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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
3
Community fractures and incidents noted as readers report horse thefts and sightings of gypsies near Pleasant Hill. Township officials changes and local travel plans are listed alongside a fall on Wick Street injuring a woman. Police, officials, and residents appear in scattered notices and brief reports.
A reader from Hope Texas touts Dacklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils and more. The note claims it cured a bad sore and praises its performance at a Jones drug store location.
Mayor Clark and the street committee met with the gravel road board at Faithes Faith Hall to review improvements for about twenty miles of country roads and five miles of city streets. The meeting was informal as officials sought best methods, with streets ranging from twelve to twenty-four feet in gravel width and a county road report expected for July.
Disobeyed pitcher Goodwin formerly of the Washington Grays was suspended by Indianapolis manager Barrow for disobeying instructions.
Wool sale reports show Albrél Sis selling seven torn fleeces near seven hundred pounds from a buck while John Teng Ulvedd also sold his clip in the same period. Details indicate small rural markets handling distinct lots from nearby farms.
Weather across Southern Indiana and Chicago hints at cooler conditions by Sunday. In town today were J. N. Alexander of Mooreston and Ernest L. Raney from Montgomery, with several residents including John Rogers of Boshur, John Cooper of Tikton, James McDonald, Rolla F. Baker, Charles McWilligime, Milton Wilson, and Reasom Bennett visiting or returning home. Loretta O Conn or left today for unknown destination.
James Beard was assaulted by Mrs Christian Churchman who beat him in Odon while James Churchman held Beard at gunpoint. He received a fine of five dollars for drawing a deadly weapon and both defendants were fined twelve dollars and forty five cents in settlement. The incident occurred on the main street before many witnesses sparking local debate.
The Sunday school of First Presbyterian Church will hold a picnic at Sugarland grove next Thursday.
Ed Ward of Oden had the finger of his right hand severed this week while working at Neereimer's planing mill in Oden. He was taken to a local facility for treatment and is listed in stable condition.
The Pythian Knights and Ben Hur lodge members in this city plan services to honor deceased brothers tomorrow. Ben Hur lodge attends C. P. church for Rev. J. F. Hicks sermon and later conducts graveyard services at Oak Grove park with floral markers.
Widespread sports scores and notices from Cleveland to Boston. Baseball standings show Cleveland leading with 66 wins, 254 games played and a .684 percentage, with Philadelphia and New York close behind. Umpires listed for several games, plus a local advertisement for a “tractworthy” Indiana sales job offering monthly pay 40 to 90 dollars and expenses advanced. Charity lodge meeting announced and Almanac-like listings include leagues, scores, and standings across multiple cities.
The county board of review met at the chart house coast Monday and raised personal property valuations in Bare township by 25 percent. The new assessment stands at 337,760, up from 4,676 less than last year. Farmers in the township may face increases up to 10 percent as proceedings continue, with Van Buren and other townships to be considered next.
West End learns of Downey an esteemed B&O 8-W engineer who reeled in a 140 pound monster from Prairie Creek after leaping in to seize the line. He rode the fish to the bank then hauled it to Washington and hosted a community fish fry in Jasoyville on Friday.
County Surveyor George Faith awarded ditch cleaning contracts to John A. Shake and Archit McMullen in Madison township. Shake will clear section 2 for 167.50 dollars and McMullen will clean section 4 for an agreed amount.
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