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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

4

School Book Collection Expands to Include All Types

The list grows to cover every kind of book used in the schools. Additional titles and subjects are being added to meet curricular needs and support diverse study programs.

Notable Early 20th Century Obits and Notices

Fragmentary 1911 era notices include the death of Ira Rutert Lond Tse founder of a Prifeb edpire in Indie J Bern, plus references to naval officers and an American general William Henry Horrisers. The item lists astronomical events with sunset and moonrise times, weather forecast, and a batch of marriage licenses and property transfers.

Ira Rutert Lond Tse Indie Bern Hormtic NeBeob Brian Bere Bord Wiliam ‘Henry Horrisers de Port Quererstn Mexico Gonpetnanine

Democratic Speaking Schedule Leaves Gaps in October Campaigns

Local notices list a string of Democratic speaking events led by County Chairmen including Melleury, Spencer, Padgett, and Groehrood across multiple towns such as Montgomery, Michaels-Thatada, Hendder Belival House, Steele Township, and Washington. October 1930 events feature speakers like W. A. Cullen, J. W. Oxdon, and William Heffernan with dates ranging from October 1 to October 10, highlighting county campaigns for congress and governor.

Melleury Atharwse Montgomerye John H. Bpencer Alvin Padgett Michaels John H. Spencer Dipndate Theisd J. Wotbadon William Heffernan Spedgers Hendder Congress W. Ogdon Carning W. Aq ¢Hnon Aivie Phagett Ww. A. Cullen John WH Spencer Ape Kere Hhpyerta W. Xullop Greenwood Apes W. A. Cullop J. W. Oxdon Waahinyoda Sc Tusday Coggresaman Ollie James Kentucky Brainville Wiliam Heffernan Gion

Unclear real estate ad fragment on Walnut Street area

Fragmentary sale notice describes land near Walnut Street with rail line proximity and city utilities. Mentions allotments in Boisbaide addition, bargain prices, gravel roads, and access to water and electricity. Indicates development potential and building opportunities outside city limits.

Hin Hutiaing Association 8 & M Southwestern Railroad West Fi Front Street Isis Boisbaide Coxact

Local personals sweep through city lanes and visits

A long list of residents and visitors is recorded including Miss Fromme in Terre Haute, Mr. Chapman from Petersburg, and Mrs. Baxley returning to Indianapolis. Several others travel to Vincennes Longonee Montgomery and Bere to visit friends and family. A court note shows Ike Harris fined for supplying liquor to prisoners and another case involves a man named Whebler for assault against his wife.

Ton Cligeme Ike Jalpda Harris Jet Shikn Hatels Mygr Ike Harifs Whebler

Picture Night at Theatorium Shows Taft Bryan Clash

The Theatorium screened images of Judge Taft and Colonel Bryan as the crowd applauded according to the political leanings of attendees. After showing the Commoner and Taft, the title motion picture The Devil was displayed, prompting louder reactions and calls from a spectator to stand by his preferred candidate.

Judge Taft Colonel Bryan Theatorium Taft Ward

Speedy Basic to Leave for Indianapolis for New Office

Tray Bushc, a teen-aged telegraph operator who rose quickly in the Western Galon Company, will depart for Indianapolis Thursday to staff a new four-office setup there. Ray is noted as one of the most youthful operators in the trade.

Tray Bushc Western Galon Company Thla

Ed Jaon Stars in The Devil at Theatoriur Tonight

Local notice previews Ed Jaon in The Devil at Theatoriur tonight with showtimes and venue details. The ad highlights the production as a must see event for theatergoers in town.

Theatoriur

Governor Hanly Adjourment Plan Slated Tonight

Indianapolis dispatch reports Republicans and Democrats moving toward an early adjournment after a cross-party agreement. A coalition including Billheimer and Condo backed a plan to yield votes to the Democrats, with both sides anticipating a vote to adjourn tonight as Governor Hanly leaves the legislature.

Indianapolis Hanis Hey Billheimer Saif Condo Kim Hanly

Cullop Campaign Boosts Bloomington Area Enthusiasm

Hon W A Cullop reports strong Democratic enthusiasm in Lawrence county and predicts record majorities for Bryant and Marshall in the presidential and gubernatorial races. He foresees Chaney’s defeat, notes broad Montes county support, and expects hundreds of voters from both parties to attend his Lawrence meeting this week.

W. A. Cutlop Lawrence County Cullop Bryso Marshall Chaney Montes County Bloomington

Austin Snider Pleads Guilty on Charge

The article notes Austin Snider was arrested seven miles northeast of Mattoon and brought back to the city. At arraignment he pled not guilty, then requested to withdraw the plea and confess guilt. The court accepted the confession and imposed sentence. Sheriff Colbert plans to take him to prison Wednesday.

Snider Mattoon

Hunters Return With Squirrels After Pike County Trip

William A Waters and Walter C Ragsdale hunted in Pike County on Monday and returned with a brace of squirrels. Their friends watched and anticipated more game.

Wiliam A Waters Walter C. Ragsdale Pike County Charles Kidwell Bain Farriy Dave Padgett

Beautiful suburban home for city property trade sought

Classified excerpt advertises a country style home with acreage and outbuildings, offering a bargain trade for city property. It emphasizes air and healthful living with rustic features, inviting exchange rather than sale.

Hina

Unclear local official names amid confusion in county race

Fragmented OCR notes cite Commissioner Witt Rilliox of a county and Indiana Commissioners amid talk of a presidential bid by Debs. The text mentions visits to stores, a leading candidate Edgene, and a plan for a speech on October 22 with a stop in Evansville that night, but many names and events are garbled.

Edgene Debs United States Pyton

Miss Sdslo Allen Resigns Stenographer Post

A resignation notes Miss Sdslo Allen of Hastions Allen Hastings as stenographer. The firm plans to replace her with Miss Cleo, a business college graduate, moving into the vacated position.

Sdslo Allen Hastions Allen& Hastings McCracken Cleo Funers Allen

Whisky in Sandwiches Rumor Sparks Alabama Probe

Birmingham officials report a strange method of dispensing whisky using sandwiches as containers. A Birmingham jail warder found a sandwich concealing liquor, prompting a formal investigation into illicit whisky distribution across the state with several rooms allegedly serving as counters.

Birmingham Ala Fultan Tate Tha Warddn Birminghamn

Amusements: Thory to perform at rink Saturday

Amusements note a local act named Thory will perform at the skating rink Saturday. The event will be conducted by the City Band. A duel dance is planned at People’s Hall by Washington's young men at four.

Thory Citle Len Roniehr Washington

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