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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
3
The Tribune notes sermons fade in importance as personal work drives church growth. It cites Beecher and wider shift to intimate evangelism, arguing true conversion stems from individual guidance rather than public preaching.
Two railway wrecks occurred at the gravel pit on Allison Prairie near Vincennes on Wednesday. Seven gravel cars piled in a heap. wrecking crews from B. and C. Southwestern and local teams worked about twelve hours to clear debris. An initial split rail derailed the last five cars, then additional cars derailed as rails spread under the train. No injuries are reported.
Indications point to Vincennes gaining two large distilleries, following a loss from a recent plant fire. President Harry Boges of the Vincennes Distilling Company has returned from Terre Haute with new contracts to rebuild the concern. The planned operations aim to construct and in weeks begin full production at both sites, signaling a revived life for the industry in the area.
The State Board of Health warns the public about lockjaw and highlights July as a risky period. In 1906 there were twenty four deaths from lockjaw, with twenty five percent occurring in July. The disease is caused by a germ entering through small wounds often from pistol and fireworks. Barnyards and stables harbor the germ, and rust nails and splinters can trigger it.
The Indiana Normal School board selected instructors for next year with no retirements and added a public speaking department. President Jarsons and other teachers were often asked to speak at public meetings. The board plans contracts next month for a $10,000 memorial building project.
Scattered remarks show a sequence of visits and gatherings. Allie Kelett attended Montgomery events while Robby and Joe planned a Washington Saturday visit. Williams Kellett Edward Fenning Rollie Garkico and others were seen at various towns, with Mr and Mrs Andrew Smith visiting, and a lawn festival at Montgomery hosted by St Peter's church members drew many locals.
Mr E Moodion of 107 St. Louis St Pallas Tex says in the prior year he has become acquainted with Dr King's New Life Pills and finds them effectively relieve malaria and biliousness without grinding or gripping. 25c at J N Jones' drug store.
The message notes harvesting wheat lagging by about two weeks with stooking underway and fruit crops not promising in the vicinity. R V McCafferty and family visited Joe Franklin Sunday while Gartles Bay and family of Cumback and others visited. Ed Robi traveled to Cincinnati with cattle and hogs last week. John P Baldwin plans a new house this summer.
An array of listed properties includes acres for sale near Montgomery Indiana and several houses on Main Street with four to five rooms, fruit trees, ponds, and outbuildings. Prices range from about 60 to 900 dollars per acre or per property with offers to trade for goods or horses and calls to contact immediately.
Real estate items describe rock cottage with veranda and two lots priced around 1,006. Parcel details mention fruit trees, poultry house, barn, water, and gravel roads. Several 1- and 2-room cottages with outbuildings appear with prices and terms. A few summer-kitchen cottages and phone lots in South Side Addition are listed with cash and monthly payment options.
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