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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1909

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Priest J P Matthews celebrates fifth anniversary in Montgomery

The Rev J P Matthews pastor of St Peter’s in Montgomery marked five years as a priest. A banquet featured visiting priests including Rev Timothy O B Donaghue, Rev Timothy Kavanaugh, and Rev J W Doyle among others in attendance at the elaborate affair with Deacon Rev Francis Torbeck presiding.

J. P. Matthew BI Peter Iat Montgomery J. Deacon Francis Tordeacon Timothy Cavanier J. P. Matthews Father Matthews Timothy O'B Donaghue Loogootee Timothy Kavanaugh J. Gorman Cannerburg Frederick Burgett Corning C. Gordon St. Michaels Curran New Albany Rt. Michaels Rey. M. Cyona Brownsburg A. 8. Sprigler St. Louis M. McCabe Shpaia J. W. Doyle Francis Torbeck Mr. Gorman City

Exami nation reveals rambling bag amid Indy race chaos

New York report details an 80,000 foot gun bag tied to a disaster scare at the Aero club Indianapolis race. Authorities offered 1000 reward for the responsible party after the bag drifted and caused a halt. Detection noted a knife blade inside. The incident prevented serious harm to sky divers and spectators.

New York Aero Club W. Leo Sicens Bier Alter Peron Bievera Ti Indianapola Cary

Contracts Awarded by Commissioners

The county commissioners awarded a contract to Taylor H Alles to furnish a steel book case with 100 shelves at 4 cents of $190. The Art Metal Construction Company offered the only other bid at $206. Coal for the courthouse and poor farm was bid by Colbert Company Washington Wheatland Coal Company Samuel Elswick etc. Samuel Elswick received the coal contract. W P moot a in the city from Tabard Kentucky for tes duye visit with friends.

Taylor H. Alles Art Meto! Construction Company Court House Sait Orphaus Colbert Company Mine Run Washington-Wheatland Coal Company Lump Mutys Mining Company Ming Run Samuel Elswick Jump Ebner Company Bar W. P Tabard Kentucky

Teacher Hire At High School Sparks Board Action

The school board accepted Superintendent Axteyls report and hired J.Y. W. Frank of Bloomington to teach German and chemistry next year. Axteyl traveled to Bloomington for a week to find a suitable candidate and reported that Frank was the man desired.

Ing and 0 whSo Axteyl J.yWto Frank Bloomington Henry Senson Axetel Frank Frank A Uni

University hires music and German instructor amid chorus of praise

The board recommends Mr Frank for the German and music teaching post at the university. He is married with a wife, has spent a year in Germany teaching, and resides in Alexandria. His violin and piano skills bolster the plan for a stronger school orchestra next year, with strong support from teachers and the university music staff. The Squirrel Hen scene prompts debate over hunting season dates, noting a legislative change that shifts open season earlier to begin one month before August, affecting June through November hunting periods.

Indiana Artold Ftte Frank Germany Frank la Ape Arga Jonversity Frank i

Lutheran Synod Supports Prohibition Resolution

The Richmond reunion of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church discussed temperance and prohibition. The report urged abstinence from intoxicating drinks, state sale prohibition, and closing church property to sale, plus support for 25 mile prohibition zones near Indian reservations and federal action to curb alcohol traffic.

Richmond Lero Nipringe Edwin €. Dinwiddie General Synod Congress Arizona Mexico

Boy With Rifle Kills Little Brother in Home Incident

A boy armed with a rifle shot his younger brother in a home setting. Police and investigators reported the incident, with no immediate motive released. The wounded boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Further details and official statements are awaited.

Senate debate over Lif life tariff makeshift approval

Washington June 10 Senator Ciny notes about 4 200 Lif items with 350 changed, 3 900 unchanged from Dingley. Conference may cover about 150 items, rest binding as current law. Aldrich grandstand push toward president’s pre election views, Senate likely to recede. Clay expects president to approve the makeshift measure and Democrats to win House next year.

Washington Ciny Senate Dingley Conference Committee House Bita Aldrichi Clay

Doctors approve contract system at Atlantic City meeting

Eminent physicians at the American Academy of Medicine closing session advocate central practice to improve access for wage earners. The plan envisions small monthly payments by clients to contract physicians who attend emergencies without extra charge, protecting doctors from unpaid bills and aiding new practitioners. Dr L Benedict of Buffalo notes current system leaves the poor without care and urges this contract model. Dr Woods Hutchinson of New York supports the plan, which was introduced by De Charles Sheehon as contract practice.

American Academy of Medicine Ite Atlantic Gig Pren Woods Hutchinson New York de Charles J. Sheehon

New Stamps From Alaska Exhibition On Sale Here

The Alaska-Padfc-Youkon exhibition stamps issued by the government have arrived in this city and are now on sale at the post office. The stamps boast a beautiful pattern and are expected to appeal to the exacting buyer regarding size color and general appearance. Dirk Padgette visits relatives at Looguotee.

Bloomfield to Seek Jail Improvement Funds in Special Session

Bloomfield Indiana June 10 county auditor calls special session for funding new jail and repairs to current county jail. A total of 41,800 is discussed with 26,000 for a new building and 15,800 for repairs. State board of charities condemnation noted. officials expected to act on the funds.

Bloomfeld Ind County Council Etter State Board of Charities

Sugar Prices and Trust Influence Remake Brown Sugar Tale

A historical clipping notes a price gap between brown and white sugar in earlier times, with brown sugar praised for affordability before trusts. It cites Pittsburg Sun and argues tariffs and refining costs now push brown sugar to near white sugar pricing, framed as a tariff joke surrounding Aldrich and related interests.

Ned Pittsburg Trust Aldrich 2Od Company

Balloon trailer tangled in tree top near Louisville trek

Charles A. Coey and assistant John Bennett, in Aero Club races, passed through Louisville en route to Chicago. Coey placed second and praised Dr. Link and his aide, recounting a dramatic descent when a trail rope snagged in a tree top, nearly toppling the basket and delaying the journey by hours.

Charles A. Coey Aero Club of America Aero Club of Indiana John Bennett Louisvie Chicago Mr. Coey Dr. Link Link

Kentucky Town Welcomes Balloon Crew After High Altitude Descent

The crew describes a rapid descent from 22,000 feet after rope ballast was cast and a skyrocket failed. Ballast bags were jettisoned to slow the fall, then the craft landed in a vacant lot near Scottaville Kentucky. The town hosted the crew and postponed Sunday school for the occasion, praising Kentucky’s hospitable people.

Oehiners Kentucky Scottaville Honay

Bloomington editors convene at university for two day event

Arrangements are set for the national convention of rate editors in Bloomington with about two hundred scribes to attend plus their wives. The New Turner Hotel hosts headquarters and a banquet follows at the student building. Governor Marshall will give the main address with President Bryan among notable attendees. A second business session Friday will elect officers.

Bloomington Tng Uupoal Presa Club Belaxsiat Visigors Om Cera B. Johnson

Miss Medcalfe Weds Robert Miller In June Home Ceremony

Last evening at the Medcalfe residence on Pearl Street, Miss Mabel A Medcalfe and Robert C Miller exchanged vows at 7 o clock in the living room, Rev J M Douglass officiating. Attendants were Edith and Roy Medcalfe. A banquet followed as family and a few intimate friends shared congratulations. Miller, a passenger fireman on the B L O Southwestern rail line, resides in this city and the couple will live on North Meridian Street.

T. C. Medcalfe Pearl Street Mabel Alicea Medcalfe Robert C. Miller J. M. Douglass Presbyterian Church Edith Roy Medenife Miller BL & O

Uncle Sam to Pay for Handsome Shaft

Washington June 10 A monument of marble or granite costing 9000 to be erected by the United States government in the Confederate section of Finns Point National Cemetery Salem New Jersey to mark the resting place of 2460 Confederate officers and men who died as prisoners of war at Fort Delaware Former Governor Oates Alabama commissioner for marking Confederate graves will open bids next week The adoption of the monument aims to address imperfect records that prevent distinctive headstones for each grave He also arranged to place wrought iron fences around Confederate cemeteries in Ohio and New Albany Indiana Eagles New Albany Ind June 10 The Eagles state convention met at New Albany with delegates from ninety seven counties largely attended A street parade trolley ride and river excursion were social features with many delegates accompanied by their wives.

Washington United States Finn’s Point National Cemetery Salem N. J Fort Delaware Oates Alabama Can Preag Camp Chase Confederate Columbus Ohio North Alban Eagles New Albany Ind

The Rose Maiden Opera House Tonight

The Washington Choral Symphony presents The Hosa Maiden at the Rose Maiden Opera House. A love tale set to melody, touted as the season’s musical event. Don’t miss this refined concert experience and charming cantata.

Rose Maiden Opera House Washington Choral Symphony

June Forecast Warns Of Storms And Lightning

A June forecast warns of unsettled weather with earthquakes and storms. From June 16 to 18 a peak, followed by a stormy spell June 19 to 23 with thunder, high humidity, and possible tornadoes. Rivers may flood but no extreme high waters feared. Also notes a convention in Indianapolis to address saloon enforcement and avoid bootleggers.

Srn Hicks Spd

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