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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
7
A dense ledger of real estate deeds records transfers in a township. Names include Mary A Dages Peter R Stoll James R Bradley Oral Gregory Charles Gough and many others. Parcels described by sections townships ranges and acreages with list of grantees and dower or widows.
The Bogard township trustee in Daviess county sets the annual estimates for 1914. Expenditures total 111,071.53 with a 1.22 tax rate, plus separate road and school taxes. Names: Daniel J. Myers trustee, township, Daviess county, August 13 1913. Administrator Edgar C. Patterson.
Indiana notices warn nonresidents of a partition suit in Daviess circuit court set for September 30 1913 and a bankruptcy discharge hearing for William T Alexander on August 15 1913. The partition action names multiple Zinkan defendants and assigns probate terms. the discharge hearing for Alexander is scheduled for October 2 1913 in Indianapolis with notice to creditors.
Obituary notes Floyd Hobson, a Washington lodge member and Modern Woodmen of America, who lived nearby and died after a long illness tied to a recent accident. Survived by widow Dora and two children, with many relatives mourning his passing. He was born February 28 and spent his life in Washington. services planned by his family.
CLOVER DALE Mrs. Mary Green of Oaklag visits F.S. Banta. Mrs. Mary Ann Eagan chases a new Ford. Miss Hazel Perkin travels to Mo for a few weeks. Harry McDonald of Cincinnati visits his parents. John Fitzpatrick and others attend a picnic in Martin County. The Misses Dick and Wason of Washington attend with Mrs. Margaret Allef and Miss Ethel Perkins who is ill a few days with her grandfather Mr. and Mrs. L.N. Keithington. Mrs. John Lundergan and others also noted.
An aged resident at 16 East Oak Street Washington Indiana recounts a travel ordeal and praises Dr Dean Kidney Pills. The letter features a public endorsement by Mr. Ragedale and urges readers to ask for Kidney Pills by name from Fosburn Company Buffalo New York.
In a regular meeting the Knights of Columbus fixed the date for a hall festival and kirmess for late October through early November. The large hall will host entertainers and a sale of various items to raise funds for the new school.
The snippet lists two new circuit court suits, a divorce case for Polly Ann Jinkens filed by Samuel Jinkens of Washington township, and a damages claim by Liver A. Taylor against John H. To sold him a diseased mare. Also mentions a tonic claim for diarrhea remedy and a Jackson County gathering at Eastside Park with numerous residents listed.
The Graham Glass Company plant at Lockootds resumed operations after a 1912 14 fire. Three eight hour shifts worked at the bottle making machines as the firm rehired workers and planned new hires to rebuild the force.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention president Wilson and a sonata recital or event. Specific names and details are unreadable. the fragment suggests activity or movement involving Wilson and a musician, but lacks a clear incident, place, or date.
Ibert, Miller, Case, Edward H. Busse and Victo H. Teuscher stand as guard councilmen candidates in city race for seats on the municipal board.
Washington Progressives set a September 1 gathering in the city court house to adopt a platform for the city campaign. Frank Gilkinson of Shoals and a Dyer of see ness are billed to address. Dyer was a former candidate for Congress from the district. Gilkinson is an attorney. meeting open to the public.
The annual Civil War veterans reunion at Ebenezer is scheduled for Thursday September 11. Car J A Palmer of Washington announced the bid as commander of the reunion association. Survivors of Company s 42nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry invite all companies to attend. the event typically draws several hundred people. W F A Tomey is secretary of the association.
Hastings, of this city, has been chosen principal of the high school at Arcadia in Hamilton County north of Indianapolis. Arcadia recently opened a new $50,000 school building and Hastings will oversee several teachers. He previously served as principal at Mecca High School.
Fragmentary note reports property dealings in Loogootee with references to Frank Walker and James Cropp Davies. Mentions a nearby street and a family, indicating a forthcoming transaction or transfer of ownership.
List of letters remaining for the week ending August 26 includes women and men. Names cited: Mrs J F Able, Mrs Bessie Allegree, Mrs Keith Clark, Mrs Rebecca Clark, Miss Hunley Gardner, Mrs Stelley Maston, Miss Stella Wasson, Barcus Mfg Co, Joly Bateman, Frank Golston, A L O Hayes. Postmaster Forsythe notes call for “advertised” and a one cent charge.
Allen Crosland 30 of Elmore township marries Nancy Crosland 20 of Elmore township. Walter Waller 23 of Washington weds Jean Sanford 25 of Washington. Clifford Miller 22 of Linton weds Flossie Bussard 16 of Washington township. Frank Reister 21 of Washington weds Nellie McLellan 14 of Washington. Arthur Risley 20 of Steele township weds Rosa Lawyer 14 of Plainville.
M Williams et al sue Bryant George B and others led by McWilliams and McPherson over a foreclosed chattel mortgage. Hatfield and Palmer bring suit against Robinson in a separate matter.
A Plainville man jumped from a moving train after riding in a car and visiting his family. He sprained both ankles and was cared for after the incident. Professor Wadsworth, a Los Angeles high school instructor, plans to leave for California tomorrow with his wife and daughter after vacation with Mr. Wadsworth. Otwell, recently retired, was in the city Thursday between trips.
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