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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bethel church and Challes with unclear details about an event or date. The readable portions mention a planned (“soon”) gathering at the church and a potential schedule item, but specifics are missing in the text.
John Wilson of Lettsville and Mrs Eas Parking hosted visitors this weekend. Several locals, including Miss Nellie Davis of Elnora and Miss Lola Parsons, visited Washington and returned home Sunday. The Holmes sisters Clara and Kitty returned home from Mirncle after visiting friends. The local ball team was reorganized Sunday led by Pat Gootee the southpaw.
E Moran has gone to Vincennes. Walter Critchtow was at Plainville Tuesday. Kell Ferguson was here Friday from Plainville. Mrs Ellen Clark visits Plainville friends. George Todd of Elnora is here this week visiting friends. The Rev Mr Shroyer will Gill his.
Regular appointment notes show Mrs William Ives ill awaiting service to begin. Ellis Pixinville visited with friends, Bendron of Washington spent time with his parents, Chestnut moved from Knox county, Will Hardy from Sugar Land visited, Richard Corlett returned home from Bicknell, Pearl Senift back in Odo, Rev BE Hi Tubbs of Washington preached to a large crowd.
Mrs T J Hayes has been ill. Born to Mrs Frank Lit Grow a son. J C Harrie installs new scales at his mill. Miss Mary Clark visits relatives at Loogostee. John Shull has a felon on the bud of his right hand. Miss Tillie Beckett of Loogostee visits Miss Helen Harris. Miss Hattie Hodge of Washington visits Julia Bramble. Frank J Parratt of Liberty becomes a Montgomery resident. Postmaster D I Welmer carries the mail on rural route 4 Thursday. Bernard Murray of Pawhuska is visiting his sister Mrs Mary Goggin. Rev M J Heavenridge preached at Beathng church Sunday morning. William Porter of Hunter is visiting his sister Mrs DePauw Hornaday. Mr and Mrs DePauw Hornaday attend a barbecue near Alfordsville Thursday. The concert by the band Thursday night on the street was well attended. Mr and Mrs J J Hornaday of Waco spent Sunday with their son DePauw Hornady. The Clark sisters have closed their millinery store preparatory to going.
Heavy rains damaged much of the wheat as Southwestern workers and locals noted spoilage. Visitors include Mrs Ethel Gutierrez of Louisville Area and Bowman of Washington who witnessed a Roughriders game. Jerome V Soeder returned to Terreay to resume school after illness.
The itemized column records many residents and visitors: Miss Nellie and Miss Jay Maxwell visiting relatives, Miss Birdena Davis returning home, Lena Bassett and Elora Linniy calling on friends, and Mrs. More traveling to Newberry. Maurice O’Keefe and Agnes Walsh return from a multi-state trip. Also noted are deaths and illnesses including Lillie Babbler’s burn accident and the death of James Eastham after a long illness.
Major General James Richard Carnahan died at his Indianapolis home after a period of illness. He led the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias worldwide from 1881 until his death and held prominent ties to Indiana military circles. He was a cousin of local figure M. J. Carnahan.
Eastham, longtime grocer and partner with his brother since 1903, died after a May decline. He married Miranda McBride in 1887 and left a wife, brother Frank, and his mother Elizabeth C. Eastham. He was a Christian Church member and Knight of Pythias. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday from 814 West Main with Knights of Pythias in attendance at Oak Grove cemetery.
Superintendent William F. Axtell said the start may shift earlier if repair work at Walnut Street and side buildings finishes in time. Catholic schools begin September 5, with Labor Day on September 4 delaying the start, so classes resume on Tuesday the 5th if repairs conclude by September 5.
Elijah B. Smoot of the Western Union Telegraph Company reports exhibiting a counterfeit 1876 half dollar received by the firm. The coin’s ring betrays its status as a fake when struck on a hard surface. Smoot says it was found the same day but he cannot identify its source or origin.
Within Kennedy of southwest Second Street rubbed his eye with his sleeve a few days ago. Now the eye is swelled shut and is causing Kennedy much pain. He believes a spider bite caused it, though rubbing may have poisoned the eye.
Ninth annual McCracken family reunion will be held in the grow at Bethany four miles east of Washington on the old State road Thursday August 10 1905. Invitation to all to join a day’s outing with emphasis on older members as among the county’s oldest families dating to 1816. Matt McCracken president H H McCracken secretary.
Roscoe Killida of Steele township lay unconscious with a large head wound after a possible horse kick. Reuben Carroll found him in the barn yard as a wagon stood partly hitched. Dr O K McKittrick performed skull surgery and Killian’s survival is hoped for. his father James B Killian farms near Plainville.
Citizens and business men of Loogootee raised 11000 by subscription to boost three glass works to remain in town. Graham Bottle works would get 5400 Phoenix Window Glass 4500 and Caledonia Glass Jar 4000. Total needed is 14000 with 3000 still to raise as gas supply issues push firms to seek gas producers and a ten year stay contract if bonus granted.
Mrs J R Clark sixty five, sister of Mrs George Watsen, was seriously injured when her buggy struck a street car track and was dragged forty feet after a car hit the buggy This occurred in Albany on Sunday She is in a hospital with two broken ribs and possible internal injuries. she lived in Washington until about twenty five years ago.
Herbert Buran fought Robert Pride near Kassler saloon on East Main, Pride severely injured and possibly blinded. Buran, intoxicated, searched for Purdue and attacked when told he was not present. Marshal Geyer jailed Buran. mayor's court set assault and battery with intent to kill charges. Pride’s condition described as serious with eye injuries.
The telegraphers union strike on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines is largely observed with hundreds of operators quitting. Stations are closed and trains hindered as freight and passenger movement slows. officials expect replacements to restore normal service within ten days.
The second annual session of the union association of the General Baptists will meet at Happy Zion church in South Washington on August 10. The gathering is planned to last four days and feature discussions on church affairs and cooperative work.
Mrs. Robert Scott of Wheatland is recuperating after surgery for a tumor and plans to return home in a few days. Steve Ryan of Sugarland announces a public sale on Wednesday August 16 1945 of his personal property. Mr and Mrs Charles Whissel visit from Terre Haute to stay a week with Mr and Mrs Robert Magsey at the east end.
Auction announced by Hastings Allen Hastings at the late J C Palmer homestead four miles NW of Washington Indiana on the Apraw road. sale August 30 1905 at 9 30 a m sharp. Cash for small sums credit for larger amounts with notes and interest. Several farm animals crops hay and implements listed. Also thanks expressed for support after the death of Charles Beaver IW Beaver.
The Bethel church festival planned for August 3 and 4 is postponed indefinitely due to smallpox. Work has begun on the wholesale building along West Main Street to be occupied by H. F. Vollmer.
The Washington township trustee in Daviess County proposes yearly expenditures and tax levies by the advisory board for the year 1903. The notice outlines intended levies and financial planning for township operations.
Trustee William L Brown announces an annual meeting at his Temple Court office on September 4 1905. The document itemizes township expenditures 12250 plus 6 05 cents per hundred, local tuition 2770 plus .5 per hundred and 100 per poll, special tax 5000 plus .21 per hundred, road tax 1250 plus .05 per hundred, additional road tax 2500 plus .10 per hundred, library 500 plus 2 per hundred, and poor expenditures 1734.63 plus .02 per hundred. Total expenditures 16019.63 and total tax 60 cents per hundred and 1.00 per poll.
Trustees in Daviess county publish annual budget figures for Steele and Barr townships. Estimates include township and local tuition taxes, special school taxes, road taxes, and poor expenditures with totals and per hundred dollar rates, dated August 1905.
John M. Smeth, trustee, announces Harrison Township Daviess County 1905 expenditures and tax levies. The Glendale schoolhouse meeting lists totals: township expenditures 100 dollars tax 29 cents per hundred. local fund 100 dollars tax 29 cents. special school tax 950 dollars tax 20 cents. board tax sig 10 cents. road tax 450 dollars tax 1V cents. poor fund 125 dollars tax 3 cents. Total expenditures 2875 dollars and total tax 53 cents per hundred with 25 cents per poll. Dated August 1, 1905.
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