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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
2
Citizens debate governor Hanly and railroad commission tactics to force a uniform mileage book price. Proponents argue fairness for all travelers while opponents warn of aimed benefits for frequent riders and potential statewide interference by state authorities.
The piece damns the Indianapolis Sun for an unfair editorial campaign against state chair candidate Scheidler and hints the Sun’s independence masks self interest. It argues the Sun harms Republican unity, defends Goodrich, and notes a mistrial in the Indianapolis policeman Christ case as a partial setback for critics.
The Medford column laments miscarriages of justice by police in murders and praises accountability. It notes Gabriel Beltman’s death in Washington, mentions Bob Miers and James A. Hemenway, and discusses deficiencys reform and political gossip, urging free press and prudent post office reforms.
The Mocera Woodmen of America at Odon has named officers for the coming year led by Venerable Consul E Yates. Edward Risler serves as worthy advisor with Daniel Abraham as clerk and Joseph Callahan as escort. Bert Joliff is watchman Harvey Alshe is sentry and Seant Arford also listed.
Attendance reached two hundred for the two day farmers institute the most successful in the county. Old officers were reelected with John Neiswanger president and Joseph Allison secretary. Friday night session attracted a large crowd with talks by E C Martindale and EB Collins.
A missing girl was located Friday at the home of William Gilgon on Toms Hill. She had previously been seen near Hill and said her parents allowed her to leave after planning a fishing trip and taking items with her.
Treasurer Truelove announced bids for road bonds led by Washington National Bank at 3867696 with 3 of 744 interest. other bids came from Adams First National Bank, Rudolph, Peoples National Bank and more. The $3 2 06 bid was accepted to fund gravel road expenses, with John D Moore & Company securing the road contract. The Sentinel Printing bid by Indianapolis firm also featured in the process.
Louis Zinkan his wife and two children were in a wagon struck by an engine at a crossing west of Megiomery. The collision threw them to the ground. Mrs Zinkan suffered a broken arm and shoulder blade with other injuries, the children were badly bruised, and the family was taken home. The crew did not stop to investigate.
Seven new councilmen elect select Judge William R Gardiner of Gardiner Tharp Gardiner as city attorney designate. He will advise before the May organization and begins at a salary of 600 dollars a year.
John D Morgan lost a bay gelding worth about 126 dollars when the horse reared and struck its head on a post while being bridled on a trip to Hyattstation to buy corn. Teased F McGehee and D a Taylor hired the horse and bogey for the outing. The horse died instantly from the injury.
Township citizens met at Scudder schoolhouse to plan improvements. A committee was appointed to determine which eight and three quarters miles of road to build and oversee the project.
Henry Aikman travels to Golcondath to wed Mies Cora. The couple plans to return to Washington to live on Tuesday after a Sunday ceremony.
John Fry visited Sunday while Major Risley bids at a new barn. George Chandler from Loogootee and Walter Scott work at Oak Grove church. Holly moves from Jasper, Jesse Godwin travels to Corning, Levi and Mrs Gilley visit from Washington, Mrs Traylor from High Rock visits, Rowland party visits Eckerty, Eliza and Mary Kyle build a three room house on Main, Eliza Hubbard from Burns City attends bedside of her mother Susie Allen, Baptist church meetings ongoing with Rev E H Tubbs assisted by Rev W A Sanders from Georgia.
Local statistics show letters remaining for week ending December 12 1905 in Washington post office. Women names include Mamie Grigsby Mrs Lt Clarence Hawkins Mrs A W Nixon Mrs James Prather Lillie Roby Mrs Ann Thomas and men Walter Hogue Wille Jones Mr Eliot Charles H Lewis A Lome J Z McDonald Clark Patterson Jarry Sturgen. Advertised notices warn one cent charge. Postmaster Edward C Faith. Also birth notices for McKerman Gipson Wuerth Winkleplecte Brummitt and Brown families in local town listing.
Brummitt represents quiet title and Heffer man & ry for plaintiff. Cunningham against Cunningham includes Emma Cunningham and William C. Cunningham seeking divorce. John M. Beckett administrator of Johneckal estate handles foreclosure. Dorris versus Dorris involves Nannile Dorris and William C. Dorris divorce. Beck versus Sap Nai Beck against Charles H. Brown et al note. Cheevers versus Downey involves Joseph Cheevers and Thomas Downey on mechanic’s lien. Keith versus McCluskey pursues quiet title between Louis W. Keith and William McCluskey.
Eli Wagler and Hannah Graber listed among marriage licenses. Lucius D. Hovey and Emma C. Hatfield also tied by license. Record reflects recent nuptial registrations in the area.
The will from May 1897 leaves $10 to daughter Mary McCarty after funeral expenses and debts. Remaining estate goes to son Timothy McGuire with profits to be held by Hugh McGuire. Witnesses were William Eastham and William Heffernan. Odom lodge officers listed and Mrs James A Norris returns from St Louis with sister Mrs Louis Doyle.
Today markets report Wheat with unclear figures and prices. Live stock markets show hogs steady with mixed quality trading around 4.75 to 5.00, cattle receipts about 210,000 and sheep around 2,000 also steady.
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