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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
2
A Baltimore dispatch notes a sharp drop in net earnings for the B and O railroad tied to higher expenses and slower growth of business. The report hints at financial strains and unsettled market conditions affecting the company’s income.
Thomas Wright, head of the Indiana County Auditors Association, will lead a meeting in Indianapolis on December 28 and 21. Key topics include legalizing county board acts by legislature and clarifying the ten cent free gravel road tax levy and distribution for road maintenance in various counties.
The Indianapolis Star argues Vincennes showed support for vigilantism after a verdict acquitting Moore in the Gib son killing. It condemns the mob rejoicing as a sign of low moral intelligence and asserts murder remains murder regardless of alleged provocation or home life. It calls for civilizing uplift in Vincennes.
The will was admitted to probate in the circuit court Monday morning naming Citizens Loan and Trust Company of Washington as executor. It leaves the entire estate to the wife with a one third share on remarriage, the rest to their children. Dated April 16 1909 the will was witnessed by W. D. Allen and C. E. Asbury. Mr. Allen a Sugarland farmer died last week.
Sheriff Fielding Colbert went to Terra Haute on Sunday to secure two year old Pennora Bell daughter of Rosa Bell a Black woman on West South Street The child was returned to her mother Sunday evening after an order was issued following Mrs Bell’s story The narrative claimed the child had been living with Lia Butler a Black person in Terra Haute.
A Terre Haute chase followed a reported family dispute as Sheriff Colbert, armed with a warrant, searched for a Butler woman in connection with a demand made through personal friends. The pursuit began Sunday morning and extended to securing the reluctant party.
An afternoon session focused on enrolling Mr. McConsell as a specessor for a district. Attendees included Judge W. Mastings, Dr. W. Hone, B. Alten, P. Hastings, G. A. Spright, E. Faith, Marshall W. Wilson, K. L. Hatfield, Carl West, L. Evans, Thomas Nugent, M. S. Hastings, and Dr. L. Van Oordall.
The senior class bazaar at Masonic Hall Saturday night drew strong support and is expected to raise close to $100 for Washington High School athletic fund. Decorated halls featured banners and booths with handmade items, while a musical program showcased local talent, reflecting weeks of student effort and community backing.
Indianapolis reports another auto casualty as Samuel McCrady twelve is run over and dies after hospital stay. Freeland Mansfield seventeen, the driver, is arrested and later released on five thousand dollar bond posted by Henry A Mansfield.
Evansville reports that the John Fendrich Company plans to rebuild one of the largest tobacco factories in the United States in Pe spring. The new plant will have an annual output of 129,060,000 cigars and employ 2,500 to 3,000 workers, after a recent fire destroyed the old facility. Temporary quarters are being sought.
Members of the city fire and police departments seek higher pay. A petition signed by firefighters and patrolmen was presented to the council at its regular meeting.
Monday evening at city hall signers urged a reasonable raise for policemen and firefighters citing high living costs and full‑time service. The petition was referred to the council for later consideration with talks of adjusting salaries and possible enforcement against short weights in coal.
Glenn Weldin, fourteen, bought a rifle against his mother’s wishes and shot his eight year old brother Harry Weldin in the forehead while aiming at a mark. Harry died from the wound. seven other children live in the family with a junk dealer father.
County Superintendent B J Burris reports a new order from Charles A Greathouse, state superintendent of public instruction, requiring a stamp or imprint on the back of each teachers license. The stamp shows license duration: twelve months in class A, twenty four months in class B, and thirty six months in class C to avoid disputes in the state office.
Charles Barton stands trial in Greene circuit court for the murder of Rose Staples near the Jackson Hill coal mine in Sullivan County last August. The case, moved to Greene County for venue, arose from a quarrel during a craps game when Barton fired a revolver.
James M. Fertz, formerly of Daviess County and now an inmate at the Michigan City state prison, asks the pardon board to reconsider his case after a parole that did not keep him from returning to crime. He contends a pardon should be tried.
The article details the Moore case in Vincennes where a jury deliberated five hours and twenty-eight minutes before finding Moore guilty. It notes public reactions, congratulations to Moore, and the impact on his family and business as he plans to remain in Vincennes.
Miss Pearl Steele of Indianapolis daughter of Jewell Steele married William Philippa of Scottsburg at Indianapolis on Thursday. They will reside in Scottsburg, the groom's home.
On the first Monday of February 1911 at the courthouse in Washington county a land dispute complaint will be heard or determined in default if no answer is filed. The clerk WM. A WALLACE signs and seals the notice dated December 2, 1910.
Notice from Daviess county Indiana that the board of commissioners will meet January 3 1914 at 10 am in the auditor's office Washington to let contracts for graveling a petitioned road. Plans on file in the auditor office. Signed Thomas Nugent auditor December 6 1910. LEG: FAL NOTICE. Board of finance Veale township will receive deposits of public funds January 8 1911 at 10 am at trustee’s home Veale township with bond of 3000 dollars. FRANK SWAN Trustee. LEGAL NOTICE. Board of finance Bogard township will accept sealed deposits for public funds up to 10 am Friday December 30 1910 at trustee’s office Bogard township Indiana with bond of 19000 dollars. DANIEL IL MYERS Trustee 10w3
The board of finance of Elmore township in Daviess county Indiana will receive bids for deposits of public funds on December 31 1910 at 10 o clock am at the trustee office in Elmora Indiana. Proposals must be accompanied by bonds totaling ten thousand dollars. Samuel Shuffleblocker, one trustee.
Trustees announce monthly and weekly offices and days to transact township business. Franks Swann, R. V. Cox, Grant Keith, and Daniel I. Myhrs list offices in Veale Washington Grant yard townships with residence meetings on specific days each week and locations noted for official business.
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