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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

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Knights of Columbus award contract for three story main street building

The Knights of Columbus lodge awarded Zins kans & Patterson the contract to erect a three story brick and stone building at Main and east Fourth streets. The building measures 60 by 115 feet with a total cost around 28,540 dollars. Only three bidders appeared, listing bids near 24,465 and 23,750.

Knights of Columbus Ilodge Zinskans & Patterson Elemnt News Main East Fourth Streets Oratz Barber Hoe van Hoy & Son Eons Dvikians Pastor

Immortal J. Ni Dead in Toledo Incident

Fragmentary report from Toledo notes the death of IMMORTAL J. Ni and mentions a controversial ordinance by Brother Jekudah. The garbled text references a “tremendous odor” at the end of city limits and a public discussion of the matter, with no clear details on date or source.

Jekudah

Montgomery Man Wagner Describes Montgomery People Ties

Michael Wagner of Montgomery, a 63 year old poll worker, is hailed as one of the finest in town. He recalls long-lived relatives, from a grandmother who died at 99 to a father who reached 75, expressing optimism about longevity and pride in local roots. He notes schooling in Herdinand Dabaly county and mentions a Democrat representative comment on local officials.

Michael Nicholas Wagner Montgomery Wagner Jessa Mat Sum Herdinand Dabaly Owensboro Kenougky Myrandmother Bhy Ughtalug Mr. Wasner

Judge Houghton to Speak at Fourth of July Rally

Judge Houghton will address the Fourth of July celebration in Washington City as part of the Men s League of the Presbyterian church events. A band concert athletic games and an engaging program are planned with refreshments and public participation encouraged. Committees for programs refreshments soliciting advertising grounds decorations amusements and marshalship are listed with members.

Particay Men's League of the Presbyterian Church J. M. Black Leonard ‘Pornwald J. ‘T. Neal John T. Neal J. M. Douglass J. D. Hovey W. F. Aixtell J- M. Lewison High Rogera L. B. Heyer N. W. Marin Fornwald A. BR. Knapp Ade Hamerely George C. Mason J. W.corning L. H. Creager Frank Amusements L. D. Hovey Rene Burton F. O. Gurney C. H. Walters

Five shot on a boat in Evansville shootout on excursion

On an Evansville excursion steamer the D A Nesbit last night a shootout left one woman dead and four men severely injured. Bishop Gill, a bartender aboard the boat, quarrelled with Ruth Brown and shot her in the back. Lloyd Snorton Mel Moody Zack Reed and Russell White tried to tackle Gill and seize his revolver but were struck by bullets. Snorton was wounded in the leg.

Evansville Bishop Gill Ruth Brown Lloyd Snorton Mel Moody Zack Reed Russell White Gill Snorton

Gunfire Aboard Ship Leaves Several Injured

The vessel’s crew subdued a man during a loading incident as gunfire erupted. Gil was restrained after attempting to reload his pistol. A passenger, Brown, was taken to hospital with a bullet wound through the back of the neck. The injured were examined. one woman paralyzed by a spinal injury and all others expected to recover.

Gil Shen Bogan Janlderal Ar Mae Ogucthi Brown Heaconess Hospital Mae Reed Bnorton Qud

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Republicans face hypocrisy claim

The Wisconsin and Pennsylvania party lines clash as Pennsylvania delegates praise a perceived conversion of a republican body while Wisconsin Democrats meet in convention to endorse Bryan and Heclare for tariff reform, arguing the need to resist federal and corporate manipulation. The statements lash at alleged tyranny and praise historic figures in a midweek meeting.

Pennsylvania Aig William Ju. Bryan Theodore Roose Wisconsin Bryan Heclare Tari

CHUREH WEDDING OF W G McCORMICK AND GRACE M MURPHY

William G McCormick and Grace M Murphy wed at the Firs with Mr Church presiding at 8:30. The couple are joined by relatives and friends. Mrs Murphy, mother of the bride, hails from Barr township and is known in the city. Grace has worked as a stenographer at the Seating factory since it opened locally. McCormick, son of the late Shea McCormick, is a carpenter at the shops. They will reside in the city.

William G, McCormick Grace M. Murphy Firs Church D'Elock McCormick David Murphy Barr Township Shea McCormick Rmr

Callahan Fined and Detained in Juvenile Delinquency Case

Vincennes June 28 Police Judge Robertson fined Bertha Callahan two hundred dollars and sentenced her to one hundred days in jail on a charge of encouraging acts of delinquency among children. The case involved an accusation that Callahan enticed fifteen year old Nora Kennedy to a house of ill repute.

Vincennes Pollee Robertson Bertha Callahan the Callahan Nora Kenedy

Accomplished Violinist Zoe Reynolds Cooksley Dies

Acclaimed violinist Zoe Emily Reynolds Cooksley died after a long illness. Born in Keene, she studied at the Boston Conservatory under Adolf Hichberg, performed with the Shepherd family and Ga Looksley, and was active in Washington society, church work, and musical groups. She was married to Rev. Daniel Cooksley and resided in Hornellsville before moving to Washington. Her funeral and a matinee musical were planned at the First Baptist Church.

Ternoon Washington First Baptist Church Austen Cookstey Ying Ain Old New England AL Reynollits Hay Donksley Barheston Corners Zoe Emily “Reynolits T Farnes Phice Keene Marrio Daniel Cooksley Cooksley Cookster Thehoois Timebridge and Keens Boston Conservatory Jalids Hiehberg Liter Shepherd Family Ga Looksley Eo Wns Metines Museal Riley.ciny Baptist Church Keeney Th ‘Baptist Churc Ceiry McConsmell

Funeral of Stella Gordon Draws Large City Attendance

Large crowds attended Stella Gordon’s funeral at St. Simon's Church with Rev J W Doyle delivering a lengthy sermon. Mourners included her schoolmates and local residents as the community honors a beloved child buried at St John’s. George B Craig visited from Seymour and local businessmen Swope and Davis shifted from tailoring to a Rockford canning plant venture.

St. Simon's Church J.W. Doyle St. John’s Ce Stella Gordon Joseph Cavanaugh John Hayes Joseph McCrisaken John Lykaze J."w. Garland Swope & Davis of Seymour

Stella Gordons Funeral Notice Clipped Text

The readable fragments report the funeral of Joseph L. Gordon, with mentions of Stella Gordon and family. Details are incomplete but indicate a private ceremony and the procession of relatives. Further context is unavailable in the surviving lines.

May or Bidaman Refuses To Give Up Office

Terre Haute on June 28 the city council, in impeachment proceedings, ousted Mayor Edwin J Bidaman by a six to three vote. Buckingham takes over as comptroller to enforce the legislature’s impeachment terms while Bidaman refuses to surrender, citing staying power at city hall with police aid.

Terre Haute Gota Ove Douscitmen Edwin J. Bidarian Bey Frank M. Buckingham Sly Retail Allen Iter Amayor Lentz War Greave Cline Doyle Buckingham Bidamen Bidamax Terre ‘Haute Manufacturers’ Club Bidaman Lyons Igix Lyona

Preparatory Service Held by First G P Church

A large congregation attended the weekly prayer meeting last evening as preparation for the quarterly service next Sunday. The Men's League of the Presbyterian church plans a free picnic at Westford Park for all attendees.

G.P Munton

Daviess County School Revenue Apportionment Details

A dose summary shows Daviess County receiving 236.83 dollars from the state education board for school support, with Brown and Pulton counties posting larger totals. The report notes 569,834 children statewide and outlines the apportionment method and funds from counties to the state treasury and other sources.

Daviess’ County Cotton State Board ‘of “Education Daviess County Pala Monays Daviess County Brown‘county Falion County

Transfer to Clinton Pending New St Michael’s Pastor

Rev William A Maher of St Michael's church is transferred to Clinton Indiana. Rev Fred Gordon of Madison Ind will take charge at St Michael's. Maher reportedly gained a leave of absence and plans to visit Feeland.

William A. Maher Rome St. Michael's , Church Clinton Fred. €.Gordon Madison Ind St. Michael's Church Father’ Maher

Matee Bowling Wedding Arranged at St Mich Church

Arnold McAtes and Miss Ella E were wed Tuesday morning at St Mich I s church with Rev William A Maher officiating. Attendants included George Bowling and Miss Ora eaten. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bowling.

Arnold “McAtes Ella E St. Mich. I's Church William A

Petersburg Glass Works Faces Large Claim and Mortgage

Petersburg June 28 A claim for $20,000 is filed against Re Carter Glass Company. The case values the firm at $80,000 with a mortgage of $24,000 against a new receiver to be appointed. The firm’s drive to bottle production is cited as a main factor in the dispute.

Petersburg Re. Carter.Glass

Circuit Court Judgment for 314.86 in Cannon v B and QC

In circuit court Joseph Cannon sues B and QC Southwest for unpaid account. Judgment awarded for 314.86. Case details indicate monetary recovery and court action completed.

Joseph Cannon

Washington Star Arrives as Incentive for Capitol Rail Charges

Officials threaten to regulate sleeping car rates if Congress withholds consent. A Washington Star delivery could accompany plans. Meanwhile celebrations light up West End Park with refreshments at a large Fourth of July gathering.

Congress Washington

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