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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
Evansville Board of Public Safety orders the Guiness Murders pictures from Nickelodeon shown in Laporte stopped under penalties of license revocation. The notice cites public harm and urges removal to prevent further exhibition.
Church notices and funeral mass schedules fill the page as Harry A. Axtell resigns from a city post while settlement with insurers is described. The text notes his handling of estate funds, a $72,000 fee loan, and the judge's acceptance of his resignation. Various church calendars list services and hours across multiple parishes including St Marys and St Simons with weekly activities and sermons.
An eastern judge discussion questions whether the phrase So help me God should be omitted from oaths. The Minneapolis Journal advocates lenient handling of perjury while urging stronger prosecutions for false swearing to curb evasive testimony and bias in witnesses and clerks.
The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 with no evening service at their church, uniting with First Presbyterian for a sermon by Rev Nim League. Sunday school at 2 30 and preaching at 4 15 by Rev J M Douglass of First Presbyterian. Church. The Cumberland congregation unites in eve service with Rev John Welsh preaching at 7 48. St John s Church led by Rev G R Hadge offers Holy Communion and sermon at 4 30 with evening service. All are cordial invited.
The president sent a telegram to Mrs Grover Cleveland offering to attend her husband’s funeral or funeral-related events. He suggested Thursday Friday or Sunday as possible days but cited a prior engagement keeping him from Saturday. Mrs Cleveland arranged for Roosevelt to attend and return home as requested.
An eight month old infant died of cholera infantum at the Sumner home on MeCormick Avenue. The page also features multiple testimonial ads for Dr Kings New Life Pills and New Discovery tonics, praising their efficacy for indigestion coughs throat and lung issues. Claims include relief of dyspepsia and pneumonia prevention with guaranteed sale at local drugstores.
June 27 near Vernon Indiana a threshing engine crushes 13 year old Guy Sturgeon between the drive and river wheels. He fell while placing parts on the top as his father Mr Sturgeon attempted to free him. rescue required several men due to the boy being wedged between the wheels.
Mrs. John Lyhan of West Walnng Street will travel to Covington Kentucky to witness the ordination of George O Bray as a priest. Bray is the brother of Mrs. O Bryan. The ceremony takes place at the Covington Cathedral at 8 p.m. on Sunday with a banquet in Cincinnati that evening.
Mrs Henry Kramer entertained Thursday afternoon with progressives at her home on Herron Street. Prizes or honors were presented to Mrs Daniel Smith and Mrs Frank Kramer.
The Washington Light and Water directors announce changes to pricing and service to cover operating costs. The plan shifts to a paying basis with nighttime motor service and limited daytime lighting, with meters required for additional light and penalties for late payments. Rates begin July 1, 1908, with flat rates for offices and businesses and various discounts for late or unpaid bills.
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