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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
8
Hardy the Speaker leads a big meeting at City Hall tonight with Retailers Institute and Washington Business Men's Association. Hugh J. Cox acts as president in Frasier Fornwald's absence as officers urge large turnout from merchants and the general public for community welfare discussion.
An obscured passage notes merchants’ welcome for a speaker who understands their problems. It suggests listeners feel assured a profitable evening, though many words are garbled and specifics are missing.
Henrietta Jackson of south east Fourth street Washington died Saturday night at age eighty nine. Born November 15 1835 in Luray Virginia she lived in Daviess and Washington counties sixty five years. Survived by five children and several siblings, she was a Presbyterian and Rebekah Lodge member. funeral held at the Presbyterian church with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
In 1925 Agnes Ayres headlines Liberty with the new film Petr Pan amid a schedule that includes Flaming Youth and Blanking Youth. The report notes her tomboy roles and rising fame, with Etty Bronson and Ernest Torrence in supporting parts and future engagements at the Grand Theatre.
Mrs Nannie Vanover a 46 year old Texas born resident of Washington died Sunday at 17u001 McCormick avenue from gall stones. She was married to L W Vanover of Sedalia Missouri and leaves children H C Vanover Mrs Peaglie Becker of Sedalia and Flossie Vanover plus a sister Mrs Pete Beard of Atlanta Georgia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Church of God West 12th and Van Trees streets with burial in Oak Grove.
Yesterday's statistics list the high of 37 and low of 26 with a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Ermith Brown of McCormick Avenue a daughter born this morning. A marriage license issued to Adam Lichner and Elzabeth Getsler in Montgomery. Also a note that Norway marked nineteen centuries of Christianity on Moster Island.
A coastal county reports revelation of stands lying near an old country church. Authorities investigate the site for possible historical or recent activity and seek local input.
Classified notice notes ads are late for classification and offers items for sale after six o'clock with half price on dining items and a contact phone hint.
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