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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

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John M. Colbert Passes Away at Home

John M. Colbert died at home on Maysville Road. The obituary notes his long life and local ties, with the family requested no services.

John M. Colbert Maysville Road

Obituary notices list Colbert Gooldy and Hudson deaths

The fragmentary obituary notices report John M. Colbert died at home after a long invalid period with typhoid leaving a wife and five children and a brother Abner. Other notices detail Mrs. Sarah J. Hudson of 1508 Vincennes Avenue dying of organic heart disease and Celestine Herr of Main Street Washington dying after chronic bronchitis with various survivors.

John M. Colbert Maysville Colbert George Dosch Washington Sarah A. Gray James A. Colbert Ida Winterbottom Flora Cochrane Charles Austin Colbert Abner.d. Colbert Church of Christ At East Herron Street Gooldy John Coleman Mary Helphenstine Sarah J. Hudson West End Vincennes Avenue Oak Grove Cemetery Hudson Lawson P. Hudson Epeech Celestine Herr Main Street Mr. Herr Pecsbar Pittsburg West

Local Civil War Veteran John Harris Dies at 75

John Harris aged about 75 died Thursday at his home near Cannerville after paralysis. He was the son of Nathan and Elizabeth Harris, lived much of his life among county elders, and served in the Civil War era. The report also covers a county school budget and census data with total expenditures, enrollment figures, and debt related to a new high school building.

John Harris Sims F Brown Amg Harris Nathan Elizabeth’Hottis Cannerburg -Wyer& H Gray

Rev J Al White Faces Conference Decision At Odaga Meeting

The Rev J Al White plans to attend the upcoming conference at Odaga starting August 20. He has not chosen a final posting, considering St Joe and Ohio fields, with a decision due in the next few days. His Washington stay raised $1 761.55 beyond expenses, supporting a salary increase of $409 over his predecessor. The congregation gathered to honor him with a farewell supper at his home.

al White Odaga White Geréra St. Joe Indiana Ohio Indianapolis Bonebrake Ag Bonebrake Ag Marr Fuestibns Rath Snpder Yashington

Major Risley Dies at Ree 8ferasville Home

Major Risley, a highly esteemed citizen of Ree 8ferasville, died at his home at six o clock in the afternoon after a long illness from heart disease. He was fifty years old. The report notes his long illness and eminent standing in the community.

Risley Poe Ree Ferasville Fernoon

Superintendent Says Progr am Best Ever for Event

The superintendent lauds the program as the best ever while outlining plans for an upcoming event. He emphasizes the program’s impact on students and community engagement, detailing expected attendance and officials' support.

County Institute Invites Teachers and Public to August Sessions

Washington County’s general public invited to the institute in Watnu Street School from August 18 to 22. Sessions start 9 AM and 4:40 PM daily with lectures by Harlan E Malt, W Farr, Lora M Dexheimer, Pauline Wambaugh, and E D Merriman. Attendance earns two percent toward the general average salary. enrollment includes all county teachers and interested residents.

Vness Washington A. O. Fulkerson Watnu Street Harlan’e. Malt Ohio Farr Taionville Illinois Lora M. Dexheimer Normel Normal Pauline Wambaugh Ansola Indiana E. D. Merriman

Insanity Case of Harry Dunn Remains Under Inquiry

The Clinton Daily Clintonian details Harry Dunn once a city cook and now in jail as a raving maniac. He suffers hallucinations, believes hunters pursue him, and fears dynamite. Officers struggle to restrain him as he raves through the night.

Clinton Daily Clintonian Harry Dunn Jai Vanness Buffo Dunn

Not Guilty Pleas in Grand Larceny Case

Edward Mode Jesse Murphy Marton Thompson and Byron Murphy entered not guilty pleas in the mayor court on a grand larceny charge tied to stealing cans from the J. & OQ Southwestern company. Bail set at $500 for Murphy, others to await September court. Spaulding in Bad Washington mayor for am absol...

Edward Jesse Mode Marton Thompson Byron Murphy Southwestern Pany

Washington youth injured in Vincennes train fall

Carm Roll a nineteen year old from Washington was seriously injured Tuesday morning at Vincennes after attempting to jump from an east bound B and C Southwestern passenger train. His left arm was crushed, his right eye damaged, and he suffered multiple cuts and bruises. He was taken to Good Samaritan hospital with recovery uncertain.

Carmier Washington Vincennes B. & C.southwestern Elmer Shields St. Louis Sixth Street Shields Roll Good Samaritan Hospital W. H. Roll Walnut Street Carmi Roll Southwestern William HH Eliye Vincennea Algotof Louis

Veterans meet under old elm at Trinity Springs

Survivors of Company FP Sixty fifth Indian Volunteers gathered for their annual reunion under the old elm at Trinity Springs. The event marked the fifty first anniversary of the organization, held August 8, 1862. Attending were John W. Crook, James Gardner, Mark McBride, John G. Crane, Levi Wild, Dover Hill, Gideon Clutts, Sh Doyle, Bowden Bex, Jesse Bex, Bob Wallace, Lindsey ae, George Sanders, Thomas Franklin, and others.

Trinity Springs John W. Crook James Gardner Loogcotes Mark McBride Trinity’ “Springs Dover Hill Gideon ‘Clutts Doyle Bowden Jesse Bex Uron Bob * Wallace Lindsey George Sanders

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Richard ‘Gooldy Mirried John Haris Passel Washington Publicis Fulkerson Arthur Gree City Board of “Schools the Butler Central Union Dre Washngton Peters A. Whit Win Sofie U. DB J. 4 White Thessay Szheme Alfred ‘el Johnson John Jackmay Speec the Rev. J Major Risley Deat Alfords Alle ‘Home O County General Publg Invited Hall Dexhmar Furr Wambaukh Wanbaugh Dexelmar Gradys Dexheimer Miss Dexheimer Miss Wambaugh Hall. Reat Mr. Furr Joe Merrim Clinton Harry Cireuit Cout Dryenella Rto Washington A Ple Am Absolutid Roy Vigtin Jrm Carl Miller Forteen William “I.miller Southwest First Street Washington Monuental Works Aw. H. Baxley Bri OLD Elme Trinty Springs Thomas Franklin
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