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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
6
The firm states it is a local realty expert offering advice on buying selling and exchanging city property. It notes many desirable properties on its books and invites readers to see them for potential purchase or guidance.
Richard Huls a 29 year old Daviess county native was shot dead in a Cantwell Missouri saloon on Sunday March 21. Bud Bays is accused of the crime and captured at his home within an hour. Huls' death is ruled murder and Bays awaits first degree murder charges in Farmington jail. Huls leaves a widow two children and several siblings.
A male resident of Daviess County Indiana announces an application to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell and allow consumption on premises in Washington city. The location is a room on the first floor of a two story brick building on east Main street within Market Square subdivision. The room measures about thirty six feet by eight inches with a class…
Taxpayers are warned that May 4 is the final day to pay spring installment taxes without penalty. County treasurer Godwin urges prompt payment and notes new depository rules require daily receipts to be deposited and credited with penalties if paid after the deadline. Taxpayers with complex items should settle early to avoid penalties and ensure proper credit.
In a proceeding filed in the Da leap pirenit court by E. T. Laughlin, Harry Crooke G. D. Abraham WW W. Morison W. L. Stoyland Peter Stone and William Wilgus are plaintiffs. Defendants include W. H. Harding Flora Webster and C. L. Souder. The complaint seeks an injunction against rents profits and accruing expenses from operation of the system. Placed under new management since last October William Wilgus of Tipnecanos county is mortgagee for 2900. Claims allege mismanagement failing taxes and unpaid wages to workers with aims to impair the system before mortgage due date. Harding Flora Webster and Souder are named in roles per the complaint.
A boy preacher in St Louis gathers followers claiming a vision of the city burning. He warns the end of the world will come after a foretold fire on Wednesday, prompting residents to surrender property and move to nearby towns as part of a religious mission.
A white crow near Fayettesville, observed by Adam Deckard and several farmers, is recorded as a local freak of nature in Lawrence county. The bird shows snow white wings and black head back and tail, and is reportedly seen at the John Pinkston farm where it can crow like a normal crow. Efforts to capture the bird have been made by multiple residents with unquestioned credibility.
Attorneys Heffernan and Mattingly along with Padgett represent the plaintiff in a matter involving the defendant's possession and failure to deliver fuses to the administrator. The filing names the parties and actions as part of a civil proceeding.
A fatal race conflict broke out in Philadelphia on April 1 as clashes erupted between Irish and Black residents. The streets turned into a tense arena for a period before authorities intervened.
A chaotic clash erupts among workers at the Hasherstein opera house site as tensions draw Irish, Black, and Italian rivalries into a street riot. Police report a volatile race conflict that proved hard to quell.
The Petersburg public school building, costing 47000 dollars, is a modern facility with 1000 student capacity. It measures 153 feet by 88 feet, two stories with a seven-room basement. The high school room doubles as an auditorium for up to 300. Emeline Thornton left 35000 dollars for construction, in memory of her husband Robert Thornton, former president of Citizens State Bank.
Elizabeth Kendal says her recently married husband Otto Kramer vanished with all her money and jewelry worth 1500 dollars after their St. Louis elopement. Police watch ordered as Kramer may be hiding in Chicago joints. Kendal from a well known St. Louis family.
Henry Shaffer a Cleveland switchman was found in a shed at the old ball park suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. By order of Township Trustee Brown Wass he was moved to the Globe hotel in Bonham's ambulance on Tuesday afternoon. His condition was serious and death seemed likely without immediate care. He said he had become poor and out of work in this city.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 1 The state bankers association endorses a proposed law to make burglary and robbery punishable by death. Supporters believe enactment would deter the state's worst criminals and curb crime.
A man named Griffiths claimed Columbus Ohio as his home and was arrested Wednesday night by Officers Allison and Prater for intoxication after creating a general nuisance. He had been ordered off the street earlier in the evening by Marshal Corning.
St Louis April 2 Attorney General Hadley will not seek the governorship on the Republican ticket. The announcement notes his failing health and declining chance to campaign. A public memorial is held by local Knights of Columbus for the late Carlin Sunday at 7 30 in the K of S hall.
Real estate transfers recorded in Washington include multiple parcels conveyed by individuals such as Morgan and A Gough to various grantees. Transactions cover lots in Hyattsporth ern add and adjacent areas with references to Edwards, Robinson, McWilliams, Bynum, Ham, Mattingly, and others.
A garbled OCR fragment references multiple plaintiffs including Walsh and Belis versus Porter with attorney notes, a Washington post office entry, and a weekly list ending March 31 1968 naming women such as Miss Bessie Brady Jennie Bramer and Jenniece Merrick, among others.
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