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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
3
Noah Fisher petitions the superior court for divorce from Laura J Fisher claiming she is addicted to cigarettes and has repeatedly promised to quit but failed. He says his wife lives with him only to obtain support and that her cigarette bills constitute a material burden on his income. Mrs. Fisher is living with relatives in Tipton, Kokomo, Indiana.
Dr Henry Gers will retire today after twelve years of service at the Washington school. He oversaw the Walnut street building project, the remodeling of End building, and consistently advanced school interests. He will be succeeded by Nelson Hor ral. A proposal to celebrate the restoration era at peace with a 1915 semicentennial exposition is praised as highly appropriate.
An old advertisement extols Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims benefits for men and women and children, notes urine issues like bedwetting, and offers a free sample by mail with the full address in Binghamton New York.
Real estate notice offers a 2 room frame dwelling in Turner's third addition for 550 with exchange option for a larger property and cash difference. Also listed are 10 acres one mile outside city limits with a four room house, porch, and cultivation ready land, plus 45 acres with a four room house and multiple buildings mortgaged for 4000 at 5 percent. Possession March 1, 1909. Walnut area.
A fragmentary old advertisement notes low prices on cold cream and facial preparations at a shop described as A. M Smith and successors to J. uM. City and Store. It mentions soaps, towels, and various toiletries, with reference to a 40% East street location and ongoing restoration items.
The New York editorial on Taft's Cincinnati address draws sharp lines, calling out an imagined gravitational pressure on him. It accuses the president of being weighed by a crushing sense of debt and an obligation to appear agreeable, portraying this as a coercive yoke on his independence.
Mrs. James E. Norrin received 1100 from the Woodmen of the World as life insurance for her husband who died July 20. The prompt payment is credited to the clerk’s accurate filing of proofs, with L. H. Stuckey noted as long serving and highly regarded in the profession.
Elmer Wetzel attorney for Capital City Brewing Company filed a damages suit in Indianapolis on behalf of Charles Kissel and Harry Hughes against the Franklin Good Citizens League seeking 10000 dollars. The suit claims a conspiracy to bar dry beer sales after league actions and fixtures and stock were put in place. It notes the beer as mon stcohelle with no legal basis to stop sale and predicts similar suits in other cities. Also mentions birth years for Bryan and Taft with ages.
Petersburg Ind July 31 Rev Mr Kuhn of Richmond reports a united Democratic party for Bryan and Marshall after a state tour. Labor unions are expected to aid in defeating Watson by a large majority. P O Smith of Le Sansport, VP of the Indilang Federation of Labor, spoke against Watson.
Raglesville district reports a sequence of social visits and travels. D M Curry of Terre Haute returned Friday afternoon on business with the US M W of A district eleven. Miss Tillie Wadsworth of Worthington visited relatives. Grace Jackson Emma Spaulding visited Terre Haute to see Agnes and Alice Pate at the state normal. Families from south Van Buren hosted gatherings at J L Cunningham and family. Several locals and visitors attended a teachers exam in Washington. A rain blessed the area Saturday.
A large crowd gathered for a basket dinner in Maysville Sunday. Misses Ethel Shanks and Ad Me Cochrane visited Plainville last week. Mr and Mrs Austin Arthur visited Mr and Mrs Milton Plasgarald Sunday. Miss Suse Saunders spent a few days in the neighborhood. Milton Fitzgerald is at home for a few days. Dr Dan was in the community Tuesday. Clarence Reeve drove a new lougey.
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