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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

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48th Annual Institute of County Teachers Opens

The second day of the Daviess County Teachers Institute opened with Prof. J. M. Black presenting a lesson on the rudiments of music. Superintendent Cherry led talks on senses and organs, with notes by W. Brown of Reeve Township, and Prof. Maryfield chairing the executive committee from the Philippines. Lectures covered military movements of the Civil War era, with Elson concluding the afternoon session. A clerks versus teachers baseball game and a teachers ball team were planned for the week.

Cherry Daviess County Teachers’ Institute J. M. Black Black T. Brown Reeve Township Brown County Teachers’ Association Jon Teasor Bison Lincoln Teason Cherry Fol Elson Aronles Gr. Elson

The Busiest Store In Town Promotes Clearances

Ab Hagenteck invites shoppers to a tastodonic clearance sale at Wallace’s grocery featuring reduced prices on canned goods and other wares. The display showcases manufacturers like Helps & Go Reid and Murdock & Company, urging families to visit for bargains and a pleasant diversion without pressure to buy.

Helps & Go. Reid, Murdock & Company

New York Exchange Governors Probe Stock Deals

New York governors of the Stock Exchange ordered a rigid inquiry into fictitious Saturday transactions after reports of more than 700000 shares, with some estimates reaching 1600000 shares in one house. A. C. Brown & Co faced questions over late reporting and deliveries as the committee to be formed by President H. H. Thomas begins review.

New York New York Stock Exchange H. H. Thomas Aim Thomas A. C. Brown & Fo Mc. Brown Brown & Co Stack Exchange Fim Brékera

Bandit's Work Amid Yellowstone Stagecoach Robberies

A masked highwayman attacked seven Yellowstone Park stage passengers near Upper Basin, taking money and valuables and fleeing on a horse. The robberies occurred at intervals as coaches left Fairview Inn, with authorities noting weapons were not allowed in the park, hindering passenger defense. Soldiers and forest rangers pursued, but the rugged terrain impeded progress as a manhunt continued along the Gallatin trail.

Butte Mont Yellowstone Park Upper Basin Fairheut Inn Tull Park Branch Idaho’ Springs Hestng Math Gallatin Ihe

John W Kern Honored by Indianapolis Star Editorial

The Indianapolis Star praises John W Kern as a sterling, amiable candidate for vice president. It notes his noble spirit and gracious bearing may sway voters to the Democratic ticket while commending his reserve and lack of partisan leverage. The piece elevates his character and predicts strong support from Indiana voters.

Indianapolis Vfe John W. Kern Kern Indiana Jearty Ucker John Kern Msg

Doctor as Deep Historian Sparks Teacher Attendance

A late afternoon session drew many men teachers and inspectors who noted the large attendance and the deliberate effort to learn. Ex-ont Sheree and Ht McHenry joined the gathering while Myers of Refyve township examined candidates' qualifications for a formal teaching role. Grant Feith and Mrs. Grant also attended, underscoring the event's emphasis on listening and broad knowledge.

Sheree McHenry Moms Myers Refyve Township

Watson Attacks Watson Over Temperance Record

A partisan column accuses James E. Watson Republican gubernatorial candidate of hypocrisy for preaching temperance while allegedly tolerating the Columbia Club in Indianapolis a 24 seven booze hub. The piece questions his stance amid claimed violations and calls out alleged lax enforcement by backers.

James E. Watson Columbia Club Indianapolis Ise Inn Ite Mletu Fe Webera Watson

Kern Notification Sparks Democratic Rally at State Fair

A large Democratic crowd at the state fair grounds in Indianapolis celebrated John W Kern's official notification as vice presidential candidate. Thomas Faggart opened with remarks, Kern received prolonged ovations, governor candidate James R Marshall also spoke, and the crowd cheered during the procession from the Denison hotel to the fair grounds.

Theianapolis Ipd Coliseuis John W Democrats Unitea Ace Negn Thomas Thomas Rern Kern Jomes R. Marehall W. J. Prynn Apeak Treiaa Denison Fair Grounds

WEINMASTER TO SPEAK AT LABOR DAY CELEBRATION

The arrangement committee announces John Weinmaster, state organizer of the Farmers' Union, will speak at the Labor Day event. He spent months in Calais county organizing locals in Wellknown and across the county and is described as a pleasant gentleman and effective public speaker.

John Weinmaster Farmers’ Union WeinMaster Caleis

Falls From Roof Injures Ray Bollenbacher

Ray Bollenbacher son of J J Bollenbacher fell two feet while painting a planting roof. He landed on his left arm, sustaining a severe injury during the first roof painting lesson this morning.

Ray Bollenbacher J. J. Bollenbacher Ray

Hubby wanted for Mary Rowing with home and bank

Pittsburg Aug 2 Mary Rowing twenty four asks for a husband who is fair good looking and not a married man to take on her life already she has $450 in bank and a furnished home worth $780 plus her bank balance She will marry anyone fit not already a benedict and will give up the home and money Mary is an orphan from Lawrenceville mill worker lineage and insists she wants a partner not a burden after a recent broken engagement and a costly attempt at marriage.

Pittsburg Mary Rowing Mary Misa Rowins Pulaskt Atley Rowing Lawrenceville Harry Laway

Monday Council Session Quiet and Routine Actions

Council met in a quiet session and hurried through business amid illness and cool weather. Officials discussed sewer work bids for Waller street, sanitary beverage oversight, and parade participation. City records show July receipts of 1 442.88 and disbursements 1 213.22 with a 229.07 balance.

Waller Ezet Attenton Russell Washington, Light and Water Company Tha Yin Routt Seventh Grove South Streets William L. Brown John “F

Auto Owner Sued For Big Damages

John B E LaPlante of Vincennes named defendant in Knox circuit court in a suit by Mrs Ethel Ridgbley seeking 14000 damages. She alleges his large multi colored automobile frightened her horse on a public highway south of Vincennes causing her to miscarry a fetus. The report also notes a separate unrelated incident involving a tramp named John Brown arrested for vagrancy in Milanville with 696 in currency and states Warren Hiile and a bank loss of 25000.

John B.E. LaPlante Vincennes Allott Knox Ethel Ridgbley Miller LaPlante John Brown Milansville Brown St. Louis

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