Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Washington Democrat in Washington, Indiana

Page 1

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1906

Page

1

Fragmentary North Vernon injury note recalls train incident

Disjointed OCR text hints at a North Vernon rail accident or injury involving a person named Maurice Buhner and a railway setting near Southwest North Vernon. Describes a fall and injuries on or near a train with references to an ear, a depot, and an engine, with multiple garbled phrases obscuring exact actions and dates.

Maurice Buhner Anselty North Vernon Loomis Young Bath Puhner Nil Doops Aiaurtec Slouthweste Injar

River killer suspect Spores linked to Plainville case

The described suspect William Spores, matching the killer in the Knox county case, arrived in Plainville seeking food and work but was told none available. Sheriff Witz investigated, uncovering connections to the Bravoort farm, a borrowed soldier uniform, and a murder near Fawbush’s farm with a crushed skull. A $1,000 reward remains for Spores.

Willis “Sporus Megs Seuté County Miding Plainville Scote Cousty Witz Felow Wiliam Sporess Bravoort Knox Wintennes Scottsburg Thd Fawbush Spores Janaa Dieodyux

Changes in Assessments by County Board of Review

The equaty board of review sets county bank and trust assessments at eighty percent of capital stock and surplus with proposed increases for several firms. The B& SW from 326000 to 75000. city Water from 342 OBS to 50000. City Gas from 14700 to 28000. News & Eskridge from 15724 to 20000. Capel & Kauffman from 35029 to 922526. American Steam Laundry from 1200 to 2000.

News & Eskridge Capel & Kauffman American Steam Laundry

Laura Biggar Wins Suit On Bennett Estate

Laura Biggar of Pitts claims to be widow of Bennett and seeks possession of her share in the Bennett estate, valued around $400,000. The case, described as long and contentious, has Bennett recently in Pittsburgh and attorney Ast Robertson negotiating during the proceedings.

Bennett Estate Gome Robertson Pittsburg Yok Utter Bennett Atlanticity Latura Bess J. W Beconnell William Owen Spakespear

Fragmentary notes hint at social gossip and sports score

The clipping references Mrs Bennett, J W Beconnell, and William Owen amid scattered hints of divorce and travel. It also mentions a club shoot with partial scores including Faith 46 and Desicans 38, indicating a local sporting event.

Ah Glub Ett Faith Hatfield Desicans Alin Fread Fitegerald

Brazil district miners reach wage deal and return to work

The Block Miners in the Brazil district, including Sten the Sensej, returned to work after Thursday talks. They agreed to a scale calling for three or setting Ong props instead of a half and to four monot, with the mine boss to hire day workers if labor was short.

Brazil Winutly Sten Sensej Bloel Eeale

Woman Sues Charles Covert Over Damages Claim

Mrs Fren alleges Charles G. Covert as sheriff in 1896 attempted to serve a summons in a case and fraudulently marked it as served causing her to lose the action. She seeks $5,000 in damages from the Post masters Evite.

Fren

Mel Barrett Sued by Jang Barnett for Custody Losses

In Washington Fort as fee estized case filed in circuit court, complainant alleges two children named Lela a girl of thirteen and Ivony a boy of ten. She seeks custody of the children.

Jang Barnett Mel Barnett We Ag Washington, Fort

Lecture Tonight by Rev. H. McLean in Presbyteria

The Rev. H. McLean arrived in the city today and will lecture this evening at the Presbyterian church. A reception will follow the talk at the peachnun yard somage, with McLean noted as a Presbyterian speaker.

OH. McLean City Presbyteria McLean

Protection Guaranteed at Democratic Judicial Convention

A fragmentary exchange shows a New Yorker taunting a guest from Cthelmati about protection during a visit as they debate seating at the upcoming Democratic judicial convention tomorrow in London.

Bis

Returned Home From Offing at High Rock

Morton Horrall and Claude Mc Cord Hage returned home from a week’s offing at High Rock. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bramsey returned home from Louisville Kentucky, after attending the Ho FILE Coming. Miss Jane Smiley of Tuccarawas County Ohio has been visiting. July take for Minsougi today Stateup of Bloomfield was

Morton Horrall Claude McCord Hage Lome High Rock iMr Ant James W. Bramsey Louis-ville Entucky Jane Smiley Tuccarawas Ohio Miley

Street wagon dispute ends with accusation of liquor influence

In a town street scene, a wagon loader clashed with a city worker over removing a wagon from Third Street. Mr Trueblood reports the worker used foul language and appeared intoxicated, prompting call for action. Edward Royse patrols failed to intervene, with conflicting accounts as the case moves to officials.

Ed“ Gomls Ing Hervey Trueblood Edward Royse M ‘Theblodd

Season's Work Gloseg Choral Symphony Flap Held Evening

A fragmentary note describes a meeting after a season’s work for the Choral Symphony. Officers were selected for the treasury and editorial roles with names including Dr. R. My Smiley and J. Carnahan. The Carl club and treasurer roles are listed amid garbled text.

the Treasury R. My Smiley Cottie Walsh Bri Fl Homann Arthur Lbrarian J. Carnahan Hyatt Russell Hamlet Allen Presids Greenwood Jennif Are ‘Thur Eiub

Mayor Clark Receives Citizen Patent Finance Request

A citizen of Aurora reports two recently granted patents for refining and jumblog. He states he has no money or price to license and proposes organizing a company with $100,000 capital and four others, all named, to engage in the business and employ staff.

Clark Aurora PLC I Capital Engployes

Proposal for Employee Dividend Share Approval

A request outlines offering one fifth or a similar percentage dividend on shares not owned by the signer. If approved by the recipient, the plan would distribute dividends to non-owned stock before dividends to the signer, with equal treatment afterward. The writer seeks confirmation and approval from the recipient.

Local student plans trip with school group

Katherine Wilson and companions from the local public schools will travel to Evanaville on Sunday to join a reading program before heading to Sar F risco individuals, then proceed to Alaska for the summer.

Misé Katherine Wilson Evanaville Sar. Frisco Alaska

Hedrick Doctor from Reeva Visits City on Business

Dr. J. G. Hedrick of Reeva township, a prominent figure in the county, arrived in the city today on official business.

J. G. Hedrick Reeva Township

Rankin Gale Case Continued For May Morning

The trial of Mrs. Mayme Rankin for malicious trespass at the Graham home on East Tenth Street is continued until morning. Dr A H Holder testified she was physically able to attend, and Hugh Cosby, involved in the shooting, returned from out of town to serve as a witness but was too frightened to speak.

Mayme ‘Rankin Hugh Cosby Graham

Best In State Park Smith Visits Local Orphans Home

State agent Park Smith visited the local Orphans home on Thursday. He praised the management and condition, calling it one of the best in the state. He commended matron Mrs Hunemeier for her work. The home houses thirty boys and ten girls.

Indiapi—Park Smith Park Smith

HEN THIEVES DRIVEN OFF BY SOUTH SIDE RESIDENCE

Mort Bright reports two prowlers near his hen house on South Side Residence Thursday evening. He shouted and frightened the thieves away before police arrived. Bright is a depot agent at the B. & C. 8 W. depot.

Mort Bright South Side Residencs Mort Bright Elagk Police Department

B and O Shop News Briefs Prompt Staff Movements

Superintendent Carotheré is at Cincinnati. Thayer, division engineer, is at the shops today. Master Mechanic F. a Smith is in St. Louis. Yrs. G. M Eirod is visiting relatives in Flora Illinois. Paul Jones has accepted a fireman position in the Vincennes yards. A new viewing floor is being laid in the east entrance to the wheel room at the machine shop.

Carotheré Cincinnati Mal. Thayer F. A Smith St. Louis G. M Eirod Relativig Flora Ilinois Paul Jonés Jas Vingennes Jachiine

Graham brothers Graduation in New York City

Joseph and Ray Graham left the city for New York where their brother Robert Graham, son of Iba F Graham, will graduate from Friham Callege. Mr Graham will receive a degree in absence.

Joseph Ray Graham New York City Robert Graham Iba F| Graham Friham Calleze Graham

Fatal Injuries to Madison Youth in Track Car Incident

The body of Kutch, a 21 year old from Madison, was crushed when wheels passed over his arm after a fertilizer wagon balked near Oden. Eyewitnesses say men tried to stop the car with crowbars while others steadied it along the track grade. He died of injuries sustained in the accident.

Kutch Kateh Thtord Kut Odenartin County One

Carrie Smith to Wed Ivan Robinson Next Monday

Miss Carrie Smith daughter of H Smith northwest of this city will be married next Monday to Ivan Robinson in Ocean Electyclian of Ocean.

Carrie Smith Carrié Smith H Th Ivan Robinson Ocean

Indians Edge Cherokee In Tight Thursday Baseball Game

Harry Billings led the Indians to a 9 to 8 victory over the Cherokee in an afternoon game at Odor Park. Oden and the hall team combined for the winning run as they overcame a late Cherokee push.

Odor He ‘Oden Hall Tem

Lost Affections Damages Suit in Ohio Visit

Fragmentary text reports a damages claim possibly involving the affections of a person named Coff and Mrs. Andrew Casper or related parties, with references to Ohio and a visit. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Coftwann Coff Andrew Casper Swent Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maurice Rulnet Brother Rilles North Vernon Yaris Gotens Sir Rn Coe Tieved Bern Stier Apykeuw Bottons Cetarance County Board of Ke Laura Biggar GM Storks Charles Covert Mel Barrett Miss Packer Cthelmati Bloomfield ROYSE Symphony DE. J. T. Hedricks Rankin Gale Holder Ghicken Thieves B& O W. Shop News AIS Kutch Alloy Cat Gaiduthern Intiona Tifged Kutch Ocean ° S“Bank California Harry. Billings Wiee's
Search Courier

Search the Washington Washington Democrat Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Washington Democrat?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication