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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

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William L Brown Named Receiver For Clocluuat Seating Factory

Judge H Q Houghton appoints William L Brown of Mitchell as receiver for the Clocluuat Seating Company's five story brick factory east of the city. The plant employs about 150 men, holds orders for six months, but finances suffered during the panic. Brown takes over next Monday to stabilize operations and preserve jobs.

J. C. Brooke Clocluuat Seating Company H. Q. Houghton William L. Brown Mitchell, Recelver Washington Harrison Ohio Wr. Brooke United States Brooke Bette J. Cloagh Citives

Fire at Plainville Burns Barn and Verses of Vagabonds

A barn belonging to Charles O Maley in Plainville burned at 11 this morning. Fire caused by spontaneous combustion reportedly spread little, livestock escaped, losses around 500 dollars. Paris considers strong vagabond repression with labor colonies for repeat offenders and frontier permits for tramps and gypsies.

Charles O'Maley Plainville Plainvlle Weire Jofa Jeaat

Death of Young Priest in Bradford Parish

Albany Ind Aug 21 priest Stephen Dopaghue rector of St Michael s Catholic Church at Bradford sixteen miles northwest of Albany suddenly died Thursday He had been ill for several days He was thirty five a native of Jeffersonville and was ordained in 1897 at St Meinrad s Academy Spencer County

Albany Ind

Cubs at Monroe City clash on Sunday diamond

Fire Cubs will cross bats with Monroe City on Sunday August 23 at Monroe City diamond. Hudson and Oliphant are Cubs batters while King and Reel play for Monroe City.

Fire Cubs Monroe City Batterjey Cubs Hudson and Oliphant King and Reel

Picnic Spot by River Bridge Attracts Crowds

The Washington area hosts a scenic picnic site near the river bridge on the road to Wheatland. Crowds flock in summer, but owner Mr. Weaver has limited access after several campers damaged gates. The bluffs, caves, and coal mine nearby add to the setting, with Wheatland visitors often more numerous than local residents.

Washington Wakon Bridge Wheatland Weaver

Last Day September 15 for Grand Busy Bee Machines

Believers of the Grand Busy Bee talking Teachings announce the final sale ending September 15. Machines priced at 26 in tickets and 3 cash on delivery, with arrangements required 60 hours prior to the cutoff. This expiration marks the last chance to purchase under the offer.

Limited time offer records for tickets after September

A notice offers records for tickets to those who have received one of our machines. Do not discard tickets after September 15 as they remain valid for records.

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Campaign funds scrutiny and political tension rise

Disjointed OCR excerpt hints at campaign finance scrutiny, political maneuvering, and potential pressure on officials around an election. The text references figures, lawmaking, party members, and public publication of funds, suggesting a contentious campaign climate with ongoing legal or legislative action.

Australia greets visiting fleet with grand welcome

Sydney hosts a massive public welcome as Oppostra of warships return from a global voyage. Admiral Sperry and Lord Northcote lead a formal march past a guard of honor, while thousands line the streets to cheer the visiting bluejackets and officers.

Sydair Farm Coffe Toran Garden Alfred Deakin Commonwealth New South, Wales Syshey Sperry Jecislature Lord Northcare Australia AdmiralSperry

Dr. O K McKittrick Democratic Nominee for Duchess County Seat

Dr. O K McKittrick is the Democratic nominee for representative from Duchess County in the next Legislature. Born in Plainville June 28 187?, he practiced medicine in Alfordsville and Plainville and became coroner of Daviess County 1900s. He studied at Hanover College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons St Louis and has held medical and surgical appointments. He is married to Miss Russell Harper and belongs to several secret orders.

J. McKittrick Plainville Hela O. H. McKittrick Sarah L. Meékinitek Platoville Naterral Wis Gunker Chicago Post Graduate School of Medifsine Hivomington Indianapolis Br. McKittrick Daviess McKittrick Pridaville O. I Daviess County

Bedford Bank Failure Deepens In Indiana Headlines

The Bedford Savings, Ravages and Loan Association failure worsens, harming stockholders and many Bedford residents who invested years of hard earned savings, with implications for the community as the wreckage unfolds.

Bedford Ind Bedford Salatng Ravages and Loan Association

Miners Reach Local Agreement To Keep Evansville Mines Running

Evansville Indiana August 24 miners and operators in the Chandler and two Evansville mines agreed to continue work through the week avoiding wage dues and assessments. The deal was local between mine owners and union reps without action from Terre Haute or Indianapolis. Terre Haute reports no change in the wider mining scene.

Evansville Ind Evanaviile Chandler Vanaville Terre Haute Indianapolis Tnion Indiana

Professor Hamlet Allen Heads to Denver After Telegram

Professor Hamlet Allen traveled to Denver last night upon a telegram reporting his mother's illness. Mrs. Allen had previously gone to Denver two months earlier to visit her daughter Mrs. Jennie Strasser.

Hamlet Allen Denver Allen Jennie Strasser

Popular Young Couple Weds at Plainville

Mids Blue Grace Killion wed Albert Mack in Plainville at the bride's parents home. Rev H Buchannan officiated with Lohengrin march. Miss Ethel Shanks and W A Inman attended. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside in Oakland City where Mack will be principal of the high school.

Grace Killion Albert Mack William Killion Plainville H. Buchannan Gdon Killion Benny"suckle Cyprus Straing Lohengrin Laura Littell Miss Killion Mr. Mock Ethel Shanks Washington Township W. A. Inman Plainville School State Normal Oakland City Mack High Schost

Changes at W, U Office Bring Turrell Return

office turnover in Indianapolis returns Smoot and family this afternoon. Turrell resumes role at the Telegraph Office, Vincennes manager Cady will continue in the local office, with Smoot Mr. Turrell and others set for shift roles.

Won Smoot Indianapolis

Mines at Vandalia and nearby districts at work today

Clay county residents report 5 000 at work as Vandalia Coal Company mines and independent mines in the Byans district resume operations. Baltimore and Ohio earnings for July 1908 show a drop in gross income from the prior year. Ten killed and many injured when a Pennsboro Harrisville excursion train derailed near Pennsboro. Former Linton manager Sasker misappropriates team funds, taking between 40 and 44 dollars.

Clay County Vandalia Coal Company Tubel Arve Byans’ Wiry Baltimore and Ohio Eastern Winds Linton Tia Ross Staunton Linton Ciizen

Mob Leaders Indicted in Sangamon County Court Case

Ten indictments were returned against two alleged Springfield mob leaders Abraham Raymor and Kate Howard. Raymor faces murder and riot charges while Howard is charged with malicious mischief. A military court of inquiry supplied key evidence and witness testimony, including claims of arson by a former Springfield police officer.

Springfield Sangamon County Abraham Raymor Kate Howard Raymor Howard Phargs Sgninat Raymor William Donalgan Clipperfield First Cavalry Col. Chipperfield Springfeld Rolla Keys George Richardson Mabel Hallam Companion of Keys

Rev. Alfred Dayton Dies at Ninety Six in Indiana

Word reached this morning of the death of Rev. Alfred Dayton a longtime active minister in Southern Indiana He celebrated his ninety sixth birthday July 31 He preached in Increase township and is remembered by old citizens of the city He was born in Waterford Connecticut grew up in Marietta Ohio and New Albany where he worked as a teacher shipbuilder and carpenter He became a Christian church member in 1833 ordained a minister in 1838 and remained active in church work farming when not preaching Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Mount Olive church at 2 oclock with burial in the churchyard

Alred Dayton Indiana Clay County Dayton Increase Township Hig ‘Church John White Mount. Olive Church

Watermelon mishap at county recorder's office

Henry McCracken, Davis county recorder, avoided juice spills by sitting on the window ledge while eating a watermelon. He slipped from the ledge and fell about eight feet, fracturing his arm.

Henry McCracken Daviess County Recorder McCracken

Will Sing At Mitchell Aww Amateur Night

A mistyped report notes two popular acts Day and Prank Swords performing at Mitchell Aww and the Mirdome amateur night. The writer visited Mitchell this afternoon to sing at the Airdome and praised the performers voices as likely to make a hit. They plan a stop at West Baden before returning home.

Mirdome Mitchell Airdome West Baden

Valuable Papers Left At Shoals Library

Mr. Carlos T. McCarty attorney at Shoals called this morning and left twelve topics on Indian history containing valuable material. The items will be shelved soon and serve as fine reference books, per librarian Ants Gibson.

Carlos T. McCarty Shoals Ants Gibson

Pick Ups and Rural Topics Highlighted in Montgomery Township

The article mentions Montgomery township officials and a delegate to a national congress in Madison Wisconsin. It notes discussions on bovine tuberculosis drainage and farming life with references to Roosevelt and an agricultural gathering at Oyster Bay. An ad signals a clearance sale with numerous rare bargains.

C. F. Ageton Harrigan Jhaniy Athena Madlaon Wisconaly

New Plays and Acts Highlight Theatorium Tonight

Theatorium shows new pictures and a fluctuating song and orchestra act tonight. The Alrdome offers a cooling retreat with a Mahoney Stock Company production For His Sister's Hour and a new play. Charles Jones returns from Denver and Colorado Springs with notes from the West.

Theatorium Pica Alrdome Ptumd Mahoney Stock Company Charles Jones Denver Colorado Springs

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