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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
3
A damaged clipping mentions protection in a home insurance context. It references a large camp and a notable brand name, but details are missing. The readable parts point to an advertisement or public notice about shelter, coverage, and related services.
William Al lesree died in hospital from spinal meningitis. He was brought to Eyineville about three years ago, kept at home by his wife and grown children. Funeral services will be held at the Batchelor home and burial in Bethii cemetery. He was two years old at the time of his death.
The writer Endymion Beaconsel, after years of effort and a late life push to settle debts, completed his novel Endymion though interrupted by political events. He directed its completion to avoid harm to his reputation, and Beaconsel’s estate ultimately sold the work for a substantial sum to clear his financial obligations.
A mixed fragment recounts a Wit park family hosting guests and a digressive dinner, followed by brief notes on artificial gems claims by scientists, a tale of an honest groom, a minister’s parable, and stray remarks from a Sunday poem and a baby’s birth license. The text blends social dinner chatter with miscellaneous historical curiosities and anecdotes.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Rich O Neal and mentions relatives including O Nealer family from Indianapolis and Danville with connections to McVey and McVey of Hanapotts. It references Thaddeus G Hlei in Philadelphia and George Backwood of Indiana as named relatives.
A Fourth of July feature lists numerous visitors and attendees from Bleck, Washington, and nearby towns. Names include Helen Tegart, Evangitte Wera, Lillia Lohner, Misses Ciswel, and O'Neill relations. A large crowd attended the ball at a local hall with Frank Swords and others present. Ernest Williams funeral drew a large turnout at St Peters Church, described as the largest in some time.
Cornettsville residents report travel to visit relatives and attend services. Misses Malinde and Tara c visited relatives in Washington while others like Alexander and Mrs. Malone joined delegates and a regional meeting at Mt Bion. Preaching Friday night and Saturday morning followed by quarterly conference events. Local figures W. Hunter, F. Duttes, and Ernest Williams were among those mentioned.
A jumble of names and events as families from Mont Abner, Corning, and Washington gathered for local visits, meals, and celebrations. Attendees included Mrs. O’Connor Ragtesville, Miss Tony Arthod, Rev. Dirtley, and many relatives visiting between Friday and Monday.
Misses Cordie Fitzgerald Eddie Gill and Beste Bitzgersld bound for Danville after their son is ill with fever in St Elizabeth's hospital. Neighbors attended services, visits paid by Eleanor Strange and Grace Jackson. News of storms, lightning, and a cow struck by lightning during a Fourth of July shower. Families from Ragleville, Bramble and nearby towns mark the holiday with visits and local occurrences.
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