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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1906

Page

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Globe Hotel Change of Ownership in Town

James Jonban reports that Jamey Brewer has sold the Globe Hotel to Mr Jordan. The new owner will take charge Thursday morning as the hotel, recently remodeled, reopens after substantial expense. Brewer retires from business after running the place for about a year and will be replaced by the police member Jamies Foraang in the preparations.

Mar Town Jamies Miptt Hpi Jordan Ae Globe Hotel St Th Janes Brewer Fordth

Chicken Thieves Loot Plymouth Rock Hen House

Tuesday night two men broke a window at George Read s hen house crawled inside and carried off twelve five Plymouth Rock hens. Police were notified this morning but have not yet captured the suspects.

George Read Plymouth Rock

Beavers Pleads Guilty in Post Office Clock Scam

Washington February 14 Beavers former chief of the Salaries and Allowance Division Mondhy pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiring to defraud the government in connection with sale of time clock stamps to the post office department. He was immediately sentenced to two years in prison at Moundsville West Virginia.

Washington DD. C W. Beavers Mondhy Hary Moundsville

Attack on Governor Hanly Triggers Indiana GOP Row

A typed letter sent from Indianapolis signed Fifty Thousand Republicans attacks Governor Hanly and calls for impeachment. The document, received in Washington, provokes Hoosier reactions as Tokyo famine prompts Roosevelt appeal for aid. The president asks Americans to send famine contributions to the Red Cross.

Washington, D. C Gernor Hanly Indiana Theter Indiapolig Washington D. C Roosevelt Japan American Nationa Red Cross

Cure For Chilblains Tactics In Humble Capsule Ad

An East End man swallowed two capsules with a spoonful of caster oil. The doctor arrived in time to prevent choking. An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for chilblains frostbite damp sweaty swollen feet at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample from S Olmsted LeRoy New York.

East End Allen S. Olmsted LeRo New York Sicily Mother Gray Olmsted LeRoy

Valentines and city life blur in a small town note

A fragmentary town column notes Miss Dympie Wells's rheumatism, valentines for postman Jack McCafferty on St Valentine’s Day, and light local updates. Mrs Emery Lett recovers at home after treatment, Barve Willfang improves after an operation, and Ross Baldwin rests after illness. The opera house crowd and Dr Butler’s hypnotic act draw attention, with aleeping subject displayed in a shop window.

Opera House Dr. Butler Bell Clothing Store

Personal notices from city visitors and business trips

Brief item listing several people visiting or passing through the city for business, including J. Givan, J. Walter VanHoy, B. N. Alexander, W. J. Sinkard, Henry Gregory, Mrs. Willam Exkin, Laura Handley, Fred Webb, and Joseph P. Horr, with their home towns and purposes noted.

J. Givan Cinetgtet J. Walter VanHoy Nageotee B. N. Alexander Bloomington W. J. Sinkard Bloomfeld Brownstown Henry Gregory Michigan Willam Exkin Indianapolis Mary Kempl Vincentes Commercial Laura Handley Washington Hazelton Fred Webb Lafayette George 5 Webb Joseph P. Horr Terre Haute

Schafer murder case heads to grand jury in Bedford

Bedford Feb 14 The Ferrary term of Lawrence circuit court opens Monday. Prosecutor Fletcher returns from Bloomington to confer with Judge Wilson on grand jury duties and to press for Monday indictment of the Schafer murder case, claiming a mass of evidence will secure indictments.

Bedford Ferrary Lawrence Fletcher Bloomington Wilson Wll Schafer Meystory

Sensational probate court action in Simmons estate

In Peoria Illinois on February 14, the probate court heard the widow seek an administrator for the estate of Dr. G H Simmons who killed himself a week earlier. She claimed he dissipated $9 000 she held at marriage and left worthless notes, and that he destroyed all his private papers hours before death.

Peoria G. H. Simmons

Funeral for Brilliant Young Attorney at Oak Grove

The body of the brilliant young attorney was laid to rest at One Oak Grove in a solemn funeral. The service honored a rising legal mind, with friends and colleagues paying tribute to the deceased's talents and promise.

Oak Grove

Funeral services mark death of Bright and others

Funeral rites held for John B Bright a Washington attorney whose death shocked the community. Masons conducted the service at a residence on Fifth Street with Blue Lodge and Chapter members in attendance. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Also noted were services for Miss Gudting Fronaxped, Elihu Abell’s son, and Davids Merendt, with multiple relatives present. The report includes brief mentions of estate losses and a court case discussion on statutory protections.

John B. “Bright Washington Attornney Lodge of Masons Mr. Bright Blue Lodge Tolhng Lee Wort William Kart William “Aikwon Charles H Joseph Glover Fred Fittsikman Indidah University John Ogdon Thomas Sheckett Oak Grove Jared Gudting Fronaxpe St. Mary's Enaregt Oak Grove Cemetery M Davids Merendt West Walnut Street St. Mary's Church St. John’s Cemetery

Pay Day at Southwestern Railway Spreads $50,000 Among Employees

The railway company distributed about $50,000 among its employees in Washington today. The machinists received increases and drew checks for the largest amounts ever given by the B and O Southwestern company, signaling a record payout.

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Whisky For Medicinal Purposes Judge's Feb Decision

The appellate court handed down a decision in the David De Tarris case of Winslow Pike County. He was fined by the lower court for a Hilinkla prescription for a half pint issued by a physician from another state who had not taken out an IDpsana. He faced a Nicholson law violation for small quantity liquor sale by druggists.

API Bellate Court Tesdas David de Tarris Winslow Pike County Amother Jirense

Township Assessors Hear Guidance From State Official

In Petersburg on Fell 14, state tax official Mr. Martin addressed township and county assessors at the courthouse. He urged spring assessments and urged assessors to study the law, stressing that they and property owners are key in valuing personal property. He noted a plan to have every plank or lumber item valued under existing statutes.

Martin Rogard Petersburg J.P Martin Planing Mill Greer|Wilkinson Limber’ Company Ft. Warne Pike County

Dislocated Arm Report From Shelbyville Falls Into Brief

In Shelbyville yesterday Herschel F. Conner and two clerks reported a dislocation of his right arm during a sneeze. The joint slipped from the socket as the man felt the episode, and after lowering the arm the physician replaced it.

Shelbyville Pub Herschel F. Conner

Newspapers Halt Sales On Pennsylvania Lines

Announcement that newspapers will not be sold on Pennsylvania railroad lines after the new order issued by President Cassatt. The management includes news dealers who sold papers on through and suburban trains, with changes affecting daily sales practices. The item mentions Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children and a sample offer, though these lines appear as unrelated ad copy alongside the rail news.

Pennsylvania Railroad Cassatt

Wreck near Latonj, Ky. Claims many injured and dead

A railroad collision on the L N line near Latonj Ky. between two passenger trains killed Joseph Stout and injured about twenty persons. Engineer Peter Murphy and James Mahon sustained serious injuries as survivors were rushed to St Elizabeths hospital Covington. Concurrently Frankfort voters approved a subsidy for the Clover Leaf railroad amounting to 55376 for shops and expansion at Frankfort.

de Hiies Ugar Maurlee Latonjd Gini Peter “Murphy Nashville Joseph Stout Mankel Stout James_ Mahon eran St. Elizabeth’ S Noaspital Covington Niles

Marriage Licenses Issued for Ellis Miller and Bef Wilson

Marriage licenses were issued to Ellis il, Miller, and Bef Wilson in a civil record noting names of the parties seeking the license.

Ellis Il Miller and Bef Wilson

McCall and John A. McCall Death Reported

McCall and John A. McCall, former president of the New York Life Insurance Company, are reported dying after a period of serious illness tied to insurance investigations. The report notes both men faced health declines as inquiries intensified.

John A. McCall New York Lite In Company

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