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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1909
Page
4
The weekly edition of The Gasette and Herald published by The Gazette and Gerald company dated Saturday April 3 1909 presents public notices and local briefs from Washington.
The Logansport superintendent prohibits teachers and students from wearing badges or insignia tied to the county option election. The piece cautions against school involvement in partisan activity and endorses calm, organized temperance campaigning over hysterical demonstrations.
North Vernon attorney Burt New is named legal clerk to Governor Marshall in a new office created by the legislature with a $3600 annual salary. The paper praises New as a conservative Democrat and notes no pact influenced the appointment, while defending the governor's decision as wise and politic.
The text notes divisions among Democrats over prolonging contests for the state office. It cites Governor Marshall and most of the Democratic state committee as sharing the view that contests should not be pro longed, warning of wasted effort and higher costs.
In Washington a woman, Ella Cochran, was tried and found guilty under the blind tiger act on Thursday. She was fined $75 and will pay court costs. four lawyers were hired for her defense. The piece notes vigilant law enforcement and cites Bloomington as a town with many pending blind tiger cases, criticizing lax official oversight and urging continued public resolve.
A historic report notes local unrest in Greene County with claims of forced removals. It discusses past actions in Linton and an alleged new effort to expel the Hunyaks from Jasonville using threats or force, depicting a climate of fear and resistance.
The Heralds publish Felck red book accusing Republican Tadiana legislature members of opposing his labor laws and facing boycott. Ministers Rev. Thomas R. White and Rev. James Brown aided in raids on a liquor town, aiding arrests and liquor seizure.
The letter criticizes church leaders joining a police raid as sensationalism and links it to pulpit meddling. It notes Bloomington officials reluctance of pastors in law enforcement, calls the act improper and unneeded in a church community.
A collection of sharply worded opinions praises and criticizes public figures. The piece mocks Samuel Gompers and President Taft, then condemns sensationalism and moral rot while recalling Bertha Krupp and a dog regulation debate, finishing with comments on labor leaders and local figures.
The item gathers quips on party loyalty with Fritzie described as a democrat first and last. A note recalls Buffalo Bill joining temperance causes, while a 1855 crusade tale cites orchards burned to stop cider. Petersburg and Winslow fear county seat battles and Luther Burbank’s cactus yields sugar and alcohol.
The dry majorities in Vermillion Bartholomew and Jennings counties Tuesday were not so big but big enough for all practical purposes.
The practice emerges as an unattractive and risky occupation, widely disliked and fraught with danger.
Cupid moved Thursday to bring four young people to Wallace County Clerk for marriage licenses. Two licenses were issued, to William Albert Evans and Martha M. Russell, and to Frank Robert Ennis and Mamie Zella Benges. The Ennis Benges ceremony occurred Thursday at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. A. M. McGuire officiating. Deputy Clerk Walter expects a rush after Lent ends.
Mary Ann Watkins, a domestic, dies after a few days illness at James Read's home on northeast First street. Dr G L Parr cites congestion of stomach and bowels as cause. Native of Louisville Kentucky, she leaves a sister Cassie Clements near Mitchell. Body to be shipped for burial Saturday. insured with Metropolitan. Body prepared at Gill Undertaking Establishment.
A large water main between the city and the pumping station burst during a fire emergency pressure test. The leak was repaired by afternoon and tests will continue to locate other defects. While the main was down, water was supplied through a secondary line to the shops.
Miners nationwide celebrated the eight hour day with a holiday on Thursday. Every union mine in the United States closed for the day to mark the law that first took effect in 1898 and has been observed annually since.
Palm Sunday will be celebrated in Washington with blessed palms in Catholic churches, marking the start of Holy Week and the special services that accompany it. The day ushers in the solemn period preceding Easter.
On Friday April 9 morning services are planned with elaborate Easter preparations centered on music. Holy week programs will study and recital the passion step by step, leading to the resurrection of the Savior.
Local notes list residents and visitors with relatives and towns named. John Griffit returns from Kansas to Corning, others like Joseph Roarty Joan Moran Matthew Kellett and many more are recorded visiting or hosting relatives in Washington Montgomery Whitfield Alfordsville Cannerburg Odin and Loogootee with who they visited and for how long.
The last will of Mrs. Katharina Zimmerman widow of Fidelé Zimmerman who died Sunday in Bogard township was admitted to probate in the circuit court. It directs the estate be divided equally among her four children Frances Cheptnut Joseph Zimmerman Margaret Turk and Julia Arvin and one granddaughter Katie Myers with M S Hastings named guardian. Joseph F Zimmerman a son is named executor.
State auditor John Billheimer is sending notices to county treasurers directing that ten percent of funds due to the state be forwarded by April 1 to cover running costs. County Treasurer Godwil of this county has received one notice and is preparing to comply with the request.
The month of March leaves with harsh cold drizzle and dreary skies. Few escape the grim forecasts as lingering wintry conditions persist and the weather writer notes a wild lamb of a month that defied gentler expectations.
A caller urges trust in Foley's Honey and Tar claiming it cures obstinate colds and coughs without harmful drugs. The ad notes it is sold by Smith & Winton and warns against experimenting with health.
Charles Davis announces a public sale at his residence on Thursday April with horses cattle sheep hogs and farming implements available. The sale aims to move farm stock and equipment to buyers in the area.
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