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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
4
Local farms report a rat infestation blamed on drought conditions. The surge leads to damaged crops and stored feed, with Posey County officials assessing control measures and farmer complaints about rising losses. Community aid and pest control efforts are being organized.
A fragment notes a Reynolds resident injured when an automobile collision occurred on a Saturday as she was being driven. Details are incomplete but indicate a traffic incident involving an unnamed driver and vehicle.
Market activity mixed with sheep receipts around 9 000 and 3 000 cattle. Lambs quoted to 15 50 while hogs and sows showed gains and calves moved at 9 50 to 12 49. Steers around 11 00 to 10 60 with calves lower. prices vary by weight and grade amid a steady to slow trading day.
East Barr Township reports show Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gough and son Carl visiting relatives in Evansville. Several local families attend weddings, ordinations, and gatherings near Washington and Loogootee. Multiple residents are listed on sick lists, while others travel to Bramble for a lawn social and church events at St Meinrad.
Public service commission eased concerns in Bicknell Indiana on June 5 about a large well owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad. City officials pledged cooperation and a plan to secure relief amid serious water shortages.
A bold early afternoon robbery at Rob Jewelry in Indianapolis left Charles Snadsey of Vincennes bound and gagged as robbers took $1,200 worth of diamonds and watches. The article notes the perpetrator as “The Little Thief” and mentions entertainment listings and local social happenings surrounding the event.
A fragment reports Isiomoulle Wieck Pak Yee or Ler Hamersly injured near Wash Poré amid unclear context. The garbled text suggests an incident with injuries, but details and exact identities remain uncertain. Further readable lines are needed for precise facts.
Fragmentary OCR text references Arthur J HM bar r and Wied Ea ie Jaw with mentions of 1905 LL B from Indiana and a cadet award. It notes a silver medal and a drill before President Coolidge, implying a historical but unclear event involving the Greenwood family and honors in Washington DC.
Equity proceedings against Leonard Range Company require all creditors to file claims by July 11 1925 with Reed Chair Mee at Temple Court rulings Washington Indiana. Creditors must verify accounts or demands to participate in distribution or risk losing share of any settlement. Dated June 5 1925.
The allied note on German disarmament, delivered to the German chancellor, states it is Germany’s duty to ensure the allied evacuation of German territory. It says this can be achieved by Germany showing willingness to correct its short‑comings in fulfillment of the armament clauses of the Versailles treaty. The note was published last evening.
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