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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

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Republicans to Name Delegates at Early Convention

Republican insiders debate delegate convention for county tickets with Godwin and Colbert favored for nominating posts. Division noted over commissioner and trustee races. Barber and Hy among potential candidates. Temple Court supporters plan to back delegates for the national convention.

Teale Court Regubalicans Godwin Colbert McDonigd Temple Court Fiyors Conrael Stles Mediaal

Fragmentary note on travel and distance in Canada and Texas

Fragmented OCR snippet mentions miles apart and a writer from Texas, with references to Canada and a journey. The text is incomplete and unclear, offering few concrete details such as names, dates, places, or events. This item reads like a stray line from a travel or correspondence column with no resolvable main action.

Train 12 Wreck Overnight Strikes Silent Station

A fragmentary report notes a wreck involving Train 12 on a Saturday. An engine and crew were mentioned with one worker reportedly injured, but details are unclear from the readable text. Further context from the article is unavailable.

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Daviess County Party Travels To Missouri Farm Visit

A party from Daviess County travels to Missouri for an afternoon visit at 4 o'clock to inspect farming land. Members include Kaith, J F Ox, William P. Lindley, Lan White, E L Richards, Anthony Huglehart, Richard Arterburn, Ziby Odwas, Boston Li Foukt, Wes Grigsby, Charles Jackman, Perry Vence, Joseph Higsing, George Kennedy, Albert Craog and Aceh Waller.

Daviess County Mei Ta Yihe Otty Streson Miscouri Ito Gous Mr. Kaith J. Fox William P. Lindley L4n White E. L. Richards Anthony Huglehart Richard Arterburn Ziby Odwas Boston Li Foukt Wes Grigsby Charles Jackman Perry Vence Joseph Higsing George Kennedy Aibert Craog Aceh Waller

Panhandle district sees several players travel for UP event

Wee A Walkice Hilton Filtzgerald Gallatin England and Paul Golliber will compete in the Panhandle district events of UP, signaling a regional gathering of players for the upcoming meet.

Wee ‘A. Walkice Hilton Filtzgerald Gallatin England Paul Golliber Panhandle

Mayor Boehne Bars Girls No Shows Ankles In City Orders

A local city ordinance attributed to Mayor Boehne restricts appearances by girls in public events, banning showings of ankles. The measure, tied to the mayor and cabinet discussions, outlines limited dress or display in official functions amid public debate.

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The fragment notes an age group and testing reference with unclear details. It mentions 14s and a testing context, but specifics such as event, place, or date are missing, leaving the item ambiguous.

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Editor's Good Work In the Town of Spencer

Spencer editor George R. Griffin mobilized town citizens to demand concrete sidewalks. Through persistent advocacy in the Owen County Democrat, he highlighted the lack of pavements once the town had gravel paths. The campaign spurred years of construction leading to smoother, wider sidewalks across business and residential areas.

Spencer Spencer Ip In Fannty Worshin Fred Tesama Indiana Wience Naga George R. Grien Owen County Democrat Os. Reed, Jr Griffin Spencer Foat Tus Roth Alter Dani Ower County Hector Peavance Gerge R. Grits Owen Iene

New Fire Department Formed in Husgbing Town

A new volunteer fire department was organized in Husgbing Town to protect the pat. It was established as a regular company with a meeting held at the haramer, and members pledged to provide service and readiness. The event included a charge and talks about duties to the community and its children.

Merchants Baking Co Elects New Directors at Meeting

The Merchants Baking Co on East Fifth Street held a stockholders meeting Saturday afternoon and elected directors including O. M. Vance J C Mepride M. Maitteh Eastworth Olyphant and T F Spink. Officers named include President and Business Manager O M Vance View President M Me Mitchell Secretary-T F Spake General Manager J C McBelde.

Stockh Mefcaie Baking Camp East Fifth Street Indiana Islinois Nugent 0. M. Vance M. Maitteh J.C. Mepride Eastworth Olyphant TF. Spink

Local notices and notes from Madison area week

A jumble of brief items from Madison township reports a wedding between E Figed and Miu Ethet, a stenographer hire at Gardiner's office, and a rumor of a Citizens band likely hosting a minstrel show at the county house. Other bits mention theater plans, an Uncle Tom's Cabin engagement, an opera thriller with new decor and gunplay, and minor local incidents including a robbery at a store attributed to an Astor event.

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Whiskey in the Navy experiments on echo effect in soldiers

A degraded Courier report notes a military experiment testing echo stimulation for target practice. The study divides soldiers into groups with varying nicotine-like exposure and records scores to compare performance. Officials state no consensus or final conclusion yet while noting some groups show slight improvements in shooting.

Braville

Robert Paker Miles Lecture Draws Crowd at Washington Hall

A disjointed report describes a lecture by Robert Patricr Miled at a local hall, noting attendees reacted with laughter and applause. The piece mentions a twenty-dollar gold ticket and a staged event with an audience and performers, though many words are garbled.

Robert Patricr Mil Numba Washington Raya Watllong

Supreme Court ruling on defect disclosure in sale case

A fractured report notes the Supreme Court decision about disclosure of a horse disease in a sale. It discusses whether a seller’s knowledge of a veterinary defect constitutes deceit and the implications for buyer protection.

Mt Wip Ig Sale Grable Iniianapolis Hugo Klmgktoen Nmne Boyer Supreme Court Amy Berson Gall Ag Inga Jord Jap

Election of Lewis as President of United Mine Workers

Several hundred delegates arrived in Indianapolis for the annual convention of the United Mine Workers. The report indicates Lewis of Ohio, the current head from Bridgeport, has been elected to preside and hold a large majority. miners hope for improved conditions with a proposed 16 percent increase in pay.

Indianapol Jax United Mine Workera Lewis Ohio Bridgeport Sunda Excelsior Springs

Opposed to Whip Watson Joint Thag At Evansville

A fragmentary report from Evansville describes a Saturday afternoon meeting of labor union members who accuse Congressman Watson and Governor Wilson of pressuring for city wards. The text is garbled but implies a claim of unfairness toward organized labor.

Ata Hvansville Suraday The Repubt Ismes E. Wilson eHernor

Unclear genealogical note on Florida family names

Fragmentary OCR text references Mrs Martha Bardguda and three daughters with varied spellings, plus other names including Mabtle Lavell and Mrs Marshall Wike in Datonia. Details are corrupted, leaving uncertain relationships and locations with no coherent event.

Martha Bardguda Tha Ribees Molue Jonephine Tith Anna Wella Daugnies Ter Gymple Mra Mabtle Lavell Mss Marshall Wike Datonia Jung

Fourth Attempt For Oil In Reeve Township

Reeve township citizens sunk three wells in a vain endeavor. Retail or gas ventures organize a fourth attempt. Mercer Prospector sank a wall, hoping for a good drinking water supply. The first well near Austin ten shows limited evidence. A flow of three barrels was secured but not profitable. The second well northwest of Afforduvitte struck but failed after a second try. Nearby areas mention potential finds but details are unclear.

Reeve Township Vais Endeavor Jare Mercer Trailet Hic John Allen Reeve Tow Fe Austin Ten John Hédijek Afforduvitte

Meeting Nights Change For Monthly Gatherings

A fragmented notice indicates meetings on the first and third Thursdays now shift to the third Thursday each month. The change appears to accommodate attendees with prior commitments, but readable text is limited and details are uncertain.

Council and Board Discuss Road Repair Fund

Local county leaders and commissioners consider funding for road repairs. The meeting reviews needs, budgets, and potential projects to support transportation infrastructure and public safety.

Olney Court Controversy Draws Noted Local Figures

A fragmented excerpt from the Courier-Journal references Olney residents and local leaders amid a public dispute. The text alludes to a prominent citizen and a Rustler from town, with unclear details about accusations or actions.

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