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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1906

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Girl Drops Dead Found By Brother Near Alfordsville

Juliana Cole, a 15 to 19 year old girl from Geor ge Cole living south of Alfordsville, left home to feed chickens and was found dead near the barnyard. Her brother located the body about 5 30 am after fearing she had fallen or been harmed. Dr Rowand examined the scene and attributed death to heart failure possibly with blunt bruising, noting the young woman’s health records and lack of other injuries. Local investigation follows, with officials noting the incident as a possible accidental death.

Yong Gon George Cole Alfordsville Juliana Cote Go'eluck Adk

Largent and Douglass Tie Knot in Surprise Presbyterian Ceremony

Otto H. Largent of Dayton Ohio and Martha Fenser Sehofleta wed at the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev J M Douglass officiating. The ceremony occurred at 1 PM with close relatives present before the couple left by noon train to Dayton for their honeymoon. Largent is the son of the late Addlin Hyatt of East Van Trees Street and is well known in the Washington area.

Eading Otto H. Largent Dayton Ohio Martha Ffenser East van Tree Street First Presbyterian JM. Douglass Herp Largent Largest Addlin Hyatt East van“Trees Wington Aachly

Men Spring weight balisun union suits

Vintage catalog note describes button down front spring weight men and boys union suits. Includes button counts, ribbed fabrics, and knee-length versions with full length and short sleeves. References sizes and pricing in a terse ad style.

Bali Obigsan Union Eniss Oles Seeyes Nee Adele

Spring Hosiery Patterns In New Seamed Stockings

Hosiery advertisers tout spring lines including allover ligle hose in fast black seamless styles. Pure silk seamless options and double-sole stockings appear in multiple patterns. Men and boys receive similar seamless selections in tan and black tones with decorative embroidery and lace accents.

Bankruptcy trustee sues Peoples National Bank in Indianapolis

Lawrence B. Davis as trustee in bankruptcy for Henry H. Hyatt files suit in federal court at Indianapolis against Peoples National Bank of this city seeking 2570 in notes and cash tied to Mrs Hyatt store sales and later Cameron Hyatt and Henry Hyatt notes. Hyatt, now living in St. Louis, involved in prior Goodland store transactions.

Lawrence B. Davis Uptcy Henry H. Hyatt Indinapolis Peoples National Bank Certa C. L. Littell & Son Henry TL. Hyath Camerah Hyatt Henry J . Hyatt Goodland Sire & Son Pechiet National Bank

Emanuel Gates Resigns as Washington Police Officer

Emanuel Gates resigns from the Washington police force effective today after being demoted by the M R O Southwest Term Railway Company. He will remain at headquarters in Springfield division, plans to stay until late fall, and aims to help elect the Democratic city ticket before becoming a citizen of Tilinats.

Emanuel Gates Washington Gates Mr & O Southwest Erm Railwe Springfield Road Hbhever Flora Democratic Coty Tilinats

Easter Day Services Across City Churches

Despite a chilly atmosphere Easter day drew crowds to churches across the city. Stern services were held, choirs performed, and the day was observed in solemn reflection on Christ’s sacrifice, with floral displays described as beautiful.

Sejvice Christ

Deaths Reported in Brief From Local Community

A fragmented notice reports two deaths this morning and mentions the family of Mr. Bacon. It notes a funeral plan at Bethel tomorrow and references an infant child. The unreadable OCR portion limits further specifics.

Bethel Bacon Tais

Springfield Mob Analysis Reveals Racial Fury and Violence

A mob in Springfield attacked the jail, targeting black residents and assaulting two girls, while forcing the sheriff to reveal entry routes. They plundered the home of Sheriff Horner, destroying furniture, stealing a purse and a shotgun, and leaving Mrs Horner shaken as her child cried.

Eh Horner Theis

Free Summers Thought in St Louis Dying Gon

A fragmented OCR reads as a terse note about Summers' fate in St Louis. It mentions Illinois and morning context possibly tied to the event. Names and specifics are unclear, but the note hints at a death or decline connected to Summers.

ST. Louis de Mattinois

State Judicial Candidate Attacks Corporate Influence at Convention

A Fort Wayne meeting of Twelfth district delegates heard a State judicial candidate denounce corporate money in Indiana politics. He criticized the Republican state convention and Leander Monlks over Heaton for the state supreme bench, charged newspapers with ownership links, and warned that leaders were pre selecting nominees. He urged unity against corporate influence and predicted future limits on convention delegates meeting to pre decide nominations.

Fort Wayne Pri Frink Reb Dekalb County Threm Bom Indiana Leander J. Monlks Owen N. Heaton Trivayng Indiana Supreme Bench Reby Roby

Indecent exposure leads to fines and jail in police court

Police Court jailed Terry Garland and John Eagle after fining them $10 each for indecent exposure. John Mognsy received $1 fine and jail for intoxication. Also listed are Arthur A. Critchalow Mintie Zigler Otto Henry Largent Mertha Beasley Schofield and others amid a family Easter gathering near Drbry's northwest of the spur.

Terry Garland John Eagle Clark Arthur A. Critchalow Mintie B. Zigler Otto Henry Largent Mertha Beasley, Schofield

William C Dorsett Dorgett of South Washington Dies at Seventy

William C Dorgett aged seventy of South Washington died this morning from consumption after a long residence in the county. Funeral services will be held at Veales Creek Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. Burial will be in Veales Creek Cemetery.

Washington William C. Dorgett South Washington Missowg Fia Fubleral

Man Passes Under Train in Baltimore and Ohio Incident

An unidentified man about forty five years old was struck and killed by a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train near Seymour on Saturday night. A note found with the body read out money home or friends and the deceased was seen alive during the day but is not known to the witnesses. The body awaits removal in Chicago.

Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Seymur Jay

Easterday at M. E. Church quarterly meeting report

Easter Sunday service featured communion and a strong sermon by Rev C B Asbury of the Vincents district. Subscriptions for the year's missionary fund exceeded 250, Sunday school enrollment surpassed 350, and missions offerings totaled over 300 dollars. A large choir led by Dr. Sniley provided excellent music throughout the program.

Methodist Episcopal Church E. J. W. Baker C. BE. Asbury Vincents District Sntiley

Street Corner Wedding in April Promises Joy

In Nsville on an April day a couple tied hearts in a simple street corner ceremony. Justice Henry presided as guests called the moment moving and bright, marking a quiet celebration of love.

Nsville Prome Ithe Two Hearts Lay Justice Henry Couple Hage Mayne

Easter Street Corner Wedding Draws Crowd

An improvised wedding on Easter in a street corner drew a large audience and halted traffic for about an hour. Police managed the crowd as a crush formed around the couple, with hats and gowns damaged but no injuries reported.

Cupid Polte i

Greene County Contest Chooses Riddle In Primary Race

In Greene and Sullivan counties the Fourteenth district judge race ended with John A. Riddle of Linton leading with 2894 votes while Webb Moffet 814 and Henry W. Moore 846 trailed. Riddle faces Judge C. B. Harris of Sullivan in a deadlocked vote expectation as Greene Sullivan share 18 votes each in the judicial convention.

Greene County Fourteenth Judicial District John A. Riddle Linton Webb Moffet Bloomfield Henry W. Moore Worthington James Eudean Bloomfeld Puttin Long Jasonville Rey Collins C. B. Harris Sullivan

Knights Templar Easter services at Presbyterian Church

The Incal lodge of the Templar attended Easter services at the Presbyterian Church last night. The Rev. J Af Douglass preached on the resurrection, arguing that without it civilization would be founded on falsehood. The ceremony and reflections were described as very impressive.

The Templar Presbyterian Church J.af. Douglass Jesus

Myers returns to Washington after twenty five years

Louis Myers arrives in the city with his five children for the first time since leaving twenty five years ago. He is the son of Mrs. Valentine Myers and recently widowed, planning to live with his mother in Washington.

Louis Myers Cogwell Ma Mr. Myers Washington Hei Valentine Myers

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen’s annual ball at Peoples Hall

The Brotherhood hosts a big annual ball tonight at Peoples Hall. The Democrats’ job printing department produced elegant Bro & fame for the event.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Peoples Hall Democrat Bro &Fame

Local Caucus Sets Appointments for City Posts

Reported evening caucus notes potential picks for police chief fire chief and street commissioner. Names discussed include Ed Royse James Cullivan Tow Fredrick and contenders Ben Madden Ben Brater Dunbar Duck Wildridge Bol Bennett Elkanah Allen and Herb Meredith with McCormick and Shuelair also mentioned. new millinery ad closes the notice.

James Jeff Man Boson Tom Ben Madden Ben Brater James, Dunbar Duck Wildridge Bol Bennett Janes Cullivan Tow Fredrick Fredricks Republican Party Elkanah Allen Herb Meredith Allen Meredith Ed Royse Joe, Moore Q. M. Adgiars S Will Will McCormick Fire Department James’ Shuelair Jessa ‘McGehes

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