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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
3
Jesse Gibson, the young worker injured while operating a belt at the American steam laundry, is improving today and out of danger. Doctors believe he will recover though his bruises cause continued pain.
Fragmentary note mentions a night event for Wallington township commencement with a girl involved and a plan to avoid noise. The readable text hints at a social gathering or ceremony but lacks clear details on date, place, or participants.
Cuban diarrhoea is described as severe as cholera with limited cures. A Texas woman testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband after doctors failed. The product is sold by Lindeman's Pharmacy.
Police pursue a puzzling midnight burglary at Joseph Arehart’s saloon. A safe was opened and a pocketbook taken, while $100 in a bartender’s custody may have sparked the crime. Eyewitness Londoth and Matthews, plus a boy named Carter, saw the intruder through a curtain opening as he exited later. Chief Geyer notes the suspect’s game, but Arehart delays filing charges.
Weather for Southern Indiana June 24 and 25. Numerous visits and personal items from towns like Pana, Alfordsville, Edwardsport, Linton, Vincennes, Plainville, and Cincinnati. Births noted for Samuel Clark and Charles Gill. Travelers include Bert Sharp, J T Barland, John Norris, and others visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs James Rameey Jr of the east end are guests in the city from New Castle. M H Wailand has returned from Bt Meinrad's college and will spend summer with his mother on West Walnut street. Frank A Myers of Evansville arrived today and will spend the summer in the county. Myers was formerly owner of the Gazette.
Representative John C. Chaney attempted to place about half a dozen district men in government jobs but found the civil service had absorbed all positions. He returned discouraged, noting a congressman's liberties are limited in this era.
Last night’s show featured a clash between Ed Pickett a railroad man and Violet Foster. Foster allegedly cursed Pickett prompting multiple attacks. A general melee followed with bystanders involved and police present. no arrests were made though Foster filed a complaint alleging assault and libel against Pickett.
The text presents a court filing from Hastings Allen de Hastings as attorneys for the plaintiff in a suit against the Stand at a Dry Kiln Co and Cincinnati Seating Co. It then digresses into moral anecdotes about time, barefoot boys, and women's habits, concluding with the claim that everyone has at least one bad habit to conquer.
A new time card goes into effect Sunday on the B and C W railway. Several trains will change arrival times with some arriving earlier and others later. Train No. 1 arrives 1 44, ten minutes sooner. No. 11 at 3 67, seventeen minutes later. No. 4 at 7a m, instead of 6 50. No. 2 ten minutes later to 1 40. No. 6 arrives seven minutes earlier from 4 12. Other train times adjusted to 2 03 from 1 55.
A deputy assessor in night attire chased a rumor through town. Readers hear varied notes from residents including Lela Gray’s visit plans, Mrs Ellis returning from Chicago, and teaching-license examinations sought by locals Will Kennedy and James Michaels. Rev Elijah Sanford now in Winter Haven Florida. An elderly resident recovering from a leg injury, and new homes by Henry Schuck and Emanuel Gates nearing occupancy.
Albert Shovel files for divorce from Anna Shovel accusing adultery. The case lists correspondence from the alleged affair and names attorney Y. M. Bears as counsel.
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