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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
1
Excitement spreads in Dayless county after an oil discovery near Alfordsville and Hillary Jove Farm. A well 1400 feet deep on Austin Allen’s land began producing small amounts of oil, with plans to shoot the well once nitroglycerin arrives, boosting local prospects and employment.
Detective James M. Myers of the Southwestern secret service arrests seven hoboes from Mitchell after accusing them of robberies along the line. They are jailed for fifteen wagoner hours and may be given hard labor to fund county police efforts.
Grant Bixler is constructing a residence on southeast Bleventh Street, signaling ongoing residential development in the area. The project details remain limited in the report.
Edward Turner, an undertaker from Elkhart, made a favorable impression on Mrs. M. Jones of Bronson Michigan during her husband's burial. He behaved with tenderness and sympathy and proposed marriage, which she promptly accepted.
M A Nixon, a 73 year old resident living south of the city, raised neat potatoes with Davies County and brought to town today California red potatoes measuring 11 to 12 inches in circumference.
Readable fragments describe pessimistic forecasts by unnamed prophets in Chicago yesterday. The reports cite gloom for U S prosperity and warn of hard times ahead across the nation as editors echo widespread concern.
An annual report by James Rorio, chief of the department of mines, notes a coal disaster in Pennsylvania. It states several injured and more than a dozen killed. The incident left the town nearly deserted and many workers evacuated to nearby facilities for treatment.
A fragmented description lists women's garments including mercerized fabric with silk sleeves, fine ribbed pieces, and white pure cotton pants. Mentions colors blue black white and knee length styles with French banding and ribbing features. Accessories or exact items are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
A retailer asserts that plain bargains drive store trade in the city and disputes claims of a poor reputation for leading the market. The trader insists honesty and low prices are the core to business success amid competition.
Fragmentary listing describes women’s hose including split feet ribbed cotton options at low price. Mentions four dozen pairs and various styles with elastics and heels. Some items appear ill fashioned with mismatched patterns and quality concerns.
Damaged text segments show partial phrases and stray characters in a small-town news blurb. Readable words hint at a trip or event but no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes emerge for a complete summary.
A hospitalized activist and local trustee William Brown traveled from Chattanooga to the country home after learning of Frank Brown’s typhoid illness. Brown, a local high school graduate and former office worker, had been in poor health, with his mother succumbing to tuberculosis years earlier.
Wheatland experiences a building boom with plans for a three room brick and tile business block by Charles Mezger, Mrs Mezger, John F Brown, and Willan Beck. A new two story hotel by Mrs Fannie Hood nears completion with twelve rooms, bringing Wheatland to four hotels. A brick and tile works project near Mezger's farm will employ several men. A lodge of I O O F plans a $3 000 business building across from Dr. Wood's former office as war slows.
A fractured passage discusses a New York Christian critic, a pneumonia death due to neglect, and a judge named Landis with public figures like Rockefeller and Bliss invoked. It mocks the era's politics, race and ethics with biting satire about sensationalism and high society.
James Tundergan, described as insane, cut his throat with a sharp blade at his township home around 8 o clock this afternoon while shaving. He was found bleeding and taken to an insane hospital after a recent admission attempt.
Miss Minnie Carnahan of Prosser Washington former city resident was guest of honor at a Riley club reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Ezramie ly on East Walnut Street Friday. Carnahan a former prominent club member taught in city schools here for years and returned to be greeted by old friends.
A heated exchange pits Breek Whin against Senator Foraker in Ohio. Whin taunts Foraker over the negro problem and challenges a public debate before Republican voters. The confrontation references the Brownsville affair and signals a fierce intra party exchange on civil rights and election strategy.
Local machinists demand a raise from the South Western Railroad Company after a wage increase to thirty one cents hourly. They seek thirty four cents per hour and expect a response by August four.
A marriage notice from Terre Haute reports Fly Lutes marrying Widow Shively. Lutes, formerly of Daviess County, served one term as county treasurer. Shively has lived locally for years. this is Lutes' fourth marriage and Lutes' wife has had multiple prior marriages.
Simpt Schoolmeyer once famed for a year and a half in county jail refuses to pay alimony to dying wife Lottie in Collinwood. Physician says operation could save her life but he offers no money. Attorney William Marshall cites bank records showing Meat Market quotient nets him over 60 per week after expenses.
Lawrence R. Truelove and Miss Bertha E Swaller plan wedding Sunday. He is son of Edmond G. Truelove and Alves on a farm in the township. She is daughter of John Swaller of Bredle township. Nashville Aug 3. Ross Yoder, ten, died at 5 AM after a misstep on a stone by a creek caused a heel wound leading to fatal poison.
During July the county clerk issued licenses to forty hunters. Thirteen were denied or removed from the list, according to records.
An elderly man, Le Hfrant Colgrove aged about 75, died Friday night after attending a fraternal meeting in Plainville. He was found slumped on a stair near his barn by his family, with authorities investigating the circumstances as a possible accident or incident.
A social gathering in Indianapolis honored Mrs Maggie Riley Pike. The event at East Fourth Street included afternoon pastries and playful games. Mrs Esate Kirk, visiting from out of town, attended with local ladies and shared souvenirs with guests.
The text lists individuals present at Plainville including William Aikman Les Thomas Nugent Ca pra John E Ketchem A T Brewer Will Smoot Henry Dunbar Dante Dunbar and Baller 2 Whiteford.
A peasant at Neusandec confessed to killing his eighteen year old daughter. The jury found him guilty as charged and the court sentenced the prisoner to life imprisonment.
Fragmented OCR text notes discussions of cereals and a global supply chain. Mentions countries in the Americas and transportation systems, with references to producers, testing machinery, and expansion in broad paper production themes. The readable material is unclear and partially garbled but points to agricultural trade topics.
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