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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1909

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Barr township youths fined for riot after wedding party

A group of thirteen Barr township youths confronted Mr and Mrs Williams at their home the night of May 26. They shouted and caused disruption. rioting charges were filed and all pleaded guilty. Two were fined one dollar and costs, the rest one cent and costs.

John Arvin Frank Gough Dennis Mattingly Silas Mattigly Walter Mattingly Lawrence Jones Elmer Jones George McGrath Cousie Bullock Bernard Brothers Ralph Keck Dee Seals Andrew Mattingly

Local Woman Refuses Marriage After Promised Seattle Visit

Miss Ancle Mari Neitle of Kanes is described as a wild girl by local residents after she repeatedly refused to marry A C Philips of Seattle following a trip abroad. The incident occurred near Topliss Kansas on a June day when asked about the matter she remarked that Washington residents are the finest people on earth.

Mary Gased Logkaw Dies From Lockjaw At Home

An unnamed woman died Monday from tetanus caused by a jawlock infection after a bogey shaft accident at fifth street. James Sinclair owned the property. Relatives Mr. O Neals and Mrs. Cantonio were visiting in town.

James Sinclair Fifth Street

Funeral of C L Gross Held at Oak Street Home

The baker C L Gross who collapsed Saturday was honored this afternoon at 2:30 with a large crowd in attendance at his Oak street house. Rev J M Douglass delivered the sermon as mourners paid tribute and interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

C. L. Gross Oak Street J. M. Douglass Oak Grove

Westminster men promote fellowship at Cumberland chapel banquet

Fifty men of Westminster Presbyterian gathered at Cumberland chapel for an entertainment banquet aiming to foster camaraderie and united effort within the church. The event, described as the most delightful in some time, barred women and highlighted M. H. Jepson, a veteran jeweler, as a promoter of shared church work.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Cumberland Chapel M. H. Jepson

Evening program notes and performers at the event

The program highlights the master of ceremonies as well as speakers Rev J M Docgisas and W F Austeil. Performers include instrumentalists Miss Jone Nedj Miss Mionie Hal and D G Sweptston and vocalists Miss Bessie Porter Mrs Clore and C C Woodrums. Invitations urged men to attend with books left at home.

Bastmaster Toasus J. M. Docgisas W. F Mise Jone Nedj Mionie Hal D. G. Sweptston Bessie Porter

Downtown Indiana man admits to killing three

In Ldaton Indiana Henry Flynn tells Murphysboro police that Williams acted in self defense after a fatal shooting. Williams, living in the city, admits responsibility for the second killing but asks that the man who dealt the fatal wound not be prosecuted, while Flynn predicts a fatal pattern and says the deaths followed Williams.

Ldaton Ind Juoe Leal Deng Hox Williams Fti Henry Flynn Murphysb Ligola Innea Wi Williams Williams Ao ‘Dnuau Flynn Trol Gow Flyon Flyng Wiliams Dreoms

Blended butter device sparks state food law issue

Indiana's state food and drug commissioner warns a circulating circular promotes a device that blends butter and milk to make two pounds of product. The claim skirts pure food law as a “blend” of two distinct products, potentially violating rules for boarding houses and home use.

H. E. Barrard Barnard Supreme Court Archaea Indiana

Rochester Youths Injured Fire from Pocket Matches

In Rochester Indiana on June 2 two young men fought in a street fracas. One boy, initially unaware of a pocket fire, discovered flames spurting from his trousers due to matches in his pocket. A quick fall and rapid pocket emptying prevented serious injury.

Rochester Ind le Yo Emoire

Eight More Saloons Close Thursday Night In County

Eight saloon licenses expire in June and their taverns close Thursday night. Names include Frank Zinkan George Signor C Pride B N McCafferty William Walker Joseph Faust with Léymas Carrico and John McMullen. Remaining outlets shift to late summer closures.

Vlates Busines Frank Zinkan George F. Signor C. Pride McCafferty William T. Walker Joseph Faust Lymas Carrico John McMullen Daviess County

Vollmer to Be Ordained Priest at St Meinrad

Mr and Mrs H F Vollmer and Mrs H J Vollmer will attend the ordination of Theodore Vollmer at St Meinrad in Spencer county next Friday The two young men Jere Downey and Patterson will also be ordained The ordination takes place at St Meinrad Saturday morning with Bishop O bonaghue The first mass will be celebrated in New Albany and a high mass at St Marys in Indianapolis next Sunday June 13 Father Vollmer studied ten years at St Meinrads and a reception will follow at his parents home with out of town guests

H. F. Vollmer H. J. Vollmer St. Meinrads Spencer County Theodoe Vollmer Fath- Jere Downey Sod Patterson St Meinrad’s O'bonaghue Father Vollmer Father Gregorie New Albany St. Mary's Church Indianapolis Jovese. Y

Costs of Maintaining Rats Reveal Huge Yearly Loss

Washington D C June 1 experts from the Department of Agriculture release The Rat Problem noting the nation spends about 190 million dollars yearly to feed rats. The report warns of plague risk and details rats consuming food and even nonfood items while noting a single pair could grow to over 70 million in three years.

Washington, D. C Department of Agricnture Tbea

Greenwood murder case to open at June term court

The June term of the Martin county court will convene next Monday with the case of John Greenwood of Daviess county on the docket. Greenwood is charged with second degree murder for shooting Andy Parker near the Houghtop Sheep house. Defense will be by Ogden and Inman. Bert Childress was in the city from Lawrenceville for a brief visit.

Martin cl. Curt John Greenwood Daviess County Greenwood Andy Parker Houghtop Sheock House Inmah Shoalsewa Ogden & Inman

Pastors Defy Tobacco Ban Says Personal Choice

Cleveland June 1 Reverend A B Meldrum of the Old Stone Church says the Presbyterian general assembly resolution on tobacco does more harm than good and that he and his parishioners will smoke at will. He adds tobacco use is a matter of individual conscience and the assembly had other matters to handle. Other Cleveland pastors report they will not present the resolution to their congregations.

Cleveland A. B. Meldrum Old Stone Church Sanday Presbyterian General Assembly Denver Bia K. Meldrum

Woman in Black in West End Sparks Police Call

Last night a loud telephone ring sent a fireman to the line where a woman in black allegedly terrified neighbors near Eleventh. Three men sought to intervene but called for police as the mysterious visitor vanished before officers arrived.

West End

Brief History of United Brethren Church Founding and Beliefs

The article traces the United Brethren Church from its 18th century origins with Philip William Otterbein, immigrating from Germany to Pennsylvania and Maryland to minister among Germans. It notes early conferences in 1789 and the 1900 election of a bishop, with annual quadrennial gatherings, and outlines abstinence from strong drink and total prohibition of slavery as church laws established by 1814 and 1821 respectively.

Church of the United Brethers At Christ Canton Ohio L. T. Schoonover Robert J. Barr Philip William Otterbein Reformed Church Germany America Pennsylvania Maryland Bret

Denominational Publishing Growth and Mission Emphasis

A conference outlines progress in internal church development and forward movement. A new publishing house is built as a leading denominational publisher. Mission work expands in Africa Asia and the Caribbean. Home mission logs and classes gain emphasis. bishops urge study of sociology to address modern society. Church membership nears three hundred thousand.

Chien Ae Eeners Ws Theological Minary Afsita China Japan Philipinea Agi Porto Rico Tang Homan

Man in Danville Belts Candle Shave Feats

Bug Cumminer claims to be the only man in the country who can shave himself with a candle. He explains that lighting a candle and waving it about the face singes the whiskers, then a quick pass with a blade completes a smooth shave in under two minutes.

Wabash Valley Bug Cumminer Danville Indiana Cumming

Washington Symphony Concert to Be Held in Opera House

The upcoming Washington Symphony concert features soloists Mrs Neu, Mrs Cosner, tenor Carl Emmert, and baritone J Roberts. The cantata Rose Malden is praised as a city highlight. rehearsals at the First Baptist Church are set for Thursday at 7:20.

Uhcools Washington Ie Rose Malden Neu Crennan Orago Effle Cosner Witam Carl Emmert J. 3. Roberts The Fist Baptist Church

New River Bridge Visit and Mason Temple Highlight Roaring Fragments

Local residents Mrs Addie Dicken and others visited the new river bridge and the Mason Temple in Indianapolis praised by the Rochester Republican as a grand craft milestone. Abe Martin notes a Pinky Kerr remark about savoring life while available. The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the First church holds a meeting at 2:30 in the Fulkerson residence. A sugar tariff Senate discussion features Tillman digressing about aging goods and family memories.

Indianapolis Rochester Republican Targent Worth Diapas Ag Uip the Ladies‘ Foreien Missionary Society of the First Fulkerson

General strike ordered of B and O machinists

Cincinnati Enquirer reports Baltimore Maryland June 3 that President O Connell of the International Machinists Union called a general strike of all machinists in B and O repair shops. Sealed orders delay action until telegrams finalize decisions. boilermakers blacksmiths and others may join.

Cincinnati Enquirer Baltimore Presigent O'Connell International Machiniatr’ Union Baltimore and Ohio Itte Mt. Clare

Train incident in Bridgeport leaves man legless

A young man named Landers attempted to board a moving B and O train near the southwestern tracks in Bridgeport Michigan on a Sunday. His foot slipped and the wheels ran over him, severing his left leg between the knee and the hip.

Bridgeport Landers Southwestern

Small Dog Bites Boy. Trouser Tear Follows

A small dog bit Ralph Stucky a cartier boy for the Democrat on Monday. The bite was not deep but the boy wept to the doctor to ensure nothing serious. The dog also tore a good pair of trousers. Special policeman William Gilson searched Monday night for the dog but its fate is unknown.

Ralph Stuckey Cartier the Democrat William Gilson Noliceman

Clock at Court House To Run Timely Soon

Carl West and assistants repair the court house clock during remodeling. The clock has not kept time but is expected to be back in good running order in a day or two. The dial will be illuminated at night again.

Carl West Court House West

Williams Carrigo Marriage in Montgomery

Early this morning at St. Peter's church in Montgomery a wedding united Wil lama, a clerk in Montgomery, and Miss Anna Beatrice Carrico with Father Matthewn officiating. The couple are among the town's most popular residents and will make their home in Montgomery. A large reception followed and a dance is planned tonight.

St. Peter's Church Montgomery Fee Willama Mature Anna Beatrice Carrico Roy Matthewn Big City Zacety

Epworth League Convention Draws Attendees to Vincennes

The Epworth League district convention at Rip copa church near Vincennes attracts large crowds with locals traveling from this area. Attendees include Earl Reeves Mabel Reaves Hales Finch and Reverend F W Hart among others. Dr Ira W Clark visiting mother, and Mr and Mrs Wiff Bluckay visiting from Mt Vernon for a short stay.

Worth League Grace Brooks Clarence Chattis John Peek Mattia Simpeon Lavina Emrick Edith Horrall Jennie Barber Helen Lillie Hattie Gwin Mr. Wiff Bluckay Mt. Vernon

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