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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
3
A large protest movement forms within Indiana as insurance rates rise. The Indiana council with 126 members plans an important Thursday night meeting and is expected to discuss actions toward the supreme council. An entertainment and amaker will be provided at the gathering.
Mrs Nannie Burch of South Washington will be tried before Squire Kellams on Wednesday morning at 9 o clock on a charge of provoking Marion Culbert.
The circuit court this term began with motions to quash most indictments over saloon viewing obstructions and Sunday hours. Judges ruled on defects in the indictments, quashing several against saloonkeepers including Joseph Beckett and John Raycraft, with affidavits to be filed by prosecutors. The docket is larger than usual, and work proceeds as the term opens amidst other local notices and updates on town trades and staffing.
Brazil defeated Linton's team 7 to 1 on the local diamond Sunday. A tree near the courthouse yard was struck by lightning. A telegram from Brazil reports nearly twelve English sparrows found dead on the lawn. Harvey Lee sold his blacksmith shop to Fred and Jacob Wimmenauer. A burglar attempted to enter Simon Joseph's home but was frightened away. William M. Aikman plans to visit Indianapolis on business this week. Will D. Cogswell of Bedford, visiting friends, says business is good there and he is pleased with the place. All teachers and officers of the G B Sunday School are asked to meet at Rev. J. P. Hicks's residence at 6:30 this evening to discuss Sunday school interests.
North Vernon Moore’s old home town baseball team will visit to contest with the Grays next Sunday. North Vernon fielded a strong squad and remains one of the longtime rivals of the city team.
Local weather notes predict showers tonight and Wednesday in Southern Indiana. The column lists numerous residents and visitors: Frank Zinkan from Linton, Joe Carnes from Vincennes, J. L. Riddle from Vincennes, C. F. Anderson from Princeton, Dr. Frank Michaels from Montgomery, J. M. Stafford from Petersburg, John Burton from Vincennes, Miss Margaret Lemmon from Vincennes, Harry Palmer heading to Mitchell for summer, Miss Rose Case returning to Vincennes, Fred Bender family at Seymour, Rev. L. L. Schoonover back from New Albany, Rolla M. Esker from Longcoates, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Graf of Clay City in town, Mrs. C. L. Gross traveling to Cincinnati for eye treatment, Frank Glover home from Danville, Tawes R. Bradley off to West Baden, Attorney Jerome Reese of Bogard township in court, Miss Bessie Porter visiting Petersburg. Vincennes papers note visitors Will Borders and William B. Fitts, with light noon rain and little other precipitation noted.
The city electric company received two closed arc lights from a supplier and will test them tonight at the power house before placing them along East Main Street. Superintendent Robarts will conduct the test and inspect efficiency prior to hanging the units on Wednesday at East Third and East Fourth. The move aims to compare closed arc lighting with the current open system and assess potential cost savings for the city.
Three youths ranging from sixteen to nineteen years old were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Robert A. Chattin this afternoon. They are alleged to be wanted at Petersburg on a charge preferred by Isaac Bradford and are held on a demon received Monday night. They will be released about 9 o'clock this evening unless further wire is received from Petersburg.
The battleship Tennessee, when completed, will be sent to New Orleans where it will receive a two million silver service presented on behalf of the citizens of Tennessee. Representative Gaines urged the project, and the president agreed, directing Secretary Morton to arrange the ceremony. The ship will rank among the finest in the United States Navy.
Windsor reports writ of habeas corpus granted for Mrs Mary M Rogers whose execution for murder of her husband is set for Friday. Brattleboro judge Wheeler of U S district court granted the stay. In St Louis Miss Vickery Redmond, who recently relocated from Memphis with her mother, died by suicide. Her father cited heartbreak from separation from Memphis sweethearts.
Public notices list multiple excursion options with prices and sale dates across Terre Haute Chicago and Michigan tourist spots. Returns limits vary by event and year. specials include St Joseph and Indianapolis events with certificates and interstate association rates.
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