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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
A speaker states plans to include every kind of book used in schools and mentions ongoing collection efforts. The fragment hints at broad curriculum scope and potential distribution to schools. Further details are not provided.
A compact scan notes notable births and battles such as 1348 Jean Antoine de Condoreet, 1764 death, 161 Antietam battle, 165 river rivalries. also lists astronomical data moonrise and weather outlook, legal notices, and transfers. Includes licenses, new suits, advertised letters awaiting pickup and post office flags. Contains historical and local notices with names and places.
H L Halp, who killed Ham Dilon, trustee of Elmore township, was arraigned in circuit court after being brought from Vinecups for safety. He pleaded not guilty. Attorneys filed a plea of insanity at the time of the crime and asked for postponement. State will reply tomorrow and discuss trial timing.
The Vincennes fair excitement drew 365 people from Daviess County with 275 tickets sold in Wheatland and Fritchton plus 60 in another stop. A B and A Southwestern route train carried 430 passengers to Vincennes as crowds arrived to see the boss race and inspect pumpkins.
Mrs Henry J Lindeman sails again for Cincinnati after a cordial visit with friends Mr and Mrs C C Young return to their home at Elnora following a brief stay locally
Old, penniless woman Antoinette Andrus trudged from Redwing Minnesota to Calvary Cemetery Evanston to view her husband’s grave, saying she walked 350 miles total. She collapsed at the grave, then recovered to recount leaving home in June after relatives died. Local travelers and residents noted other city visits and farewells as people moved through the area.
Dr Charles Young and Mrs Mary J Ketchem married in a private ceremony at the couple's home with Mayor Hubert Husgell officiating. The groom, a practicing physician, is the son of railway foreman James Sargent. The bride, daughter of Ronald Helton of West Washington, had a prior marriage. The event marks the doctor’s fifth marriage.
Edwin Walker of Evanaville was pronounced out of danger after a thyroid operation at Mercy hospital. The procedure involved removing a goiter. Walker had been in a precarious state for several days with daily reports noting he remained in danger.
A Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train derailed two miles north of San Marcos. The locomotive and tender jumped the track and dragged five cars. Twenty people were injured including W. A. Lee Fort Worth and Juan Cabelio Saltillo. The train was moving at high speed.
In Chester Sept 17 Officer Law Jess pursues convicts Clegg and Wright who broke from prison Monday and looted a livery barn in St Mary's Ma before fleeing south via the Frisca Hallway track. Chicago census fixes city population at 1 924 060 down from four years ago. Old Ford Cottage burned for 50 000 at Vanderbilts Asheville estate. Mrs Jares E Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills. Entire change of program tonight Airdome.
The Bonham Underwriting Company showcases a updated glass front and remodeling. An order for new office equipment arrives as Dr F J Freshtey from Spandview Indiana may open an office here. The Rev L L Schoonover and family visit, with church duties noted in Jackson county. Card of thanks from Mrs Ham Dilton thanks friends for sympathy after a death.
The program lists abdoma introducing George B. Austin Otto Kahler Mattie Adame and Charles Shuith to perform singing and comedic acts. The event includes Moving Matures and a Rome’s An OVM MIA piece with A Paty of Kida. Mrs Mary Mattingly travels to Plainville for a family visit.
Airddge presents Miss Ethel Evade in a program headlined by the song Let Me Crown You Queen by May with orchestral accompaniment. The show runs tonight at the theater.
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