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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
4
The column riffs on Washington politics and a nearby senate seat, noting transfers of influence among neighbors, speculation on who may claim the legislature, and local social curiosities. It also recounts a newlywed shopping episode and a failed campaign tactic critiquing a candidate lacking a solid record.
In a rural tale a crafty dealer offered fake birds at a bargain price, urged buyers to rush a quick sale, and fled with the proceeds as townspeople chased alleys for echoes of the scam. Women planned dinner while authorities pondered the odd harvest of tough meat and a physician labeled it a failed meat.
Cornettstown series of meetings are skipro BTESS at Otterbein chapel near here. Mr Sims near Odon was in our neighborhood Monday. Leo Williams was at Plainville the first of the week. Mr and Mrs Alfred Morén and children were at Washington Saturday. John Arvin near Odon passed through our town Monday. Omer Felonor and Shermah Carroll were at Washington on business Monday. Mrs George Summitt was in Plainville Tuesday shopping. Miss Myrtle Eaton spent Monday with her sister Mrs Mervin Boyd of Fairview EW. Harding of Oden way in our town Monday. Mrs Belle Courtney has returned from Linton where she has been to be her daughter who will. Miss Ollie Myers ig. Mrs Sherman Carroll visited Miss Sarah Herndon of Plainville the first of the week. Mrs Martha Williams is visiting her daughter Mrs William Eaton. Mr and Mrs Wesley Wilson were at Washington Saturday. WL He Patterson was at Plainville Saturday.
A state railroad, unnamed by the commission, joined in efforts to curb obscene language in stations. An inspector heard a yard master venting in a waiting room, prompting a report to the commission and a warning from the railroad’s general manager. The commission stresses protecting women and children in station lounges while ensuring safe train operation.
Weimer, a town postmaster and poultry lover, aimed to exhibit prize chickens at the farmers institute gathering. Thieves raided his poultry pen, stole the prize birds, and attempts to ship them were thwarted, forcing cancellation of his winter show participation.
Governor Marshall, delaying until Democratic members could review proposals, left his office Thursday with stenographer and documents to dictate a likely brief message to the General Assembly. Finances and the Democratic state platform are expected to dominate the content, along with certain proposed measures.
The committee's findings are due to the governor by December 20 for inclusion in the upcoming message. The legislation under consideration has been discussed for some time and the report will shape the governor's forthcoming message.
Invitations from fans urge attendance at a Sunday meet in Indianapolis to form the Indiana Association of Semi-Professional and Amateur Baseball Clubs. Bylaws will be adopted, incorporation planned, and a statewide organizing drive outlined. Washington likely to send representation.
Sheriff Barnes of Evansville seeks McCoughey relatives after a letter from RB Burford Alaska claims he died in Alaska leaving a fortune. No known heirs in Alaska. possible relatives in or near Evansville are being searched.
Officers for division 349 were elected Wednesday evening. President Mrs Byron Robinson. Vice president Mrs L P Mektme ster. Secretary Mrs M Toohey. Secretary Mrs Andrew Hane. Treasurer Mrs Henry Albert. Chaplain Mrs L F Banta. Guide Mrs Cliff Markle. Sentinel Mrs J M Berry.
Tennessee lawyers for the state argued Tuesday in Nashville crim inal court to overturn Robin J. Cooper’s acquittal in the E. W. Carmack murder case. The petition was not accepted by the court.
A motion to replace infant sprinkling with immersion baptism in the Presbyterian Church in the United States was defeated by the Pittsburg presbytery after a heated debate on Tuesday.
The Ohio river is reportedly frozen at points below Pittsburg causing twenty five two boats with empties to seek shelter in harbor.
Public notice lists Edwin Hobinson v Chapman et al with Complaint No 12631. Defendants including Williams Chapman Fuller and others unknown are notified that the case will be heard in Daviess County Circuit Court at Washington Indiana on February 11, 1911. Clerk We. A. Wallace signs December 16 1910. Mattingly & Myers atty for plaintiff.
A reader suggests a six month or yearly newspaper gift for a relative or friend away in Hyed In Washington or Daviess County. The note says it will be appreciated as a daily reminder from home and friends delivered by the office.
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