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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
A Hole family fell ill after eating canned corn. Mrs Gasser and two daughters were among the victims. a doctor was summoned as others grew sick. The family later recovered except for Mrs Gasser who remained seriously ill, while the rest improved by Monday evening.
Fragmentary obituary notes a man born in 1792 or 1823 with multiple names and places including Ohio Indiana Colorado and Pennsylvania. Mentions a wife, survivors, and a death date around November 29 1870 with many garbled fragments and unfamiliar locales.
Fragmentary report notes a board meeting held this morning with references to a subject described as dinging or dingy, but details are unclear and no outcomes are stated.
Prof W Cupplager and others from Dayton Ohio and this city traveled to Oakland City to attend the U P C E U convention of the Indiana conference of the United Brethren church. The delegation includes Rev omen Prof Dean Roman William Harr Charles Breeden Rev W W Moore Chadle Moore Hubert Alstair Roy John Burns Mrs Reon Meyers Miss Amy Hart Miss Glenn Hart Elisabeth Gilley Mamie Wade Bonnie Dougherty Fay Speedy and Margaret Meyera.
In Newramb Indiana a liquor liquor ban sparked a violent scene as Edward Vannatta, a local farmer, fought with officers to reach the Payne-Welr building third floor. Deputies drew weapons to restrain furious townspeople seeking vengeance while the sheriff marshals struggled to restore order amid chaos caused by intoxicants and anger.
A chaotic confrontation erupted on a stairway as a intoxicated man opened fire. Officers returned fire, wounding the suspect and a bystander. Officer Knox, armed with a club, raced up the stairs and tackled the assailant, sustaining head and arm injuries but surviving.
Washington June 8 Rep Lincoln Dixon seeks to reassure Indiana Democrats that Governor Marshall will not tilt toward Republicans for patronage. Dixon says the governor will appoint Democrats where legal and necessary, while still honoring statutes. He argues the party unity hinges on upholding party principles and resisting Republican pressure.
Miss Finela Norris and Edward Witcher wed in an early dawn ceremony at St Simon's church attended by relatives and friends. The couple greeted guests at the bride's parents' home before departing to St Ip for a brief honeymoon then plan to settle on Oak Street.
The Rev Theodore Vollmer son of Mr and Mrs Henry F Vollmer of this city will celebrate his first mass at St Marys church next Sunday morning. The church will be decorated with flowers and evergreens as a large crowd attends. Children from St Marys parochial school will fill the pews. The service begins at 9 30 with assisting clergy and a sermon by Dr Gregory O C B director of St Meinrads seminary. A reception at K of C hall follows.
Nathan M Boyles died in Heavener Oklahoma after being struck by a board at the Howard Lumber Company mill. He was 30, born in Indiana, married to Susan M Garrison, with two children Beulah and Ray. Funeral held with Woodmen rites at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Reports describe large crowds at the swimming pool and hammocks on hot summer evenings. Vincennes figures Norman Fields and Clive McGuire visiting from Vincennes with Mr. and Mrs. McGuire. Mrs Brett Cabel plans travel to New York and Naples for summer. Rose Maiden musical set by Washington Choral Symphony with Indianapolis soloists. Modern Woodmen roll call, decoration day, and local notices on Manitou deaths and local street lighting concerns.
Harry Shields, advance man for the Modern Woodman Carnival, announced a one week carnival run from June 71 to 26 on Van Yees street Meridian to Firth. The event includes Gantell's trained animal show and Katzenjammer acts, a high dive, Ferris wheel, and free acts with a 15 act lineup. The company brings bands, and aims for a moral, family friendly show that has drawn crowds in Vincennes and other towns.
In Brazil on June 8 F A Knight of the Knight Brindebips Plano Company and attorney D C Walters of Chicago aligned the contract with the Oil Factory Promoting Club to arrange bids for construction. The company pace operates under Indiana law with capital stock of 250000 dollars.
County commissioners advertised sixteen bridges and appropriations covered three. Bids were opened today. only one contract awarded for Stephenson bridge in Harrison township at estimate 1300 with Vincennes Bridge Co bidding 950. Other two bids exceeded funds, so no contracts. Gravel contracts awarded to Anderson and Theobald for Te Balr of ronda, Hart Brothers for rail line gravel, and Jose Wickloplock for Southern Tudlane railway gravel with varying prices based on distance.
Miss Anna Hunter eighteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hunter, died at 7 30 am one mile southeast of Cannerburg after five years of poor health. Cause heart disease. Catholic and All Saints church member. Funeral planned Thursday morning. Sparlat at Loo gootee. Mayor's Court James Morgan arrested last night sued one dollar costs for in ter ten tion but paid fine.
The wedding of Miss Anus Nutter to Harry C Dunlap took place Sunday evening at the Nutter home in Martinsville. Rev W B Edgin officiated with no attendants. A wedding luncheon followed as friends and relatives congratulated the couple. They will reside in Franklin where the groom works with his father Harry N Dunlap in the family business.
A Buick operated by William Vance for M J Cernahan Co struck a stone on Main Street, sending it into Charlea Jones confectionery window. The rock drilled a small round hole in the large plate glass, proven by the impact report, witnessed by John Beltville. No injuries reported.
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