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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
2
An editorial laments rising disregard for life in the United States and urges stronger enforcement of laws against concealed weapons. It cites incidents in Indiana and Tuscaloosa, calls for open, identifiable police firearms, and an awakened public sentiment to deter violence and uphold law and order.
The Indianapolis Star notes critiques of crime penalties and court costs, urging reform in subordinate courts. It highlights the revival of family reunions as a focal social trend, praising organized genealogical efforts and the McGracken and Alfennt reunions in Daviel s county to strengthen kinship and community ties.
Municipal warnings urge boiling water to kill typhoid germs and to seal contaminated sources. Flies, dairy and foods risk transmission. strict cleanliness and fly exclusion are advised. The page also covers local political notes, personal updates, and community events from various towns and residents.
The lifeless body of Edward Smith, who lived three miles west of Odon, was recovered from an old well on his farm. He had been in the well for about three hours and was found at 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Despondent over property and crop losses from the Monday wind storm, he drowned.
A trashing accident occurred near the White River seven miles northwest of Washington by the new bridge. Samuel Baker, a young man, sustained severe injuries and it is feared he may lose his right arm. Authorities are investigating the incident and medical aid arrived promptly.
A grand revival of a biblical tale features 11 000 people and 1 000 performers including gymnasts aerialists and dancers. The spectacle displays horses clowns ponies and a quarter million dollar battleship replica with two daily shows rain or shine tickets sold via wagon connected to local phone service.
Mrs. Clara Porter visits Vincennes while Mrs. B Porter and son Paris stay in Mitchell. Residents from the area travel to Jasper Haysville and Terre Haute for visits and schooling. The Red Men pow event and church ice cream social are announced along with St Patrick’s picnic at Glencoe grove. Recent deaths include Mrs. Rachel Ham of consumption. funeral at St Patrick’s. Various locals depart for Terre Haute and other towns for school and work.
Local residents and visitors traveled to Petersburg Washington Boonville Indianapolis Indianapo lis Newberry Newberry Shoals Elnora Elliston Shoals Terre Haute and other communities this week to visit family and friends. Several headed to Washington for social or family gatherings while others visited relatives in Bedford Newberry and Shoals.
Ramond Cornett of Bicknells visits. George Coleman was in Washington Monday. Henry Cornett from Bicknell visited Sunday. Curtis Myers made a 3&3 trip to Washington Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs attended a Plainville picnic Friday. Seth Myers family at Plainville Friday. Elwood Williams of Black Oak visits his brother Leo Williams Friday. Festival announced at Mt Zion on August 15 and 16 inviting all to attend.
A crowd of young folk enjoyed a hay ride this week. Richard Peek and Clifford Shanks spent Sunday at Cincinnati. Alfred Wolford of New Albany visited with friends. S. W. Barber shipped a car load of hogs to Indianapolis this week. David Wertz sent a car of watermelons to Indianapolis. Aden Barber of Indianapolis returned home after visiting his father Nelson Barber. Miss Ora Briffitt returned to New Albany after visiting Miss Cora Peek.
News notes from Bellflower report a birth of a son to Mrs. Abraham Kneap. John Kneep traveled to Washington on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller visited in Pike county. Mr. and Mrs. Abner Bowman toured Loogootee last week. Lauther Gough attended a fraternal picnic in Plainville. Ed Coyle and daughter Mannie were in Plainville Friday. Jesse Wilson of Washington visited his sister Mrs. Luther Gough last week. Miss Manna Wykoff spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Flora Flint in Plainville.
James Quillan is at Lyons and William Loughmiller is on the sick list. The Mc Cracken reunion drew many from here to Bethany. The first rock was placed on the Harrisonville road. Austin Sherron returns from Terre Haute where he attended school. Mrs. Jacob Myers of Eaglesville hosted Mrs. John Quillan. The infant of Mrs. Maud Ash died this week and was buried at Montgomery. Miss Ethel Shanks of Washington visited the Misses Lubbie and Annie Prosser. Mrs. Alice Cissell of Memphis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cavanaugh. The B and O Southwestern rail line completed a switch here for gravel road work.
Born to Mrs. John McCauley on Monday a son is reported. Thomas O Whitesides is improving. Miss Maggie Bothwell travels to Westphalia. Oscar B Smith goes to Danville for school. The Rev Frederick Burgett visited Washington on Monday. Bernard Gilooly and Miss Ella Donahue returned Saturday from unspecified travel.
A parade of residents visits and returns home across Loogootee Montgomery and nearby areas. Several arrests occur in Montgomery with a peace bond set for Frank Matthews. Lyman Lett lies in critical condition after a gypsy robbery near Apraw Ferry.
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