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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
3
In a humorous domestic scene Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Corcoran order baths for the Maltby children. The youngsters protest amid splashing water and a chaotic evening, ending with Maltby consoling his family and remarking that poverty is not a crime as he reflects on the day.
Local notes from Vincennes detail Fulkerson attending a county meeting in Indianapolis then returning home Thursday. An editorial on public affairs and a description of homegrown produce and market items appear amid community updates. A death by suicide at Indianapolis morgue and accident report near Bedford are noted alongside a city birthday gathering for Karl Mutingly with family and friends.
Terre Haute dispatch reports renewed talks fail to yield agreement between Indiana coal operators and miners. Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ association secretary Phil Penna says settlement is as distant as ever while Miners’ VP G W Lackey insists the fight continues. District 11 exec board to decide on any strike in response to operator actions against United Mine Workers.
Jackson Mississippi June 30 The Hinds county grand jury did not indict Claudia Battle sixteen year old girl who killed Joseph Mulkey after raising a purse of twenty five dollars for her return to Georgia. The charge claimed she was a victim of white slave traffic and Mulkey was responsible.
An advertisement touts Bucklee's Arnica Salve as the fastest healer for wounds from knives guns and rusted metal as well as burns sores eruptions and skin conditions. It claims prevention of blood infection or gangrene and lists a price of 35 cents at W. C. Hates'.
Washington Realty Co advertises a nine room house with bath for 4000 and a five room cottage with outbuildings on a large lot near Main Street. Also offers a five room house with summer kitchen, large barn, chicken house, and almost an acre close to town. Special short time price promotions noted.
John Datey Canneburg visits with family from Woktifield. James Spalding, Rev. Gorman, and others visit relatives. shows attract crowds. An insurance promo and a health tonic ad appear, promoting life and accident coverage and Elec Bitters for women's health.
The city schools’ musician H blackfax was praised by the nominating committee at the state music teachers convention in Shethyville. He has served as treasurer and is expected to become president, with the association looking to strong leadership next year. Blackfax is anticipated to arrive home Saturday morning.
A string of visits and gatherings marked the week. Residents like George Summitt and family joined in Sunday activities, while Mr. Cole from Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. James Sparke were seen in Washington. Sunday church events at Otterbein and baptisms at Plainville drew locals, with families from Plainville, Byron, Heelville, and Willington attending.
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