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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

6

Sunday School Organization Strengthened in Veale Township

The Veale township Sunday school election established officers led by President John Morgan with Jacob Purcell as Vice President G B Wallace as Secretary and Treasurer Edith Swan as Home Superintendent and Thomas Singleton as Primary Superintendent. Five townships in Dawhee s county are organized with plans to complete all ten before next month s convention.

Ain Bethel ‘Church Ae Iin Greenwood George Weeks Jona Welsh County ‘Sunday School Association Louisville Veale Township John Morgan Jacob Purcell G. B. Wallace Edith Swan Thomas Singleton Dawhees County Welsh Bogard Epsom

Aged woman injured in town accident

Mrs. Thursday Ragsdale widow of Hiram Ragsdale was seriously injured Monday afternoon while preparing to leave town. After tying her horse the animal frightened by a departing freight train, she was thrown and struck her head on a brick corner. She was moved to Neldig boarding house for temporary relief and guards feared serious complications due to her age. She recently lost two sons to appendicitis in Evansville.

Thursday Ragsdale Hiram Ragsdale Ragsdale East Third Street Neldig Evansville

Will of Martha Garaghan Filed in County Court

The last will and testament of the late Mrs. Martha Garaghan was recorded. Dated June 30, 1903, it names Matilda Garaghan the life heir to the Walnut and East First home free of debt. Each child Matilda Mollie Josie Emma Lehigh Frank and John receives one sixth of remaining property. Son John B. Garaghan named executor. Charitable bequests are noted and honored.

Matilda Mollie Josie Emma Lehigh Frank John John B. Garaghan

McGuire to Leave Neal & Eskridge Advertising Post

Vane McGuire, advertising manager for Neal & Eskridge, will resign September 1 to join a large department store at Franklin. He will enter Franklin College when school opens. A 1907 local high school graduate, McGuire has served as ad manager for Neal & Eskridge for several years and earned high esteem. colleagues regret his departure despite support for his advancement.

Vane McGuire Neal & Eskridge Franklin Neal Eskridge Franklin College McGuire Neal & Eakridge aVing

Chaney's Record Valorized in District Backing Call

A local urging Chaney’s reelection highlights his three terms in Congress and argues he has delivered for the Second district. It cites pension bills aiding soldiers and widows, seeds for farmers, and funding for colleges, public buildings, and mining, plus opposition to the ship subsidy and emphasis on borderless national service.

Yorn Co Chaney Democrac Alvin Padgett Cy Daws Congress Robert W. Miers Re Chaney Invalid Pension Committee McCumber House of Representatives Wall Street Coness Secretary of Agriculture Spillman Greene County Department of Commerce and Labor House Bureau ‘of Mines and Mining Senate Hemenway Mle Panama Canal Catholic Church Philippine Islands Committee On Insular Affairs Documenta Vincennes Bedford Racen Bedy Bloomington Washington Linton Beas C.F Chaney

Tragic Freight Yard Death of Eight-Year-Old Gladys Holten

Eight-year-old Gladys Holten died after being crushed by a freight car at the E and I yards. The accident occurred around 11 am as she and a neighbor girl approached the cars near Van Trees Street. The engine moved cars into the siding, catching Gladys at the waist and passing over her, killing her instantly. The grandmother and relatives reacted in shock as rescue and mourning began.

Gladys Hollen James Sturgeon St .In Twain Gladys Keller van Trees Street Carnegie Library Main Street van Trees Keller Girl Gladys Holten John V. Holten Jamies Sturgeon

Court set for Solomon liquor sale case

Witness William Garnet testified Monday in the city court about the case of George Solomon accused of selling liquor to a minor. The trial was continued to 10 o'clock. the father of the boy appeared in court.

Smarstig Corning William Garnet Winess George Solomon

Saloon Owner Solomon Faces Lone Complaint Over Beer Sale

A local case concerns Solomon, proprietor of the Last Chance saloon, accused by Garner of selling beer to a minor. The youth, about to turn twenty one this month, had the warrant withdrawn by the complainant but the case proceeded with the witness recanting. A lookout for Garner on his return is planned.

Russell iSolomon Last Chance West End Tye Garner Solomon

Home from camping trip on Lake James

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Allen return from a week on Lake James in the north part of the state. Mrs. Allen works at home while Joe reports Alman like fishing tales and the men contest with local fishermen. The Allens boasted seventy perch and enjoyed a sunny outing with a lively crowd and stories of the trip.

J. G. Allen Lake James Allen Presit Joe Estes John G. ‘Billheimer Billheimer Ahlother Daviess County Mr. Allan Nerora

Boston Store Expands as Bolenbacker Stock Moves In

Steiila and McCafferty purchase Bolenbacker's five ten cent stock and take charge. The Boston Store will occupy two sections and double floor space once stock is disposed. Ready to wear moves to ground floor with new glass front store added, improving storefront appeal.

Steiila & McCafferty Boston Bolenbacker

Old Soldiers' Reunion At Baden Attracts Many Veterans

The Old Soldiers reunion at Baden draws many former blue uniforms. The event spans two days with speeches planned. Attendees include W.S. Waller, William Tain, A. D. Meade, James St. Gesres, W. Fyffe, Thomas W.F. Benjamin Tolson, W. Belpr McBride, George Belcher, Robert Ley, W. P. Ellis, William Wirts, St. Clair, and Mrs. Belcher. They expect to return Tuesday.

Oes Ihee Baden Waller Williamtain D. ‘Meade James Bt Gesres W. Fyffe Thomas W Benjamin ‘Tolson Belpr . McBride George

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