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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
2
Two promising young men were instantly killed during a baseball game at Stold Field. The victims were 19 year old Walter Kirby Walkotte, foreman’s son, and 28 year old Cha Ren Brinkman, both fatally struck while fielding and running bases. Authorities called a patrol as onlookers watched in shock.
Mrs. Bateman aged seventy two died at her son's home on the Geabam farm in Stevie town this morning at about one o'clock. She had lived in Stwole township two months and left four sons and two daughters. She was the widow of Johns Bateman of Murtn farms.
A traveling band of gypsies moved through the city early today. They carried a cage with goats and several horses, a donkey balking at water sprayed across Malin Street. Local onlookers created noise as they watched the procession.
A 12:42 PM quake rattled Allentown causing damaged windows, toppled chimneys, and frightened residents who evacuated with children in a widespread, though city-limited, tremor.
The Kansas City and Chicago market roundups show cattle and hogs firming on export demand while hogs and sheep listings vary. Grain futures list wheat and corn prices with mixed futures from Chicago and St Louis amid regional price shifts.
A survey of crop prospects reports a bumper wheat harvest in much of the Midwest led by large yields in Indiana and Nebraska. Hard winter wheat shows strong prospects despite drought damage to markets, with expectations of a substantial overall yield compared with last year.
Commencement exercises in Vaile township at Pleasant Hill feature Rev W S Mehl Wehnel song by Cliss Country Life in America by pinel Barber solo by Clare Bawatils Now To Win the Declaration of Independence by Fern Purcell Parody On the Declaration of Independence by Clare Edwards Mayesle Mule Quartet the Ragged Edge of Life by Cleo Swann What Shall We Do With the Boys by Erstella Barber Vaine of a Reputation by Pearl Taylor Instrumental Music Strive To Go Higher Blanche Colbert Class Prophecy Sibhel Swann Valedictory Hazel Barber Talk and Presentation Of Diploma by Sapi B J Burris foun By Class.
A Springfield man traveling home on a freight train between Pactic and Cuba was robbed of 39 dollars and badly beaten by two tramps after being left for dead. He was removed at Cuba and later at Rotts in hopes of identifying his assailants. The incident occurred while he was working in Callaway county and on his way home.
In Philadelphia a family of four died when their rowboat capsized during a Sunday outing after reportedly celebrating paying off their mortgage. The victims included William Kidleman, 42, his wife Elizabeth, 37, and their children Anna, 17, and Pensauken Creek, N J. Details indicate the disaster occurred near Riverton, New Jersey, as rescuers recovered the bodies. Local authorities said the incident stunned the community as the search for other bodies continued.
Matthias Wehand, Washington boy, will be ordained a priest on June 14 at St. Meinrad's college Spencer County. This marks the first Washington native to take orders, following years of study in the Catholic school and college. The ceremony will close twelve years at St. Meinrad's and his first Mass is planned for June 26 at St. Mary's church.
P H McHenry of this city delivered the principal address at a Tidmortal Eagles gathering. He spoke on brotherhood and fraternalism citing the Apostle Paul, praising the average man and the democratic aims of the Eagles, a society ten years old with 440000 members. The audience was large and attentive as he lauded humble toil.
The Red Men will hold memorial services Sunday with a memorial address by P. H. McHenry. Graves of departed brothers will be decorated. The notice appears in a dated community column with a testimonial ad for Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming local credibility.
A June electrical storm struck a Beall barn near Sul. Pateraburg injuring three youths sheltering on a porch. The two harnessed horses survived after two hours of collapse with melted buckles and torn rugs. the men suffered back burns and a blackened stripe along the spine but are expected to recover. The scene drew a crowd as locals discussed the incident and medical care.
Four cylinder Dune Oda touring car with four passenger capacity and accessories. Top and curtains, pump, tools, extra tires, and full equipment. Used but in good condition, priced below new value. cash or trade offered.
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