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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
3
Bloomfield prepares a week of events from June 27 to July 1 to honor former pastors and teachers. The schedule features Old Soldiers and Settlers Day, Women’s Day, and Catholic and athletic observances with local organizers listed.
A fragment notes a claim that Rexall 4 inch Ela Tonic will relieve scalp irritation and prevent hair loss. It cites a sales claim from W. Jackson at The Teaall Store with tainted spelling and unclear details.
The Senate honors Everett Hale a longtime chaplain and public figure who died aged 15? The fragment mentions his passing and notes he was a revered figure in American religious life. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Rev Dr Edward Hale longtime Senate chaplain and writer dies at Roxbury Mass home after illness. Born 1822 in Boston to Nathan Hale and Sarah Preston Everett, he rose from printer's apprentice to influential minister and author of books on liberty and reform. His death followed a Japan related illness. he was surrounded by family and close friends.
A Walnut street car was struck by a brick during a Thursday night assault by a nonunion crew. One man’s face and head were badly cut, police made no arrests, and several other cars were damaged as crowds gathered. The report also notes local travel interruptions and community notices from nearby towns.
Local residents attended weddings and gatherings while weather hindered farming progress. The spring term nears end with exams next week and a noted interstate oratorical contest planned at normal ball. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Cassie hosted visitors. Miss Mayme Doyle returns from Danville. several students prepare for commencement and teaching assignments in Martin county.
The report details a berry harvest scene and social visits. Qui Cumback’s ball team visited Oakland City and defeated them with three home touches while nine Cumback players safetied. Local residents such as Dr. Bell, Ollie Toth, and the Stucky families are mentioned with weekend travels and celebrations. Nearly 100 people gathered to eat fourteen gallons of strawberries and cakes, with James Smith and Charles Stucky winning berry-eating prizes. Elijah Johnson travels to Lawrenceville for illness work. Children’s day exercises were held at Aikman’s Creek Church Sunday night.
Mrs Estella Lewis returns to Winfield Kansas after a pleasant visit with friends. Many attended Miss Anna Hunters funeral near Cantherburg from this area. Thomas O Dell attends court at Shoals this week. Charles Stokes of Terre Haute visits his mother Mrs Martha Stokes. Zella Murphy returns home from Washington visit. Mrs John Thompson and children with Mrs Thomas Thompson of Princeton visit local friends. Two weeks until the reaper sounds in harvest fields. D Law Welmer visits Vinetrennes. Ankens and Company ship hogs to Clocinaat Thursday. Charles and Will Graven of eastern Barr township conduct business here.
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