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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes a carriage encounter near a burn road where two horses were frightened by headlights and bolted into a vehicle. The mare and foal were involved with remarks about a Bland and a possible collision with a car.
An accident near Washington involved a livery horse owned by Bicknell. The horse, speeding at a sharp turn, collided with a telephone pole, dying from severe injuries. Eyewitnesses described welts on the animal and a harsh whip mark. The report also mentions a wedding nearby with the bride, her family, and a post ceremony breakfast.
Six year old boy son of David Coleman of Rotary fell into an abandoned well. The father lowered himself with a rope and rescued the child. The report also mentions remedies for cholera and diarrhea, including Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with a testimonial of cure after using a 25 cent bottle.
Fragmentary text notes Selfridge and father Drwin Selfridge taken by authorities. It mentions a release tied to a coast convention and references a 3150 value in unclear context. The readable pieces imply a public or legal action surrounding Selfridge with officials involved.
Reverend Woodd receives a letter from Merriman during vacation in Isan. The memo includes a leather souvenir with the inscription God made the world and man and rested. God made woman since then neither God nor a man has rested. Wood finds it notable for his study.
The wedding took place at 4:50 p m Tuesday afternoon in the home of Rev R W Alexander on Bedford road. A small wedding supper followed at the bride's home with only immediate family present. The bride, daughter of Grant Perkins, and the groom, son of Baker of Montgomery, are well known in Washington and Montgomery.
A horse and buggy were stolen on a Sunday night by two young women intent on jailbreaking. The theft occurred near Leray Wallace, with Sheriff Harmon and Deputy Fertye guiding the search. The vehicle was found on the State road near Billings, likely abandoned by Montgomery lads under suspicion.
Akcbn County commissioners approve petitions for three concrete road constructions in Jackson area. Seymour Brown towns road from Seymour to the county line is among the funded projects, with the editor ordered to advertise the sale now.
Fire ignited a meadow owned by John R. Ho about two miles from town when a passing train caused a blaze. Firefighters reported the blaze quickly spreading before containment and no injuries noted.
One year ago Samuel J. Smith of Front Street lost his right hand in a shotgun accident. A second man, Smith of Mt Washington Missouri, was involved in a similar discharge incident.
A gun misfire wounded a man severely, severing his right hand and necessitating amputation. The incident occurred while several men handled the shotgun, the sequence of events forming a tragic coincidence.
Washington’s July rainfall totaled .60 inches per the monthly meteorological report by CC and Fenxans local weather observer. The period saw five days with the greatest precipitation, twenty-one days with no more than four inches, and several cloudy days. July highs reached 35.1 degrees and lows 8.7 degrees with a 200.1 degree reference noted. conditions included a few calm days and a 630 area reading. A separate item reports a 17-year-old, Ben Barrett, killed beneath a freight train south of Petersburg while with friends. Also included is a home remedy note urging chamberlain’s liniment for sprains.
Will K. Penrod of Loogootee announces a Lincoln Chautauqua program to be held in Loogootee from September 8. Local residents and boosters advocate supporting the Washington Chautauqua idea and aim to bring a first fiesta event to Martin County.
The Princeton Champs overcame a 6 2 deficit to tie and then win 10 8 in twelve innings at Woodlawn. Carey drove in three runs, Kyte and Carey hit home runs, and Scanlon’s umpiring decisions were disputed as Gibson County fell short after a marathon game.
William G Harper died July 25 at the family residence in Indianapolis. He was the father of Mrs Lane Wallace and a son of Mrs Lane Wallace of his city.
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