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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
2
Public notices from Bogard Harrison Barr Steele Elmore and Van Buren townships list weekly trustee office hours and residence locations for business contact including Dan Myers George Ward George Drew Ollie Gillyatt Samuel Saufflebarger and Wilson S. Smiley with specifics on days and times for transactions and meetings in their respective communities.
Notice to all persons doing business with Reeve Township that D S Jackman will be at his Alfordsville office Saturday of each week and at his residence one fourth mile south of Alfordsville at other times.
Worthington Indiana residents read an Indianapolis paper ad by F P Ross offering $2 for a crate of thirty two boxes of strawberries by mail order. He collected cash and checks but fled after inquiries, leaving many duped customers and a large bad debt. Local efforts to locate him continue as the strawberries in the township were wiped out by drought. Logan Horrall flagged the scams after several $2 checks bounced, exposing the ruse.
Indianapolis June 15 The Robert W Long Hospital funded by Dr and Mrs Long of Indianapolis is formally dedicated in the Indiana University Medical School complex. The ceremony in the House chamber precedes a school inspection and tour of the new hospital on West Michigan Street. A banquet for alumni follows, with gifts totaling about 260000 from the Longs and 5000 from George T Kerr for ward fitting.
Work started today on a $200,000 memorial to the late President McKinley at his birthplace in Niles Ohio. The complex will include an auditorium for 1000 people a public library a McKinley relic room an assembly room for veterans and quarters for public officials funded by popular subscription.
Luke McLuke performs saxophone in a local music feature. The brief notes his appearance at the city venue with a focus on melodic solos and audience reception.
A humorous and punchy monologue on gender roles and marriage notes. It jabs at male bragging, paternal shaving routines, and the spark of romance fading as wives age. The piece contrasts old fashion ideals with modern irritations, ending with a plea for less grouching and more candy.
Denver June 15 Oscar Cook who was sentenced to death for the murder of Patrolman William McPherson at a Valverde saloon today faces a new criminal court trial after the state supreme court set aside the guilty verdict on technical grounds He had waited a year in jail for the death sentence and supporters from the county jail and state penitentiary helped fund his defense for the retrial
Rev. J. W. Darby and Rev. Forsythe of the First Christian church announce a picnic for Sunday school classes. They will travel Thursday by the 7: a.m. E. & E. train and return at 6:51 p.m. Parents of children are invited to attend.
London June 15 after a May 2 recess the House of Commons reconvened. The home rule bill is in the Lords where it is not expected to reach a second reading before June 22. Observers doubt the Lords will pass the bill despite it automatically becoming law if rejected.
Cleveland dates the kickoff of a Big Sister Movement to aid working girls. Miss Alice Douglas leaves for Chicago to study conditions and will return to lead local efforts with Marie Lawrence guiding the plan to reach girls in clubs and stores and reduce dangers at public dance halls.
The Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone for St Anselm's church in Kennington Crees, marking his first public lead role. He and his father each contributed 5900 dollars to the church fund, reflecting royal support for the project.
A quirky reminiscence extols poultry keeping as a cure for nerves and insomnia. It jokes that insane asylums operate large poultry plants to cure patients, suggesting a humorous belief in poultry as a panacea.
Dan Erni, a Rush county farmer, wandered all afternoon and into night in a 1,200 acre wheat field where wheat rises above his head. He lost his bearings, circling aimlessly until shouts for help brought rescuers. The incident, told to La Crosse by Frank Wesley, illustrates how dense tall wheat can obscure even a tall man.
An advertisement extols a veterinary guide by F Humphreys offering to teach owners to diagnose and treat horse ailments. It promises the book will save owners money and time, stating it is free to request and ships to farmers as a sample introduction to Humphreys veterinary remedies.
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