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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1910

Page

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Lightning Strikes High School Damaging Building

A Friday lightning strike damaged a high school causing a fire in the garret and knocking out a water pipe and electrical system. Superintendent Axtell and several school board members were inside and escaped through a window as firefighters arrived to control the blaze. insurance later covered about eight thousand in damages.

Axtell Vehoo Board Mr. Axtell Mr.Axtell Tire Department Fire Department Astelboad Yeone LG Allen Nelaan Horrall

First Methodist Sunday School Children’s Day Program

The Sunday school of First Methodist Church presents a Children’s Day program. Volunteers perform songs and readings. A Sunday school choir and orchestra will accompany with musical selections for the event.

Orin Saaighey Othe Sune Day School Children’s Hour Atrie Davis

Primary Chases Reditation Amid Clawsen Revelry

A garbled page lists a concert scene with names such as Tel iBoldiers Sedg and Shining Biooming Ha P Visley. It mentions a serious choir orchestra and a sung piece The Das Brigad Reqtation Adw fi Redford Offartory Ally Mitchell Sold Vera Heverett.

Alma Gill Rosehads Reba Smalls Adw Fi Redford Offartory Ally ‘Mitchell

Ed C Owens Sells Store in Missouri Trade

Ed C Owens sold his store in Missouri for two hundred dollars. The property was traded for land in Missouri. Mr Hufty, a longtime merchant, took charge as Owens moved to Washington and Oregon for the summer.

Wtte Tisleliy Hurfty Bowling Green Miasouri Miasoulis Huufty Nereantite Gwens Tan Washington Oregon Syin- Laer Owens

Lost Pocketbook Report From Lawrenceville Platform

A woman reports losing her pocketbook on the platform at Lawrenceville. A telegraph memo indicates she had boarded the train and authorities will hold it there for recovery.

Tunn Lawrenceville Ataton Thers

India Linen Sale Sparks Aisle of Value

A lucky purchase allows a special sale on India linen at Hashington's Growin wing Stor Stores. Entire lot offered at a yard sale with reduced stock arranged for a limited time during the magic sale.

Ee Hashington India India Stort Thai

Magic Sale Opens Wednesday At Unbeatable Prices

A sale promises low prices on household necessities with items like Huck Towels and edgings offered at deep discounts. The event runs one week starting Wednesday at 304 ML, featuring closeouts on damaged lengths and low per yard prices.

Embroidery Lot From Zion City Mills Sold Locally

Embroidery Swiss edging and insertion lace offered in widths from narrow to two inches. Prices range per yard with multiple remnants and full pieces available. Zion City mill origin maker and local agent emphasize wholesale quality and timely sale.

Hemstitched Handkerchiefs and Spring Goods Sale

A cluttered notice details a wholesale sale of hemstitched linen handkerchiefs offered at discounts, with prices and bargains for spring weight suits, Boegel hose, and white wash goods. The ad promotes deep cuts for limited time, urging customers to buy during the sale week.

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B&O Reports Best Earnings Since 1907

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces record earnings for May and eleven months of the year, with a $10,923,885 rise and projections that yearly earnings may reach about $56,000,000. President Willard aims to fund major improvements including second and third tracks and tunnel widening across West Virginia and beyond.

Baltimore & Ohio Railraid Willard Baltinn & Ohio Deprey m Baltimore & Obset Willid Tnt West Rina West Virginia

Cloudburst Floods Hot Springs and Destroys Goods

A severe cloudburst in Hot Springs Arkansas caused extensive flooding on Central Avenue. The flood swept away bricks, lumber, and goods including two watch and diamond cases from Rinalds Jewelers totaling about $990. Estimated total damage reaches $50,000 with no loss of life reported.

Hot Springs Ark Patifa Sion Central Avenue Wanellars Rinalds

Bride and groom face court over pending wedding

The court hears a case in which a young groom Hobgood faces welfare dis­trestraining orders and a pending wedding date. The bride shows up with her husband as federal agents weigh leniency given the offender’s first offense and good local reputation.

Rvanevdie Frank Hoben Owensgilhes Duswer Teon Ohay Raisin Piturtate Distrie Wttaries Hiden Wartmann Thomas Hull Secret Service Hobgood Ft. Branch

Jury Likely in Browne Case After Turbulent Night

A Browne case jury seems likely after a tense first night and early disagreement. The panel has emerged conflicted, with 18 predicting outcomes while others remain undecided.

Peculiar Pleas Rise From Jury Instructions In Noted Trial

A detailed report describes unusual pleas and the judge’s charging of the jury in a high profile case. Browne's lawyers admit woven threads in the defenses as instructions were read amid lengthy, voluminous clauses.

iChicago Lerine Browne

Corrupt Bargain Claims Tie Browne to 830 Bribe

A garbled report details alleged bribery involving Browne and White during a legislative session. It cites a $830 bribe claim and disputed corroboration instructions, noting jurors should have judged on uncorroborated testimony. Names like Lorimer and other figures appear amid confusion.

Vaned Brol Lorimer ix Fordber Browne Guil Secompiice

Death notice for Ms F an apparent accident or illness

Mrs F died Friday night after a period of illness at a local hospital. She was twenty six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Maher, survived by her husband Ed Hulr and two sons Cecil and George with one brother William Maher. Funeral arrangements have been made by the Catholic church community.

R. Fade Ballermakiy I Lagir Mr. Ami Ed Hulrrego George Dwenty Vind 'Cecil Wiltihm Maher Catholic Church St. Simor’s Mr. T

Alleged Forger Arrested After City Turmoil

Fragmented report shows an alleged forger arrest amid mayoral turmoil involving Chief Mahsaben and Chief Metrixaian. Names and places are obscured in OCR, but references to a bank, a Transit line, and local officials hint at a municipal scandal.

McCarty Devin John Owes Tor Avery Hiihinya Mahsaben Metrixaian Gilder Hitlagher Sureriog Keald Ga Robins John- Bon Tincarn Washsein Si Hpriet Bank Tn Hoeeso Egal P

Legal filings reveal multiple cases with named parties

Fragmentary OCR shows lawsuits filed in a regional court with numerous individuals named, including Brida, Norton, and Fry, plus various parties and references to complainants and defendants. The legals appear to involve civil actions and court proceedings with several entries and affiliations to local entities.

Appointed Board Names Seven Area Schools for Next Year

At a school board meeting held in the high school building, seven schools were named for the next year. Appointees include Clee Samia, Coal Coningham, Katherné Fosted, J. B. Gittey, Irene J. M. Vance, and others. Separate contracts were awarded for septic tank work and road surfacing, with bids guiding the project costs.

Gnu Appalnie Bo Wek Ag Clee Samia Coal Coningham Wet Denniga Hi Emuerling Katherné Fosted Fulkerson Rhénche Fisings J. B. Gittey Cat Mary Harward Rhodes Enta Ford Josepttr Shirtey Irene J. M. Vance Earet Pita Wade

Plow Plant Subscriptions Aggregate Large Sum

Fragmented OCR lists subscriptions and stock details tied to the Willian Clare Son Company. It notes a total of 97 200 with 21 000 remaining, plus a forthcoming stock sale and factory closure in a few weeks. Names of associates, firms, and signatories appear amid the financial items and convey the scale of the agricultural equipment operation.

Willian , Flores) Sons Works Willan Clare Walla Sony Handpa Witam Becker Cavanaugh H. Jepson Smiley & VanOxdpi Gardiner Donaldson Padgett Padgath A. Wallner John W. Vterarty John Dorsch Willam Kenan Forsythe & Kief Henry F. Vedmoj George BL Wnania J. W. Ogden G. Stumpp Chapman Joseph Kretz Georgy Reiner Arthur Ho A. J. Bidding Axtell M.A

Auto Plow Pulling Binders

Farmers on Weghate farms hitch three oxen to a plow to till fly acres daily. Cridhing leads the effort, showing steady work in ideal weather conditions.

Fragmented note on McCarty dyeing pattern results

A garbled OCR item mentions Maixvor McCarty and a dyeing pattern with unclear details and figures. The readable portion points to a person named McCarty and a task or event involving color or design, but the surrounding data is unreadable.

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