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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
4
Two women Mary El Carbou n and Malinda Leonard have died, with local notices confirming their passing and identifying them as residents of the area. The report provides limited detail on circumstances.
Mrs Mary BE Calhoun widow respected in the city died at 12 20 PM after a period of illness. She leaves three children James Josie Calhoun and William Calhoun plus four sisters Mrs Clara Kauffman Mrs AbD Spink Mrs John Le Glendenning and Mrs J B Tsman. The funeral will be held with details continued on page four.
The council ordered the purchasing committee to buy repairs for the street grader and a new street sweeper. A May 28 motion, by Councilman Helt and seconded by Cornellia Flatty, authorized repairs and a new sweeper. The next meeting saw no discussion on the sweeper.
A notice states a meeting of the place of meeting for the democratic district to discuss the opening of the amended tax by Charity 8. Kauffman and others. Ward residents Davies and Pike counties are mentioned with vote allocations. Permits granted for sewer tapping on Main Street and Meridian Street. Citizens petition for an eighteen inch sewer from east Fifth Street to John Street. Financial figures listed for several entities.
The piece notes ice prices fall from 40 to 20 cents per 100 pounds amid an ice company dispute in Vincennes and Washington. It mentions local visits by Asa Jones and W Barrill, plus residents from Petersburg and Memphis visiting, and references a health elixir ad and a funeral in Stella Gordon.
A Wall residence suffered a fire causing about 4000 dollars damage. The blaze started in a room on the first floor and spread to the dining room, damaging the ceiling and a X ray room equipment. Insurance coverage was about 1000 dollars. causes attributed to carelessness.
Local items from Redlands describe movers and shakers in shipping, politics, and culture. Mentions include Prof. E V Dillard visiting Washington and various residents traveling to events, appointments and transfers. Also notes on a new tailor shop opening and a Wells Fargo agent relocating with family.
Trustee Standiford led the contract for a new brick school house in Bogard township Trainor and John Van Nostrum of Be Hlack-boards oversaw bids. The project value listed as 183 dollars with bidders Joby Van Nostrum Caleb O'Dell Ben W. Clawson Warren Route and Ford Gross among others bidding.
The Rev. J. B. Miller of Indiana Synod assists in a September program at the First church. Others named include Rev. PL BR of Danville Rev. Tim A of Evansville and Rev. King of Petersburg. The event features a splendid program with several clergymen attending.
Fragmentary OCR note reports dynamite under a church and a person named E Kavanaugh returning from Ohio. Details are garbled about officers and an investigation at a Baptist church and a seminary.
The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph I. Gordon of Herron Street died at 6:30 AM from dropsy and heart disease linked to scarlet fever. Born November 17, 1897, she attended St. Simon's School and church. she leaves three brothers Joseph Gary and Walter. Mrs. J W Beaver returns from Louisville and New Albany visit.
A boy kept by a tramp travels through Indiana and Ohio after leaving home. The tramp and a companion forced him to work as a cobbler before threats led the boy to join a freight train. He fled from the tram with nowhere to sleep as police and authorities seek answers.
Mastin Yarber was acquitted today of stealing $2 from a dying man’s pocketbook. The jury set damages at 2240 with a 9 26 verdict. Yarber was fined $19 for the related charge. The case against Herbert Busan for perjury was dismissed.
A fragmented clipping notes weather outlook and license items. It mentions a weather forecast line and a licensing matter with terse references to local authorities and pending action.
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