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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1907

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Fans Organize Washington Amateur Baseball Club

A new Washington amateur baseball association forms with about thirty stockholders. Firman Stodarmet elected president and Joe Molen named manager. They seek four Washington players for key positions and plan to start season in May.

Firman Stodarmet Wid Be Umnile Sereedary Washington Tye Eressary Sader Otter Firman ‘Redarmet E. E. Maile Nathan

Glad Hand for Business Men Heads of Houses Visit

Washington cordial welcomes heads of houses of Louisville in a formal reception with business leaders and civic figures. Local officials emphasize cooperation and economic ties during the event.

Washington Louisville

Kentucky colonels visit Washington in praise of hospitality

Kentucky business leaders arrived by special train and were welcomed by the Washington Commercial Club. Speakers, including Louisville figures and Congressman Swager Shirley, praised cross state ties and Kentucky hospitality while urging friendly trade and mutual benefit.

Kentucky Louisville Washington B, & O. Southwestern Commercial Club Ely Regiment K.af C Connellman George Hopkins Hite Louisville Commercial Club Swager Shirley R. & O. Southwestern Cinnpati St. Louis Louisdie Unted Paulsville iHiena J. “Bor Ohio River Indiana Ohio Loulaville Dixie

Fragmented OCR Menu and Prices at Local Fair

The readable items show a mix of foods and prices with unclear names. Prices range around 2.95 to 3.98 and items appear listed with brief descriptions possibly from a fair or market display. Uncertain spellings obscure specifics and vendors.

Embroideries and Lace Delights Toward Summer Styles

The piece highlights handmade lace and embroidery as elegant lawn textiles, praising fine hand loom work and intricate patterns. References to beautiful detailing, quality craft, and appealing designs emphasize artisanal woven fabrics and decorative needlework.

Courts to interpret duties of city and county treasurers in tax case

A circuit court action will interpret statutes on city tax collection duties by city officials and the county treasurer. W R Gardiner and M S Hastings discussed the case. a statement of agreed facts will not be presented. Kentucky special train visitors toured the car with luncheon and cigars made from Kentucky tobacco.

Dudge W. Ro Gardiner Ant M. S Hastings County HY Truelove Dim Perle Washington Kentucky

Elmore Township Hears Of Sandborn Gas Discovery

Elmore township residents react to a gas find near Sandborn across the river. The air well reached a depth of about Lads feet and shows paying quantities. A pump will be installed once flow is confirmed. Two gallons of the fluid surfaced Tuesday and are described as excellent. The Sandborn based company is led by George Singer with Dr. McGee as manager and plans to test hundreds of nearby acres.

Elmore Air Jan George Singer Sandborn Sandhorn Dr. McGee

Epworth League selects officers and delegates for district meet

The Epworth League of the First M E Church elected officers for the coming year President Dr L E Van Osdal First Vice President Helen Fish Second Vice President Mary Lille Third Vice President Ella Russell Fourth Vice President Myrtle Bennett Secretary Stella O Donald Treasurer Doyle Markel Alternative delegates Stella O Donald and Efla Russett with alternates Emon Thormas and Lena Bagsett chosen to attend the Farmersburg district convention June 3 4 and 5.

Epworth League M. E. Durch Dr. L. E. van Osdal Helen Fish Mary Lil

Coal Contract Let For Wheatland Coal Company

The Wheatland Coal Company awarded the county coal contract with bids of $2 for mine run coal and $2.30 for lump coal. Co W Rea of the Xenia Minors Independent is in the city.

The Wheatland Coal Company Co. W. Rea the Xenia, Minors, Independent

Aged Man Narrowly Escapes Freight Train Collision

A 63 year old man, Mr Schneider, was struck by an engine and freight cars at the west Second street crossing of the BY and O railroad about 6 PM Tuesday. He suffered a scalp wound eight inches long and various bruises but, experts say, likely to recover if infection or pneumonia does not develop. He walked to his store before being taken home for treatment.

Wintam Schneider BY & O. Southwestern Railroad Debnetder Atelier Hig Iaycraft West Second and Third Streets Main Dr. Co. W. Yenne Ms! Injaries Poplar Street Yenne Ltr Streight

Railroad and Shop Notes Highlight Local Movements

Ira Ragsdale visits Mitchell as guest of his brother. Alex Moore, injured by a fall from scaffold Monday, is improving rapidly and expected to be fit for duty in about a week. An engine of the Atlantic type, weighing ninety tons, was turned for loading and stopped briefly yesterday.

Ira Ragsdale Mitchell Alex Moore

Conductor Jesse Crump Returns to Work on Special Train

The article notes Conductor Jesse Crump, absent for months, resumes duties and makes his first trip with a Louisville businessmen southern Indiana tour special. It also mentions Dr. L E VanOsdal selling a home at East Tenth and Walnut to C W Deckard for about $2000 and planning to move to the Billheimer property on North Meridian. A federal jury in New York indicted several railroads for rebates to American Sugar Refining Company. Walter Charley Davis, a carpenter, killed a family in San Francisco in a fit of insanity.

Obielanat Washington Jesse Crump Louisville Indiana L. E. VanOsdal East Tenth and Walnut Streets C. W. Deckard VanOsdal Billheimer Propertytion Meridian Thera New York American Sugar Refining Company Walter Charley Davis San Francisco

Death Of Mrs Walter Smith In Loogootee

Mrs Walter Smith died at Loogootee last Saturday from consumption. She was 34 and buried Monday at St John’s cemetery. She leaves a husband and four children, a brother Louis Walker of Longover, and her husband belongs to George Arvin & Company, son of Joseph B Smith of Art Township.

Walter Smith Loogootee St. John’s Louis Walker Longover George Arvin & Company Joseph B. Smith Art Township

Lincoln election ends with Brown’s mayoral victory

In Lincoln Nebraska the high spirited vote ended with Frank W. Brown defeated for reelection as mayor by 31 votes. The city ticket swung Republican by 200 to 500 margins and five of seven council seats. Brown is the first Democrat reelected mayor in Lincoln history. Bryan, not a Lincoln voter, has home outside city limits. Mrs. Al Hawkins returns from California.

Lincoln Neb Frank W. Brown William J. Bryan Brown Bryan

Knox County cases and divorces update in circuit court

Three Knox cases moved to Daviess circuit court including a $5,000 damage suit by William A. Taylor against Charleo L. Bond for alleged theft and humiliation. Other actions include American Surety Company versus Charles P. Bruce, Vigo Township road improvement promises dispute, and notes between Tennessee Brewing and Robertson Mansfield. Two divorces granted Martha Watt from James F. Watt with $1,000 damages and John Beaver from Mary Beaver. Helena Zinkan awarded support from Louis C. Zink. various judgments and dismissals follow.

Knox Daviess Wilam A. Taylor Charleo L. Bond Taylor Oaktown Knox County Bond American Surety Company Charles P. Bruce Vigo Township Tennessee Brewing Company Robertson Mansfield Martha Watt James F. Watt Keen Chase John Beaver Mary Beaver Helena Zinkan Seo Louis C. Zink Nicholas Sinnott Thomas Jar George W. White Arthur McCracken McCracken Edward McCrcken Daniel B. Long Wiliam Suicer William Beck Thomas ‘Habria John J. Fogarty John Dineh Anna Fogarty Tinian Savings & Loat Association Tvs John H. McCoy Faredo Mieboy Steven Myers

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