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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century notice set lists stray animal details and Masonic lodge activities. Mentions Washington County and local church events along with cemetery services and a public schedule. The garbled text references visiting brethren, secretaries, and orderly notices from local groups.
George Keith and his wife were injured when their car struck a rope stretched across Walnut Street by workers erecting a soldiers monument. The rope lacked flags, visibility was poor, the windshield was torn, and Mr Keith suffered a severe facial cut while Mrs Keith was jerked from the vehicle. Both received treatment from Mr Heilman Wadsworth’s office.
Thomas Sullivan, a well known farmer living near St Patrick's, dropped dead at his home this Monday. He was about fifty years old. Local officials reported no immediate cause.
Ved ime acarinta eters wil he Vo ay etiuit Tee de Wael presents a popular priced program titled The Wedded And Parred. Carleton and The Ses new on tie stage with Kansas Fee Mothes. The Corlers sisters Kimund Moses and Charles Mreckennridge perform. A change of play will be given each performance.
A. O. Ful kerson Hatch completes grading for the teachers' exam month of June. About half the candidates failed due to carelessness and missing a simple item. Names such as Gfiliatt, W. A. Gran nan, Mary E. Long, and several O Donaghue variants appear among examinees. The next examination is set for Saturday June 28.
Charles Winchell senior, formerly of this city, was struck by a car at Minorg and Michigan in Indianapolis on Thursday. He was severely injured and died after being taken to hospital. the driver fled, leaving no identification. Winchell was twenty two, nephew of Mrs Z Gowns of Plainville, and details of the incident cite a failed braking attempt and a southbound streetcar prior movement.
Large turnout of township school graduates paraded from court north to First Christ Church for commencement exercises. Families headed to Camp Manning as E L Donaldson and family, Gordon Herrin and family, A L Garner and family, Bob Harris, Miss William Bottin, and Mabel Hook attended. Fishermen Donald Ellis Mann and James I were mentioned in local notes as spring fishing wrapped up.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9:00 or 9:02 with a misprint and a sermon at 10:30 a.m. followed by another at 7:20. It mentions the pastor delivering the message and an additional item labeled / boos.
Notice invites bids for the erection and completion of a brick two story school building at Montgomery Indiana with heating ventilating and dry closet systems. Bids due July 5 1913 and opened at 10 am. plans by M H Johnson Jr Brazil Indiana on file at trustee and architect offices. bidder must use official forms and provide certified checks. trustee George B Drew reserves right to reject bids.
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