11 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
1
Report describes a high school fire drill with students evacuated to the yard. Principal McCormick notes improvements needed after a prior incident, and observers stress orderly exits and keeping everyone safe while results vary by class and missteps occur during the drill.
A garbled OCR passage appears to detail political or official actions with scattered names and places. The text includes references to meetings, appointments, and procedural steps but is largely unreadable.
A garbled report notes rail road openings at key points and a rising banner of 190 and 907, with managers predicting continued growth as they discuss the issue across rail networks.
The report notes planned orders for passenger cars and freight cars totaling around 245 000 at the year end, with total production near 1907 levels. Railroads aim to lower prime costs as competition grows and begin revising schedules to boost efficiency. Engines face wear, repairs, and economy drives as service volumes rise while winter conditions cause downtime and maintenance.
An OCR fragment reports the Grand Theater sale to William Bone and Alison Pforrall amid local business changes. The piece mentions entertainment, a motion picture program, and nearby civic notes, with scattered references to area events and medical concerns in the community.
Disjointed report details Dr Cook and Captain Peary rivals with accusations of camp thefts of furs and gear valued thousands. It cites legal threats, Norse exploration talks, plus a lynching episode in Illinois and a prisoner transfer, ending with a memorial note on Mrs. Grant’s death.
A small town store pleads with customers to shop early for holiday goods. The message promises fair prices, equal treatment, and daily shelf restocking to help shoppers find the right items. It urges timely selections and storing purchases for later.
Vincennes and Washington Oshey councils plan a joint initiation at Washington on the last Sunday in November with the second degree to be staged. The new ritual allegedly outshines the former as hundreds from the city are expected. The Fourth Degree will be held in Indianapolis on Thanksgiving, attracting several candidates from the local lodge. In Marietta a 13 year old boy Albert Arend dies from football injuries after a kick to the head in a Friday game. Baptist ladies announce a supper this evening for Moore in place of a prior event.
The National Guard unit in this city faced a formal inspection as Captain Snyder led efforts to improve the company. Only twelve members were absent. officers warned absentees of discharge while authorities praised overall conditioning and readiness, with plans to recruit new members to strengthen the unit.
Charles Jatasen a colored man accused of shooting Thomas Hirtaillon a white man at the Charles Eusteidge home. He was captured by Sheriff Asa Evang Wartesdey and taken to the county jail. Hirtaillon is in serious condition with grave fears for recovery. a motive and full charges to be determined.
A fragmented display highlights a variety of gifts and patterns from studio and foreign artisans, praising silver items and handcrafted pieces. The notice promises a pleasing array of holiday selections with diverse patterns to suit all tastes and mentions a department delivering offers.
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