January Mercury Rises Above Normal, Weather Pushes Time
A mild January continues as measured temperatures rise above normal levels. Forecasts show lingering warmth, with daytime highs near modest ranges and evenings cool but not cold.
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02 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
1
Weather figures for the month in Daviess county
The government thermometer registered 13 degrees above zero this morning and the month was unusually mild. January 21 saw the high of 71 degrees while lows fell to five below, with 3.76 inches rainfall and 3 inches of snow. A severe wind and hail storm on January 15 unroofed the Klapper building on east Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirtly
Vleway
Daviess County
Avas
Dane
Tantary
Klapper
East Third Street
Newman Funeral for Mrs Clara L Newman in Oak Street
The funeral of Mrs Clara L Newman of Oak Street who died Thursday morning from paralysis will be Saturday at 2 pm. Rev J M Douglass will conduct at the residence, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs Newman and her husband came from Brazil Indiana five weeks ago to live with their son. she leaves a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara L. New Man
Oak Street
Douglass
Oak Grove
Trio of Families Linked by Long Residence in Town
A report notes that three children are involved: Charles Newman of Ontsiret, Sirs Grace John of Missouri, and Carrie Snodgrass of Brazil. Mrs Newman and her husband had lived here for several years before moving to Brazil. She was sixty years old and remembered as a lovable character who made many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newman
Grace John
Missouri
Marx
J Carrie Snodgrasg
Brazil
Newman
Reverend Dr. Joseph G. Montfort Dies in Cincinnati at 96
The Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Montfort a pioneer Presbyterian leader dies at his Cincinnati home aged ninety six. He helped shape Presbyterian councils and founded the Herald and Pré byter the Wests leading church publication a vigorous writer with forceful expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Montfort
Cincinnati
Herald and Prébyter
West
Drill for Coal on the Farms of Gallatin England and Albert Killion
A report notes a proposed coal prospect on the Gallatin and England farms near Gallatin and Albert Killion. Local residents are observing drilling activity and awaiting official permits and impact details. The item highlights rural coal exploration and landholder involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin England
Albert Killion
Prospecting in Old Steele Forms New Mining Company
A new mining company led by Mr. WWogland has options on 4 000 acres in Dal glese county with 8 000 acres under option in the district. President Mr England secretary Mr Weisman and superintendent Mr Thompson oversee two active drills as work aims to determine if coal lies under the optioned lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwogland
Athr
Gallatin
Bagisid
Plainville
Jesse FL Weisman
Jasper N. Thompson
Linton
Elnora
Odon
Daviess County
Col Company
Elnora News
Dalglese County
England
Weisman
Thompson
Albert Killion
Gallatin England
Smothers Creel
Phillip Suit Against Western Union Telegraph on Trial
James W. Phillip sues Western Union Telegraph for 700 or 7690 damages claiming a telegram about his mother's death in September 1905 was not delivered to his brother in Blankenship Me. The circuit court heard the case with other docket entries noting dismissals of Anton Heitz vs Henry Grubb and Henry P. Johnson and a disclosed action George Wampler vs Chicago and Hig Muddy Coal and Coke Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Phillip
Western Union Telegraph Company
Phillips
John Phillips
Blankenship
Anton ‘Heitz
Henry Grubb
Anton
Faith
Henry P. John‘son
George “Wamplar
Chicago ‘and Hig Muddy Coal and Coke Company
Wallace supporters rally amid mayoral race notes
Mr O Dell and AE Wallace drew local interest as supporters urged backing Wallace amid a contested four-year term pledge. Flora figures Cunningham Spriggs Pisley and Simpson visited the city on business, signaling political activity ahead of nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dell
AE Wallace
Sany
Cewity
Eliora
Kern Attacks Governor and Courts in Indiana Speech
John W. Kern spoke at the State Capitol in Indianapolis on Thursday night, denouncing Governor Hanly and the judiciary. He condemned salary boosts for judges, questioned state legal costs, and urged a reform platform and ticket to ensure honesty and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
State Capitol
John_W. Kern
Indivanapollis
Atate
Hanly
Iets
Vouet Yasi
Otter
Yaet
Bhiet
Siva J
Storme
Toi Matthews
Republican Party
Indiana
Times Potnt Toy
Candelmass Day Observed in Local Catholic Churches
The city marks Candelmass for the faithful with services at St. Simon’s and St. Mary’s churches this morning. A widow, Mrs Vir Eintht Lee, remains hopeful about a pending pension matter while the community notes the day’s significance in honoring candles and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Hsoldier
Léa
Bros
Knox County
Opera House Fire Destroys Front Blocks and Nearby Properties
A Thursday morning blaze wiped out the Opera House block and the A. Campbell brick block adjoining, causing losses including the Opera House inn library worth 2 100, building 17 000, billiard parlor 4 000, and other insured items. Several named owners faced substantial insured losses from the fire. The Western Telegraph Company and Cooper Tent Factory also reported damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Operal House
A. C
A. J. Wall
U.S. York
Waiter Lee
Fred Kellar
A. G. Campbell
Campbell
de. Gregg
Western Telegraph Company
Cooper Tent Factory
Egg Industry Woes Hit Merchants in Multiple Towns
Le F P Hadley & Company and other merchants based in Moree Lenttsburg Beaford Bloomington have failed financially with liabilities exceeding one hundred thousand dollars. Heavy investment in cold storage eggs is blamed for the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
P. H. Hadley & Company
St. Leytour
Lenttsburg
Beaford
Bloomington
Carlisle Makes Speech to General Assembly in 19th Century Note
John Carlisle of New York, secretary of the treasury under President Cleveland and former Kentuckian, addressed the General Assembly briefly. He was invited and received a reception after his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
John &. Carlisle
New York
Cleveland
SHERIFF DUTY TO PREVENT LYNCHING
Under Indian statutes a sheriff may declare a prisoner in danger of lynching and must order all bystanders to aid in the prisoner’s defense. Failure to obey carries a fine of at least one thousand dollars and up to six months in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birt
Judge Welborn rules bartender case involving Saraping and appeals
Judge Welborn Thursday found a bartender saraped at his employer's family and cleared Fnk Avenius of violation in the Aquor law for letting Liam Bird work after hours. Avenius was fined in a Princeton mayor's court and appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welborn
Fnk Avenius
Aquor
Liam Bird
Awenus
Princeton
Tree limb strike causes Hoffar injuries at Glendale
Hoffar, a timber gutting worker aged about fifty, was struck on the left side when a falling tree ripped a limb during cutting near Kehoe farm four miles south of Glendale. He remained conscious but delirious for hours. by noon he showed improvement and a doctor expected a return to work soon. His sister arranged transport to town. no concussion or internal injuries were found. He lives with his children on West Seventeenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Hoffar
Hoffar
East
Glendate
Bachand
Hotfar
William Miller
Hotter
Altea
Pbhyaician
Death of Mrs. Margaret Keys in Des Moines Iowa
Mrs. Margaret Keys sixty years old died at her Des Moines home today. She was sister to Mrs. Joh Rebtel and formerly lived here with Frank X. Rebhsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parness County
Des
Margaret Keys
Frank x. Rebhsel
Margaret Keysr
Des Moines
Iowa
Joh Rebtel
A Bungh of Trouble in Basalt Court Case
Four Elmore township farmers from Weiveena face charges in Bastin court on Tuesday. The first case involved Basahlt and battery with a quick trial by Metchum, the second ended in a hung jury. The rehearing resulted in a verdict for Pointdexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ketch
Henry Pointdexter
Student Drowns At Local YMCA Pool
A seventeen year old student from Mount Vernon drowned in the YMCA pool last night. He was at the building for a water-related event when cramps are thought to have contributed to the accident. The deceased was described as a wealthy Mount Vernon merchant's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryansville
Feb
Rela
Mion
Mt. Vernon
Incomplete Exhibit Notice Shown at Local Store
A fragmentary notice states an invention will be exhibited at a local store in Kiefer’s vicinity from one to four o’clock. The mail receiver and debt tied to a miniature railway are mentioned, with Cros, Dugger, and Bloomfield referenced as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiefer
Vusit
Ciou
Cros
Trouble at Elngra yields fines after midweek fight
Oscar Simpking and Atva argued during a Wednesday afternoon incident at Elngra. Both were fined and ordered to appear before Squire Hastings and Thoesti Hoon for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irk
Lister Oscar Simpking
Atva
Squire Hastings
Thoesti
I .Y
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