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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
4
An obituary notes the poet Alfred A Austin, once a modest successor to Tennyson, dying in England. The piece reflects on his career and suggests his literary stature.
Mrs Luther Johnson hosts a social Thursday night at the Johnson home on Pearl Street to raise funds for the Baptist church. Proceeds support church activities and a community effort.
In Hamilton Ohio a jury hears charges against W Keith, C Hamilton and other directors of the Cincinnati Trust Company for alleged misapplication involving 352 500 dollars tied to a Ford Johnson Company loan. Several co defendants from Cincinnati receive separate trials at their counsel's request. James F Heady remains in court custody awaiting service of indictment.
A local G A R Post received a notice from Indianapolis veterans about a trip to Gettysburg this month. Veterans must notify by June 10 with a G A R Post card or pension discharge to secure transport. Those arriving without certificates may not be assisted.
Bloomington Ind June 3 In an effort to stop a mob that sought to lynch a Louisville Negro named Williams who killed Con trarioy W H Fielder last Saturday night sherif Walter Jones and helpers moved the prisoners to Martinsville Indiana and then to Jeffersonville for safekeeping until time for arraignment
Fragmented OCR notes Vanderburg County valuation jumps follow county board of review session. Township assessors Nash Riggs Wilse recommend a rise to about 570,0600 on property in Evanaville and Vanderburg counties, with the city valuation near half a million.
George F. Schall reported his wife and three children dead after a fire at a Vancouver cottage. Neighbors say arson suspected. Schall claimed an unknown assailant killed his wife as he fled. Fire investigators doubt arson theory while a $100 policy on his family becomes a focal point.
A June Chicago report recounts a near fatal incident where a child, a year old, swallowed a toy cannon ball. Surgeons performed a stomach pump to remove the item, and the boy survived the ordeal.
The page lists extensive prices for cattle, hogs, sheep and mixed stock, plus grain quotes for No 2 red wheat and other fertilizers. It records bid ranges for steers cows calves and butchers, with special mentions of futures tone in Chicago markets and regional produce notes.
The Chicago novelty company presents an opening night at the Airdome with a fringe of specialty entertainment. St Clair shines with wit and charm drawing strong audience response. Two shows scheduled tonight at 3 PM and 9:15 PM. Dick Varga hosts the event and the wedding of Mr and Miss Bal reaches a late evening performance, featuring Romeo and Juliet and a two reel short.
A Washington Post account recalls a medical experiment where doctors convinced a prisoner he would be bled to death by simulating instruments, then proved no blood was taken as the man died. The tale reflects on how fear of death can seal a fatal outcome, while if told they would not die, some might recover.
Princeton Ind June 3 Toomad Lindsay merchant of Giro aged ninety years was stabbed in the breast Harvey a young farmer near that place is suffering from gun shot wounds after a fight Monday Lindsay son in law John Tem me Lindsay left home after threats then met Harvey and fired injuring him several shots struck Harvey but he was not dangerously wounded Lindsay received a glancing wound and will likely recover Harvey was arrested by Sheriff Barton on a charge of assault and battery with intent to harm
The Woodmen's Circle auxiliary of the Woodmen of the World held a final meeting at the near Men's hall. Six candidates were initiated with the work performed in a pleasing manner. Refreshments were served afterward.
The Indies of St. John's Episcopal church plan a lawn social tonight at Mrs. S B Bord's home on East Malin Street. Rainy weather will move the event indoors.
Washington men attend the annual meeting of the Vincennes district of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The gathering focuses on church work, decisions, and district concerns with delegates and local leaders in attendance.
Terre Haute will address the delegates tomorrow afternoon and Thursday morning Dr. Bacon will be the speaker. Business meetings will be held Wednesday morning. Dr. L Ej Van Osdol will read a paper on The Achievement Of The League And Missionary Work. This district has for six years supported and educated Miss Maud Yeager a Shelburn girl who is a missionary in India. Dr L EB Van Osdol Frail Dobbyn Ning Hicka and Hazel Barber attend the meeting as delegates from the local Leagues.
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