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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
1
A compact listing of black and white wool and silk dress goods including 38 inch all wool broadcloths, crepe, serges, and challis with prices from 75 cents to 1.50. Gloves are advertised in various styles and price points, promoting value and fit with promotional bonds redeemable on purchase.
An assortment of initial handkerchiefs for men and women promoted at bargain prices. Linen and silk handkerchiefs with embroidered edges and patterns priced around $1.00 to $2.00, plus fabrics like costume velvets and satin suitable for coats, jackets, and borders. Local shoppers urged to buy from Skinner's offerings.
An assorted sale lists carpet sweepers from low prices to 250 plus a variety of suit cases real cow hide belted and strapped with leather trim. Also advertised are lace door panels in white and Arab styles, two bottle perfumances, fancy baskets, and perfume bottles in boxes.
A railroad accident claimed the life of a local youth named David with details sparse. Investigators work to determine exact cause and sequence of events near the county line as rescue crews respond to the scene.
John Rayhill son of ex sheriff Alex Rayhill of Reeve Township died in a railroad wreck at James Town North Dakota early this week. He was 36 and left a wife and children. Fireman on a B and C railroad engine, he grew up in Goshen Indiana and was remembered by railroad men. Goshen news notes include special judge ruling buffet clubs sell alcohol without licenses violating water laws.
A Charleston News and Courant piece defines Senator Tillman by a paradoxical phrase describing a political region as bounded by a northern box fire southern race problem eastern Theodore Roosevelt and western railroad passes abolition, with Pensky s.
Born to Mr and Mrs William A Borders a son. Frank Lage of Petersburg was in the city today. Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Taylor a son and to Mr and Mrs Otis C Barber a daughter. E K Suddith was here from Montgomery today. Dr S L McPherson was in the city from Montgomery today. Ralph Yeone returns from Purdue tonight. Nelson White of Veale township visited on business. Miss Mildred Draddy of Newport Kentucky will spend holidays with cousin Miss Dymple Wells. Mr and William Halpike of Cincinnati will spend Christmas with relatives here.
Report describes a large automobile factory building east of the city advancing at pace. Workers clear space for engine room and flooring laid with yellow pine. Machinery arrives and installation continues as shipments and doors prepare for next week.
A Friday evening gathering at the home of Mrs W H Hatfield honored Marion Wright with a social after a high school football game. Guests included John Lilly Glen Oliphant Arthur bylen Lawrence Walters and others. A luncheon featured veal loaf salmon salad fenned dream 7 pe? ice cream cake and almonds.
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 22 Ane Rowe alias Burnett accidentally drove a nail through his skull while attempting to keep his head steady and butt walls of his cell. The event was witnessed during a chaotic scene with a repeated note that the act was not necessarily fatal and described as unexpectedly shocking.
Albert Kellema, a 20 year old resident, killed Sheriff Alexander Compton of Wabash County Illinois on a Thursday afternoon near Keensburg, amid a dispute he believed involved a grievance with the sheriff. The motive cited as anger over a perceived wrong.
The county bar Association summarized court terms for the upcoming year with sessions in January March June October and September. Representatives H. Gardiner and Milton A. Tat spoke on terms and procedures as wine and dak were debated but not acted on.
A garbled OCR item describes a violent death scene with a suspect named Davis and John Reid, aged sixty one, in Fasville. It mentions a group of men at a jail site, shots penetrating a corpse, and an attempt to flee.
Readable lines hint at a Christmas Eve or Christmas service with a list of participants, time, and a colder forecast for tonight. References to a Rev and a Christian service appear amid garbled OCR text, suggesting a church event notice in a local paper.
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