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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
2
Two road junctures near the Lewis pike Sedalia pike have torn away. Workers rush erection of pew steel structures for the treeling public. A low bridge now spans the creek at the fret named place. Creek is shallow and fordable. Public urged to travel carefully, especially at night, and motorists advised to use alternate routes.
The semi annual gathering of County Commissioners, Children's Home trustees, and Home Physicians expressed satisfaction with the Home and farm condition. Improvements were noted and plans laid for the next era. Supt and Mrs J A Tway hosted a generous noon dinner for guests including Commissioners Jones and Hays, Trustees Perrill and family, Mr and Mrs M L Dickey and son, H W Claena and wife and grandchildren, James Crawford and wife, and Roy Brown and mother and sister, with other attendees.
Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Laybourse announced the trial of William Dillard for manslaughter will be held Monday June 19 in Springfield. Dillard, father of the accused, previously saw his son acquitted in a 1910 murder case. Several co-defendants and witnesses from the county are expected to testify.
Work on the abutments for the pew wheel bridge over Paint Creek on Lewis Pike two miles north of Boomingburg has halted tram traffic. The covered bridge will be dismantled and replaced by a steel span within weeks. Public warned against hauling over the temporary crossing. The Willing Workers of East Bed chapel hold a Kensington Friday June 6 at W A DeWitt home with a silver offering.
About four miles of streets have been treated with oil to reduce dust, with the sprinkler continuing as more streets are oiled. Authorities report over 50,000 gallons used and call oiling streets a success wherever tried, noting no dust on oiled roads.
Ollie Downard was fined five shillings and costs for intoxication and jailed when he could not pay. His wife appeared with part of the fine, and after he agreed to pay the rest on Saturday night he was released. He returned home to Flat Iron Row and planned to work immediately.
This afternoon Officer Haggard placed Hugh Thompson under arrest for intoxication. Thompson, an old offender, resisted when approached and attempted to seize an object to attack Haggard. After being warned his gun would be used, he calmed and was jailed until sobriety. A half gallon jug and bottle of whiskey were found. He is wanted for nonpayment of a small fine from Mavors court.
Jo EF Spurling owner of the Port William mill destroyed by fire says he will seek $5000 damages from the DD T and I alleging a spark from the Grasshopper engine started the blaze. The Grasshopper railroad is owned and operated by the ITO Act, which must stand for the Grasshoppers action.
The Rows county fair association executive committee set September 12 to 15 for the first fair. The event will follow the state fair and come a week after Waverly and Dayton, focusing on horses and exhibits with profitable want ads.
Minnie Clater sues Chas Clater for gross neglect of duty alleging he left her October 1 1968 after their August 4 1906 Dayton marriage that produced two children. Carrie Fitzpatrick also sues Elmer C Fitzpatrick alleging failure to support since March 1 1905 after their February 19 1905 Jackson county marriage.
French Crow of Madison County wrecked his touring car to rescue a frightened woman from death or serious injury. As Crow and companions neared a carriage the woman ran toward the fence with a child left in the carriage. The car swerved into a ditch to avoid her path, saving the woman without alarm to the horse.
Miss Elsie Tway, daughter of Supt and Mrs J A Tway of the County Children's Home, completes the Arts course at Ohio State University this month. She was among the department’s top students despite a recent health setback that briefly interrupted her studies. A fine portrait appeared in the Ohio State Journal.
John Robinett appeared before Mayor Allen after a Monday arrest for intoxication and pled guilty. He was fined five dollars and costs and left to work at his blacksmith shop to raise funds, with about forty dollars in damages and confiscated liquor held at the Mayor’s office.
A severe hail storm struck Chillicothe on Monday evening lasting about 25 minutes. Residents reported extensive property damage and record hail accumulation in the city.
In this county a man known as WW Stewart of near Selden faces legal trouble after abandoning his wife for over a year. His wife remarried John Quincy Pearson and obtained a divorce. Stewart appeared before Squire Gallaher in Babine, swore out a peace, and was jailed. Friends doubt his sanity as his absence included injury from losing an arm.
A severe hailstorm pelted Chillicothe with stones from pen to hen egg size. Thousands of windows broke, fruit trees lost fruit and leaves, and electric signs and lights were damaged. Chillicothe appears to be the sole affected city.
A playful calf being moved to market bolted from the wagon on a Wednesday morning, sprinting along Draper Street and Clinton Avenue at about 240 clip before Ducking into Dr. A A Hyer's yard. Hyer chased and captured the calf, easing the owner's worry.
Papers accuse Health Officer Scott of faulty reasoning about a local smallpox case. They cite no verified cases in the city or county and challenge his conclusions. The text also notes an upcoming big sale of violins mandolins and guitars at Washington Music Co.
Fertilizer for lawns trees and flower beds is sold by Florence 8 Ustick and kept in stock at C F Benham.
The advertisement promotes NABOTH VINEYARD GRAPE JUICE as a pure Concord grape juice press and bottle without preservatives. It touts its delightful flavor and tonic value, claiming it benefits nervous and anaemic people.
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