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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1909

Page

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James Allens Residence Wrecked by Lightning

A severe thunderstorm struck the Bed ford Road home of James Allen, badly wrecking his new half-frame house just after sunset. Lightning shattered the chimney and damaged weatherboarding, plaster, carpets, and furniture though the bed occupants escaped harm. Allen, 25, insured the property for 900 dollars. he and his wife and two children slept in the same room during the storm.

James Allen Bedford Road Grant Keith Allen Blinxell Alien Mr. Allen Jimmy Wilson Robert Sellers

Underwear For Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers Ad

Mothers are reminded of our boys undergarments selection in Balbriggan knit. The line features Balbriggan shirts with silk trim and cuffs, drawers with reinforced fronts and double seats, offered in ankle to knee lengths for ages six through sixteen. Regular values are quoted.

25 Cent Union Suits for Boys and Por-Ges Knit Line

Advertises 25 cent union suits for boys in Balbriggan and Por-Ges knit. Describes fine elastic knit, long sleeves, ankle lengths, athletic sleeveless options, and new length. Suits feature pearl buttons running down front. Available in all sizes.

50c Hair Bows Stay on TM fastener attachment

Advertising copy for hair bows claiming a "Stay on TM" fastener ensures the bows stay secured without retying. Describes material as "ark stim hair" and claims longevity twice that of ordinary ribbons. Mentions 1% yards of five inch ribbon per bow in black white and colors.

Hair Bow Ribbon Prices From An Early Catalog

Hair bow ribbon offered at six to seven inch widths and in colors pink scarlet white and pale shades. Listed price shows six to seven cents per yard, with emphasis on sturdy stiff finishes and value across assorted hues for accessories.

Wikite Pimck

Little Red Bugs Attack Growing Cats in County

Farmers in the county report a sudden appearance of a moth red bug devastating crops across multiple fields. The insects, first seen near Nash and Chelrouts, threaten the season’s best prospects as growers fear further damage and seek swift control to salvage the harvest.

Brazil

Lightning Kills Three Horses on Farm Near Elnora

A severe thunderstorm struck the Thoms Mugent farm one mile southwest of Elnora Saturday night killing three horses. One horse belonged to Johar Dauwsherty, a tenant. the others were owned by Counts Owidi Tor Nugent.

Buridge Washington Thoms

Lawyer Talks Out for Speedy Justice in Court

The speaker criticized delays in legal proceedings in Indianapolis addressing tactics by lawyers. He described frequent motions to strike portions of pleadings, request continuances, or change venue, and to file demurrers to delay cases. He urged bench and bar to speed justice and reduce delays.

Indianapolia Otto Fis Wilittes Uae

Jepson Mews Jewelry Display At Carnival Visitors Week

Jepson Mews announces a special display of Fine Jewelry and Antiques for carnival visitors. Window signs invite passersby to view stock daily and hurry to purchase, with a closing sale on Embroidery wares grouped together for $1.00 each, some valued at $5.00.

Gage

Fragmented OCR Note Skims Over Public Grievances

A garbled OCR fragment references law enforcement and civic action with scattered phrases about laziness, interference, and public officials. The readable parts suggest a discussion of social order, potential violence, and community response, but details are indecipherable. The item reads as a damaged local notice or column snippet with no clear events or names to identify.

Two Pictures Attract Attention In Local Show

In Ref Clarking store's display two noted pictures draw interest. One from Het Schatiner & Marx shows a giant firecracker while the other portrays a spirited Independence Day gathering with local notables and farmers as spectators.

Stedaw Het Schatiner & Marx Wiig Huss Rodlaeael Stee Ats Theta

The Yellow Peril Menaces Chicago Headline

A chaotic clipping describes fears of Asian influence in Chicago, noting teachers and women, a basement operation, and city officials investigating disturbances. It mentions police action, building inspections, and public alarm amid volatile social tensions.

Wheat Harvest Nears End in Davies County Fields

Owing to heavy rains last week farming in Davies County has slowed wheat harvest with only a few gathering fields remaining. A splendid yield is expected as threshing begins in a few days. Meantime hay and pastures show good growth and stock and mead own fields are thriving. The Atlantic fleet assembles at Hampton Roads for summer maneuvers with twelve battleships sailing to New England on Tuesday for shore leave. Jackies have accepted a ticket seller position at the Airdome.

Davies County Waddnegdas Mpton Roads Hampton Roads New England Jackies Airdome

Mystery of Eastman bungalow and missing wife unfolds

Investigators press a wide inquiry into the Woodill killing and the Eastman bungalow case. The remains of Mrs Woodill are said to lie in a grave near the crime scene as police seek new testimony to identify the killer. Authorities push for witnesses who knew Roberts and the alleged gender role in the deed.

Gt Michadin Edith Say Woodll Logan Bob Wastman Folka Bungalowi Belom Rasming New York Eastman Keatman Roberts

Clara E Pipher Weds Lee Roy Gilliatt in Rural Ceremony

Clara E Pipher and Lee Roy Gilliatt married Saturday at the home of Rev W W Moore pastor of the United Brethren church The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs George Gilliatt described as a young farmer The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pipher. Tom Nugent was at an Elnora this afternoon.

Toe Gilliat Misa Clara Eliga

Pittsburg Walks In Torrid Sun As Strike Grounds Transit

In the sweltering heat Pittsburg witnessed minimal movement as a strike by motor men and conductors kept nearly all cars from operating leaving only a single car in service under the temper of the day and the labor action.

Pittsburg

REGULARS AND BREAKERS CLISH NEGROES FACE SYMPATHY CHARGES

In Pittsburgh on June 28 the strike by the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees intensified with minimal clashes. Two Black applicants to Homewood car barn were chased off by alleged sympathizers, no arrests made. Rumors of strike breakers arriving circulated, but investigations found none. Pittsburgh Railway Company may hire imported workers to run cars amid the dispute.

Pitsburg Pittsburg United States Parpong Allegheny County Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore & Qichiv Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Wittsburg Railways Company Anlogo Pittsburg Ralwayas Homewood Berna A. Flaher Wylie Avenue Baptist Church Harrog HS Tike Berikers Union Offiial Pittsburg Railways Company Latrobe Red Cherterois Station Mra Marie Antonio California

Fragmented OCR notice reports multiple fatal incidents

An OCR fragment cites eight deaths from heat and other causes in various U S locations. It notes a Yale student injured in a car crash, a lecturer from Sheffield Scientific School with a fractured skull, and a California woman killed when a car window shattered. Other details are incomplete or garbled.

New Haven Jude Wi- Nam K Shepperd Tale Sheffield Eclentific School Teg Mévor Yale Atudenta Rilkin

Trouble at Enmasville in the Gar Stake

Evansville police probe reveals a late Saturday night attempt to derail a Fulton avenue car by a former employee, with dynamite or high explosive used. Track damage implies a serious act amid a strike, rail cars disrupted, and authorities advancing a murder risk tone. Officers report most damage focused on tracks and brick trenching.

Evansville Fed Fpolice Fulton Avenue Osborne Brennocke Abdi Ermal T Quays Car- Wien

County Convention of Sunday Schools Details

The Buiness county Sunday schools convention meets at First Baptist church in Ik city on Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates from all denominations are arriving to discuss propagation of the gospel, child welfare, and teacher improvements. Rev. George Weeks is president, Arthur Greenwand treasurer, with Rev. W Horpengy of Indianapolis arriving as general state secretary.

Buiness First Baptist Church Ik City Alresty Che Coune Ty Oare Koxpel Wmbles George Weeks Arthur Hl W. Horpegny Indianapolis

Police Interfere As Serpentine Show Starts

A chaotic scene on Fourth Street as police halted a Serpentine show at about 11 PM Saturday after the emcee urged men to attend the dance and promised entertainment. The crowd gathered near the tent but the disturbance and cold weather prevented a proper show from developing.

Fourth Street

Gongert at Plainville and other headlines

Kleter's orchestra with Ray Smiley to perform a Saturday night concert at Plainville. Mrs Gould plans to fund a school for orphan boys at Blue Gap Farm. An offer of 1006 weekly for forty weeks to vaudeville was rejected. Grand Prix de Paris at Paris drew 300000 spectators with Verdun winning 374155 prize. American starters failed to shine. Farmer Omer Pimrore of Wheatland reports a broad sow with a 20 pig litter. two pigs killed accidentally, eighteen healthy. largest litter in southern Indiana record.

Kleter Ray Smiley Marguerite Keller Mary Peek McKernan Plainville Herward Gould Blue Gap Farm Gouid Paris Baron Matrice de Hothchild Verdun Omer Iimore Farmer Pear Wheatland Indiane

Carnival Company Leaves Washington Streets a Mess

The Great Apalltad Shows departed early Sunday, leaving Washington's streets littered with debris, broken glass, trash, and toppled props. Wagons and tents vanished by 6 am, while Main Street and east First Street bore the worst mess from the night’s carnival.

San Bedford Washington Walger Ffs

Myrtle Chadd Weds James Lovel Grant at United Brethren Home

Sunday evening at seven o'clock at the home of the Rev W W Moare the marriage of James Lovel Grant and Myrtle Chadd was solemnized in a United Brethren church setting. After the ceremony the couple drove to their well furnished home northwest of the city for supper and refreshments. The bridegroom is a prosperous farmer and the bride is the eldest daughter of Samuel Chadd of the city.

W. W. Moare James Lovel Grant Myrtle Chadd Mar Samuel Chadd

Ditch on Herron and East Fourth Smells Up Block

Property owners along Herron Street and East Fourth Street complain of a foul smelling open ditch filled with stagnant water. Residents say the odor is unbearable and no council member has addressed the issue in eight months despite modern homes nearby and heavy foot traffic.

Herron Street East Fourth Street

Sasket Meeting Sunday July 4 at Wihot's Grove

A Sunday July 4 gathering at Wihot's Grove southeast of the city on Porteraaillé road invites public attendance. Events include a 10 30 start with Rev. Johnson preaching, afternoon reading of the Declaration of Independence, a speech by Past Grand Master Elmer Hastings, and declamations. Bring baskets. public welcomed. ensure dogs have water.

Wihot's Grove Porteraaillé Road Johnson Elmer Hastings

Marriage of Miss Julia Flora to Harlan T Clark

Flushed by a home ceremony on a Wednesday evening at Mrs. Magabeth Harpster home, Mil Shoale, the wedding joined Miss Julia Flora Harpster to Myr Harlan T Clark. Described as the town’s most popular young woman and a church leader, the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Harpster and Mr. and Mrs. Hing Clark of Flora. The groom, a respected man from the B and C Southwestern rest company, is noted for his industrious habits and upright character. The couple plans a life together in Washington.

Flora Insota Jomimil Jima Magabeth Mil Shoale Wmoly Clark

Remarkable Rescue After Rattlesnake Bite

Seventeen year old Mine Hedley Helvely recovered from a rattlesnake bite suffered while gathering blossoms in the woods. She wrapped her wound with a handkerchief, walked a mile to a regulator, and received aid. A brave action followed by a plan to seek further care.

Mias

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