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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
The article discusses the merits of slanting versus vertical writing. Businessmen oppose vertical writing claiming slow production and illegibility. The issue, treated as urgent, splits regions and prompts calls for expert evaluation.
Police court docket shows fines levied and cases cleared as proceedings proceed. Officials report swift disposition of minor violations and routine filings during the session.
Members of the Ladies Matinee Musical Club were entertained by Mrs. W. A. Borders on West M Street. The program featured opera numbers with Mrs. Bag McKernan leading the first division and included titles such as The Early Hostal Hen Opera and The Plhetms. Performers listed include Hugh Mehernak, Mrs Haskett, and Mrs Borders among others.
Mrs Jemima Borcett, once detained in Knox county, faced an alleged insanity charge and was released after an inquest held Wednesday afternoon in Vincennes. The verdict declared her a threat to Buoy out citizens.
Reported plan to set up a commissary at the railroad shops amid a boilermakers strike sparks doubt and disputed claims. 250 workers saw reduced hours. six strikers sought work in Danville and Moline. W A Brimemon meets local officers. a committee defends union actions and accuses foreman of abuse.
George Gallagher and Benny Schack weigh 600 pounds and voyage toward the White River bed to fish base. Deaths and travels include Rev George Rudkel in Los Angeles and Mr Lon Helphenstine’s Washington trip. Local notes mention fines for disturbance, garden fruit yields, and Decoration Day events with family tributes.
Dr. James Pickett, recent Indiana Medical School graduate in Indianapolis, leaves the city for Magdalena, Mexico to work in place of Homer Parr during his trip through the estes to visit friends and relatives. Dr. Parr, son of Dr. G. L. Parr, has held a position in old Mexico for several months with a leading company and is doing well.
Conductor W E Golden of the B and O railway, a delegate to the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors convention in Buffalo New York, returned home Monday. He says the convention was one of the largest ever held and he is well satisfied with his trip.
The athletic contest between the freshmen and sophomores at the high school is scheduled for this afternoon on the north side school ground. Afterward, the points winners from the Salem meet will present an athletic exhibition.
An 1880s style testimonial advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an uncured case. F J Cheney Co Toledo listed as the manufacturers. Local wholesalers Walden Kinnan Marvin endorse the product and claim the cure works internally by affecting the blood and mucous membranes. A call to action invites readers to buy the bottle from druggists and try the family pills for constipation.
Abstract from county auditor Camp shows six months ending May detail: state and city taxes amounting to 268, three polls paid, total receipts to the county 233,565 60 against 198,529 10 last year. Delinquent taxes, penalties, and associated charges bring the net to 26,980 04 with expectations of lower amounts after November settlement.
Fragmentary content notes a statute banning sale or distribution of explosive device parts and fuses with penalties. The text also includes scattered local notices about visits and personal events, mentioning Washington, Andrew Miles, Wade, Aber Elfa West, and various relatives.
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