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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
1
A masked burglar battered the Chalet Street storefront, smashing plate glass and stealing about 5 dollars in coins. Witness John School salesman described a tall suspect seen near the Cloud Corner bookstore before fleeing into the night. Local patrol reportedly unaware until dawn revealed the crime.
Dr A S Holder confronts commissioners Shaaks and Killion over the county physician post and pay. He claims promises of $180 salary for another year and accuses officials of prevarication. The dispute arises after Dr Willeford’s appointment and shifts in county offices amid heated exchanges and political pressure.
The notice details a successful sale conducted by St John's Episcopal Church with proceeds allocated to the church fund. It lists amounts raised and names of organizers and attendees, noting the event took place recently at the church hall.
A Democrat reporter reported that Theodore Cross received notice of patent acceptance for his improved delivery apparatus. The inventor was not found for comment, while Hartkeaturs are identified in the notes. The article hints the government will pay a large item for the use of the apparatus.
Farmers gather at the court house for a session of the Daviess County Farmers Institute. Attendance is low with 19 present and the event proceeds with reports and discussion on local agricultural matters.
A statement from H. M Adiutg and wife Henrietta of Pa describes a miraculous cure after using Electric Bitters. They claim their child once diagnosed with incurable cinema five years ago improved after the first bottle and was fully cured after seven bottles. Available as a blood medicine and body-building tonic, guaranteed. 30 cents and 1 dollar at J N Jones drug store. Underwear at the Racket.
Insolvent tax record notes county treasurer reports paying common taxes while asserting solvency. Other petitions for gravel and estate actions in Elmore include Godfre Cunningham and Charles A. Sis. The adjournment day for John Toy of Harrison is listed in today’s bustin proceedings.
The Haymakers of the Ogeechee Red Men Tribe announce officers for the term. Chas Kontars is named collector of shares and R. Handies serves as ward overseer. The brief notice lists the waxing of the herd and other titles in the society.
Enobh Cheek of Althell faces indictment for the Hobos murder from months ago. Lawren ur Cheek ta involved as a former constable. Trial notes recount a plan to draw a gun.
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