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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
1
Oslo Melvin a twenty year old farm hand from Wheatland was brought to town Sunday morning after an accident while boarding a westbound freight train. He became wedged between jockeys as the engine moved, injuring his left foot which required hospital treatment. His father farms near Swan Pet.
Parks M. Marten from Indianapolis will be here Thursday to meet with the county board of review. The notice references Parks Mi and Marti Stile in relation to the stoners matter and pending reviews.
A partially legible 19th century dispatch notes a woman named Mrs Leslie Powdel inhaling blast injuries from gunpowder at a street store. The fragment mentions Augustin, Blanche Armies, and Peter Armies, with references to Brechin and a prospective wide day.
Grays square off against Sullivan in a high scoring inning filled contest as both teams exchange leads. Key players from Grays and Sullivan contribute runs and defensive plays shaping the outcome in a tight mid game clash.
A foggy, error filled baseball recap describes a 2-2 tie after nine, with Barnett delivering key hits and OCon contributing. Sullivan secures a fifth inning run, Wampler ties it late, and an injury pauses play for twenty minutes. Cherokee Indians slated to visit next Sunday for two games.
Advertisement listing boys balbriggan shirts and knickerbockers, drawers, lifle shirts and drawers at 50¢, union suits knee-length sleeveless, and misses muslin drawers and bleached vests.
Fragmentary shop card lists items and prices including pearl buttons hooks eyes wool yarn banda jewelry needle books safety pins dress shields fancy ribbons dress buttons and flowers priced per card. appears as a period goods listing with assorted notions and small accessories.
The Rev Kyle Banks Crooks preaches at the Christian church about the nation’s dire problem of saloons. He cites estimates of revenue from saloon licenses and high alcohol consumption, urging licensing changes as a moral issue for Christian people.
Fragmented OCR listing names such as Albert Myers, Oscar, Andy C. Corlett, Earl Reese Woods, George RK, and others in a July notice sequence. Reads like a community or organizational roster with unclear context and several garbled surnames.
A stove exploded at a Steve at Home residence injuring the mother and daughter. injuries described as not serious. Witnesses say a young man nearby was knocked by debris, but no major harm reported. Local authorities and bystanders assisted victims as investigators begin to sort details.
Fragmentary text praises Democratic leaders and figures like Jefferson, Washington, Blaine, and Roosevelt, arguing for republic strength, federalism, and public land restoration. It critiques reforms as aligning with Democratic principles and warns against corrupt influences in government. The piece evokes historic milestones and party loyalty.
A county meeting discusses an unheard of plan to marry department employees. The report notes tension over discipline, independent young men, and machine politicians pressing for control. It mentions church growth, missions funds, and proposed church officers and a baptism set for Wednesday night.
Members of the Tribe Hur gathered at 2 PM at K of P Hall and proceeded to the First church where Rev. J delivered a memorial sermon. That afternoon the group met again at the hall and then visited Oak Grove cemetery to decorate graves of members.
Court proceedings open next Monday with a jury panel announced. Grand Jury candidates include James Wilson Elmore township JH Hopewell Washington James Whitsman Steete William A McCall Bogard George Scudder Bogard George E Ward Harrison Petit Jury members listed: John P. Smith Washington Ed Thompson Washington Thad Bell Washington Jacob Stephenson Washington Rev Edwin Taylor Madison Alonzo Caughey Madison W P Brown Reeve WT ODonald Washington John W Walls Reqve Samuel Burnett Washington Thomas T Barley Bogard John Parsons Van Buren.
Traik Dispatcher H. H. Berry of Main Street left early this morning for a short vacation to Haggars town Maryland and will return next Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank N Walker of fin street plan a vacation trip to Denver Colorado Seattle Washington and other western points starting next Monday Walker is a railroad train dispatcher on the B and O.
Carl Deitz, a Cologne migrant who came to Jeffersonville to work as a bank clerk, clashed with police in a brutal confrontation. He fought fiercely using rocks and other objects, was placed in a private carriage, then jailed and later moved to Mercy Hospital, amid reports of mental illness and the city's sanitarium for the demented.
A crowd at High Rock on Sunday involved several named individuals including Misses Victorine elements Tillie Meister Tie Vandersilch Agnes Walsh Mayme Zirnkay Helster Hester Osman and others along with Messrs Charles Prater Stone Ed Pride John O G Fred Fromme Sam Herndot Kramer Arthur McCord Barmer Frank Vandersminick.
Gaylord Barton remains at his sister O Neall's home as doctors monitor his health. Barton, aged and ill for several years, has been described as afflicted with jaundice though exact cause and prognosis are not yet clear.
In Knox county Mrs Ivy Nash wife of Hosea Nash died after a parlor accident on Sunday. A man named Charles Jones suffered a painful hand injury from a fan incident. In Petersburg June 11 a woman named Lizzie White Head of Jefferson township fell from a tree and sustained fatal injuries. The body of Mrs Nash was brought to the county for burial at Ebeneezer.
Three additions were recorded at yesterday morning service as the pastor announced a further push to grow the congregation. Total offerings showed a modest increase reflecting ongoing support for church missions and local outreach.
Readable fragments indicate an item about a school event or gathering at a high school building in a township area. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are present in the legible text.
Fourteen students from Washington common schools graduated Saturday in a ceremony at the high school building. The program featured declamations and narratives by NIna Donaldson, Zenobia Allen, Grover Cline, and Bernard Sinnott among others, with Rev C A Ward delivering remarks and music by the holding group.
News account of the Litton church arson trial where eight jurors, exhausted from an all night vigil, acquitted the minister. The minister showed strain but remained composed as the nine or ten men in the jury’s verdict were greeted by relief and a quiet crowd.
A man named John Zjtkau faces court on charges related to St Pires William Orr. The proceedings involve allegations that he participated in a theft or related crime. Further details were not fully readable in the source.
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