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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1909

Page

3

Pritchett Edwards Wedding in Bowling Green Mo

A wedding in Bowling Green Missouri united Laura Hawking Edwards and L. Pritchett on Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Chadd Kendle’s home. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev. Hew S. Crough. Guests offered formal congratulations and celebrated with a reception of cake and refreshments.

Jom Chadd Kendle Uber SB Crough Laura Hawking Edwards Fitton L. Pritchett Mra Wedahle Ygurlanda Wenkle Layce Vivlast Smith Robert Pollard Tarawell Berch Théle Compants

License dispute pits Kern against county board in dry law case

In Perry County Indiana a license denial case reaches the courts as Fred Kern challenges the county commissioners order granting a saloon license. The judge rules licenses must be taken within a reasonable time, not sixty days, and Kern seeks mandamus to compel issuance. The dispute could lead to a higher court ruling affecting local option enforcement and Olniitic’s saloon status.

Redford Board of County Commms Srongs Wig See Fred Kern Courg Walter Owens Ng Board of Commissioners Kern Air Primian Leenxe Coe Come Muissioners Iicenae Wry Kern Cirense Man Pee Ilauer Lcense Wilson Gemlah Oolitic

Patrick Loses Appeal in Death Sentence Commutation

New York Supreme Court denies Albert T. Patrick's habeas corpus and upholds Governor Hughes in commuting his death sentence to life imprisonment for the William Rice murder. The unanimous ruling, written by Justice Jenks, rejects Patrick's claim that life imprisonment is harsher than execution. The decision ends his last hope, though further appeals may follow.

New York Supreme Court New Trial Governer Hughes New York Epit Sale Albert T. Patrick Ihe William Fice Armor Agben Bia Patrick Jenks Woodward Gaynor Barr Rich Beeches Brooklyn Sing Sing Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court

300 Fishermen Lost Near Newfoundland Ice Storm

A heavy storm between St Johns and Bone Vista Bay threatens 300 fishermen from a bay fleet. Ice floes and thick fog hindered rescue as crews fear disaster from the storm and drifting ice in remote bays and inlets along the coast.

Various Brief News Snippets From Early 20th Century

Edward T. Cook elected captain of Corndil track team. Bwi Rusk Patwer of Paducah Ky elected captain of Dertosth track team. Eagar Serber, 16, removed from home in West Nashville Tenn and led to street by Jesse McPherson. Engagement announced Charles son of late Col Lacoste to Grace H daughter of Mrs William G Neilson of Philadelphia. William R Hart of DC approved by Taft as assistant US attorney. Mise Jaure Limnsand and Fria Falk of Buchanan drowned in Spirit Wood Lake NC when boat capsized. couple to marry June 15. W T Koos of California elected treasurer of Seventh Day Adventists, HQ at Takoma Park Md. Dr Edward A Weimer, ex Pekin IL, arrested in Peoria by US Marshals Adelman for violating postal regulations, bond $800. Young Corbett of Denver defeated by margin after fall round. Sammy Smith formerly of Philadelphia appeared before Fairmont Athletic Club in NYC. Dr Daniell Chase, dentist, noted for gold foil process, died in Medford MA of pneumonia at age 60. James Monroe, wanted in NYC for arson and assault, fled by swimming Kern River after shots. Earthquake tremor reported at Tashkept Rosatan Turkestan between 11:33 PM. Center of disturbance ~3300 miles away. Illinois Springfield General Assembly adjourned June 5.

Edward T. Cook Bwi Rusk Patwer Paducah Capain Eagar Serber West Nashville Tonn Jesse McPherson Charles Col. Lacoste Grace H Mra William G Neilson Philatelphis Wiliam R. Hart Takomi Park Edward A. Weimer Pekin Jil Peoria United States Marebs G. Adelman Young Corbett Denver Co Sox Amit Sammy Smith Philadelphia Fairmont Atheltic Club New York Daniell Chase Medford Mass

RACES FOR THE PENNANTS AT AMERICAN STORES

Scores from the American Association and Western League games include Boston to St Louis New York to Indianapolis and Des Moines to Topeka. Listings show varied results across multiple cities with inning notes and team matchups including Chicago, Denver, Pueblo, and Springfield in a compact league roundup.

Des Mainesomabm Deventer Topeka Denver Pte Ides Pueblo Vitenita Pueblo AL Blom Chegio City Line Col Pittsbuta Philadsiptiln St Louis Stove Detroit Philadelphia New York Cleveland

Market Quotations and Building Project Update

The item reports wholesale beef and cattle prices across Kansas City Chicago and St. Louis markets with figures for steers cows and calves, plus lambs and sheep. It notes work starting on a two story brick Edwardsport school building costing $20,000, with G F Osterhage as the contractor, highlighting county comparison.

Stock National Stock Yards IIL Texas Kansas City Chicago Edwardsport Knog County G. F. Osterhage

Women Who Are Envied By Their Lovely Looks

A promotional blurb extols attractive women and links envy to beauty. It claims weakness, irritability, constipation, and kidney poisons show on pimples and skin eruptions, then touts Electric Hitters as a cure that purifies stomach, liver, and kidneys, strengthens nerves, and gives clear skin and a pure complexion.

Bette

Grievance Ends as Transit Strike Breaks

Philadelphia labor dispute resolves with drivers and conductors accepting twenty two cents an hour after all day talks chaired by Traction officials. Affected workers from New York era return, old swing system abolished, uniforms to be bought later, and potential nine cent raise for many remains under review. Officials cite limited impact on operations as a peace contingent.

Bielke Pany

Boles Ladies 40 Cents in Door Near Pai Shows

Boles offers ladies items at 40 cents, with a ref to a door north of Pai and a display of various show goods.

Pai

Howe Vision of a New Era Inspires Emancipation Faith

Julia Ward Howe, famed singer, marks her ninetieth birthday with a visionary description of a new era where men and women unite to combat vice and uplift humanity. The vision foresees a world without evil, universal sympathy, and an era of perfect love, driving moral awakening and collective effort. The piece notes believers see Howe’s words echoed in education and moral progress, urging patience as history advances toward enlightenment.

Julia Ward Howe Amethene

Girl Orator Blinded by Lightning Flash at Vincennes Contest

Vincennes Ind June 5 A Friday night graduating class member Misa Ola Wilson Yates who sat with her back to a window was blinded by a lightning flash while waiting to enter Vin cennes University gold medal oratorical contest Physicians rushed to help and she briefly regained sight to speak for five minutes before being blinded again and led off stage by President Ellis She graduates from the college of liberal arts and elocution and has assisted faculty with under classes and entered several other contests.

Vincennes Ind Vincennes University Misa Ola Wilson Yates Tobo Ted Ellis Yates College of Liberal Arts Department of Elocution

Fortnightly Glub Hosts Mrs Barton and Guests

The Fortnightly club and friends entertained Miss Alice O Neall on East Eleventh Street Friday evening in honor of Mrs Barton of Indianapolis. The guests played bridge and exchanged souvenirs with Mrs Barton and Mrs Harry Smith of Seymour as out of town guests.

Alice |O'Neall East Eleventh Street Whi Barton Indianapolis Bridge Barton Harry Smith Seymour M. F. Burke

Remarkable Cure Allure Through Root Juice Discovery

A sensational claim circulates about Root Juice as a cure for stomach fever kidneys and blood with local testimonials praising its health benefits. Advertisements tout bottles sold at $12 or three for $2.50 and note a drug store selling it while a lodge plans a two story building for office quarters related to the Jeter project.

Linderman’s

Me Well’s Syrup Pepata Promises Relief for Digestive Issues

An advertisement touts Me Well's Syrup Pepata as the best medicine for bowel action and dyspepsia. It claims effectiveness in old cases and safety for women, with druggists selling bottles at 50 to 180 cents and offering free samples from the Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello, Arkansas.

Loux City Enya Thompson Shenandoah Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello

Fragmented Fire Alarm Route List Displays Errors

A garbled street list outlines fire alarm stations with many misread place names and stray punctuation. The text blends Walnut Meridian Breeee Main East Fourth and other streets, ending with an ad-like medical claim about medicines for coughs and colds promising savings.

Walout 14Th Street Walnunt Walnut Flora East Fifth Street Peart Enat Cuches Poprli East Kirst Walnut Meridien East Fourth Street Herron East Second Street

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