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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
4
A wholesale house on West Main street was robbed the night before last. Change of about $10 left in the safe, three or four dollars in stamps, and some cigarets and tobacco were taken. No clues were left. Louis Baker of Jersey street had an appendix operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning.
Indianapolis Oct 9 Rebuilding of 500 freight cars at Lafayette shops of the Monon railway was authorized by directors in session here. It is the first meeting in Indianapolis since 1895. President H R Kurrie outlined a tentative equipment program with the Lafayette rehab plan as the chief item and recommended enlarging the Indianapolis suburban station.
District church notes report various services and meetings for First Church of Christ Scientist and others in Boston and nearby towns. Activities include Sunday services, Wednesday meetings, and religious instruction with pastors and dates noted for readings, Holy Communion, and vespers.
Ralph Catt underwent a minor operation Thursday at the Daviess County Hospital for removal of his tonsils. The ad claims Pape's Diapepsin ends indigestion and related stomach distress, with a per package guarantee by druggists.
Pastor Harry Lett leads First Christian Church in a Sunday morning series on the New Testament Church. Morning services feature a five minute story sermon for children, with 9:15 and 6:30 programs and a call for a large turnout of boys and girls.
A church notice lists a young people meeting and prayer meeting on Tuesday at 1 30 p m with a pastor Casaday inviting attendance. Morning worship starts at 9 50 with Sunday school at 9 30 and other worship events.
Evangelistic meetings commence October 11 at Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev C P Hurt leads the local charge with evangelist Dr M Vayhinger, a noted preacher and Bible student, known for revival methods and gospel teaching aimed at renewing faith and life. The pastor urges all to attend and hear man of God preach from the heart. Communitywide invitation extended.
A local notice invites all residents to worship at 7 30 with the mlial arab program led by Mr Lett and mentions Washington Men do Seldom Go to Church. It welcomes everyone to all church services.
Wesley Memorial M B Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 with Dr Toole and district superintendent present for a 10 30 service. First quarterly meeting and old folk services slated with a 2 15 program. An upcoming health appeal led by Pastor Rev Hurt and Dean Pittsian is noted. brethren War Edwards contribute.
A church notice urges all congregants and seniors to attend the benediction event led by Dr M Varhinger and the Solo and Chorus League. Preaching will be held Sunday morning at 9 30 instead of 10 30 to welcome the entire community.
Mrs. Ed Risher of Plainville underwent a major operation Thursday at Daviess county hospital.
The Johnson Oil Refinery company opens a new gasoline service station Saturday morning at East Fourth and Walnut streets. The building arrangement includes a bag office on the west half and a women’s restroom under construction on the east half.
Columbus Ohio October 9 two sheriffs were killed while attempting to arrest alleged robber Colling of Vinton county. George Steele was suspected of the shootings and Kellum of Brown county was found dead on a highway near Georgetown. Kellum was believed killed by two Negro bootleggers for whom he held warrants.
Funeral services for Mrs Balbina Hook were held at St Mary's Church at 9. Burial followed at St John's Cemetery. Short services for Junior Reel, infant son of Mr and Mrs David Reel, were held at 2 at the home 301 Lemmon Street. The body was taken to Mt Gilead Church for burial in the adjoining cemetery.
A reported burglary describes an unidentified thief breaking through a rear window at a Voll property and taking ten dollars. Police seek any witnesses or security footage. No injuries or further items reported.
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