06 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented city notices report scare over diphtheria and other illnesses. Doctors trace cases to Vineland and nearby lines, while vaccination and hospital actions unfold amid travel delays and railroad disruptions. Officials warn residents to heed precautions as authorities monitor outbreaks and shelter in place.
An obituary notes the death of Mrs. William O'Brien at Montgomery after a long illness. Bernard O'Brien, her husband, and other relatives mourn her passing with plans for services. The record emphasizes family ties and the duration of her illness.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Brien MM Matthew Otte Crastard Peters and Tehos with scattered phrases. Seems like a garbled historical record with names and possible places but lacks clear events or dates to define a concrete action or outcome.
Reading from a damaged OCR, a family of eleven children endures hardship with all eight adults living in a wood house. Neighbors and schools assist as the father and mother struggle with burned funds and fines, while the children attend school amid poverty and change.
An explosion during a naval endurance test near North Dakota damaged a warship as crews reported a blast and a gory gut injury. The incident prompted investigations and a halt to the test until safety reviews are completed.
A schoolboy wearing overalls and whiskers impersonates a black hand role to fool Danville police in Illinois. Details are limited. readable text centers on the disguise and police response.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a maritime incident with fires and boiler explosions near Moreau, plus a later report of Ben Johnson confessing to extortion threats. The text also mentions a mail robbery scheme involving liquor tariffs and railroad officials, with arrests and alleged conspirators.
Members of the Eastern Star gathered for a banquet honoring Miss Tantise Decker of Nobhsville. Four candidates were initiated, and the event featured a layette parade and a dinner at the Masonic Hall in Goalelogk. Miss Decker received congratulations from attendees.
A scanned fragment notes penalties for removing or mislabeling consignees, and for anyone aiding illicit packages. It targets any person who knowingly directs such actions or participates as an agent, with fines up to 94000 and up to one year in prison, or both. It also mentions transportation officials of African descent and prohibits handling package price information or acting as agent for buyer or notifier.
Princeton Indiana mourns Mrs Henry Seller a longtime local woman aged seventy who died Thursday from Brights disease. Survived by six children and half brother George Watjen of Washington D C. Daughters include Mrs Charles Schaitle Miss Lena Soller and Mrs Lulu Soller of this city. A marriage license was issued in Indianapolis last week to Curtis El Spiler and Emma F Hall. The bride Mrs Smiley is a daughter of Trustee W S Smiley of Van Buren township. She formerly worked as a mercantile clerk in Odon and is nephew to Dr R M Smiles of this town.
The Rev. Daniel Sandetar, pastor of Little Hope Baptist Church in Evansville, sues the church trustees for salary allegedly due. The case centers on a claimed unpaid amount amid tensions within the church community. Meantime, Indiana plans a Purdue-Indiana contest feature on Jordan Field on November 20.
A frenzied football afternoon as Washington faces Louisville in Kentucky battle. Coach Ful kerson boosts training and confidence while Parson, a senior new to the sport, is key to offense. Crowd turnout is large, weather fair, and funds are needed for the home team.
Thieves gained entry to Ray Myers' clothing store at Odon Friday night and stole clothing and cash. Ten dollars were taken from the till, four pairs of trousers, three coats, and one vest were missing. Items were found scattered around town with trousers in a sewer tile, coats on a fence near Mrs Clinton's barn, and a coat with a peculiar canvas glove later recovered.
A local jeweler advertises a quality line of clocks and watches with a guarantee on imperfections. It invites customers to inspect stock, claim deep-fit issues, and assures service for timepieces leaving Jepwin-for.
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