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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
8
The state will host a forestry exhibit at the September fair to educate visitors on wood preservation and forest stewardship. The display aims to engage casual observers, teach learned readers, and highlight the value of trees while promoting state and national forestry efforts and cooperation with the U S forest service.
William E. Cole, a highly regarded Parkersburg resident and church treasurer, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at his home after Bright's disease. He was 89 and survived by his wife Omaia Walling Cole, and children Walter and Dr. Harry Cole. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the First Baptist Church, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Born July 21, 1856, near Wheeling, Cole moved through Parkersburg and Washington before settling in this city, where he built a dry good and iron business and left a substantial estate to his widow and sons. He was known for honesty, service to youth, and long church involvement. He supported the church building project and served as treasurer for many years. He enjoyed entertaining the young and valued family life.
The Indiana state board of health will fund a scientific study of centenarians to uncover how life habits affect longevity. Dr. F B Wynns leads investigations including medical exams, family histories, and living conditions to publish findings in state medical journals.
Oscar A Perkina files a case on account against Perkins The Great Western Oil Company. court records show a dispute over charges and obligations between the parties. Proceedings reference the aging accounts and potential remedies.
Real estate transfers listed including Potts family parcels in nwq and swq sections with several 10 acre notes and deeds. Also enumerations of male inhabitants over 21 in Daviess county Indiana showing counts by township and race with totals for white and colored residents.
One Cadillac 5 passenger automobile in first class condition with very low price. See M Wilson by phone 775. Also lists of seeds and farm goods from local suppliers and a rental notice for Glendale property. Readers urged to contract for growing tomatoes and beans with the Flora Packing Company. господь
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