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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary history and astronomical observations list events and personages from 1736 and later eras. It mentions Comte de Stoi lie, General Sha, John Hay, and James A. Garfield context, plus celestial positions of planets and an aphelion note. The text blends obituary lines with astronomical trivia and uncertain dates.
A partial OCR fragment records Wednesday attendance at a First Baptist church, with garbled names and phrases about glasses, artefacts, and nature. The legibility is poor, yielding scattered references to a Miss Myers and a Wright’s Me, plus stray terms like Harpy Ax and Bloomligion, leaving many unreadable details.
A noisy crowd attended the Pleasing Pe event at the Airdome described as a near night of acrobatics, singing, and dance by performers in a popular venue. The article notes energetic performances and enthusiastic audiences amid a festive atmosphere.
Fragmentary text notes a 1907 accident related to insurance and an avenue or avenue-like setting with references to objects and figures, mentioning a ravaged area and unidentified entities. The readable parts point to insurance and an incident, but details are unclear.
The community lists numerous names visiting relatives or residing in nearby towns. Individuals include Mrs. Matthew Backes, Miss May small, Miss Laura Abbott, Rev. Ewing Carre, Miss Nellie Harver, and many others traveling between Cincinnati, Chicago, Montgomery, and Denver. Spouses, families, and friends plan short stays at St Mary’s, Perch Ville, and Way Haute.
A buggy driven by Miss Trene Lockridge and Miss Suale Axtell broke loose on South Meridian Street near railroad crossing. The hearse it pulled was freed, shafts tangled, and the mare bolted along the road until stopping near J. G. Allen's. Witnesses described the braces and wheel connections as causing the mishap, with both young women uninjured.
Oliver ex county treasurer faces three counts for allegedly embezzling 22 500 from the county. He reportedly returned 22 500 later. Grand jury also charged former County Auditor Cyrus Clark and Henry Marsh of Lafayette with related indictments. Two former and one present county official are under indictment.
The weekly Democrat will go to press Thursday July 2 at 4 p.m due to Independence Day observance. Rural mail routes will not be served that day. Advertisers should submit notices in time for this eviction and ensure placement in the upcoming issue.
Wednesday and Thursday nights feature The Soldier's Dream a touching drama and The Veiled Beauty a Brent comedy. Albion H Horrail will sing There Is A Girls To This World For Every Boy and A Boy For Every Girl in between shows.
Pickups report critic of enforcement of safety laws by the administration. Mentions a Kansas City judge ruling four agents in a Garden of Eden case connected to common law marriage. Notes political and legal tangents, local burglaries, and a special train arrival of Lachman-Loos show. Also references J. W. Baker ill in Tulsa and Charles A. Arford returning from the West.
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