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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
3
An obituary notice notes the death of the father of Reverend F Baker in Grange County. The fragmentary text mentions family members Mrs Baker and I and references suffering from consumption. An advertisement-like testimonial promotes King’s King King’s King’s medicine with claims of relief and a trial offer at J N Jones.
Walter T. Secrest of Worthington, a brakeman on the B. & I. railroad, was seriously injured today when caught between two cars while coupling. Dr J C P Scudder attended him. the 27 year old man was taken to Worthington.
A fragmented OCR note mentions Montgomery and references individuals Mrs C Suddith Mrs D M Black and Mra Graham with unclear context about a prize and flower shipments. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
A crowd at a festival in Bemhe 1' alfordaville on Tuesday evening fell ill after consuming a poisoned cream a deadly toxin caused vomiting and faintness. The incident disrupted entertainment and left attendees traveling home ill while others stayed to recover.
A local notice reports the marriage license issued to Moses A Noii and Marghret Doyle. The record lists the pair as partners in a forthcoming ceremony.
About 904 pupils were promoted to higher grades at the Washington public schools. Firet honors went to Willie Sturgeon and Edith Cottingham in room A, with many students across rooms A to Z achieving high marks and room honors awarded by their teachers.
In a north side ground athletic meet on Friday afternoon the sophomores defeated the freshmen by 87 to 43. Multiple events saw sophomores lead, with Costello Oliphant and Allen among top performers in sprints and field events while a referee injured a dog during a race. Track captain selections for next year were announced, with Arthur and Charles Wilco elected.
Two days of rumors surround a strike at the shops with reports that twenty five union men arrived from Cincinnati to begin work on Friday afternoon. Patrolmen under Captain Warner and two boiler makers are noted as potential workers, while other reports say a shift in foremen prompted walkouts. Mr Janse Nawnor and daughter visit the Smiths at the youth side amid local applications. Deafness remedy ads weave into the scuffle, with Ball's Pill advertised alongside a Toledo address.
Visiting Knights in splendor attend ceremonies and decorate graves at Oak Grove Park. A parade from Gepot to Masonic Temple followed the program with Rev W A Denmié and music. An afternoon concert and dance were planned at Masonic Hall and Peoples Hall.
Fragmentary note states Wil Bacon received $1,000 from Woodmen of the World. Mentions the deceased Bush and a widow or beneficiary figure. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Weather notes for Souther Indians Chicago July include partly cloudy skies and warm weekend. Dillon spent Thursday in the city. Ed Binkle, a traveling man, visits Vincennes with relatives. A Masonic banquet is planned with Bruce Moore and Farris in Petersburg for a medical show. Mr and Mrs Frank Dakota stay with relatives while Judge and Mrs Dine attend gatherings. Pearl McKay and Pearl Smith travel to Huron to visit relatives. Mrs L Worker returns after a stay. Peter Scha accompanied home expected to spend the day with Marthe Fret.
A garbled page fragment outlines loans and securities with references to a bank, security measures, and a commission. It mentions due from national banks and other entries, but the text is incomplete, making specifics unclear.
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