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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
2
The commission to locate the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane is seen as favoring Bedford in Lawrence County, despite competing towns. Proponents argue health, accessibility, drainage, and rail access favor Bedford, while critics urge adherence to the law and geographic balance in southeastern Indiana.
A fragment reflects a claim that the commission will influence government for a day a year or a generation. It asserts the people will judge the commission’s work during 1905.
An editorial defends the county poor infirmary superintendent for denying religious services last Sunday. It argues the superintendent, on site, knows inmates' needs and that past state practices show religious exercises can unsettle unbalanced residents. a tolerant, investigated view is urged.
A Democrat interview suggests the superintendent may be sincere about proposed exercises affecting discipline at the infirmary. Critics argue he bears sharp censure if investigations by the county board reveal personal motives to dodge responsibilities.
The Vincennes city board faces blame for sanitation neglect fueling malaria and fevers amid vacant lots and stagnant water. Pike County tightens saloon controls as Elnaoras touts a law and order effort. insurance supervision gains favor amid Equitable fallout. The Linton Record hints August events and a local eletion. The St Albans paper extols country press influence over urban sensationalism.
The Columbus Republican editorial praises Bedford as a neighbor but says friendship should not influence hospital site choice. It argues that political biases must be excluded to decide the proper location as cities’ partisan interests fade.
A column argues the Insane Hospital should be placed where it best serves the public, not merely for convenience. It weighs Bedford Madison and other cities, cites Governor La Follette and Chicago Tribune notes, and urges the new county board of charities to inspect infirmaries and jails while condemning the yellow fever threat.
The piece discusses funding histories for Indiana hospitals and cottages, debates over site locations for the Southeast India Hospital for the Insane, and strong editorials favoring North Vernon for accessibility and rail links while criticizing Bedford and other contenders. It also covers political endorsements and remarks on state auditor candidates.
The Columbus Republican reports Bedford and The Herald clash over placing the proposed Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the insane. The Herald argues geography favors southwestern Indiana while citing low patient counts at Richmond and Evansville facilities to minimize transportation concerns.
The discussion weighs two sites for a proposed health resort serving up to 1500 patients. One offers wholesome, well drained land free from malaria, the other flat but fertile. the choice favors healthful land even if less productive. Columbus sites are praised for accessibility across fifteen counties. Monroe and Lawrence counties are viewed as burdensome to residents. If economy governs land purchase, fewer than 360 acres should be bought.
Frank the Seymour Democrat argues the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane should not be in Bedford. He claims Seymour offers better location rail access land drainage and central population status backed by state maps and statistics and considers Bedford comments lacking. He asserts Seymour's advantages are documentary evidence in state records.
Madison Courier editorial praises Charles G. Serrit for shaping The Washington Herald into a model county seat daily. The piece highlights Serrit's influence and vision guiding local governance and civic reporting.
A horse driven by Miss Jennie Freeman bolted in Odon and smashed the W. Haig general store front, injuring Freeman as onlookers and others stood amid broken glass. Dr. De Mott attended Freeman while the buggy and horse suffered heavy damage. The animal is thought to be injured with a broken shoulder and gashes across its body. The incident left the buggy useless and caused significant town disruption.
Taylor Brooks Barton twenty eight year old Veale township man was declared insane at an inquiry held Wednesday by Dr George W Willeford Dr Austin J Donald son and Dr George L Parr Application has been made for his admission to the hospital at Evansville Barton is a son of W G Barton a farmer He will be kept at his father's home until admission to the hospital is granted.
Picnic at Cannelburg moved from September 13 to September 4 Labor Day to aid All Saints Church and fund a pastor’s residence. A good time is promised for attendees.
A man charged with cigarette smoking was acquitted as jurors found the alleged cigarette did not prove a real tobacco product. Meanwhile Harrison township efforts push to oust saloons, with 500+ names on a remonstrance backing closure. Bryan Jr. hospitalized in Chicago after septic knee infection. Brazilian miners and operators fail to settle a neck entry dispute. A penny linked to Lincoln surfaces in Evansville lore. Decker chapel church dispute ends in reconciliation and relocation plan.
John Bishop of Vincennes returned home Tuesday after leaving the city for Lafayette Louisiana and then traveling back while in the quarantined yellow fever zone. He and fifteen others bound for the north rode in a box car with health certificates and two armed guards for one hundred miles to prevent anyone leaving the car. He praised Indiana as better than Louisiana which he described as marshy and mosquitos large as horseflies. He is the son of the yard master at Southwestern shops.
A fragmented OCR list shows names such as Washington, Grace Barker, Mary Arterburn, Eastham, and others with property, deed transfers, and notices. Mentions of postmaster, burial notices, legals and land transactions appear in a jumbled draft reflecting a local public records page. The text references manors, lots, and mortgage associations with scattered figures and dates.
Matthew M. McBride of rural route 1 was hurt when a horse escaped after a line tangled under its tail. The buggy overturned on Edwardsport road sending McBride against a barb wire fence. He sustained leg and hip injuries but remained able to work. The horse, owned by Frank Zinkan, fled into Steele township before being recaptured by Dode Williams and his sons.
William P. Walters deputy county clerk sold his house and two lots on southeast Eleventh street to D C Britten of Ireland Dubois county for 2300. Walters plans to buy elsewhere in the city while Britton will move to Washington.
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