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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1909

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Greenwood Acquitted In Self Defense In Parker Killing

In a brief trial Greenwood was found not guilty of murdering Andret Parker. The jury deliberated for about two minutes after the defense showed Parker attacked Greenwood over a revolver. Evidence of Parker’s violent past and Greenwood’s self defense supported the verdict. Attorneys Ogden & Iniman defended Greenwood. Hastings and Eriksson prosecuted.

Greenwood Andret Parker Il Ibis Elgren Hiro Jafi Paris Thia City Volver Aa Parker Loogootee Bitler Lfe Daviesa Addie Dillard Plainville California Ogden & Iniman Elmer F. Hastings Frank Eriksson

Rev Ahegoore Vollmer to Go to Eiansville

The Rev. eedore Vollmer recently ordat priest at Bt Mein yad’s cominarpi’is visits his parents in the city. A morning ceremony is planned with clergy, followed by a reception at night at K. of ball for a large guest list. Vollmer is appointed as a nurse for St Anthonyony’s church Ti Evaneville, focusing on spiritual care at St Mary’s hospital.

Eedore Vollmer Meinyad Cominarpi H. F. Vollbee Mambera Young Prieat Father Vollmer al K Ball Piers Young Privat Ashen Bohol Namor St .Anthonyony's Ti Evaneville St. Mary's Hospital

Temporaet Cut In Time at the Shop

The shop trimmed hours at the mill on Friday, limiting operation to ten working hours and closing earlier on Saturday. Workers continued eight hours Friday and quit early. Management plans ten hours beginning Monday due to high workload. The article notes the boss’s adage about money and advertising.

Temporaet Atie B. & C Partment

Commercial Club Meeting Tonight at Mason Hall

All members of the Commercial Club are urged to attend a important meeting at Mason Hall tonight at 9 oclock. Absence by any member is noted and those named should be present.

el Sp Masoni Hall

Carnival planning shifts to Main Street in city dispute

Merchants petition the council to place the carnival on Main Street instead of Van Trees Street. J D Wright aims to keep tents ready for the week, while the Modern Woodmen of America coordinate the event. Merchants push for Main Street as the preferred site amid town preparations and advertising efforts.

Shorf Ulval Maine Washington’ Tras Merciagie

Baptism Service Planned at Maysville Ferry

Sunday afternoon June 20 twelve persons will be baptized in White River by Rev. Everett pastor Glen-Feral Baptist Church West Washington. A basket dinner will be spread in the grove near the church at noon and all are invited to dine with baskets and spend the day with church members. Sunday school children and others will assemble at the coffee and then go to the site.

Maysville White River Everett Glen- Feral

Shively Illness Worries Friends in Washington

Washington June 12 Gen alor Shively health is giving his friends concern. He has been injured several days in his shed at the National Hotel. A B Shir 4 brother from South Hend wishes him well. He will not be persuaded to try a less trying climate. Flags to decorate for Flag Day Monday. Many will wear miniature flags or other adornments.

Washington D. C Ht Im

Red Men Memorial Service and Graves Decoration Plan

The Red Men will hold a memorial service Sunday with elaborate preparations. Members meet at the lodge room at 2 o clock and will march to Mala Street for transport to the cemetery to decorate graves. A program at the hall includes invocations, songs, roll call, and speeches by leaders and elders.

Uak Mala Street George L. Stacker

Modern Woodmen Good Program Honors Deceased Members

In Oak Grove cemetery the Modern Woodmen of America will honor former members with a graveside flower decorat ion. Members assemble at the wall then march to Baptist church for a memorial sermon by Rev. A A McGuire before regrouping at the hall and riding to Oak Grove for ritual services and grave flowers.

Robert M. Lee D. Colbert Bi Mitchel Helton Henry W. Wilson Elea Dixon Carroll Willam A. Danley Maren Jamea On Buab John J. Itatcliffe el Berry George Theodore Allen Woodmen of America Oak Grove A. A. McGuire Cara Tor Oak Grove

Mr Harry Smith Entertains Club Guests

Mrs. Harry Smith hosted a club gathering at her parents home on East Walgue Street. Guests included Mrs C P Scudder, Mrs Nellie freposa, Mrs George Kramer, Mrs T B Graham, Mrs C B Martin and Mrs A B McCoy. An afternoon of bridge preceded a four course luncheon.

Dirs Oylary Smith Blascatte Wouking Jubn N. WM. Jepson East Walgue Street C. P. Scudder Nellie Freposa Broomington George Kramer Chicago T. B. Graham C. B. Martin A. B. McCoy Bridge Miss O'Neall

Children’s Exercises At Baptist Church

Program of exercises at the First Baptist Church at 7 45 Sunday night. Voluntary Caroline Mattingly. Choirs Geelyhers Meade Song Little Pulghasa by boys. Exercises by Beginners. Recitation Virginia Myers. Song Hy Primary Class. Recitation Liz Pupils. Recitation by Bery Gregory and Olive Bally. Chorus School. Exercise by Class No 2. Quintette Josephine Gregory Lilian Johnson Ruth Morgan Jennie O'Brien Helen Morgan. Recitation Howard Allen. Heroes Of Faith Clauses No and Quartette Winifred Smead Evie Edwards Hazel Greenwood Lorene Morgan. Recitation Fern McGuire Chartie School. Recitation Donna Smoot and Brooke Allen. Offertory America.

Caroline Mattingly Schoal Geelyhers Josephine Gregory Lillian Johnson Ruth Morgan Jennie O'Brien Helen Morgan Howard Allen Winifred Smead Evie Edwards Hazel Greenwood Lorene Morgan Fern McGuire Chartie—School Donna Smoot Brooke Allen America

Cullop Plans Chautauqua Circuit Dates

Indianapolis Star reports Representative W A Cullop of Toul ana has contracted with a lyceum bureau to tour a chautauqua circuit this year while avoiding conflicts with his congressional duties. Cullop is praised as one of the best speakers in the House.

Congress Louis Ludlow Indianapolis Star W. A. Cullop Cullop Toulana Lyceum Bureau Hhh Cunlop House of Representatives

Funeral of H A Chauchard Draws Half Million Crowd

In Paris the coffin of H A Chauchard, owner of the Louvre and a Paris figure, lay in state at his home on Rue Veleques. A vast crowd gathered as the funeral procession began, with pomp rivaling royal display, despite earlier plans for a Louis XV cavalcade being curtailed. The Madeline church was blocked and streets along the route were packed by onlookers.

Paris H. A Chauchard Louvre M. Chauchard Louis XV Hia Rue Velesques Atate X Squadron

Funeral Procession Attracts 3000 Louvre Workers Amid Spectacle

A grand hearse drawn by black horses led a funeral crowd with three service cars and 3000 Louvre store employees. Madame Bour and M. Umsted figure among mourners as the cortege proceeds from the church toward Place de la Republique. Police make several arrests after unrest among onlookers in working districts.

Aléri Louvre Moarn Behiind St Chauchard Madame Bour Beovaes Madame Bouciicault

Harvest Plans Amid Corn Planting In Indiana

Week after next harvest begins with stripping hot pats. seed corn mostly intact except Tow bottoms washed out. Bighf lands show good corn stand and rapid growth. Farmers plow weeds between rows. busy days with few in town. In Jeffersonville Indiana Rich Bachelor Michael Stumpf dies by bullet to head. coroner suggests suicide. a woman with Wilf in jail faces intervention.

Rich Bachetor Michael Stumpf Charlestown Indiana Wilfi Boea Jeffersonine Clark County Indlang Stump Himnelf

Grays Plat Plainville Tomorrow In Strong Amateur Battle

The Gray and Plainville teams, strong amateurs, meet tomorrow in an anticipated game. McGary and Peterson form the battery for the Gray as locals and enthusiasts expect a closely contested outing.

THE GRAYS Plainville Washington G Jary Tomi Up Mn McGary Peterson

Six year old dies after swallowing a spider with berries

In Lousville Kentucky Katie Degen, six, reportedly swallowed a spider while eating berries at dinner. She fell ill two hours later and died despite medical effort. Authorities cited insect bite or reaction as possible cause and noted city sanitation duties and police observations in the aftermath.

Loulaville Jang Katie Degen H. Co. Degen James Stills Arthur Stitte Mt. Vernon Ind

Notes turning up for payment in Washington scam

A months-old scheme surfaced where a fake city collection secretary sold $15 three-year membership certificates promising free legal advice and debt collection. Certs misled buyers into paying fees, some notes ending up with innocent purchasers. legal action may target the promoters.

Froshman

Adrift and Busy Week Take in Shriners Event Crowd

Crowded Shriners gathering in Louisville plus station crowd witnesses wild water baptism from a syphon held by an Arab. Concrete walks completed at Barnett livery and in front of Baldwin store. Local discouse on Fourth of July celebrations and firework bans continues alongside property deals and a new billiard parlor opening. Reports of local crime, improvements, and entertainment acts fill the page.

Shriners of Louisville Barnett Baldwin Shor

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