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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
4
A bright fireball shot through the Texas sky and struck a frame house near Shepard, causing a charred roof edge and smoke. Residents noted a deep crater in the roof and a suffocating haze inside the home after the meteor passed through the area.
The fragment lists June 8 entries including 1506 George Wyle Virginia editor died in Richmond born 1725 and 1845 President Jo we3T Andert Incksot died at The Hermitage near Nashville born 1767 1900 Missiogartes lt China cabled about action against anti foreign elements 1907 Julia Magruder novelist died in The bond Va and 1854 astronomical note Boo weta rises and moonrise times
A jumbled page of personal notices lists Dr JW Clark recormed a business trip to Evanaville while J Varrothers travels to Shoals for business. Several locals visit Vincennes, Terre Haute, or Detroit for short trips. Henry Carter, Virgil Greene, and others plan visits or have recently returned, with many names and places blurred.
A long fragmentary report details a bustling night at the Airdome with a good crowd and an energetic program. Comedians Gilmore and Casile receive recalls, Sydney Toledo dazzles with gymnastics, and D. P. Campbell performs a lively song set. Several locals return home after visits, while others travel from Petersburg and Loogotee for events.
Four Storman elders arrived in the city today and will hold meetings on the gospel tonight. Sidney Coray said the group aims to explain Mormonism in its true light and restore the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness. He claimed Joseph Smith was a prophet who established the Church of Christ.
Grace Ethel Chandler of Kansas City asks whether a marriage license was issued to Grace Ethel Chandler and Arthur Strange, alleging a possible mock marriage on February 16, 1902. Clerk Wallace reports no license on record and asks for clarification on marital status and divorce options.
Mrs Litsin Uphold boarded a south bound E and J train Monday evening and fell from the car before reaching the gates. She sustained facial and head injuries from rocks but suffered no serious harm according to the report.
President elect JB Green announces the Jacked Club advisory board for next year in Bloomington. Members include J Warner Spink as chair, Fred H Jessup, John de Graverson, Paul Davie, and James Duckworth. The report also notes Philadelphia press commentary on municipal corruption in a dated clipping.
In Jackson Kentucky at daybreak a feud target Ed Callahan, known as a feud reader, was shot in the abdomen at his store doorway in Crockettville. He died after a blast from a Winchester. His brother Grees Callahan witnessed two men flee from an abandoned mine as the gunfire ended, and the assailants’ identities are not publicly disclosed.
The Washington Choral Symphony will present The Rose Maiden at the opera house Thursday night. The cantata portrays a queen seeking human love and follows romance and tragedy with hopeful harmony. Final specifications and rehearsals were held tonight for both dates at 7:30.
Thousands of former Confederate wearers gather in Memphis for the United Confederate Veterans reunion opening under General Clement Evans. Gen Theodore Garnett delivers keynote remarks while Miss Varnla Cook of Batesville and others participate in the parade and memorial services. Major General John H. McDowell leads the parade as memorial rites and a statue unveiling in Vicksburg loom on Friday.
Notices warn property owners and residents of unpaid accounts and legal actions, listing items such as dog control, rental inquiries, trades for land, and council remonstrances. Notices mention May 25 as a reference date, refer to Washington township, and include seeking payments, rental ads, and public notices of meetings and obituaries.
A June cloud burst damaged property and halted Great Western trains from St Joseph to Des Moines. About sixteen miles of track washed out at Sharon, with Mount Ayr recording twenty years of heavy rain. Ringgold County reports flood damage to livestock and crops, and southern Iowa faces record-high water since 1889 floods. thousands of acres of growing crops burned and flooded.
More than 50000 dollars of property damage is reported as the large Pathfinder government irrigation dam faces possible destruction due to floods in Wyoming on Monday. A Carbon Thunder plant in Douglas was submerged and tracks washed out. A landslide at Soison blocked the Union Pacific line delaying traffic.
Portland’s third annual rose festival opened with a Taft message to festival president Ralph Hoyt from the White House. A week of festivities was planned by the Rose Festival Committee as Taft extended greetings to participants.
Evansville circuit court Judge Otlehrist issues injunction on Evansville Southern Indiana Traction Company against a quiding employee, prohibiting interference with street car traffic in the city. Bucklen's Arurle Salva advertised as a universal healer for corns burns sores and skin conditions.
No reason for doubt. The Rexall "93" Hair Tonic promises to relieve scalp irritation dandruff and falling hair. Available in two sizes, 1 and 1.00 dollars. W. L. Jackson Rexall Store.
The fragment reads as a cryptic note about pastry preparation with names like Wonirexn Gad Bietal and Matal Plour. The readable portion hints at a recipe or kitchen plan pleasing a cook, mentioning Fesprarc and fold techniques.
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