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.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
John M. Colbert died at home on Maysville Road. The obituary notes his long life and local ties, with the family requested no services.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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