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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
5
plaintiff Nicholas Moser et al sue to quiet title against unnamed heirs and unknown heirs of John Graham Millard Winfield Scott Elmore Priscilla Banta Francis Fellows as trustee and others. complaint filed December 26 1620 seeks court action to determine residences and interest in real estate.
Notice announces Charles W. Stone appointed executor of the will of Henry Z Stone, deceased, by Daviess Circuit Court in Indiana. The estate is described as due for probate with Mattingly A. attorneys handling the matter. Publication date December 30, 7 14.
State of Indiana Daviess County in the Daviess Circuit Court February term 1920 Charles Manuel v Annie Manuel Complaint No 14901 plaintiff by attorneys files complaint with affidavit that defendant is not a resident of Indiana action is for divorce and non resident is necessary party Notice is hereby given defendant last named that unless she appear on the second day of the next term of the Daviess Circuit Court to be held on the first Monday of February 1921 at the Court House in Washington Indiana and answer or demur to said complaint the same will be heard and determined in her absence Witness my name and the seal of said court this 29th day of November 1930 Jonas E Pershing Clerk Hastings Allen Alvin Padgett attorneys Nov 30 Dec 7 14
Henry C. Clark as executor of Amory M. Ragsdale's estate files in the Clarke County circuit court a final settlement account. The clerk endorses the account and fixes December 2, 1920, for hearing. All interested parties are notified to appear.
Public auction set for December 16 at 10 a m six miles northwest of Washington offers a 1600 lb mare a 1400 lb mare a 1400 lb horse a 1500 lb horse a 1600 lb mare a 9 year old mare a 3 year old horse a 14 year old mare two 2 year old cattle and three year old cattle plus farming implements including a disc harrow McCormick binder mowing machine hay rake and cultivators and wagons five hundred bushels of corn and six tons of timothy hay offered with nine percent or six six percent credit on purchases and stated terms.
The administrator of the estate of Speeph Cheever deceased has filed final report and vouchers with the Daviess circuit court. A hearing is set for December 4 1920. All interested parties must appear to present proof of heirship or claims.
Madison Indiana may host the nation’s first women’s literary society, predating New Harmony. Mrs Frederic Krull found 1847 Madison Banner items and an essay by her grandfather Miss Georiminanos c Moore read to the Madison Ladies Literary Club. Researchers seek the club’s constitution and other documents to prove the claim.
Fragmentary report shows Jasper police chief warning against habitual drinkers and suggesting drastic, unsafe remedies as he campaigns to curb alcohol consumption.
The Agriculture Department and Bureau of Markets will test wireless telegraph reporting of farm prices and conditions in twelve Maryland and Virginia collection centers near Washington. The plan envisions 17 wireless stations nationwide, with ten stations within a 25 mile radius. Broadcasters will relay market data to major centers and shipping points twice daily, broadcasting to investors and traders.
A reader letter from Washington Indiana criticizes the Davies County Democrat's stance urging "back to normalcy" after World War I. The piece accuses Democrats of inflationary policy, defends farmers facing low corn wheat and cattle prices, and condemns Federal Reserve actions and meat packers. It mentions other local notes on school trustees, county superintendent candidates, and a brief tale about a woman who inherited money.
East St Louis alumnus John Kloetzer visits the high school while former teacher Mina Wright joins the faculty. Mise Wood recovers from surgery in Rochester and will miss part of the next semester. Christmas vacation runs December 23 to January 3. A second Indiana history conference in Indianapolis December 10–11 is noted for teachers. The Latin department, led by Mire Quiberteon, is strong. debate continues on Latin French course sequencing. The S H S A A A rules limit membership to public high schools and forbid playing nonmember schools. The futher push for compulsory physical education is urged, with educators rallying support for state institutions.
A woman using the name Mrs. Gilmore bought items from Terre Haute merchants and presented a signed note by Mrs. Lol Becker promising payment. Investigators found no Indiana exposition and identified Becker and another as unknown locally. Goods were not delivered and the fraud is under inquiry.
Prospect for Michigan football in 1921 looks different from this year with a large batch of veterans back in full training. Indiana and Purdue football futures are discussed as optimism rises despite recent losses. Cleveland’s League Park is renamed Dunn Park in honor of James C Dunn, reflecting regional sports ties.
Washington High School defeated Sandborn 50 to 7 as Burris and his speed demons led a strong defensive game on the local court. The win keeps Washington undefeated while the team eyes upcoming matchups against Beymour and a question of state playoff readiness.
A Washington Herald view argues the primary system nourishes demagoguery and party machinery. It contends voters neglect duty, while politicians use primaries to control outcomes and reward party interests, suggesting reforms or more Cass of nominating processes.
Edaound M Wasmuth Republican leader said Friday he would not call a conference of Republican state legislators before the upcoming general assembly session. He favored the meeting being under legislative control and not directed by the state party organization. Indianapolis sources note Senator Harry S. New's supporters expect cabinet deliberations but push for renomination and continued service.
Former Railway and Credit employees pursue suits in Jackson circuit court seeking judgments from 50 to 480 dollars each. The actions target dues retained as part of compulsory membership in the Baltimore and Ohio relief department, with cases moved through counties and courts, revealing a broad effort after prior rulings.
A fragment outlines a school choir preparing for a revival concert. Mentions careful training by staff and a hopeful schedule for a first performance, highlighting improvement and effort from both students and instructors.
Fragmented notes mention Sacred Heart and a student named Felix with attention in reading. They list a November Honor Roll with several grade levels and names, plus a basketball team schedule and talk of new equipment and upcoming games.
Four men were killed and Col Russell Burefson Harrison, son of the late President, was injured when a car carrying them collided with a streetcar at an Indianapolis crossing. Colonel Harrison, a floral attorney, is expected to recover with head and facial injuries. The deceased include Nick Clones and James Lathon, with George Putsos and Harry Hardy among others. The accident's cause remains undetermined.
Ohio has more motor vehicles than any state in 1920 licensing records released by State Registrar Alexander G. Snow. New York ranks second, Illinois and Pennsylvania contend for third, and California is among the first six states. This is the first year Ohio surpasses New York in licensed automobiles.
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