22 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
1
M. Parker bought a farm in 1900 and measured it in 1907. The notes record eleven acres, noting the property's size and ownership in early 20th century agricultural history.
WAATS JUDGMENT FOR $550 involves T Parker suing in the Daviess circuit court to recover $550 alleging Gregory misrepresented a farm as 61 acres. Parker paid $2,350 for 61 acres at $88.50, later learning the tract measured 49.55 acres on August 3, 1906, seeking interest and costs with the defendant denying the claim.
The Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction urged permitting children to read love stories in school libraries. He argued such tales teach matters of life and courtship, while noting modern views on purity, marriage, and sentimentality.
A partial OCR reads like a local note about Sanborns, a coffee seller, and an agent inquiry. The readable fragment mentions coffee and Sanborn’s in a terse locality notice.
A fragmented stream of garbled lines evokes autumn imagery and distant memories. The text blends names, places, and partial phrases, creating a dreamlike collage of nocturnal scenes and drifting reflections.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicateWherry pledged support in Greene County districts with party alignment unclear. The fragment mentions counting votes by faction and awaiting official results with Democratic context and county alignment, but many words are garbled and names are uncertain.
Notices describe a Baltimore Ohio railroad order discharging any employee who uses liquor on duty. The fragment also recounts the unverified tale of Pocahontas, noting she was not a princess nor saved Smith as claimed and that her life story in England was manufactured by Smith.
The preliminary tennis contest features spectators in Behoo town as Harold Beitman defeats Edmondson 6-2 in the first set. Charles Wilson and Ray Rall play on, with finals scheduled for tomorrow afternoon amid favorable weather. admission is free.
The funeral for Sanford Sr will be held at home 1001 East Te Te Hep Saturday with Rev. A M McGuire of the Baptist church officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove. The fragment mentions novels about those who couldn't hold a job becoming heroes in real life, with a stray note about a belt in the past.
The annual Old Settlers gathering starts today in Odon with events continuing through the week. Tomorrow is the big day as many Washington residents plan to attend. Col. George Abpham guarantees ample food and drink for attendees.
A fragmentary notice describes an evening event titled Teachers Institute aimed at raising funds at the Ladies' First M. E. Church with creamed treats. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A notice indicates Mrs Glara Hill Ghead will deliver a talk at ten o'clock at the Maysville cemetery. The fragment confirms the event location and time with unclear surrounding details.
Indiana Democrats favor William Jennings Bryan as their national convention choice, while Republicans clash over a presidential candidate. The state party plans an early convention, with committee selections from each district and a focus on building a strong organization to back Bryan.
The Indiana Railroad Commission notifies railroads of intent to begin a program to grade and standardize dangerous grade crossings. Officials aim to move toward safe crossing practices and require railroads to take all possible measures to reduce hazards. The effort has been ongoing for years and seeks optimal, safe arrangements.
The Tell City strike harms local industry with 8 workers laid off and 150 boys from Tell City set to work in another plant. Browns Mills has brought 50 workers, and the exodus risks ending the plant soon as the city plans to aid wage earners next month.
Charles Wood of West Wat Street is unable to work after an accident at the shops. A lever struck him under the chin, breaking teeth and wounding his chin. Mrs. Cato of Oakland City College has been elected superintendent of public schools of Lynghoup. Professors Bush and Abigail have resigned to pursue other positions. A wedding occurred at Oakland City. The rest of the text references varied local items and editorials with limited readable details.
Senator Mitungiis reports a temperance speech advocating a local option law to tax or ban liquor every four years. He argues reduced saloons would curb liquor traffic and temptations, urging action by the next legislature to empower counties and towns.
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