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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
6
The notice urges farmers to use Armour's Fertilizer as natural plant food to improve soil and boost yields. It claims that paying with checks and poor soil both lead to no funds and no crops, promising added interest in improvement of soil.
In Martin county a nationally known artist paints a scene titled Sunrise featuring a young nude woman posed on a hill. The report notes debate over whether the model is a Martin county girl or an imported one as the artistic awakening spreads and onlookers discuss the striking image and its implications.
A visiting artist works at dawn on a hilltop to capture changing light for a painting. He refuses to name his model or subject, but locals fear exposure of a nude female pose may bring unwanted attention from Martin County residents, threatening his quiet studio scene.
Bids for transporting pupils to and from the Edwardsport road consolidated school were opened in Trustee Brown's office. Four routes awarded: Route 1 Robert L. Crane $1.62 daily sole bidder. Route 2 George Drury $1.98 daily. Route 3 Tobias Burris $1.98 daily. Route 4 W B Montgomery $1.99 daily. Township provides wagons with heating equipment.
The Woodmen of the World set October 18 in Indianapolis for its state initiation. State Manager Cady and Deputy L H Stuckey oversee plans for 1000 candidates, including 85 from the city, plus 500 joining the Circle, the women's auxiliary, at the same event.
Trustee William Sims selected and assigned teachers for the coming term in Madison Township. The list includes Claude Sipes, Jesse Watson, W. Shaffer, Cilne Freed, Oscar Wallick, Minnie Harman, Ray Laughlin, R. D. McCarter, Alph. Bowman, and Timer York assigned to positions 1 through 10 respectively.
Dallas Boyd brings suit in Dayleas circuit court against contractor John Dobbs of Elnora for 187.60 dollars claimed for concrete walk work in Jasonville. The complainant demands the amount with costs. attorneys are CHE for the parties.
A garbled note suggests county treasurer Godwin faces a tax issue or investigation. The readable fragments imply fiscal concerns or adjustments affecting tax collection, with no clear dates or outcomes. Further context is needed to confirm the exact action and parties involved.
A county letter notes the appointment of a receiver for the property and outlines steps to cover taxes and labor claims. It states that after labor and material claims are paid to establish the receiver’s credit, tax payments will be addressed. The letter mentions court authorization to borrow funds if needed by November and thanks the recipient for refraining from aggressive collection actions that would embarrass former property owners.
John Hardcastle, a Black man known in the city, was arrested Sunday night by Captain Wallace and Night Sergeant Kermode for grand larceny. He allegedly tapped the saloon cash register at Sherman Freeman’s on First and Main, taking more than $100. Part of the money was recovered later from a friend and a woman’s stocking, totaling about $75. Hardcastle denies nothing and faces penitentiary time. he is held for intoxication with a $5 fine and costs already imposed.
A republican meeting is set for Monday August 31 at 1 o'clock to discuss organization. Attendees include Merrill Moores J K McCardle Indianapolis E V Fitzpatrick Portland F B Posey Evansville Oscar Hadley state treasurer R M Venetta Marion John C Chaney and Robert Barr district chairman. Headquarters in the Wilson building will be open all day.
Sunday afternoon baseball between the Washing tons and an opponent stretched to fourteen innings before the Washing tons edged ahead to a 7 to 6 final. The score was 5 to 5 after nine innings with five double plays cited in the recap.
A socialist basket picnic at Epire Sunday drew a good sized crowd. From Daviess County adjoining counties Addiromes and Lackey from Terre Haute and Dugger offered remarks.
An incomplete fragment notes a southern Indiana Methodist gathering at Shelby with implied regional religious activity and planning. The readable text mentions a convention or meeting and a named location. Names, dates, or specifics are not clear in the fragment.
In a conference twenty three candidates seek admittance to the ministry. Named applicants include Qran A Wilson Crothersville J A Gardner Bennington William H Ark Moors Hill H A Broadwell Patriot Aaron Hogan Moora Hill D P Gibbs Moors Hill L G Black Little York Oscar Jean Campbells F E Dugan Clarksburg Fred H Barrett Flatrock W C Patrick Shelbyville William E MecPheeters Greencastle James O Scott Spraytown Lester A Jones Indianapolis John R Steele Jonesville Harry E Heat Indianapolis W F Preston Boston School of theology Albert Z Mann Fairland J Goodwin Sandborn Albert Cunningham Elnora D B Nickerson Dageer John French Canaan G T Emerick Greencastle
W A Denny and F A Walker from Anderson completed an irrigation river survey for the United States Fish Commission. They mapped mussel species from Knox to Pike counties and found forty five kinds with two or three possibly new to White river.
The Rochester episode reports Bill Sunday, famed evangelist, meeting a boy on the street near the post office. The boy, unaware of Sunday’s identity, questions him and jokes about heaven while Sunday offers to guide him to a front-seat view of his sermon. The encounter highlights the preacher's public antics.
Governor Hang issues proclamation setting aside Monday September 7 as a legal holiday and bor Day observance throughout the state.
Fragmentary text recalls duty to uphold law and public order. It mentions appreciation for a citizen's obedience to legal authority and enforcement by officers, urging respect for the rule and the prohibition of intoxicating liquors on a specified day.
Miss Helen Brown, a prominent young musician in the city, is hired as musical instructor for the coming term in Washington township schools. She is skilled in vocal and instrumental music and follows the township’s new feature added last year by Trustee Brown. The position was previously held by S. L. Cox.
Plainville wins against Eaglesville 16 to 4 on Plainville grounds Sunday afternoon. The Plainville team schedules games Friday and Saturday afternoons this week during the fraternal picnic.
The Daviess County Board of Commissioners will set a contract on September 8, 1908 at 2 p.m. for the purchase of gravel for county roads. Bids must be on file in the auditor’s office and delivered to specified railroad sidings and Loogootee. A bond equal to double the estimated gravel sum accompanies the bid. The commissioners may reject any or all bids. Thomas Nugent, Auditor.
Notice to voters in Montgomery and Barr Township Daviess County Indiana that a white male resident over 21 will apply to the county board of commissioners at the next regular session in September at the courthouse. The application requests permission for a malt liquor establishment with a stated size and premises for a two story building.
OCR reads a partial survey statement noting distances and bearings to a place along a road. Mentions feet and degrees with stray numbers, referencing a planned boundary or parcel description but most details are illegible.
State of Indiana Daviess County posts notice of appointment for Olly F Crooke as minister. The document states the state's interest in solvency and confirms appointment details in formal county records.
Notice reads in fragmented form that an unspecified department or body has appointed or named an official or position. The legible words indicate a formal notice of appointment or designation but lack complete details.
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