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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
3
A fragmentary notice from the East Third service district records post office designation and a brief telegraphic header. It mentions a Wednesday date and a stamped town name, with scattered misspellings and garbled lines. The legible data include post office status and a city label.
Political notice states CHAPPEL of Pike county will run as a candidate for Joint senator representing Davies and Pike counties under the Democratic nomination. The filing signals a Democratic bid for the joint seat.
The Democratic ticket includes Abner D. Colbert for Representative from Washington township. Philander McHenry for Clerk from Washington. William Scudder for Auditor. William H. Black for Treasurer from Elmore. Ernest Bb For Lythe for Recorder from Madison. John H. McCafferty for Sheriff from Harrison. Marshal C. Pate for Assessor from Van Buren. Dr CG es Rowland for Coroner from Reeve. John Be Cox for Surveyor from Bogard. Isone W. Feagans for Commissioner District 2 from Barr. George L. Wade for Commissioner District 24 from Bogard. County Councilmen Nathan G. Bend from Washington, Nathan G. Bend from Barr, Nathan G. Bend from Barr, and J E Arvin from Reeve. District Councilmen James Co Bheeley from Washington, Jeremiah Madden from Barr, James Sparks from Bogard, and James Cain from Elmore.
Readable scraps recount a teacher explaining worm and sparrow damage to fruit trees, a St Simon’s church jubilee in New Albany, new hires at the B and C Southwestern shops, a June 27 wedding in the M E church, Chicago suicides figure from 1906, Washington council debate on married men in city service, and Princeton connections noting T J Fields and George Mischler's wedding trip to Washington with Mrs Mischler.
The column lists numerous social visits and returns including Charles G. Setrit from Martinsville Ottia J. Gostes in Lodgootee Miss Georgie Young from Loogootes and James W. O Briet Lewis Gootee in Plainville Mrs Frank Suith returning from Olney A A J Padgett back from Galveston Leo Willeford son of Dr Willeford in town Miss Margaret List visiting Vincennes Miss Emma Gluck Frank Davis back from Little Rock Miss Helen Bilis resigning from Zack Tones Irene Day visiting her sister Anna May Day in Seymour Ste Bieseher and son from New York visiting Mrs Germa Ransbury Frank Ryan from Indin James Ryan from Bogerd township John Harris retired from Princeton visit Albert MeKerhas and Ed Kretz to Petersburg W C Sanford leaves for Monte Vista Colorado Ada Snowden from Petersburg in city yesterday on way home from Olney.
The Knights of Columbus Padgett committee announces plans for a new structure at the southwest corner of Main and East Fourth Streets. Plans and specs are on exhibition at Padgett & Padgett, Dr. Henry Gers, with bids due today June 28. A certified check is required with bids and a bond will be provided within ten days if awarded. Existing K of G buildings will be removed immediately after.
An election in nine townships of Green County convened to vote on a 2 percent subsidy for the Vincennes and Evansville Electric Railway Company. Beech Creek Highland Jefferson led for the subsidy, while Center Starkton Smith Wright and Fairplay townships voted against it. Wright had the largest margin with 461 for and 26 against.
Three marriage licenses were issued from the county clerk's office today. Deputy Clerk Walter Hawes notes a June rush with four licenses on Tuesday, three on Monday, and two on Saturday, calling it the usual June rash.
Miss Mayme Zinkan sprained her ankle after a stumble on stairs at her Walnut Street home. Officials say the injury is not serious. Tomorrow is fast day with decoration efforts at homes and places of business. Community seeks guidance.
Prospectors dig an old Oliver mine shaft in south Texas searching for hidden wealth said to be stored by Spaniards. J Knowles and A B Brooks guard the site as they clear earth and stones to 80 feet, while Spanish coins alleged founds are shown to visitors. Local officials and bankers are cited among the many interested parties in the treasure tale.
In Savannah the antique trade centers on old mahogany furniture prized by collectors. Dealers recount where pieces hide in cabins and attics, the risks of theft, and how much profit comes from selling to northern collectors. The piece includes anecdotes of a Queen Anne bedstead and inlayed Chippendale styles amid plantation era furniture.
Dr. J Blower, a Bugdle physician, argues that insanity rises with the strawberry season. He notes a marked increase in cases as the season begins, while cases decline when fruits and desserts disappear from daily meals. Hagsty plans to seek statistics from western hospitals to verify Dr Blomer’s theory.
The piece describes temperance efforts led by Dr Parker, including marching parades past saloons ending at Plymouth Central hall, where attendees are told they are the choir and encouraged to sing. It notes the harsh reception by saloon owners and quotes Parker praising the method and its impact on drinkers. It also mentions French dairy regulation, and a Western French industry extracting cream from skimmed milk.
Readers hesitate to publish testimonials but many people praise Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for splendid results. The source notes numerous users yet withholds names.
A local advertisement promotes a medicine described as a good household remedy widely known for curing diarrhea and all forms of bowel trouble. It notes sales at Tindeman's Pharmacy.
A man stands trial at the courthouse for murdering his neighbor after a trivial dispute over rubbish near a party line fence. The piece urges avoiding conflicts and stresses duties to neighbors, urging cordial relations to prevent minor issues from escalating into violence.
Council No 630 Knights of Columbus of Washington Indiana announces bids for construction of a new K of C building. Bids must be in writing with a certified check of 500 dollars, bond required, and delivered to Padgett office by June 13 1996. Plans and specs available at Padgett Padgett Gers offices or A Krutsch Company in Indianapolis.
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