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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
6
A jumble of reports details a man killed by a rain related incident near Franklin and Nineveh drives, injuries from slips and falls, a dead driver hit by lightning, and several local events. Also mentions post office changes, political race candidates, a birthday in Greenfield, and an accidental firearm discharge in Denver.
In Bloomington, test wells on the D R Wyte farm north of the city yielded water too salty for use, risking abandonment. City plans include drilling new wells in Rifty Creek bottoms to find better water while reservoirs undergo further testing. The university and local mains supply show leakage improvements and a proposal to oil streets to conserve water, inspired by Jeffersonville’s approach.
Mrs Lena Nice and daughters Emma and Opal of Oakland City visit Veribest for a bespoke red cedar shingle order at McKegnan's mill. The article notes a special made to order large bead shingle mall and the presence of the Nice family.
A Salvation Army project valued at $7,000 aims to erect a new building in the vicinity of New York. Captain Salineelt says the plan has been reviewed by department officials and approved by the board. site work and construction are to begin within two weeks with local crews.
A small fire occurred at the home of M. E Bruner near the overhead bridge around 7 30 this morning. A sofa burned in the carpet but was doused by workmen on the bridge before firefighters arrived. The house is owned by Charles Niery.
Nearly 1,000 delegates and visitors gather in Evansville Indiana for the annual state convention of Indiana Sunday schools. Principal speaker Tuesday afternoon is Pr M M Hamill of Nashville Tenn Dr A R Storms of Indianapolis also spoke Tuesday advancing the three day session amid the busy program.
A practice notice by Omer Fieenor proposes diligent patient care with 700n digitized service and a motto to render the best services possible and allow payment as available. The message mentions May, Erbe Co. and a disinfected building ready for patient calls day or night.
A fragment from a local notice mentions a location at Corner Fourth and Main Street. The readable text provides no date, action, or other specifics to confirm a formal event.
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