23 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
1
A sad case of three children left without a mother's care follows the relief effort for Mrs Feelx Cadnn and Leroy Gibson. The Sunday afternoon tragedy highlights illness and grief in the community.
In Daviess county two deaths occurred near six o clock Sunday due to tetanus from foot wounds caused by stepping on a rusty nail. Mrs Felix Cadou died at Vincennes shortly before six, and J W Gibson's young son in Tom's Hut South of the city also died. Cadou, born in Britain Ohio June 8 1868, attended local public school and taught at a Walmet Street church. she moved to Vincennes to run the lighting system.
Spring weights and sheer pieces for women and men head the latest arrivals. Women’s bleached ribbed drawers and silk trimmed lace stockings in various necklines and sleeve lengths at 50c and 25c. men’s spring weight union suits and ribbed garments. boys’ balbriggan union suits and shirts. Readable details describe fabric, trims, and sizing across items.
Catalog ad lists Jace Hele hose with fast, seamless design and new spring patterns. Pure silk seamless hose with double soles, seamless black stockings in fine gauge and fast colors. Girls ribbed seamless stockings, boys heavy ribbed options, and men’s fancy embroidered half hose. Prices range from 10 to 25 cents, highlighting durable double soles and modern styling.
A vintage ad touts Stork brand baby goods including waterproof Stork Sheeting designed to keep infants comfortable. It markets 36 inch Stork Sheeting and related items like Stork Pantz, Stork Bibs, and absorbent diapers as practical solutions for babies and mothers.
AID SUFFERERS BIG CONVENTION LOCAL CHURCHES AIDING IN RELIEF WORK. Readers note churches coordinating with a convention to organize aid efforts for needy families in the community, with volunteers rallying to supply food clothing and funds.
A meeting at Masonic Hall tonight will decide how to send church and public contributions for the Francisco Sufferers. Mayor Holt of Napoli will speak. a five member committee was named earlier to examine church donations and methods. The Red Cross and public schools are also collecting, with results to be announced.
The Second District Democrats plan a large convention in Indianapolis with Mayor John W. Holtman invited and Rev Holtzman expected. Candidates include Cyrus E. Davis and Matthew G. Welman. County delegates will be chosen April 28 at 1 p.m. to send fourteen delegates to the statewide gathering.
Samuel Hopking and his son Samuel Hopkin visit the city for a brief stay. He once left Washington state and traveled east, planning to return home after seeing how Washington appears after a long absence. He learned of his father Zeleck Hopkins's death in 1867 and this marks his first visit since that time.
A discussion warns that many people self diagnose minor discomfort and rely on pain pills or patent cures. It argues true progress comes from rising above drowsiness, embracing fresh air, and avoiding habitual expressions of illness in daily work and home life.
The First M church reported a morning baptism of twenty one probationers and two infants. Five persons were received on probation, with other members also joining. The bulletin lists many names and travels of parishioners to cities like Terre Haute Indianapolis Vincennes and Kansas City, mentioning visits, trips, and relatives among the congregation.
An obituary notes Martha Creager died Sunday at Evangvilla age to be buried at Oak Grove. Frank Nimuighi and Mike Holland are mentioned as local figures connected to the service and community. Washington is listed as a related location in the notice.
The report notes uncertain casualty figures as bodies are buried immediately without proper coroner permits. Searchers say 20 or more bodies have been found without verified death lists or prompt official reporting, making totals unreliable. Local authorities struggle to confirm exact numbers amid scattered burial sites and reporting gaps.
Nashy detective Simins arrives to take charge of Frank Parrott who was arrested by Marshal Geyse on Saturday noon. Parrott demands requisition papers from Nashville chief of detectives. papers not yet received likely by tomorrow afternoon. Parrott charged with breach of trust.
A diminutive newspaper writer Cottee living northwest of the city was struck by a four train in the rail yard area at Vincennes on Saturday. The incident details were reported in local coverage with no further information on injuries or outcomes.
P H Hoffar father of George Hoffman, the restaurant man, is dying this afternoon at his son's home on West Main Street. The 74 year old sufferer from kidney disease has lived a long, hard life. A wagon accident on East Main near East Fourth Street caused damage to the wagon and barn and left occupants with minor injuries as the front wheel failed during a turn at Fifth Street.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and events at Montgomery school connected social life. Mentions graduates Mamie and Chartea Agaths Carrico, and Mrs. Leonard Coa. The piece references a June date, a Miss Box Ain Pains table owner, and a death not linked to full details.
Special to the Democray Montgomery Indiana April 23 The baseball season opened with a game between the Washington Owls and the Montgomery Juniors. Washington’s team played poorly from start to finish leading to a 46 to 0 score in favor of the Montgomery boys.
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