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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Detectives present charges and confessions tied to a major case as the Washington City Council schedules a special meeting for June 26 1918 at 730 PM to consider a charter framing commission referendum. The petition gathered strong business and citizen support to submit the question to voters.
Bloomingburg and nearby towns host relatives during a ten day vacation. Carl Hyer visits from Teta ware to spend time with Dr FR Kyer Mime Ruth Everhart attends Daughters of Veterans encampment. Mies Muth Houston visits family in Case with Mich. and others travel from Columbus and Boy City for summer stays. K P lodge plans amateur racing at Rogers farm August tt.
Train leaves Washington at 9 3 am for Springfield and returns at 6 00 pm Invitation to join the special excursion on Sunday the 29th with fare 7th and tickets from agent bb T & 1.
A Wednesday afternoon matinee at the fairgrounds drew a sizable crowd as local horse racing offered a short program. Charles Wo Mark, a famous trainer, arrived with Homer S owned by Charles Sheridan. the pair captured the feature race, drawing chatter from racing enthusiasts and spectators.
Trial of Mart L McCoy against R C Hunt began in Common Pleas court Thursday morning. Post & Reid represent McCoy, F A Chaffin defends. McCoy sues for 572.98 plus interest on 226 for farm services and a real estate deal closing from July 2, 1907.
John W Rush arrived in the city from Lima on a failure to support his 15 year old daughter. Catherine A Rush petitions for divorce, temporary alimony, child custody, and permanent alimony, alleging desertion since September 1910 and threats prior to his departure. The plaintiff, a resident since 1912, is represented by Gregg Patton and Gregg.
The Pittsburg day express No. 1603 of the G and O Railroad set a record on a Sunday run from Washington to Wilmington. Engineer Chris Cummins and Conductor William Hutterworth led a crew that trimmed time, reaching 4:07 pm at the Bit Factory curve after a 75 to 80 mile per hour stretch.
Leslie Moore a former resident of Bloomingburg and recent Millwoest resident was drunk Wednesday evening and became violent. Patrolman Bell subdued him with a pocket mace and he was taken to the lockup, bloodied from repeated clashes with the jail wall. Moore had a prior local run in with family and left the county briefly.
Editor W J Galvin of The Advertiser presents a silver loving cup for the 100 yard dash at the Fourth of July celebration. Four high schools Good tope Jeffersonville Bloomingburg Milledgeville may enter eligible sprinters and vie for the trophy. The cup is described as handsome and a prize worth winning.
Attorney Dr Urey of Columbus and two companions arrived in Bloomingburg at 3 45 PM and filed seven affidavits with Mayor Wade Creath. The charges are not yet public but warrants and arrests will follow. The charges stem from the Burns detective probe in Washington and are alleged to be sensational.
Miss Violet Nathan of Minneapolis fainted after a large porpoise brushed against her and carried her briefly on its back during a playful school of porpoises near Mater Mer avenue. Lifeguard David Morene rescued her and she was revived.
A brief call for reader news items and tips to supply stories for publication. The notice invites contact by telephone or mail and promises to publish items of general interest.
Walter Haye an engineer aged 23 and Creel McCafferty aged 18 obtained a marriage license. Huston Binkley 26 a laborer and Bessie Smith 22 both of Bloomingburg were issued licenses to wed.
The John M Bell Post holds its regular evening meeting at 7 30 PM. This will be the last regular meeting until September due to important business. Members are urged to attend.
Washington friends noted the Thursday morning ceremony of Miss Arcel McCafferty and Mr Walter Stays at the Methodist parsonage performed by Rev. F. Ross. Miss Lilly Shepard and Mr Thomas Fite attended the couple as witnesses before they left for a short wedding trip to Columbus. They plan to reside with Mr Hays' parents, Mr and Mrs James Hays, on South North Street after the trip.
Mrs Rath Godden wife of EOC Godden of Clarksburg is recovering after a fall while preparing dinner. A large knife caused a deep throat gash requiring ring stitches. The injury leaves a lasting scar.
John Rush was brought back to the county from Lima and placed in the county jail Wednesday evening charged with non-support of minor children.
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