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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
2
An anonymous London Times advertisement, headed To Millionaires Gonty, appeals for about £1 008 000 to be handed over so the donor can prove wealth does not bring happiness. The advertiser promises a two year period to record expenditures in a minute diary and to demonstrate the fallacy of the complaint.
A speaker proposes submitting an experiment to a committee of business men to judge its success or failure. He concedes that a genuine reply may go against human nature, yet acknowledges the offer exists.
Discover Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Softens skin and may improve appearance. Sold for 25 cents at W. C. Bets. See prices on under wear at the rack.
A 1903 letter from Santa Claus invites families in Washington Indiana to a Christmas gathering at the opera house on December 25. It promises presents for children and asks merchants to prepare gifts, with a note on Christmas music and community cheer. A nearby notice warns about potato sellers offering deceptive bushel measures in town.
A Sunday night shooting in the Linton French Club rooms left Itellan Chamberden severely wounded and another man known as Chamberden dead or dying. The assailant fled as police hunted him, while injuries included Jean Brault breaking her wrist in the scramble.
A Jackson Pharmacy ad urges readers that Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. if customers are not satisfied, the medicine is free. It highlights Bismuth Subnitrate Pepsin and carminatives as key ingredients and promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as an internal cleanser. The offer includes 25 cent, 60 cent, and $1 prices with store in Washington at Jackson Building.
Witnesses recount frantic families told men were not brought to the surface as smoke poured from the shaft after a quarry fire. A widow testified that three cars of coal were hoisted and that rescue attempts continued two hours after the shale fire began.
Cairo Sheriff Davis loses bid for reinstatement after Gov. De Neem reviews the case tied to a mob lynching of William James a Black man and Henry Salsner a white man. The governor condemns mob violence and upholds sheriff duty to protect prisoners with possible penalties for failure.
Fragmented report lists Albany agenda items including enactment of primary election law corrupt practices act caucuses and primaries regulation waterway development between Lockport and Utica and a constitutional amendment for federal income tax Also mentions a fatal shooting in Abilene Texas and a medical cure advertisement for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to affect blood and mucous membranes.
County members were notified that a new consolidated system will take effect January 1. President Srebscit of the State Board of Economics will appoint deputies for four districts as the work begins. The board of accounts expects substantial annual savings while townships statewide seek instruction in Indianapolis.
A church appoints a member to run a store as members and friends plan to shop there. Proceeds from the talea will pay the church debt. A line of local items and decor appears in a cluttered market note with references to Oklahoma and Princeton Clarion style correspondence.
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