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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
3
Washington Greys dominated the Bicknell Bastons at Woodlawn Park as Sisson and Taylor shut down the visitors. Sisson contributed strong defense with seven strikeouts while Mayer sparked the Greys with aggressive baserunning and timely hits.
A long recap details multiple innings with names Bicknell McDaniels Wampler Deal Mayer Bridges Sisson Dixon Edmondson and others. It describes fielding errors wild throws walks and hits with scoring by Mayerhoff and Dixon and ends with box totals and notes of strikeouts and time.
In the third inning Kokomo scored twice as Wicker walked the first two men before Andy Gill sacrificed. Bowman doubled after a walk to load the bases, giving Kokomo a scoring opportunity and shaping the inning.
The piece reports tension over a Princeton return game in Washington with Manager Gibson guaranteeing 1600 paid admissions if a special train runs. Fans argue for the rematch, while officials weigh scheduling and travel, amid sharp exchanges over who should host and when.
Players discussed next year with Greys, Edmon dson seen as top amateur, possible departure unlikely, and managers confident in retaining most talents. Edmondson praised by observers as a standout performer, while others consider offers from larger clubs. Ed Jackson noted Edmondson as best amateur in the region, with future intentions uncertain.
Manager Stewart of the Speedways reports a split with players from Washington over pay and a half-share proposition. Four Mayers left the team amid a general dispute, with accusations of disobedience and improper conduct.
Washington Greys fielding and batting averages highlight a Sunday game where Loogootee Stars lose 3 to 0 at Martin Eduitt Park. Williams struck out fourteen Pike boys, Baker pitched well for Otwell, and Glassworkers recover from injuries ahead of a trip to Brazil next Sunday.
Dated notes show Golden Crown initiates a ceremony at the lodge hall, with long stream of attendees from local families visiting Washington and Tobgootee for excursions. The piece lists dozens of Chestnut and Chandler relatives, church events, and a new school project progressing favorably while residents visit kin and attend local services.
A carpenter recounts a noisy scene as Teufel tries to impress women by sending a paper notice and wearing his best clothes. The women ignore him completely and he falls silent, vowing to press future protests should women attend.
The Knights of Columbus plan a memorial service at Koff C Hall for Senator Gers. A high mass is to be celebrated with the regular ritual, honoring the late senator as an official remembrance event. A speaker is to be announced.
The Wallace-Hagenbeck circus drew the largest crowds in years in Washington with new features and skilled acts. Performers included trained horses and elephants, a pigs troupe, goose in a wagon, Hassan Ben Alis and seven Tasimanians in acrobatics, ending with hippodrome races.
Montret Biddinger, ten years old and son of Lewis Biddinger of the Biddinger Brothers repair shop, impressed a factory expert by diagnosing and repairing a malfunctioning power hay baler. The machine ran after his directions, and the baler firm offered him work, which he declined. He studies at local schools and his father plans further opportunities for his development.
The fifty third annual institute of the teachers of Daviess county ends Friday with record attendance and strong interest due to excellent lectures from a capable staff. The sessions met at Walnut street school with A. O. Fulkerson presiding. A resolution mourning Dr. Henry Gers, longtime Washington public schools trustee, was adopted, praising his life and influence.
A memorial tribute from Hamlet Allen Minnie M Carnahan and others honors Dr Henry Gerke for sixty years as a school trustee and physician. It praises his public education efforts and honesty in government, notes his loving family and home, and requests minutes, newspaper publication, and a copy to the bereaved family.
Johnny Volz state deputy of the Modern Woodmen of America announced a campaign to move the national headquarters from Rock Island Illinois to Indianapolis Indiana. Indiana members plan to organize 8000 and the move would require purchasing an office building for the more than five hundred workers. The head office receiver and agents note the order handles over 9 million in reserve funds monthly, with laws affecting the move under Minnesota statutes cited.
The Indianapolis council Knights of Columbus offers heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and to their council for the death of Dr Henry Gers. A copy of the resolutions is sent to Washington council No 629 and the Indiana Catholic for publication.
On Sunday August 24 neighbors and family gathered at Mrs. John Hart's home to celebrate her second birthday. Attendees filled baskets and shared a dinner under shade trees as everyone enjoyed abundant fare and social remarks about reputations. Attendees included Classe and family of Avily Allen Daugherty and Wildridge plus Misses Doro.
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