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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1907

Page

6

Judge Rules Union Of Cumberland Presbyterian Church Legal

Judge W H Martin of Cooper County Missouri declares the Cumberland Presbyterian Warrensburg union legal and the transfer of church property proper. The decision upholds the union under church constitution and permits the property to pass to the combined organization despite opposition from nonunion members.

W. H. Martin Cooper County Missouri Cumberland ‘Presbyterian Church Warrensburg C. P. Church Presbyterian Church Bradley Martin Cumberland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Ion Cumberland Presbyterian Ito Supreme Court At Georgia C. P. Chure The Atlanta

Decatur Pivotal Union Remains Endorsed by Assembly

The act upholding a union consummated by the General Assembly at Decatur Illinois last year stands as confirmed. This measure reinforces the merger decided in that session and reflects ongoing legislative support for the union.

Stip General Assembly Decatur Ill

Barr township names teachers for coming term

Trustee George Smith names St Marys teachers for Barr township with assignments A through C and various surnames. School opens September 23. Chester J. Gerkin, Indiana University student, named instructor for the new high school in Epsom Bogard township, residing in Huron.

iGeorge Smith Barr Township Ithe St. Marys Timothy Arvin Lida Lavelle Allen Ernestine Gough Wilson W. C Raney Gainor Edgar Feagans Kennedy Clotilda Hunter Mills Oris Horrall Patterson Edna Norris Hart James F. Mackell McCracken Mary Carlin Hayes J. Wil Kennedy Bellflower Irene Healy Doane John H. Doyle Buckley Graves W. A. Grannon Sea John O'Conner Livers John Mathews Morgan Annie Bradley Parsons Cropp Ada Hopkins Lenacher Lida Cunningham William G. Heffernan Fred C. Harris Mary McGrath Cunningham Leah Cunningham Chester J. Gerkin Indiana University Epsom Bogard Township Huron

Washington school board bond filed and approved

The county commissioners approved bonds for the Washington city school board and the treasurer J G Allen 40000 with W C W Wright Gioses Anca John G Shanks and Hi C Truelove as bondsmen Dr C H Yenne and Dr Henry Gers bonds 14000 with Hugh McKerpan and A M Lum as securities Mrs L F Hunemeier to continue as matron of the orphan’s home for another year James Edwards named superintendent for gravel road repairs in Veale township William Schrolucke granted a ferry license and liquor licenses granted to ee e Kiefer and C T Connaugh ton

City of Washington J. G. Allen C. H. Yenne Henry Gers Allen W. C. W. Wright Gioses Anca John G. Shanks Hi. C. Truelove Gers Hugh McKerpan

Fingers Mashed At Press In Democrat Office Accident

Samuel Boyd, son of S B Boyd, injured at the Democrat office when his right hand was caught between the form and platen of a job press. Three fingers were mashed including the first three, nails torn, and the third finger bones crushed possibly requiring amputation.

Democrat Samuel Boyd S. B. Boyd The

Miss Sally Jacobs Breaks Wrist in Wash Tub Fall

Miss Sally Jacobs of Odon, daughter of Lou Jacobs, broke her wrist Tuesday morning while emptying a wash tub. Doctors Rankin and DeMotte set the fracture.

Sally Jacobs Odon Lou Jacobs

Disbanding Order Sent to Company I Troops

Captain Joshua Evans of Company I Indian National Guard received a telegram between 6 and 7 Saturday evening ordering the disbanding of his troops.

Joshua Evans Company 1 Indian ‘National Guard

Three Hoosier Schoolmasters Sing in Veale Townships Reminiscence

A reminiscence piece recounts three Hoosier singing masters James Horrall John Steen and Anson B Johnson who taught in Veale Harrison and nearby areas. It recalls the singing schools held after harvests using Missouri Harmonist tunes and Old Hundred, the rotation of church venues, courtships of students, and the lasting impact on home chores and music appreciation.

Chaptei Veale Township James Horrall Washington and Veale Veale John Steen Ebenezer Cbarch Harrison Anson B. Johnson Jonathan Golden Horrall John Steen Union Church Bethany Lett Evansville J. W. Darby Co. P. Church John Scudder William Scudder

Indiana troops mobilized for Tell City riot duty amid delays

Telegram reports Adjutant General Perry ordered three more companies from Vincennes Evansville and Mount Vernon to Tell City after riots. Perry condemned local authorities for not handling the trouble, prepared to withdraw troops, but kept them in city. Meanwhile Indiana farmers plant record tomato and potato acreages with 21 822 acres tomatoes 65 518 acres potatoes in state. Davis county tomato and potato acreages listed as 200 and 250 respectively. 1906 tomato acreage 326.

Fair Grounds Perry Evans Tell City Hugh Faith Vincennes Evansville Mt. Vernon Indiana Mary Stubbs Estate Statisticiaa Agréige Daviess County

Many go to Terre Haute excursion

A sizable crowd from Washington traveled to Terre Haute on Sunday for the Terre Haute chautauqua event and a baseball game. among the attendees were Debs listeners and numerous local residents including Richard Brown Mell Wallace Sam Smith Sol Rays and many others.

Washington Terre Haute Terre Casper Behle George 2 Stuckey Frank Nash Fielding Harry Steven Arley Wallace Michael Zinkans Fred Wirts Onis Sorgius Harry Wolfe Lena Raymann Leo Raymann Joseph Raymann Eva Sorgius Loral’ Sorgius Edna Sorgius

Mrs Al Scarlett Visits Drake Parents in West

Mrs Al Scarlett of Shoals is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Drake, in the west. The brief note confirms the family gathering and travel plans.

al Scarlett Shoals Isi Eby Mrs. Samuel Drake West

Buys Third Interest by Perkins Bert Ostein

A brief notice reports that Perkins and Ostein acquire a one third interest in a local venture. The exact entities are unclear from the fragment but indicate partial ownership change and a business stake adjustment.

Ab Perkins Bert Ostean

Summer Dish in Winter Fried Tomatoes Preserve Flavor

The August Delineator notes fried tomatoes can be enjoyed in winter if prepared in summer. Select large fire tomatoes, fry, pack hot into jars, cover with thick warm lard, cool, then store. To serve, remove slices, trim excess lard, and warm by frying for a fresh, delicate taste.

Maryland

Washington Colts Defeated in Cannerburg Game

The Washington Colts were beaten 7 to 2 Sunday afternoon at Cannerburg in a contest described as fairly interesting. Burke Donahue Hoffmann contributed for the Colts, with Goars noted among the players.

Washington Colts Cannerburg Colts Burke Donahue Ang Hoffmann

Moving R. Charled Announces Farm Move

R. Moving. Charled announces he moved Saturday to his farm in Veale township. James also moves to the farm.

Charled Énnel Swan Poba Veale James

City to grade streets under Wv H Boahes supervision

In a city plan, Jagies will oversee grading and gravel laying on streets as officials assign work to a supervisor named Wv H Boahe. The notice clarifies responsibilities and labor scope for road improvement.

Diamond Unearthed Near Petersburg in Quarry Find

A farmer reports discovering a remarkable diamond in a quarry about three miles south of Petersburg. The stone is described as unusually bright, prompting the owner to seek expert appraisal at Petersburg for verification.

Petersburg Iit Barr Cannerburg Bosith

Martial State Survey Sparks Humorous Postmaster Replies

The article notes the two yearly post office department survey for the government blue book asks postmasters about martial relations. Examples show humorous responses such as single and dandy or fairly middling, highlighting misunderstanding of the question and colorful phrasing.

Post , Office Department Agis

Baggage Master Replaced by Weyman and Steinfield

Homer Allen former baggage master at the B. and O. Southwestern resigns and will become brakeman Wr Steinfield former Hyatt clerk to assume Allen’s baggage master post.

Homer Allen B. & O. Southwestern Wr. Steinfield Hyatt House Allen

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