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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
3
Notice announces new dry cleaning and dyeing plant services by Wyatts & Scott with pickup and delivery. They will handle dresses, gloves, feathers, hats and more with long experience ensuring quality work. Also mentions undergarment price display and Knights of Columbus meeting next Tuesday for officer elections.
A brief notice highlights a florist shop at Tut East Wulpul Street inviting visitors for a week’s stay and featuring crowded displays of marvelous flowers.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a meeting note with references to a Thursday gathering at a tea room or hall, mentioning speakers or attendees such as Miss Held and others. The passage is garbled, but indicates a public or religious gathering with a speech or song.
An OCR fragment mentions Kodak and Boryshalezees in unclear context with no verifiable details. The readable portion lacks identifiable persons dates or places for a full summary.
In Sullivan Indiana deputies dispute a rule about feeding prisoners quail from state game law. J A Goodale Seymour keeper argues the law bans killing for sale while E Earl the Fish and Game Commissioner contends the sheriff must decide food for prisoners. The county pays the sheriff and Goodale urges feeding prisoners quail to customers.
The article notes the commissioners reviewing whether finished gravel road work should be paid after a supreme court ruling on a three mile project. The treasurer and auditor refuse warrants for claims, bondholders have blocked payment, and repair superintendents are named for several townships while road views are appointed in Barr township.
North High School in Tell City suffered roof damage from a Monday morning fire caused by a defective fuse. A precautionary fire drill evacuated about 600 pupils. parents rushed to the scene amid the excitement as the building was dismissed for the day.
In Sullivan, attempts to fund gravel road work have stalled after a supreme court ruling. County commissioners allowed 14,043.84 in relief, per County Attorney Hindwill, but Auditor Ben Crowder refused payment. County Treasurer Ward also declined warrants of this nature.
W G Stimpp received a handcome bowling ice and leather bat for posting the three largest scores in a single frame at Matthews alley. The event highlighted local bowling talent and a prize awarded on Monday.
Firefighters were summoned to the east Tenth Street home of F. EB Jarvis this afternoon to battle a fire that started from a stave in the cellar. The blaze was extinguished in a brief time.
Mrs. Della Henry of Kansas City meets President Taft as Senator Warner and national G A R leader Henry discuss civil War society plans in Washington. Aaron Floyd’s accident near Vaughn Station, Indiana, causes injuries and prompts investigations.
The article lists personal movements from St. Simon’s Academy to St Mary’s of the Woods in Vigo County, mentions Senator Shively and family in Washington, and reports on various local happenings. It notes entertainment tonight, a post-Christmas assessor visit, and a mix of ads and community updates including a quarry accident and a gas furnace incident.
In Indianapolis a petition circulates to strike republicanism from the Colombia Clubs constitution arguing the club should drop political ties. Dr Kahlo supports opening membership to desirable men while avoiding current political barriers. The club, founded in 1888 to back Gen. Harrison, now has 1275 members toward a 1500 cap. Also noted: infant daughter of Mr and Mrs White Simpson died aged twenty one months. Knights of Columbus to elect officers tonight.
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