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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
4
John Spencer of Daviess County will seek the Democratic senatorial nomination as joint senator for Daviess and Pike counties subject to the party convention. Chappel of Pike County also seeks the joint senatorial seat for Daviess and Pike counties under the same designation.
A slate of candidates is listed for a Democratic county ticket including Prosecuting Attorney Charles O'Brian. Representative Abner D. Caltert of Washington township. Clerk Phiender McHeary of Washington township. Auditor William Scudder of Veale township. Treasurer Wills H. Biack of Elmore township. Recorder Ernest E. Forsythe of Madison township. Sheriff John H. McCafferty of Harrison township. Assessor Marshal O. Fate of Van Buren township. Coroner Dr. C J Rowland of Reeve township. Surveyor John B E Cox of Bogard township. Commissioners 2d district Isaac W Feagans of Barr township and Sd district George L Wade of Bogard township. County Councilmen at Large Nathan G Read of Washington, Nathan Hillion of Steele, and J Arvin of Reeve. District Councilman James C Sheeley of Washington. Jeremiah Madden of Barr. James Sparks of Hogard and James Cain of Elinore.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claims to quickly tone up parts and restore them to their former condition. The ad promises pronounced curative effects, portable sizes, and a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. It offers a booklet and a free small trial with postage.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Catherine Murphy deceased are summoned to appear in Daviess Circuit Court at Washington Indiana on July 13 1906 to show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness the clerk on June 20 1906 William A Wallace Clerk Daviess Circuit Court Gargingr AB a A Gardiner Attys 323 wt
Notice invites heirs to appear in Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana on July 7 1906 to show cause and prove heirship for estate of Jackson Moore and to renounce distributive shares. Also notice of forthcoming license hearing July 1906 to allow sale of intoxicants in a room at 12 by 21 feet in Washington city with secure doors and Sunday closures. James M Farr.
Sale advertisement lists five room houses with Paxtry closets water gas and out buildings barn on Least Third and Maple streets. Contact Co Ww Lauby 502 north 7th street Lyvenues Ind 1131at12. Wanted girl for general housework no washing or bothering apply at 306 east Flora street 2011.
Funeral services were held at the family residence on Lemon Street for Mrs Mary Calhoun with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Separately the remains of Mrs Leonard were interred at Oak Grove this afternoon after services at West Main Street. council debate over suspending rules to place Johnson's ordinance on passage drew votes from Hortail Helphenstine Johnson Wise.
The city saw a stream of visitors and residents including Mr Raith Waddworth from Bloomington Walter VanHoy from Longootee Mayd Clark returning from Cincinnati Dr OW McCord from Oakland City and Mr and Mrs Ben Harris from Danylilo Montgomery guests Rev 34 P Matthews from Montgomery Miss Selah Noten from Corning and Patrick Noteni with his wife and daughter Elizabeth from Redve township Amy Parr visiting French Lick Springs en route from Greensburg Pennsylvania
Ellen Wade files for divorce against Thomas D Wade and seeks $2000 alimony. She alleges his forgery conviction and two years of failing to provide support. Attorneys Jerome Reese and Padgett and Padgett represent her.
A fragmentary newspaper page presents political commentary likening protection to slavery and corruption, followed by multiple small notices praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Bucklen's Salve. Ads mention Lindeman's Pharmacy and J N Jones drug store, with a Citizens Band concert noted at West End Park.
Instructions outline how to indicate mail on delivery routes using signals on boxes, requiring designated devices on signals for carriers to collect. It covers boxes without signals, the need for devices to show if items are collected, and penalties or steps to follow to ensure proper collection and notification to patrons.
A noisy clipped note questions Congressman John C. Chaney for seeking appropriations to erect monuments including General Lawton and Columbus landmarks. It suggests adding a memorial for Captain John Smith and pokes at the value of such graveyard memorials amid public funds debates.
An advert claims Electric Bitters can cure chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney problems and bladder diseases. A Bennettsville SC user reports his wife recovered from dyspepsia and fever. Also promotes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and local pharm ads with town festival mentions.
A Biuffton, Indiana resident touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best, urging preparedness for emergencies. Sold by Lademan's Pharmacy with claims the remedy works quickly and reliably for bowel issues, alongside other health products and teas advertised.
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