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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1906

Page

4

Marriages and a burglary in Indiana town

The Indianapolis Star reports the wedding of Sherman McCullough and Audie Newby at the bride’s Irvington home with about fifty deaf witnesses and the Indiana Institution for the Deaf officiating in sign. William J. Raymann wed Carrie Wagoner at the German Catholic church, with a breakfast at Lena Raymann’s home. A Bedford burglary at H. H. Walls Insurance shows a safe opened and $346.66 taken. Alex Robinson, once employed at Walls, is jailed after a preliminary hearing set for Thursday.

McCullough The Institution For the Education of the Deaf Lve Irvington H. H. Walls Bedford Washington Amanda Owens William Frank Walls Williamstown Bedford Democrat L. E. Payne Alex Robinson Robinson George Holmes Mr. Walls Hodge & Walls Iseminger

Groom of Raymgon Weds Bride of Henry Wagner kin

The groom Raymgon of B. and C. Southestern shops wed the daughter of Henry Wagner and will reside at 1308 East Walnut Street with her sister Mrs. W. Beck. The ceremony occurred on the groom’s birthday eve. A separate marriage linked Charles H. Gibson to Miss Ira Carpenter of Paris, with attendees Mrs. Anna H. Gibson, Miss Helen Gibson, and Paul Gibson. After a eastern trip the couple will settle in the city. Mrs. Gibson is related to Mrs. H. A. Calvert. Gibson is son of Mrs. Anna H. Gibson of East Main Street. A Vincennes license issued for Walter Welton, carpenter, and Edna Padgett, age fifteen, daughter of Edmund Padgett.

The Indianapolis Star David S McCullough Mary McCullough Pearl Street Walter McCullough Raymgon B. & C. Southestern Henry Wagner W. Beck East Walnut Street Charles H. Gibson Ira Carpenter Paris Anna H. Gibson Helen Gibson Paul Gibson Gibson H. A. Calvert Mr. Gibson East Main Street Vincennes Walter Welton Edna Padgett Edmund Padgett

Catholics' Annual Meet in Essen Germany Opens Tuesday

The fifty third annual convention of Germans Catholics will be called to order in Essen Prussia Tuesday Alfonse G Koelbe delegate of the American Federation of Catholic societies to the conference will also represent the Roman Catholic Central Verin the organization of German Catholics in the United States Koelbe is the first American delegate to attend the German Catholic convention and maintain close ties with German Catholic groups

Essen Prussia Germany Alfonse G. Koelbe American Federation of Catholic Societies Central Vernin United States Mr. Koelbe

Diamond Find Reported in Michigan County Mine Crater

A mineral inquiry notes a rich diamond claim within a Miott County crater. The rock formation reportedly shows indicators of diamonds in what is described as the crater of an extinct volcano.

Miott County Lus

Mooney Nominated for Indianapolis City Council

William J. Mooney, a well known wholesale district leader and vice president of the board of trade, is nominated by Democrats of Indianapolis for city council. The News endorses his candidacy, praising his business ties and civic involvement.

William J. Mooney Indianapolis Nces Winja Mooney Board of Trade Commercial

School Term Opens on September 10 Trustees Name

Thomas Coffin of Westfield, father of Mrs. L H Creager, was found dead in a buggy near Noblesville en route to York Town. He died from a heart attack aged sixty five, with his body sent to Westfield for burial Friday. The Creagers attended the funeral.

Thomas Coffin Westfield L.H. Creager West Main Street Noblesville Yorktown Coffin

Vincennes Wins Woodmen Log Rolling Contest

The Vincennes team won first prize in the four man log rolling event at the Modern Woodmen gathering Friday afternoon. Shacklef ord Barnett claimed the hitching prize for a quick single horse setup, completing under a minute. Alma Kauffman led the women’s hitching contest taking $10, Augusta Ulrich placed second with $5. Evening speeches followed by Rev Harley Jackson Ezra Mattingly and Cyrus E. B. Davis.

Vincennes Shackleford Barnett Harley Jackson Ezra Mattingly Cyrus EB. Davia

Reverend Hudgins Voices Union City Cumberland Presbyterian Stand

The Rev. J. L. Hudgins of Union City Tennessee once pastor of the local Cumberland Presbyterian church declares he and his congregation oppose dissolution of the Cumberland Presbyterians and favor continuance and perpetuity of the church regardless of property or popularity.

J. L. Hudgins Union City Tenn Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cumberland Presbyterians

Tinner Henry Feldman Seeks Move After Wage Rise

Henry Feldman a tinner formerly with B. and O. Southwestern shops now works in Indianapolis with a substantial pay increase. He visited his Ogden street home Sunday and plans to move his family there.

Henry Feldman B. & O. Southwestern Indianapolis Ogden Street

Train Collision Kills Seven in Long Hollow

A freight train and a work train collided in Long Hollow Pa killing seven men and seriously injuring seven others. The freight engine driver could not see the work train due to heavy rainfall.

Long Hollow

Louisville Sunday theaters go unblocked by authorities

Municipal officials did not intervene at Sunday performances in Louisville. They concentrated on gathering evidence to prosecute those who worked on Sunday.

Louisville

Nugent Family Reunion Attended by Sears Members

A reunion of the Nugent family was held at a castle with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sears of Elnora and Clarence Sears.

Runaway Severs Punishes George Ellis Near Washington

George Ellis was severely punished in a runaway last Friday while driving a cart to Washington. A dog at a camp leapt at the horse, causing it to kick Ellis in the head and legs, throwing him unconscious. He recovered enough to visit a physician next day. The horse ran away, wrecking the cart and harness. the cart was never found. The horse and cart belonged to Milt Wilson.

George Ellis Washington Ellis Milt Wilson

Storm Damages Daviess County Churches and Property

A severe Friday night storm with lightning and wind struck Daviess county causing property damage. Lightning hit the Glendale M E church causing structural damage to the berry attached to the church and blows to steps. A Barr township woman lost a valuable horse worth about 150 dollars to the storm.

Daviess County M. E Glendale Bridgett Lundergan Barr Township

Lightning Kills Woman in Wallace Church

Sixteen members of the ladies aid society at Wallace near Crawfordsville were indoors Friday at 2 PM when a bolt struck the Christian church. Mrs. John Bellis was killed instantly, and Mrs. Bessie Phillpot and Miss Ura Shoaf were seriously injured as they practiced for a church entertainment.

The Ladies and Society of the Christian Church Wallace Crawfords Ville John Bellis Bessie Phillpot Ura Shoaf Aid Society

Woman Rescues Self From Bedford Cistern Jump

Mrs Bat Foster aged thirty five attempted suicide by leaping into a twelve foot deep cistern at Bedford. The shock of hitting water woke her and she clung to the pump stock until neighbors pulled her out and alerted help.

Bat Foster Bedford

Peeks Veale Townships alfalfa crop yields and soil benefit

Charles E. Peek of Veale township plans to cut his third alfalfa crop on Monday from one acre. He previously planted last August and has already harvested two crops. The forage is favored by animals and under good conditions yields several crops yearly while also improving soil quality.

Charles E. Peek Veale

Saddler and Hancock Wed at Rector Arkansas Home

Clarence W. Saddler and Miss Myrtle Hancock were married at the bride’s parents home in Rector Arkansas last Wednesday. Rev. Charles Morris conducted the ceremony. The groom, a young farmer from Steele township, and the couple departed for Washington last Friday.

Clarence W. Saddler Myrtle Hancock Rector, Ark John Hancock Charles Morris Steele Townships Washington

Grand Army of the Republic adjourns after fortieth encampment

The Grand Army of the Republic completes its fortieth encampment and adjourns to meet in Saratoga New York in 1907. It approves sending a protest against a statue to Henry Wirz to General S D Lee commander of the Southern Veterans association.

Grand Army of the Republic Saratoga N. Y Henry Wirz

Tragic Water Rescue Event Off New York Claims Twelve

Twelve people died in the waters near New York on Sunday. Most victims were bathers, with heroic rescues reported that limited a much larger loss of life.

New York

Infant dies after scalding accident in Austin

An infant daughter of Oliver Coz of Austin in Scott county died Friday from scalds after overturning a vessel of boiling water onto herself.

Oliver Coz Austin Scott County

Cuban Revolt Reaches Peak as U S Stays Neutral

Reports indicate the western Cuba revolution has peaked and the United States shows no plan to intervene. The U S government believes Cuba can defend itself and handle the unrest without outside aid.

Cuba United States

Illinois Republicans at Peoria Name Ticket and Back Cannon

At Peoria convention the Illinois Republicans nominated a state ticket and endorsed Speaker Cannon for the presidential nomination. In 1908 Senator Shelby M. Cullom was unanimously endorsed for reelection.

Mlinois Peoria Cannon Shelby M. Cuollom

Troops Leave Texas for Fort Reno Move

Federal troops described as colored have been ordered from Texas and will proceed to Fort Reno Oklahoma. Fort Brown at Brownsville is to be released from duty.

Texas Fort Reno Oklo Fort Brown Brownsville

Government Property Packed Up and Shipped Away

Fragmentary line notes that government property can be abandoned and removed as soon as it is packed up and shipped away, suggesting imminent disposal or repurposing of assets.

Mayer seeks permanent injunction against BRT over five cent fare

Attorney General Mayer for New York will seek a permanent injunction to prevent the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company from charging more than a five cent fare between Brooklyn and Coney Island.

Mayer New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Brooklyn Coney Island

Secretary Wilson Visits South Omaha Packing Houses

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrived in South Omaha Nebraska on Tuesday and toured all the packing houses, inspecting operations and facilities.

Wilson South Omaha Neb

Marion P. Crofeller Nominated in Ninth Indiana District

Democrats of Indiana's Ninth District nominate Marion P. Crocfeller for Congress on Tuesday, official party action marks the start of the campaign.

Marion P. Crocfeller Congress Ninth Indiane

Reunion Return of Nugent and Son From Green

Thomas Nugent and his son Bernard attended a reunion and have returned from Green.

Thomas Nugent Bernard Green

Sugar Land Man Loses Fine Mare to Lockjaw

Theodore T. Jones reports the loss of a fine mare in Sugar Land on Thursday evening. The horse, valued at about 150 dollars, died from lockjaw.

Theodore T. Jones Sugarland

Reserve fund shortage at German American Bank Paducah

Investigations reveal a reserve shortfall of 7300 dollars at the German American Bank in Paducah Kentucky. Teller Phil J Abbott is missing for over a week as detectives search with the bonding company covering the shortage.

Paducah Phil J. Abbott Bonding Company

Woman Convicted for Barboursville Murder

Anna Henson, a Negro woman, was convicted Saturday of murdering Mrs. Broughton in Barboursville and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Co-defendant Jesse Fitzgerald had previously been sentenced to death. Also, Edward Kollerath, a Chicago depositor, hanged himself amid the Milwaukee Avenue bank collapse fallout.

Anna Henson Broughton Barboursville Jesse Fitzgerald Chicago Milwaukee Avenue Edward Kollereth

Rich Diamond Mine in Ohio Sparks Capitalist Venture

Ohio capitalists form a company to work what is believed to be a rich diamond mine. Details about location and potential yields remain uncertain as the venture progresses.

Ohio

Women's wrappers marked down in fast color percale

Several dozen women's wrappers in blue red and gray percale are reduced with full cuts and attractive styles. Prices include 1.25, 1.50, and 1.19 with various markdowns.

White Spreads Offer Bargains in Crochet Linens

Advertisement lists underpriced white crochet spreads in extra heavy weight with hems and fringes. Prices shown include 8 1/2 cent to 2 19 dollar ranges, with several size options at discounted rates. Local store promotes savings on white spreads in blues and neutrals.

Long Silk Gloves at Bargain Prices This Month

Silk gloves offered at $1.50 a pair with elbow length styles matching earlier $2.00 pairs. Bargain table features towels and assorted cloths including damask Turkish pieces, with quick clearance pricing on assorted lots.

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Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company Studebaker Quality Studebaker Hatfield & Palmer Company Washington, Indiana Purdue Raymann-Wagner William J. Raymann Carrie Wagoner John Raymann Mayme Raymann Lena Raymann Mr. Raymann Lena Will M. F. Dunn B. E. Belue & Company M. J. Carnahan Co Motre Dame Ind Gibson Carpenter Center Streets N. W. Martin & Co Charles L. Banta Steele Township Plainville Indiana William L. Brown Washington Township Temple Court W. J. Mooney Joseph E., Dearmid Benjamin B. Burris Albert P. Weathafer Hudgins Saddler Hancock It Wal Hugh L. Cox Illinois New Dreams Ut Women’s Claa i Oxfords Chase & Sanborn Charles L. Stuckay Veale Township John Smith Trustes Harrison Township Hudsonville Cannerburg George 8S. Smith Jesse Godwin Reeve Township Alfordsville Reserve Fund Short Bestman
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