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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
3
Knox county sheriff arrests Robert Mansfield a Wheatland druggist on liquor selling without license charges. He appears before Judge Gu Copy and posts 300 bond after tolling three similar counts. Mansfield is held at the court house awaiting further action.
Simon Robinson of Wheatland reports the death of his son John Robinson aged fifteen from rheumatism of the heart. He died Friday morning at 5 o'clock after suffering since the previous Saturday. Also includes church notices and service details for multiple congregations in the area.
Excursion fares listed for round trips to Terre Haute Evansville and Peteraburs with dates in June and July. Ticket sales on June 14 and 16 with first return June 15 and second return June 16. trains depart at 7 am from Terre Haute and Evansville respectively. Limited to date of Kaefor return passage and special trains noted. Amusement committee actions include return limits and extended hours in Evansville until 5:30 p.m.
A local report describes Raphael Hit a San Panisco philanthropist and merchant facing a unique tax levy. The piece hints at social expectations, potential public funding uses, and the civic reception of a prominent bachelor in Washington.
Sid Conger state oil inspector says Standard Oil Company is a square dealer. He rejects bribery allegations and asserts the company does not use crooked methods. He notes rival claims of bribes but says he would need to see proof. The Standard is described as a rough competitor that crushes out competition but acts fairly in Indiana.
The Lincoln Republicans of Pennsylvania refuse to withdraw their support for Penrose and his machine nominees. They vow to stand for pure politics and good government, hoping to challenge machine influence and any candidates allied with mirrors of reform.
The boggarator nicknamed the Hetle preacher, an inmate under Matron Hunemeier, has been invited to deliver an address at the tri-lodge picnic to be held in Hiainville.
The Washington baseball team will face Sullivan on Sunday with new players and a bid for the southern Tadiana championship, while local fans from Daviess County plan to attend in strong numbers. Also notes public favor for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, with ads and home beauty lore from Rocky Mountain Tea.
A fragmentary passage shows Judge Downey and Judge Dobbs in a discussion about a special judge selection. The text includes garbled phrases about readings, farm life in Kosciusko County, and odd questions such as rope length for a chicken pot, with unclear context and numerous misreads.
Fragmentary account notes coal veins discovered by white men running from Coluredy to central Utah. Text references fires, forest loss, and habitats. mentions a deadly serpent bite remedy and Electric Bitter tonic. Advertisement endorses Chamberlain's Liver Tablets for stomach and liver issues. Lindeman's Pharmacy promotes medicines.
Advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Case and powder marketed to relieve painful swollen feet. Mentions Wieuren Corns and includes sample offer with address Allen & Co. Olmsted LeRoy, New York. Promotes druggists and stores carrying the product.
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