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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
4
Reports from campers at the White River bridge note a quiet morning as unit readings come in while two street hawkers draw crowds on Third street. A Jacksonville visitor, Mrs Burke, and her sister-in-law Mrs Read, are noted guests with local ties to Indianapolis.
Numerous residents and political candidates visited Vincennes and nearby towns today. Names include Alonzo B McCafferty seeking sheriff, Miss Odun and Helen Misses from Potersturg, Dr formerly Oden en route to Odon, and Mrs Elizabeth Pwynney with children hosting Judge Downey. Several residents plan travel to Carmi DuBois Seymour and Richmond for family or campaign reasons.
Oliver O Myers files damage suit against Western Union Telegraph Company seeking 140 dollars for failure to deliver a telegram to Joseph Green in Elnora. Alvin Padgett represents Myers as attorney.
A birthday party was hosted for Misa Eldeena Norris, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs James AS Norris of East Wentvatrest. About forty friends were invited and refreshments of fruit punch and cake were served.
A collection of testimonials from mothers and families praising Peruna as effective for catarrh coughs and winter ailments. Readers from Martinsville to Norfolk report relief for infants and toddlers and highlight Peruna as a household staple endorsed by Dr Hartman’s booklet The Use of White.
A jumble of property transactions lists transfers in Albion and Plainville including Washington and Graham's additions. Entries mention sellers and buyers such as Harvey L. Lockridge, Mary T. Keller, George Hyatt, and N. G. Barnes with parcels like lot 3 in Washington and lots 12, 13, 16 in various additions. Also notes a Deadly Serpent Bites column praising Electric Bitters as a remedy for chills fever malaria and other ailments, with a price of 60 cents.
Edward Otto of 027 De Suto atroat St Paul Minn reports that after trying three or four doctors without improvement his son found relief with Peruna. He states the remedy has worked well for twenty years and that no doctor is required now, as Peruna sustains the health at home. He notes widespread use of Peruna in many families and regards it as a lasting solution.
A crook of memories portrays wealthy figures like a Russian mogul who left millions for charity yet lived in solitude, and a Prunaa magnate who starved social ties after his nephew burned. Tales hint money cannot guarantee comfort as debts of excess meet stark lifestyles and harsh loneliness.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the profound benefits to children from a program, noting lifelong health and social advantages. It emphasizes the lasting positive impact on families and future generations, arguing the improvements cannot be fully recorded. Families raising children today believe in the enduring value of such support for the society and economy.
The church holds morning and evening services with a Masonic feature in the morning. At 7 45 PM the theme Will We Obey and discuss Some Principles of Obedience. Good music at each service.exchange with Blake of Bloomfield for a focal minister. Morning sermon titled The Loris Saprest and evening service Fully Prepared for Service. Bible study and Christian Endeavor at 7 45 PM.
Notice for Eagles meeting at the Eagles Nest on June 24 at 7 30 warns full attendance for business by the president Dr GW Tio and secretary. Also listed are sale and rental ads for a five room house near Carner lat and a four room cot to rent with concrete walks and well. A boy job listing at a drug store and a sale of a five room house with pantry and outbuildings on east Thita and Maple Streets are included.
The State Board of Health vows a vigorous campaign to enforce refined pure food laws. Secretary Marty backs inspections as officers plan next week’s meeting with dealers. Investigations target tainted samples and impure packers, with court actions possible.
Notice locally indicates trustees in Washington township, schedules for business days, and public sale or transfer times. Albert Bogard and Charles Banta appear as trustees. meetings occur weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays with hours at the court or business office.
W Lawby at 502 north Teh' étrett Vincennes Indiana seeks a job as a houseworker. No washing. Apply at 206 east Floras street. Millinery sale announced with hours at 415 east Malu street. A milliner moved from corner east Fourth and Main to the Opera House on first floor, with a June and July sale featuring ladies and children’s hats.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Roy John Spapport and Fred E. Chapel Pike in relation to candidacy for joint positions. It mentions division of the department and a Democratic party context, with unclear dates or offices.
Demogratie County lists candidates for multiple offices including Prosecuting Attorney Representative Abner Chert Washington township Clerk Philander McHenry Auditor William Scindler Veale township Treasurer Willis Bimore township Recorder Ernest Bort Madison Sheriff John McCafferty Garrigan township Assessor Marshal O rate Van Huren township Coroner Dr C T Renting Reeve township Surveyor John E Cory Bal gard township Commissioner 24 adiateiet4 Jasaue W Feagans Barrinns District Commissioner 4 district George L Wade Bogard townships County Councilmen at Large Ichann Gy Road Washington township Wothan Killion Steele township Arvin Reeve township District Councilmen Jamie C Bheeley Washington township Jeremiah Madden East township James Sparks Dogard township James Gain Elmore township
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