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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
2
A fragmentary reminiscence compares 1996 gold yields and the historic 1 to 1 coinage ratio with 1930s Roosevelt era politics. It notes perceived popularity of President Roosevelt in campaigns and suggests voters weigh vital Democratic principles from that era.
The Milwaukee banker Frank Bigelow is charged with embezzling several million dollars. He was arraigned in federal court and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The article places his actions in the broader context of late 19th century political finance and the Bryan era debates on money value.
A Saturday picnic drew a mixed group of attendees led by Misses Hulen Searley Lenora Lucretia Davis Howard Jesse Swartz and others. The list includes Pauletta Mattingly Fadelia Mattingly Irene Puy Linra Ninmuicht Shirley Menefre Nel Valaner Lela Allen Peart Warvick Chester Bu Woodson Tharp Urmain Hawk Bart Wilson Lloyd Menvfee Clarapee Jem Bal O Goansis Carl McWilliams Myr Cross Robert Davis Frank Tolson Howart Smith Tom Offeul Jubia Riley.
The largest piano deal in the region was completed as Barding Miller Music Co. purchased the piano and music goods of Smith Nixon Pinto Co. at 210 Main Street. The deal nears 10000 dollars and Harding Miller becomes local agent for Smith Nixon and Ebersole pianos with a Washington branch at 41st Main Street and part of the inventory to be exhibited here.
Two miners Eli Dosch and John Conk narrowly escaped death when a slate fall at the Dosch mine struck them on Saturday. Dosch suffered a sprained ankle and minor injuries, while Getty Cook suffered a badly bruised leg with no broken bones.
Internat to Readers of the Dadmocrat Claude McCord returns to Petersburg where he works for Petersburg Hresa. Horealt and McCord spent last night on the White River exploring east fork from Shoals. Smallpox cases rise in Petersbore. Glyde Gondvie suspended. Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 8 to 2. Funeral for Philip Barker’s son held at St Mary and burial at St John’s. Fire in Tarlington injures horse. James W Baker travels to Moores Hill for trustees meeting. Stella Gordon, daughter of John Gordon, departs on L Railway to Seymour rebuilding project. Bell building to L B Grenda torn down.
A large crowd gathered as Rev J P Hicks, recently arrived to accept his call, preached his first sermon titled The Ideal Church. Though his years are young, he shows promise as a pulpit orator and is expected to be a valuable addition to the church and local ministry.
Roy Tabhsen fifteen year old assisting on a new tin roof at Bourgholzer's studio roof edge lost balance and fell sixteen feet to Main street pavement. He suffered a fractured right hip and severe head bruising, was knocked unconscious, revived at Dr Parr's office, and later taken home to his parents on South Meridian street.
In a July meeting at Mincennes, the distillery voted to stay joined with the Gideed-Joined Combine for another year, choosing continued cooperation and closure of external options.
The article notes Cuban diarrhoea as severe as cholera for Spanish war soldiers and cites Minnie Jacobs of Houston endorsing a remedy from Lindeman's Pharmacy as a dependable cure backed by neighbor testimonials. It mentions ordinary remedies failing and a bottle of the remedy highlighted by witnesses.
Moore and Wampler key for Grays as they edge Bicknell 2 to 1 in a rain soaked contest. Corcoran and Conner contribute timely hits for the visitors while Moore works through control issues to secure the victory.
A fragmentary line notes Mrs James Brewer underwent an operation with a Wall eugharian reference. Recovery is uncertain and details are incomplete.
A small wreck involving a box car of an extravagant bound freight train occurred as it began to pull from the yard. Damaged wheels caused cars to derail slightly and injure a crew member. no serious damage reported.
Miss Koos James Jackson and Miss Maude Koss are mentioned in Bloomington bride notices. The article notes Miss Koos, proprietor of the New Turner hotel, and ties to Bloomington, with upcoming nuptials planned at Main and First streets. Details are fragmented and dates unclear.
An old advertisement claims deafness stems from an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It promises $100 for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges readers to send for free circulars. The notice also promotes Druggists and family pills as remedies.
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