14 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
1
Mrs. D K Morgan of Veale township endured a serious accident Tuesday afternoon when a hay fork lifted a barn door into the loft, snapping hinges and falling on her back and shoulders. She was moved to the house and doctors called as she suffered severe pain though no external injuries were evident.
Charles Winston after completing his first year at Pardoe has taken a summer role as foreman of a Lafayette area garage with four workers under him. He will remain at the site through the season. The case notes at Bullivan Indiana reference a civil suit involving The Bugies Home and Country Club Company and Pabst Brewing Company over beer and cases totaling $200.24, $500.00 sought.
A special train schedule for an Indianapolis trade event lists arrival on Wednesday June 21 at 11 am and departure at 1 46 pm. Stops include Plainville at 2 15, Elnora at 3, with further travel to Linton and Bloomington. The train carries hundreds from Indianapolis and the News' News Boys Band.
A large hawk with a bell attached to its neck was spotted flying over Monroe Township in Pike County, with observers noting the bird’s steady ground-level flight on June 14. Local residents report the unusual device on the bird and are tracking its movements.
Morning whistle signals at the Spink paper mill are explained to the public. Carded signals showing the meanings of the different whistles are printed and will be distributed.
For weeks a hawk or large bird deterred by wary farmer approached to inspect the flock. Villagers fear the bird may target the township's poultry and bells, sensing a threat to their dinner bell and farmyard security.
Petersburg Indiana reports a dramatic wedding during a baseball game as Judge La Ghartes Isenwalse of Indianapolis, a Petersburg player, married Miss Josie Blythe in Otwell. The ceremony interrupted the Otwell versus Petersburg match with the couple leaving for Lake Gates thereafter.
Fragmentary lines evoke a celebratory anniversary with patriotic imagery and a refrain about Liberty and nationhood. The text remains obscured and incoherent, but suggests a historical commemorative tone with references to night stars and emblems.
Wallace resigns after about fifteen years in the Wicols division. action effective July. The Baltimore and Ohio line faces ongoing labor and management notes as Southwestern rallied around the event. A separate note mentions Fourth of July plans and county celebrations with preparations stretching into January 1912.
Fragmented OCR text describes plans for remodeling an urban building with notes on completion and city participation. The readable portions mention tires, plans, and a timetable though specifics are unclear. The item remains a damaged notice about a city project in progress.
Fragmentary OCR text references trials in June and local events in Evansville. Mentions include June 25 and June 1e trial dates, a Browne’s Trial, and references to Penn and local parks. Context remains unclear due to garbled wording and missing details.
Local ad touts a wide ribbon and drapery fabric assortment including taffetas brocades and verge items. Highlights 269 ribbons 20¢ to 16¢ and belts plain or bordered berim lace curtains and canvas lace items with discounts of 20 percent across curtains and tunings.
A newspaper sale ad lists ladies suits and coats with prices from 2.40 to 16.00, plus oxford shoes, wash skirts, long coats, jackets, and various garments. It notes a spring sale, stock clearances, and new inventory with numerous price points and item types.
Court filings allege the son of Martis A Carry seeks 310,000 in damages after his father died when a streetcar struck the bicycle rider. The case involves an appeal for a novation of an executor and challenges to licenses amid police action against Emmona and a replacement collector for Citizens Ter & Cold Storage.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a distribution outline for funds to trustees and township entities including city, township, and school districts. It references a total amount and various lines of distribution among municipalities and boards, though many words are garbled.
Indianapolis June 7 Governor Marshall indicated he would not influence the Indiana delegation at the Democratic national convention and denied involvement in party leadership. He stated he would join the party if reorganizations favored by the party were adopted, and he would enter the race if needed.
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