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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
3
A report to the railroad commission shows 391 people killed by interurban and steam goods in Indiana during the year ending June 39, 1908, with 422 total in the preceding year. The commission notes rising fatalities, despite fewer passenger deaths, blaming unsafe grade crossings and right of way dangers.
Horatio Harryman, deputy auditor of Lawrence County under Walter G. Owens, resigns effective August 1 to join Bedford National Bank. Formerly an auctioneer of Martin County, he previously resided in Shoals and will leave the office amid moves involving Jesse B. Burton and the Bedford Biff Stone Company.
A Longdotea incident report says two Martin county deputy prosecutors pursued a suspect and dropped a bottle of whisky on the platform, shattering it but fueling temperance argument. The Shoakh News notes the Tribune uses the event for political leverage amid campaign tactics.
Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte comments on the US court of appeals decision in the Stand ard case. He notes lack of grounds for public statements until the opinion is read and urges a future government appeal in criminal matters. He also calls for a madre comprehensive law and criticizes the current system as favoring wealthy defendants. He expects possible retrial but cannot discuss details until the opinion is reviewed.
The article mocks hair restoration quacks and recounts a Colombian grafting method claimed to plant three hairs daily using an awl mallet and spice gum. It notes dangers and comical convulsions from overplanting, reflecting sensational press humor about baldness cures.
Bastamin, a resident of the Wabash bottoms ten miles south of Vincennes, reported today that prospects for a corn crop in the Wabash bottoms are poor. He cited the May overflow receding late. Mr Eastman formerly lived in Steele township, this county.
Mrs James Ferris hosted the Thursday Afternoon Euchre club at her West Main Street home. Favors were awarded to Mrs Edgar McCafferty, Mrs A T Brewer, and Mrs James Bowling.
The piece promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and lists Kilmer and Binghamton NY as sources. It claims wide private practice success, offers free samples, and notes bottles sold by druggists. It reads like a period newspaper advertisement urging readers to request materials and to mention the paper.
Statistics by Mary Stubbs Moore show Indiana saloons feensed from 1402 through 1907 with 1903 to 1907 figures cited and notes that licensed saloons rise in towns but fall in rural areas. Also, Madison cancels Caleb Powers engagement due to patron protests at the Chautauqua. ads promote Dr. King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters with claims of health benefits and local drugstore availability.
Montgomery reports include Knights of Columbus visitors from Washington New Albany and local church attendance at Veale Creek. Typhoid recovery and a canal trip, new tile kiln firing, looming teacher shortages, and various visits to nearby towns. Local baseball games score 11 to 10 with Turnbloom delivering key hits.
A Friday woodcutting accident near Van Buren left Carl R. Pate with a deep cut below the knee after an overhanging limb caused the fall. Four stitches were needed. Dr. Hays of Burns City treated the wound. The news item also notes visiting relatives, local meetings, and a thirteen inning baseball game loss in nearby Odon.
Miss Delia Q Brian and Miss Sty cla Murphy were at Montgomery Wednesday. Miss Margaret Kavanaugh was at Loogootee Friday. Will McCann and wife of Indianapolis visited here Sunday. Ale Seal and family of Washington were mentioned in the same vicinity.
Ten guests visited relatives south of town Sunday including George O Seal Miss Etta Scudder and Veate township mother. George Seal and B M Gunningham were at Loogentee Friday. Joseph Gough traveled to Montgomery on business Tuesday. Mollie Seal spends the week with relatives in Washington. John Doyte of St Marys passed through Sunday evening en route to Corning. Anna Hunter recovering from a severe illness. Sarah McGrath and slaughter were at Montgomery Wednesday. Rev T Kavanaugh of Loo Bootee visited relatives last week. George Kelley is moving into a newly completed large house.
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