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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1908

Page

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New Building and Loan Association Organized

The Home Building and Loan Association, recently formed, filed its articles of incorporation with the recorder. Capital stock set at 200000 with 44000 subscribed. First meeting set for Monday night July 20 at Huntings Alten Mantings office. Prominent officers include Dr. R. M. Smiley as president and N. Palmer as vice president. Directors named: Wallan I axtel Parts He Lings Lea Hamersly Frank H. Fyra Wild Joby Doseh Milford N. Palmer Thomas D. Simp Lucille F. Corning Andrew J. Hiddinger M. N. Palmer N. G Read T. D. Blimp J. Allen W. F. Adtelis F B Fornwald Levi Humensily Pi AL Hastings L. Corning S Hast Inge M. S. Hastings A. J. Biddinger. Incorporators listed: R. M dN Sones FLOM Curry Me Cricken Emma Foster Balmer Minnie Willey Julie Riley L. I. Read A. C. Wise A. H. Bosch F M. Harned Heli Robart son Roy D. Smiley Swining Polis W R Meredith C. H. Verge and James B. Waiter. ane St

Recorder Huntings, Alten & Mantings Tme R. M. Smiley Mon Palmer N. G. Read A H. Yeenword T ‘le Rertots Wallan I Axtel Parts He Lings Lea Hamersly Frank H. Fyra- Wild Joby Doseh Milford N. Palmer Thomas D. Simp Lucille F. Corning Andrew J.i Hiddinger Istye M Emma Foster Balmer Minnie Willey Julig Riley L. I. Read A.C. Wise A. IH. Bosch FM. Harned Heli Robartson Roy D. Smiley Wining

Laughing Farmer Clowns Two Ride in Wagon Gone Amiss

George Hill, a farmer from Vente Township near Bandy Hook, lent his wagon to two men. One of the youths drove a lively horse and bolted along South Street. The man jumped into the wagon bed and fled, losing his coat, while Hill made the team stop and sent the rider on his way.

George Hil Bandy Hook Hijl Hatfield & Palmer's Hill Horne Q South Street Imea Goldara

James Gordon Considers Rapid Engineering Plan

An imprecise note from Hetton Street discusses James Gordon weighing a bold project to complete a difficult task in a day and a half. The fragment mentions hens and eye counts in unclear context, leaving questions about the exact objective and timeframe.

James Gordon Hetton Street

Henry Sefrit Hurt in Yard Accident Monday

Henry Sefrit, county official, was fatally injured at his home when a man sharpening a knife tripped over a stone and fell onto a flat iron, causing a deep wound. The incident occurred Monday near Wad Burenstown, as the knife slipped.

Henry Sefrit

Niagara Falls Contest Report

Local contest notes list Mamie Zinkan Olive Deering and Amny Norris with unclear results. The text reports no discernible gains by other candidates and states that James will not be published this week. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear outcomes or dates.

Mamie Zinkan Olive Deering Amny Norris Thelr

Campers To Camp Next Week With Family Hosts

Fielding Colbert and Arthur Hert Streeter with Bibert McKbrn plan a camping trip next week. They have not chosen a location yet. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Peoria Illinois and stay with Mrs. Smith’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Woodard.

Fielding Colbert Arthur ‘Semi " Hert Streeter Bibert’ McKbrn Walter Smith Peoria, Clinois Mrs. Smith Woodard

Denver Post Highlight Captures Noted Newspaper Event

A lively feature from a major American paper describes a prominent convention and its celebrated reporters. The piece praises the pageantry of the event and the vivid reporting that brought the scene to life for readers.

Prohibitionists and Presidential Nominations in Columbus Convention

A summary of the Columbus Ohio prohibitionist convention where two presidential candidates were favored. The report notes candid remarks attacking women’s suffrage and the convention’s role versus the national meeting, with mentions of leads from Dwight Bald and others and a local incident about a speech and accusations of lack of tact.

Atwood Might Be Democratic National Chairman Choice

Lincoln dispatch reports a subcommittee of 11 to meet in Chicago on July 25 to name a chairman for the Democratic National Committee. John H. Atwood of Leavenworth is seen as a leading candidate, with Bryan's influence shaping the process and a Chicago venue favored for the formal notification on August 12.

Pairview Lincoln Neb Auditorium Annex Chicago Democratic National’ Committee William J Bryao J. W.W. Kern Fairview John H. Atwood Leavenworth Campaiza Denver Atwood Bryan Bla Geti Bryan Nee Gested Blantel Tom Johnson Ryans Campay Michigan Jis Tom L Johnson Urey Woodson Jeaat At. Wood

Airdome Show Promises Local Park Entertainment

A promotional note touts the Airdome as Washington's park with urban charm. It invites residents to attend an eye opening ride of variety entertainment, featuring familiar faces and a sense of community among the audience.

Washington's Park Erban

Trains Crash in Missouri, Engineer Killed in Head-On Collision

On July 15 near Morgan Ford Iron Mountain train wreck killed engineer Andrew H B Donoghue and injured eleven others as two locomotives collided on a straight track at 80 miles an hour. Fireman saved by leaping into cab, dispatcher orders blamed for miscommunication. Paul Dunlap pulled Donoghue from wreckage as rescue teams moved in.

Bt. Louis Andrew HB. Donoghue St. Eduts- Memphis Speela Iron Mountain Hls Oak Hill Morgan Ford Moncantre Lous C. C. Treman St. Houta Oerg George Nackmure Ie Heeto Porter Carsott Fred Loberiaen Albl Louight Louis Vansenger Cus Cave Donoghue Sretan Aia Ro Tale Hia Hady Paul Dunlap Ghay Pla Drizcoll Magnolia:ayrende Elane Iti Street

Mrs Jane Burgh Dies at 72 in Pialaville Home

Mrs Jane Burgh widow of Harolnville died at her home early this morning at age seventy two. She had lived in the area for many years and was known to neighbors as a steady presence in the community. Her death was reported by family members and the funeral arrangements are expected to be announced.

Io Pialaville Fea Horch Jane Burch Bret Hariis Ain Henry’ Watters Booker T Dave

Mrs Burch of Plainville Dies at Seventy Two

Mrs. Burch formerly Hvéd he moved to Plainville about twenty years ago. She died at Plainville four years ago at seventy two. No biological children, but she left an adopted son, Charles. Funeral at First Christian Church Plainville tomorrow at 2 20 p m. Burial in church yard.

Burch Plainville Boreh First’ Christian Church Plainville T

Stolen Horse Sighting Report Amid Rural Search

Local men searched near the White River Bridge for a missing horse reported wandering from the Griggs property. Reports say a wagon was heard and a nurse absent during the search, but the animal remains unlocated.

Griggs House White River Bridge

Dynamiter Held as Bribery Case Ties Bruised Gallagher Home

Greek suspect John Claudianes admits dynamiting the Gallagher home amid a graft probe. Prosecution says $5 000 funds were promised for the crime with Peter Claudianes allegedly paid $1 000. District Attorney Langdon confirms one implicated man is in custody and search continues for others.

Frateisto John Claudjanég Iifa Oakland James L. Gallagher Utard Peter Claudianes John Claudianes Distri Langdon John Claudlanes Abraham Ruef Lind¢R Gallagher Claudia Nea

YING GIRL ACCUSED now. Mrs Gleason Bays' Daughter tml cated Minister

Troy Missouri July 6 Miigarah Gleason mother of Minn Elizabeth Gleason who died in Bixberry February 25 testified Tuesday about the death of the young woman and said the Rev Gow was responsible for their condition leading to an operation by Dr Hemphill. The defense challenged her statements as inconsistent. A bacteriology lab from St Louis found that Gleason's condition had been sub leveled by relatives. The minister faces trial after Dr Kit. Zionist officers elected Atlantic City New Jersey July 15 Federation of American Zionists selects officers for the year President Dr Karry Friedenthal Baltimore Vice President Lo Epstein Treasurer Hepy Ja

Troy Miigarah Gleason Minn Elizabeth Gleason Bixberry W. A. Hemphill Clyde Gow Mize Gleason Elaberry Gow Pr. Hemphill Mrs. Gleason Artergsys St. Louie Id Thati Migs Gleason Kit

The Dream of an Old Veteran in a Political Vision

Fragmentary vent of a veteran dream linking Dems, Taft, and civic heroism. The speaker recalls a procession of Civil War figures and a call to honor soldiers, while reflecting on race, reform, and national unity through a wartime lens.

Changes In Ownership At Arlington Hotel Turber Shop

A garbled notice reports a change in ownership and bank relation at the Arlington Hotel turber shop. Walter ren of Laoguetee is mentioned in connection with the transition and immediate action is noted.

Arlington Hotel Turber Shop Bank Dizato Walter Ren Laoguetee Ies P Chaged Sion

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