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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
2
A quixotic reflection on social ills and human folly cites the Food Killer as a metaphor for decay. Observations touch town miseries, bread for buryent hands, and the pitiful figure of a dying man wandering the streets. It contrasts public reaction to a winning ball team with scorn after a loss, and even imagines fans cheering a star’s downfall.
Rev William Oeschger pastor of the Christian church at Vincennes spoke at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening during a Christian Endeavor convention. He addressed delegates and city citizens on Sunday and the Working Man. The church was filled and a reception for delegates from five counties followed at the Masonic hall with special music. Sunrise prayers gathered attendees at 6 30 this morning led by Miss Ella Williams.
A Cherokee Illinois man, C. F. Collier, details severe kidney failure and backache, then credits Electric Bitters with a full recovery. He reports improved mood and overall health and urges others with kidney, liver, or stomach issues to use the tonic. Guaranty noted by J N Jones druggist, price 50c.
A severe industrial accident at the American Steam Laundry injured Jeane Gibson, an eighteen year old, after his belt caught on a sleever machine pulley. Myrtle Wilkins aided, Henry Williams and engineers responded, and the boy was rushed home for medical care. Doctors report extensive injuries though recovery is hoped. Gibson recently moved from Kentucky to live with his uncle William Gibson in Washington.
In the Indiana circuit court this morning Hen Madden faced charges for assault and battery on Charles G. Sefrit, editor of the Gazette and Herald. Madden apologized, the editor asked leniency, and the judge imposed a $5 fine while warning against future such conduct.
Representatives of the fifty one Indiana councils prepare for an August first meeting in Indianapolis to oppose the supreme council’s new insurance rate hike. The change, debated at Atlantic City, is seen as targeting older members and threatening their benefits, with Liverpool Council passing a protest and Indiana councils coordinating a statewide response. The order counts about 4700 members in Indiana.
Fragmented notes from multiple papers report on a coal mine accident at Vincennes with uncertain recovery, local editorials about the Washington Daily Democrat’s 20th year, building plans near Spink mill for Locke and fence posts, and a Baptist church Children’s Day service. An item cites Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy testimonials from Georgia.
Reports from many parts of the county indicate creeks and the river are high with farm crops at risk in the bottomland. Most creeks are bank full and the river continues rising rapidly, prompting worry among farmers.
Eighteen young ladies organized the Ladies' Cornet Band. They held a ball Wednesday night raising funds for expenses. Officers elected: Cora Yarnell president and Inez Hinton secretary treasurer. A tractor scene mentions William Bramble. Local note from Loogeotes Tribune.
The annual commencement exercises of the Stee le township school will be held at Plainville tonight with County Superintendent McHenry of the city attending to deliver the address. The notice mentions consumption and praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and bronchitis with a trial bottle offered.
Roy Wallace, substitute mail carrier on rural route 3, achieved the highest grade in the recent civil service examination with a score of 90.25 and will take the appointment to succeed Samuel S. Cox.
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