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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
4
County Depositors urge parents to buy Johnie's clothing essentials including shoes hats caps underwear umbrellas gloves shirts collars and neckwear at savings that could cover the cost of school books.
The document lists numerous political positions and candidates including President Wotan J. Bryan and John W. Kerr for President and Vice President, various state officers such as John Ivery for Governor and Walter J. Lotz for Attorney General, and judges. It also enumerates district and county ticket candidates for representatives, treasurer, sheriff, surveyor, commissioners, trustees, and assessors across multiple counties, culminating in a note about a fire escape being erected on a building for Congress.
Republicans carry Maine mention appears with scattered personal notes. Misa Mary Woods of Haviland left this morning after a short visit with Misses Mabdl and Edith Medcute. Mae Pugh and Mand Urump had a business trip to Shoals Saturday. Squire Joseph Hastings and Joseph Ketchum of Elmore were to the town today for business.
Fragmented OCR reads: Austin hats found at home. Wife claims they have remained since the tragedy. Mrs Fred Tieman returns to Stasiella Ohio to visit family. Various locals and travels noted, including ex-Commissioner Joseph Born and visits by several men. Plurality falls 18,000 less than last presidential election.
In the 1905 election, Ferland defeats Chadiburg, with Republican gains over 1904 and Democratic strength rising in rural areas. Gardner's statewide popularity and party tactics influenced results as Republicans won several congressional seats and state offices, while Democrats held key positions. Local society notes follow, including visits and travel.
A partnership barn owned by Albert Singleton and James Stuffel at Glenville burned Sunday night between 3 and 9 o'clock. A large quantity of farm equipment including a wagon, buggy, cultivator and other implements were consumed by the fire.
A rusty, distorted report from Port William New York describes head fires surrounding the settlement. A strong night wind could cause total destruction as water is scarce and rivers run low. Fires extend from West Fort to Gap Flimt on the international boundary. winds eased but danger remains. Harry K Thaw arrived from Poughkeepsie and was jailed after an attempted public display at the jail steps.
The Rev Frank McConnell pastor of a large New York church, is named for the presidency of Parn University in an official announcement. McConnell, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan, is connected with Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes. Knox County Home Coming features Hon. W R Gardiner and U S N personnel. Mayor Greene to address welcome, with Gardiner potentially delivering duties if others miss event.
Tonight at the Airdome presents the imported color picture Mr Fuzz praised for its beauty and story. Vaudeville features Grace Davenport impersonating Sis Hopkins with credited originator Miss Melville noting Washington Indiana roots. Bordeaux Company provides the fun, while Charles Smith performs Sacramento in a western style.
The article notes J Miggs Crump appearing as stenographer and bookkeeper with Johnson & Chenoweth at Southern Nina Business College, plus a noted crowd ovation in Baltimore for him. It mentions Miss Ethel Evans and a Theatre audience's strong applause, with various local happenings including a public meeting in Los Angeles and political activity in Maine.
This week 99 of the previously discharged workers were recalled as freight car repair roles extended to fifty hours per week from forty. The plant increased total working time and shift length due to heavy orders from the West to the East, raising union benefits for about 150 men.
Latent local meeting of the district board called to address unemployment. It was decided to abandon the rule limiting the number of men employed since last March, in favor of aiding unemployed workers who have been idle. This marks a historic first for the organization’s policy change.
Robert Campbell seventy year old inmate of Woodmere asylum Evansville died yesterday from complications. Relatives in Ohio are advised to notify as next of kin. Mission monk has returned from a visit with friends at Tod.
From the first page report Counciman Wise urged action at a meeting after a crowded turnout. He pressed the council to order L A Allen and Mrs Tucker to improve walks in front of their properties on South First Street and to require Joby Williams to repair the sidewalk in front of his Southeast Sixth Street property.
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