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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1906

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Plans for brick depot at Washington to rise this year

Maintenance of way for B and O Southwestern plans a brick one story depot in Washington with large waiting rooms and a modern ticket office. Plans to forward to Cincinnati for approval before Baltimore endorsement and start work as papers return, replacing the dilapidated station moved from Ft Ritner about forty years ago. Continued on Fourth Page.

B. & O. Southwestern Railway Cincinnati O. Ke Ibe Baltimore Ft. Ritner O. K Washington

Ladies Drawers in Cambrié with Trimmed Flounces

Specially priced ladies drawers in outsizes made of cambrié with trim flounces. Emphasis on hem stitching and tucks. Describes extra large sizing and quality finish, noting special price and limited availability.

Cote Fogg

Commencement at St Simon's Academy Delights Audience

St Simon's Academy held its annual commencement Tuesday night with three young women graduating Miss Bertha Smeltzer Miss Lena Donahue and Miss Anna Raymann essays on The Good The Trio The Beautiful delivered in clear voices and aided by a strong musical program. The hall was crowded and Rev J W Doyle presented diplomas as girls in Japanese costumes performed doll drills and a sacred Magnificat drew applause.

Bf. Simon's Hall St. Simon's Academy St. Simon's “Academy Bertha ©. Smeltzer Lena M. Donahue Anna E. Raymann J. W. Doyle M. Kiefer W. Bous M. Bourgholtzer E. Beckman H. Satmn Bertha C. Smeltzer N. ‘Smieltzer B. C. Smeltzer M. Keller G. Kretz N. ‘Thompson Garnet Lena Davis Secred Chorus Lertha C. Smeltzer

Mother Testifies She Shot Town Marshal in Boonville Murder Trial

Evansville June 20 A sensational turn in the Andrew Williams murder trial unfolds as his mother Mrs mi perra Williams testifies that she fired the shot that killed Town Marshal Robert Williams of Boonville Ind last January. The courtroom scene recounts a night of mob activity and a claim by the defendant’s mother that she acted, not her son, in the fatal shooting.

Evansville Andrew Williams Robert Williams Boonsville Ind Mi Perra Williams Marshal Willams James Leigh Phouse Marshal Williams

Indiana preacher and deaths in district trial report

The text notes a violent incident with a crowd, indictments for Marshal Williams and others, and mentions the Andrew Williams trial with a verdict expected today. It also reports the death of Rev. A. Goodwin, an Indiana Methodist pioneer, at age eighty seven in Indianapolis.

A. Goodwin Indiana Indianapolis

Insurance Fire Injures Woman at Home in Gasoline Stove Accident

Mrs Hazelton of Sycamore street suffered burns to hands arms neck and ear when gasoline spilled under a burner ignited by a lit flame. Insurance agent M Walker helped extinguish the blaze with burns to his left hand. Hazelton, nineteen, remains confined at home for several weeks.

Ogal Horetton Sycamore Street B. & O. Southwestern Hazelton M. Walker Azelton

Williamses to wed in Redlands with Mexican honeymoon

Arthur Williams and Miss Helen Williams will marry tomorrow in Redlands California. After the ceremony they will honeymoon in Ola Mexico for two weeks before returning to Redlands to establish their home. Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Arthur, formerly city editor of the Gazette and now a hearse driver. Mrs. Williams is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Williams, former Washington residents.

Frank Arthur Helen Williams Redlands California Ola Mexico Makel Mer. Arthur John F. Arthur Gazette Williams John E. Williams Ctizens of Washington

Young Odenton Attorney Fails to Stir Up Convention

An ODEO opposition to Laughlin’s renomination faced a tough convention battle in Loogootee as the young attorney held firm against forced retirement. Efforts to sideline Laughlin with tricks failed, leaving Elmer E. Hastings as the only viable alternative, though his unpopularity risked party unity.

E. T. Asa Loogootee Tomorro Rom Templeman Esting Istory Laughlin Trick Taughtin Spenly Elmer E. Hastings iTing George Grant Will Aikman Hastings Eaders Lang Laughline

Grays Disbanding Amid Washington Baseball Stockholders

Grays disband as Washington baseball association abandons Sunday business. Stockholders say no profits remain and the stockholders at the meeting last night agreed to end the concern. The irregular OCR text reflects a dissolved organization and a formal conclusion to the group’s activities.

Washington

Lyons Davis Wedding Bequests Noted in Fragmentary Record

Fragmentary OCR notes a Lyons Davis wedding with references to Rev 6 AL Saunders and a lavish feast. Mentions a widow bride, Mitchell, Loogpotee, Bequests from Mr and Mrs John Doyie and Mr and Mrs Jamed Woperits, plus traveling suit description and conventional black.

Egrenony AL Saunders Mitchell Iquite Arto Svor Ray John Doyie Jamed Woperits

Berry Accepted Chief Trains Dispatcher Post at Hagerstown

H H Berry long time B and O Southwestern train dispatcher and respected Washington figure reportedly resigns to take a chief trains dispatcher role in Hagerstown Maryland with a higher salary. His family plans to move as arrangements are made. Berry has served here about seventeen years, contributing to city welfare and earning broad friendship.

Hagerstown Maryland H. H. Berry B. & O. Southwestern Washirton Mabytar Western Waryland Railroad

Barton Funeral Attended Largely At St Siman Church

The funeral of G. d. Barton was largely attended this morning at St Siman Church. Father Doyle conducted the services and Father Garrity performed the burial at St Simion cemetery. Pallbearers included J. Carty Michael Hayes E F Meredith Belding Wiliam Heffernan and A J Padgett. Floral tribute from the Daviess County bar.

G. d.Bartton Father Doyle St. Simo! Beautiful Father Garrity J. Carty Michael Hayes E. F. ? Merdith

Graduates in Veale Hold Commencement Exercises

The Veale township common school graduation will be at Pleasant Hill church on June 2. The program opens with songs and prayers led by Rev. Mr. Steele, includes solos by Mrs. Mary Peak McKernan and Edith Davis, a female quartet, and a male quartet. Diplomas are presented by Superintendent P. H. McHenry.

Veale ‘Township Pleasant Hill Stéele Elassi Caalie Allison Eblyg Haghey Mary Peak McKernan Arnold Davis P.H. McHenry

Salaries in Princeton City Council Set for Year

Princeton city council fixed salaries including Mayor 350 dollars plus half of docket fees, Clerk 600, Councilmen 100, street committee 50, Marshal 750, Patrolmen 510. Text notes conflict with statutes and ends with stray unrelated line about curling hair.

Princeton

Keller Printing Plant Fire Destroys Evansville Facility

A Keller Printing Company plant in Evansville was gutted by a blaze Tuesday morning, with estimated losses reaching 50 000. Firefighters fought a long battle as twelve presses and the paper stage were destroyed, though the building was insured for 40 000 and the loss expected to be around 50 000 with other insured equipment likely damaged. The cause remains undetermined and the site is owned by George Mesker.

Keller Printing Company Evansyilla W. H. Keller George Mesker Bumorg

Sunday Fishing Laws Spark Old State Rule Debate

Rumor spread that State Fish and Game Commissioner Sweeney of Columbus ordered a Sunday fishing crackdown, but official Don Earle says he has no power to enforce. The old Sabbath desecration law remains. farmers near New Philadelphia report arrests for Sunday fishing despite lack of prosecutions tied to Sweeney.

Sweeney Columbus Sweeneyhet Iesin Don E. Earle Harle Eeney

Kellogg acquitted in Bloomington on land promo case

Ulysses Kellogg, a Canadian land promoter, was acquitted yesterday of the charge of dwindling forty citizens but was rearrested immediately on an affidavit filed by another alleged victim. Indianapolis reports that ex-Auditor David Dick’s appeal argument date is set for October 4.

Bloomington Ulysses Kellogg Indianapolis Stata Davidick

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