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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
An OCR read recounts a 19th century memorial gathering at Wilton graveyard for a veteran and family members. It notes prayers by the father Thomas Harriott a soldier with Generals and a long procession of flowers and wreaths as relatives bid farewell in a patriotic mood.
A damaged OCR describes Cofumbuius Ohio inventor Almond developing a "Globe of Death" apparatus for a circus stunt. It details a padded steel ball, a looped track, and a live demonstration plan with claimed effects and audience appeal.
A garbled 47 000 word report covers an International union convention in Boston with officers elected including president and secretary treasurer. Separately Bloomington May 22 describes Indiana University students at a campus initiation, involving chants and costumes, with remarks on luck and a Calfornia product anecdote and an unrelated medical note.
Mountain Ten in tablet form promotes health vigor and digestion relief. Manufactured by Houistor Company, boxes: two included. Claims to aid indigestion, skin issues, blood, breath, aches and backache with a general tonic effect.
The community reports a child death from illness in Iraglesville and a funeral held at Carrall County. Others note births in Alfordsville and visits among residents, including Miss Woodruff hosting in Madison, Rev. Wadsworth’s Terre Haute trip, and various farm and family updates with names such as Wilcox Holland Pate and Grover. Local movers include John A. O Connor, Julia Haxter, and Mrs Higlker’s improving condition.
Fragmented report details visits by notable locals across Montgomery, St Abington, and surrounding areas. Mentions Mrs Arthur Lents, Nancy Brower, and Jeni and others, with references to weddings, sales, and a political convention. Indicates health concerns and a patent medicine ad for Electric Bitters.
Bidding moved his office to room 20 Te Court Where he will conduct insurance real estate and business money. Contact for details and interest rates.
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