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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
2
The Loogovtee Tribune notes a summer shutdown beginning today with workers to receive two months' vacation. A prior fire risk during cold weather prompted changes, and another fire is not expected until production resumes at the plants.
The Willey Paint Company began operations Thursday morning, turning out paint at its new Washington factory on Southeast Third Street. Within a week the firm plans to market its Washington paints and varnishes, with traveling salesmen ready to hit the road.
The News reports several Washington youths will spend a week at Hindostan with accompanying caution to local fathers to secure homes, guard poultry, and release guard dogs to protect property during the visit.
Constable Cheek collected seven large clues from the J C Clayborne second hand store robbery. He wore his detective outfit and visited various places around the city and county at night but has not located the thieves or the stolen goods, or the switch.
The Weal Furniture Company’s factory in the city is busy with orders and employs 41 workers. Proprietors plan to enlarge the plant as demand grows, signaling a key local enterprise expansion in Washington.
The report lists prices for Wheat flour corn meal eggs and butter. It records chicken prices per pound and per dozen for spring and turkeys and notes dried apples and potatoes with per unit figures.
Young Mell McCafferty of McKeesport Pennsylvania died in Streator Illinois after a floor collapse sent him into a privy vault at a boarding house. He fell about 7 30 Wednesday night and was rescued after neighbors aided by the boarding house mistress. He died at St Mary’s hospital around midnight. body to be shipped to McKeesport.
Special dispatches reported by the Democrat News that Norwegian forces have been minified and are moving toward the border with Sweden. The message states fighting is near certain if tensions escalate and conflict is likely to be unavoidable.
Mitchell Henry D. Weaver was struck by an engine at the B. and G. W. yards in Mitchell and sustained injuries likely fatal. He was carried to his Bedford home for treatment.
Walker Lloyd Wedding and sad Chriest and her five sons Joseph and Jamex will depart Monday morning for Alberta Canada to locate on homestead land.
A complex trial in the circuit court concluded with the case of Charles Connaughton and Albert Howell arising from a disturbance near the Spink mill in April. Howell and Wilson were involved in a violent dispute with blows struck, including a blow to Wilson’s left eye. The prosecution hinged on malicious mayhem, while jurors prepared to render verdicts on multiple charges. Howell, bound over for malicious mayhem, faces possible single mayhem conviction. The proceeding featured attorneys John H. Spencer and A M Hardy for Howell and Alvin Padgett assisting. The jury was impaneled including Allen Daugherty Richard Greenwood John Bcards James M. Daniel Joian Plater Jacob Myers O Guthrie Marshell Pate James N. Morgan Charles D. O'Brien Horace Marmaduke and Wilsons Carr Charles Connaughton of Montgomery.
A saloon keeper was acquitted of selling liquor on Sunday after the single state witness, George Haley, testified before the grand jury with unclear recollection. In court he recalled only being in the saloon and drinking beer, with no memory of who provided or paid for it.
Broken machine fixed at the electric light plant will be installed before Sunday allowing the street car fleet to run at full strength for the Bass Hall game crowd. Washington Grays face Urgend on Sunday and Osgood on Monday and Tuesday with Moore and Pat Corcoran pitching. Series after this week includes Marion Owls, Mt Carmel Indians, West Baden, Brazil, and Loogostee with dates in July.
Peter F Raimbolt a traveling salesman linked to a sensational affair at Eladera was fined by Lquire Hastings Wednesday for carrying a revolver when the town marshal entered the House.
Mamie L Ler wife of Samuel Ler a farmer on the Edwardsport road north of the city died Thursday afternoon from consumption. She was 2 years old. Funeral services were held at Veale's Creek this afternoon.
In a July 3 column a Houston widow, Mrs Minnie Jacobs, testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband of Cuban diarrhoea contracted in Cuba after doctors failed. The piece notes U S soldiers' experiences and advertises the medicine through Lindeman's Pharmacy.
Local listing announces Lami's Furniture located at 416 Main Street Washington. The terse note indicates a tobacco style caution and provides minimal contact data for the establishment.
The ad notes a druggist questioning Greene's August Flower a reliable medicine while claiming it cures severe cases of dyspepsia indigestion stomach and liver trouble. It lists price 2% and 78 and identifies seller L. F. Hunnemsier.
Vincennes visitors led by a Daviess official mocked the White River bridge progress as a “Jonah” and “bugaboo,” joking at the Vincennes court house before boarding a train to Washington. The Commercial reports engines Nugent and Wallace toured Vincennes Wednesday with light chatter and laughs about local schemes.
An ad-like block explains deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation and offers Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It promises $100 to any case cured by the remedy and notes to send for circulars, with J Cheney and Co of Toledo, Ohio. Also advertises Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Letter from Mrs Alma Gates of Geneva Ohio praising Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills for stopping chronic headaches and restoring energy. Claims the remedy strengthens brain nerves, improves memory and mood, and supports organs like lungs and heart. Mentions cost and guarantee with 25 doses for 25 cents, sold by druggists.
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