19 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
1
Washington reports the death of John W McAdams at Woodmere Evansville at 9 this morning after a long life as a Daviess county farmer and businessman Born April 9 1834 he served in the Union army and owned land and a sugarland farm He leaves a widow and 25 children with funeral plans pending.
Mrs Arilia Lett Veale township receives word of William T Prewett death in Labette County Kansas He was seventy four years five months and five days old at death He moved from Washington Daviess county thirty six years ago and once ran a livery stable His nephew Emery Lett also noted Also reported are receipts totaling sixty one dollars from a holiday sale by the Indies guild of St Johns Episcopal church on Wednesday.
In Michigan, December 19 a man reports his cat pressed to a child’s breast and sucked breath from all seven youngsters in the family waking them and forcing a rushed ride to a nearby doctor. The father says two children are near death and the others seriously ill as the cat allegedly attacked while they slept.
The report describes Ed Haworey moving from Veale townshiria to Dosid Missouri a year ago. It notes land values for wheat alfalfa corn and grazing, with unimproved land at 10 to 20 dollars per acre and improved land 30 to 60 dollars. Rental rates cited are 4 to 6 dollars per acre cash.
Senator Slack of Frank delivers a no charge citizenship lecture at the city church this evening at eight. A large crowd is expected to attend as residents gather for the event.
Nearly a month has passed since County Treasurer Truelove turned over delinquent tax lists to the prosecuting attorney. Meantime Circuit Court proceedings have begun against twenty five persons for collection of back taxes and personal property levies in Gibson County.
Evansville Courier reports County Commissioner Mark Grant issued a license to 58 year old Mattalia Smith, longtime wife of two, and Carl Hutchens 17, a grocer driver, who needed paternal consent and Reach approval to wed.
The Indiana Miller’s Association reports puzzling wheat tallies as this year’s wheat is of similar total volume to last year but yields more wheat per barrel. David Anderson of Noblesville led a midwinter session titled This Year’s Crop of Wheat as members sought an explanation for the unexplained measurement discrepancy.
County Assessor Jong Ai Sims, visiting Van Buren, praises the town and groceries business while urging unity for Tom Nugent as district chair. The remarks emphasize support without fighting words and highlight community pride.
Miss Kate Williams of Linton arrives at noon to join Homer Han in unveiling a new moving picture show opening next Monday. The article notes two men each holding ten thousand dollars and a tale of prudent versus reckless spending toward future wealth and partnership.
Jury to try Linton We re murderer secured at Bloomfield. Proceedings set to determine guilt in the fatal incident tied to local events.
Noah Sims testifies as the first state witness in the Beasley murder trial in Bloom, detailing marriage ties and bonds. The defense challenges the opening statement while witnesses describe a fatal shooting near Flora with police involvement and questions about J. B. Wilson’s guilt.
The passage recalls past fuss over a fire hose wagon bought by Councilman A J Dant about 15 to 20 years ago for roughly 4100 dollars. It notes the wagon’s eventual transfer to the west end fire station and hints at renewed questions about city spending on equipment.
A past purchase of a fire department horse for 175 is revealed as questionable. On Tuesday a five year old gray horse was exchanged to John Budd of Pike County for 300 total, including 125 cash, equating to 300 for the gray horse.
WUSTHA poster resigns Jon Porter from the Citizens Loan and Trust Co appointing William M. Young to fill the vacancy. Porter served four years and is praised for courtesy and efficiency. Young, a Harrison Township schoolteacher, is selected.
Wagon E T Bigler of the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company will visit Monday to test the new fire wagon and chemical. If the test in Chicago confirms operation and the council approves, Bigler will submit a bill for 1980 dollars for the apparatus.
Prohibition sentiment dominates Indiana Hotel Keepers association meeting in Indianapolis. Members back strict enforcement of existing liquor laws and oppose further temperance legislation. A read communication from the District of Columbia urges action influenced by national prohibition efforts. Also discussed were hotel rates and a federal grain inspection bill proposed by James E. Watson. The Indiana Millers supported uniform grain grading and sent their action to President Roosevelt. A state health board bulletin reports November deaths by self harm totaling 20, with 174 violent deaths overall and 13 murders. The state supreme court clarifies the need for a peddler license under existing statutes.
Indianapolis reports three private banks owned by Daniel Baldwin and Wm H Dague are closed under the private banking law. Bank assets and liabilities will be assessed by state examiners with $30 000 needed to restore capital. Owners cite Arkansas timber land investments and high borrowing as causes. Baldwin predicts the debts will be paid in full.
Mrs Aldridge aged 76 died of cancer at her home near Orwell on Tuesday. She was a sister to Mentford Twitty who lives near Glen Cate.
Fellow Republicans clash over where the district convention should meet. Proposals split between Bloomington and Bloomington's rival centers as Burr Harr and County leaders maneuver to gain proxies and influence. Local Knox and Monroe county supporters weigh fruitless protests against moving the gathering to Bloomington.
A report from the local paper notes the death of Mrs Katherine Burr, aged years, after a fall. Details remain sparse as investigators review the incident and community mourns.
An elderly woman identified as Bur ris died at her home in Harrim township Tuesday night after suffering head injuries. She leaves three sisters Mia Alf ord of Alfords ville Peggy Alford of Hud sonville and Mrs Henry Sheppard of Kentucky. The report notes a Christmas novel titled a skunk hide reached the Cincinnati post office from Michigan. A clerk burned incense tapers.
A Danville Indiana lodge gathering is reported as dairy concerns surface after an Evanaville case cited dirt in milk. Inspectors found about one pound of dirt per 160 pounds of milk sold, prompting calls for action and oversight by local dairy officials.
John Smoot former deputy reporter turned hillside farmer in Harrison township arrived in Washington today to spend the holidays with friends. He said I am farming now on the sacred hills of Harrison.
A holiday stock sale at Jepson's promises values in Variety and Quality. Cut glass water sets drop from 6.50 to 1.00 and porcelain dishes from 1.50 to 1.00. Haviland china plates begin at 0.70, hand painted wares from 12.25 to 5.09, and umbrellas reduce from 1.70 to 2.2. Shoppers are urged to seek the Jepson stamp to ensure value.
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