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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
1
A quarrel over coal hauling relations erupts between two business partners in Queensland. The dispute centers on duties, profit shares, and potential leadership shifts within the operation. Both sides accuse each other of breaches while seeking mediation or legal redress.
Houston Dillard petitioned the circuit court to appoint a receiver to wind up a farm implement and goods partnership formed with Alexander C. Smith. They bought a sorrel mare from George Gilliam for 70 and a 50 credit from Smith totaling 20 for the mare. Dillard says he was to receive the mare in the partnership settlement, but Smith refused.
Miss Ella Meulitte proprietor of Home bakery on Main Street will move her bakery to the Mare dith building at the corner of Van Trees and East Second streets. The current building will be torn down to make room for the Knights of Columbus building.
Funeral services for Mary Ole, infant daughter of Edward and from the Ole family, were held this afternoon at Aikman Creek Churchette. The brief notice records the solemn rites and local obituary details.
Long, tangled reform era political intrigue centered on Laughlin the prosecutor in Daviess and Martin counties. Allegations claim Temple Court faction pressuring to sideline Laughlin, replace Hastings as deputy, and secure Washington residence for the seat, while Laughlin resists and seeks to stay in office. The piece notes factional maneuvering, potential reappointment, and hints at broader county political power plays. Also referenced is the suicide of Congress member J G Canton and a cautionary moral about political strategy.
Conductor James O'Dea of a Southern Indiana freight was crushed when a piano toppled. He was injured in the stomach and taken unconscious to a nearby hospital where medical aid was given. Doctors fear his condition may be fatal.
A fragmentary obituary notes a man named ates who was stricken with Watalygis about a year ago and died on a Friday in uncertain circumstances. The text is garbled and names and dates are incomplete.
Jasper plans a Sunday afternoon game against the Grays at West End Park with a listed lineup including Boyle at third base and Steinhapse at short. A follow up report notes Sullivan will play a week from tomorrow and an Indiana team agent visited for a future season game.
Miss Sue Reece recently resigned from the Latin chair at the local high school and entertained the Juntor Clas at the McCoyson residence on East Main. The event featured Japanese lanterns, an engaging guessing contest won by Miss Claudia Yenne, and a diamond brooch presented to Miss Reece as a token of friendship. She plans visits to Bloomington and has several offers for next year.
Hon. John H Spencer has accepted the invitation to address the Pike County Democratic convention to be held at Winston next Tuesday, as announced by the county committee.
The First M E Church choir under Dr R M Smiley will held a Sunday service of song featuring themed hymns and familiar tunes. Mrs Farts will play the organ and present voluntary pieces while the pastor gives a short address and the choir discusses the songs and hymns.
In Bedford June, Louis Meade drank with Charles Kerby at Orleans and fought Jesse Kin- Boy, who was shot and killed. Mrs. widow sued Kerby for getting intoxicants to her husband, receipt of $200 damages. trial by jury awarded plaintiff $100.
An incident reports Charles Dove injured with a broken collarbone after a collision with a rider. He was examined by Dr. Wall and rested at home that afternoon. In the evening, local church announcements note services and activities, with prayer meetings and youth programs scheduled at several congregations.
A fragmentary passage questions the fate of humanity and the universe. A speaker argues that individual conduct shapes the moral outcome for all, while noting a sense of distress surrounding death and the cosmos. The text hints at existential blame and universal judgment.
The Pythian Knights Red Men and Woodmen of the World plan Memorial Day services. Three lodges will observe the day with morning church attendance and afternoon cemetery visits to decorate the departed. Red Men will attend M E church then cemetery. Pythian Knights attend CYP church then cemetery. Woodmen will visit cemetery in afternoon.
Daviess county completes its semiannual settlement with the state treasurer, the sixth in the state to do so, beating Dubois. A total 26499.93 dollars is paid to the state treasurer and about 15000 dollars will be returned to Daviess county for common school purposes.
A London court heard a chaotic case about a balance of payments in shillings and pounds, with references to dried goods and bulk payments. The defendant argued only bulk payments were due, while the judge and witnesses discussed imports from America and an export trade that faces discouragement.
A damaged, OCR-like fragment places a prominent Republican politician from Daviess County at the Petersburg Republican Senatorial convention scene on Main Street. It mentions a hog killing and a conversation about slaughter, with remarks about the hogs’ squeals and a reiteration of the event’s tense atmosphere.
Special notices list events at St Simons Church and U B L church with 9:15 sermon and 2 pm service. A children’s day program by the school at 7:48 is noted. Sunday school at 10:30 and worship follow. The Improved Order Red Men will attend church in the morning.
A secretary cites statutes on animal health and sale of sick or diseased animals as he urges stronger enforcement. He warns disease risks and asks state leaders to bring resources and legislation to protect public health, noting short funds hinder enforcement efforts.
Report on a chaotic disaster described by survivors with vivid images of twisted steel, ruined skyscrapers, and a vast, 400 page narrative about the city’s dark night. Officials note a grim tale of collapse and resilience amid rubble and silence.
The Bruner family page notes Bruner, once a printer for Mr Bryner, wed Breas Bruen who previously married Labister after the death of his first wife. The Teverteugh family once lived on Walnut Street near Vensty Tanith Sud.
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