15 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
1
Vincennes visitors to Loogootee get drunk, shoot at a restaurant, threaten the keeper, and fire on a night marshal as they depart. Affidavits for carrying concealed weapons and disturbing the peace filed. arrests expected.
In Daviess county near Apraw, prospectors arrive at the West Fork area seeking leases on river lands as locals and representatives from Standard Oil, amid a wave of adventurers. Several men register at the New Edit Hotel, while land offers and development hopes draw attention from residents wary of strangers and speculative deal making.
The House logged mixed votes on the Downey health and pure food bill with eighty seven in favor and several objections raised. Debates touched on amendments reducing appropriations and potential senate opposition. A Downey primary bill and related mortgage provisions also faced delays amid procedural protests.
Amid heated debate lawmakers push through two amendments to the Senate Bland 2-cent fare bill while others stall. House and Senate members tour to gauge fate of measures. many bills loom unfinished as the session presses on with three weeks left.
The Bedford high school basketball team travels to Odon for a tough contest against a top northern Indiana squad. Bedford recently beat Orleans, who themselves defeated Shoala Twee earlier, signaling a key regional showdown tonight.
Cushman has sold rural merchandise stock at Cat Hiott & Company of Jasonville, who bought the attire and sold it to McCherry of the same place. The stock is valued at 9,000. A writer in the Manchester Guardian notes that Britannia is the only English battleship of that name left in service, tracing the name through several ships and historical mentions.
A fragment recalls a dialogue where Myrtle asks why a engagement broke and the reply asserts the man kissed only her, then asserts absurdities about truth and worth, leaving the situation unclear and sensational.
A garbled excerpt shows two speakers debating rain gear and security. Peter Corntossbiy mentions a umbrella and a shower starting, while another speaker agrees, mis-spelling several words. The passage is incomplete and nonsensical.
Fair tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight and colder north portion Saturday. Ob ob ob ob ob.
Residents in Odon and surrounding communities faced a three day dry period as new liquor restrictions took effect. Despite attempts to obtain alcohol, no sales occurred and rumors swirled that four illegal sellers had already shut down. Only three townships in the county still allowed saloons, sparking concern over drought like shortages and local enforcement actions.
Edward Eaton of Bogard Township died at his home this morning from cancer of the face after several years of illness. He was forty three last Wednesday and spent his life in Daviess County. A member of Woodmen of the World, he carried $1,040 in that order. He leaves a wife and two children, with two brothers Frank P and Witham Eaton.
Siabises farm sale confirmed for the old Mumaw property in Bradison township. Widow Lacy sold the farm to 19 Hewitt Wallick for four acres at 600 in consideration.
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