from a broken back suffered July 30 when slate fell in a coal mine local mine disaster report confirms the youth was injured in the mining accident and succumbed to his injuries.
Labor unions of Vincennes are laying plans to obtain for that city the 1926 convention of the Indiana Federation of Labor. They aim to bring the gathering to Vincennes, seeking organizational support and local backing for the event.
Mrs. Louis Mayo spoke with the surgeon during an operation for a stomach ulcer at Vincennes. Only a focal anesthetic was used, the first time this method has been attempted in Vincennes for a major operation.
Market notes show corn steady with No 2 Yellow near 99 cents and oats steadies with No 1 white around 38. hay values quoted for Timothy and clover ranges. Chicago hogs and cattle prices listed with top hogs around 14 dollars and cattle up to 15 dollars. Cincinnati cattle and hogs also noted with limited shifts.
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