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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1910

Page

5

Farmers Institute Ends with Corn Show and Lectures

The Daviess County Farmers Institute merged with corn show awards and seed corn judging led by P L Johnson of Knox County. L W Barber praised growing interest and scientific farming methods. the Indiana Farmers Union plans a Zinkans hall meeting with delegates led by W H Mylore and Fred Sheeks.

Tas Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union At Indiana Zinkans’ Hall W. H. Imylore Wwheatland Fred ‘Sheeks Huron Stanton’ Johnson Vincennes

Dr Cooke to Visit Antioch Church Weekend

The Rev Garry L Cooke state Sunday school superintendent of Indianapolis will speak at Antioch church Saturday evening and Sunday. He is recognized as a major Sunday school worker in the state and all are urged to attend.

DR. Cook Antioch Garry L. Cooke Indianapolis Antioch Church Cooke

Shooting of Kentucky lawyer by former partner shocks Middlesboro

An estrangement after law partnership dissolution led to the shooting of L. L. Debusk, a prominent attorney, by his former partner Thomas E. K. Howard on the streets of Middlesboro, Kentucky, Tuesday.

L. L. Debusk Thomas EK. Howard Middlesboro, Ky

Man Shot While Hunting In Steele Township

Slater White of this city is believed injured after being shot in the back by trapper Mr. Trapax of Steele Township. White received medical aid in Edwardport and stated the injury happened during a hunt following distress from chickens.

White Plainville Trapax Steele Township Edwardaport Slater ‘White

Bazaar Dinner a Notable Success at First M E Church

The Ladies Aid bazaar and chicken dinner at the Masonic hall raised over $200 for church needs. A children’s program followed in the evening. Mrs Catherine Stenson McKeever of Seymour, mother of Mrs Mary Connaty of Washington, died suddenly around 1 am Thursday after a late health decline.

Ladies Aid Society First M. E. Church Masonic Hall Catherine Stenson McKeever Seymour Mary Connaty Washington

Knights of Pythias District Meet At Jasonville

The nineteenth district annual Knights of Pythias meeting will be held in Jasonville on January 17. The district includes five counties and thirty six lodges.

Jasonville Knights of Pythias Jasonvile

New Officers to Be Installed by Local O E S Chapter

Newly elected officers will be installed by the local chapter of the O E S at the resandar meeting tonight. The election was held two weeks ago tonight.

The O. E Resndar Hell Teva

Infant of Dr Scudder seriously ill

The infant child of Dr. C P Scudder is reported to be seriously ill. Willie Hoppe the champion ward player and Miss Alice Walsh of New York eloped to Baltimore and were married Wednesday.

C. P. Scudder Willie Hoppe Ward Alice Walsh New York Baltimore

Peary Dies? Honors Turned Over To Museum

Commander Robert E Peary explorer of the north pole has turned over sixteen gold and two silver medals awarded to him to the United States National Museum.

Robert E. Peary North Pole United States National Museum

Poultry Exhibit Draws Crowd at Camahan Building Show

The Camahan Building hosts the poultry and pet stock exhibition with many farmers attending on Saturday. Awards list honors across categories from Reds and Rocks to Bantams and Geese, led by exhibitors like Claude Aikman and J. W. Wilson, as birds compete for top prizes and public interest grows.

Camahan Satuay Pdsey Henry Osha South Washington Cosby J. M. Black GE of Terre Haute Bub Claude Aikman Te Tu Witsell G. Fill Watsen TL. Whetsell Wiliam Swinds Cosnerel Willyce Walker Hugh Lett Wallace Walker Puttot Reed Wallace Piker Perkins Schentru Rhine McCoy Wathers Feagans J Hind McCoy Brothers Pollet Piret A.M H. Schreitup My Perkins Selientrupt MiCoy Brothers Plymanth Me Oy Brothers L. Gladdish If Ochra Upron Hyatt Fecomi W. J. Gladdish Khind Wilson Aelien McCain Bond Wood Gladdi Wiley Piller W. le Giaddi Peni W. L. Wilson White Plymouth Pirst O. PL Wackler Fecond Admit Reet Eile Ba Eile Ba Cockerel: Bipst Ip. Hackler: Servite Lawliam Ouett Elvis Phillips P. Hacker Serenid A. G. Jones Har Kher Jon PL Hacker Ore Hackler Sere Ond Frank Speer Pthird Williany Odell Colembian Correll Meek Steeh Brothers John Murray Vance H. Wilson Mra I. H. Osman Whit Orninstoass Coeckerel Hen Pullet W. I. Vance A. M. Pen W. T. J. M. Black Wilt. Vance Buff Orpington Hkere I. B. Osman Toe Raymann J.A. Urrell J. A. Burrell R. N. Smith Joe Raymanin TraiCorrell J. A. Pere Ira Correll C. W. Lezborné B. Stotts Zack: Welton Setot John B. Stotts John Stotts Zack Welton S. G. Buff Leshotny W. Wilson C. Brown Légho Elisha Greenwood MeCoy Piprhers W. Wison Fy. Cockerel MeCoy Brothers Pallet J. R. Wilson J. Wilson Anconas Wesley “Kivett Sapons Esi Hivett Wes Pallet Sde Hindman J. Hindman

Washington canning plant eyes a busy winter season

Prospective orders from jobbers in Chicago and St. Louis aim to keep the Washington canning plant operating through winter. Officers Vance and Truelove plan to ship samples from Chicago in early November to win packing contracts for pork and beans and tomato sauce, with 130 barrels produced during tomato processing. The firm notes a strong season and reports ongoing improvements and building additions valued at 82,000.

Washington Canning Factory M. Vance Hf. C. Truelove Chisago NEM Radio and Company Buitdin Teon Winery End Huilders Itisens Cenerdal

Christmas Shopping Ads and Local Merchants

The Herald highlights Washington merchants in holiday advertising urging readers to shop locally. It praises new, quality minded merchants and notes prices are secondary to value and reliability. It appeals to readers to support local stores and patronize advertisers.

Washington

Tomato packing company plans larger operation next year

The firm outlines expansion to secure at least two hundred acres for next year’s tomato crop and other produce including green beans apples and pumpkin. In the just closed season the company packed seven carloads of tomatoes earning 7725.30 and six carloads of canned pumpkin worth 2811.85, totaling 22190.88 with labor and farmers paid about 4965.30 and 9000 respectively. John Koller led growers at 158 per acre, Allen near 100, Carroll and Tatler around 90. The text anticipates profitable expansion as tomato crossing progresses.

Isbor Tomd John Koller Oru ‘Allen Claude Carroll Robert Tatler

Alfordsville Oil Well Drilling Progress Report

The Alfordsville oil well has reached over 1500 feet with slow progress due to hard rock. Drilling advances about ten feet per day as operators plan to continue toward 3000 feet if conditions improve.

Alfordsville

Coal Vein Discovered on H. T. Michals Farm

On his Barr town farm near St Marys church H. T. Michals reports a good coal vein. An entry cut to a distance of sixty feet from the outcrop found a vein thirty six inches thick of excellent quality.

H. TD. Michals St. Marys Church Barr Town Elsh

Prosecutor-elect Flavian A moves family residence

Prosecutor-elect Flavian A shows relocation from Louisville to a new home on North First Street in the Che Neillis property with his family.

Flavian A. £ Phas Loojitee Bhid Vitv North First Street Che 'Neillis

Settlement Sheet Preparations Across County Offices

Tillman Gaither deputy auditor prepares the semiannual settlement sheet. A duplicate will be sent to Indianapolis next by County Auditor Nugent for approval. The auditor and treasurer plan a final trip to Indianapolis at month end to settle with the state auditor and treasurer. reports are due January 1.

Tillman Gaither Indianapolis Nugent Treas

Young of Iowa Delivers Maiden Senate Speech Opposes Tariff Change

Senator Young of Iowa delivers his maiden speech in the senate opposing Cummins proposed rule changes. He argues for leaving the tariff alone for now, fearing a single revision could become habitual to agricultural interests.

Young Iowa Senate Cummins

County Board Adjourns After Decembers Regular Session

The county commissioners conclude their regular December term Thursday afternoon and adjourn for the year. The board remains in session later in the month to finish up annual duties and finalize year end matters.

Petition for Morse pardon Forms Bulk Submission

The petition for a pardon of Charles W. Morse has been formally presented to the Department of Justice. The document arrived as part of a bulk press package.

Charles W. Morse Ainker Department of Justice

Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Missouri Slaying Case

John Frasle arraigned Thursday in a Missouri murder case linked to Bernhardt killings near Kansas City. The protester contends innocence as the investigation continues.

John Frasle Bernhardt Kansas City

Two Miners Rescued From Gree Va Mine After Explosion

Two men imprisoned in the 7 Coal company mines at Gree Va. by the explosion Wednesday morning were rescued Thursday, still living. They will recover.

Gree Va

Andrew Carnegie Wins High Praise Amid IT Promotion

The White House hosted Andrew Carnegie on a Thursday visit where the president congratulated him on a push to promote information technology. A sum of 10 009 600 dollars was allocated to advance IT across the nation.

Andrew Carnegie White ‘House Mhursday

Small Bank Robbery Ends in Slaying at Paradise

A terse report notes Earl Wart robbed the State Bank of FP se in Paradise Kas Thursday. He was killed by a pursuing posse after being surrounded.

Earl Wart State Bank Paradise Kas

Christmas Tree and Farm Ad Listings in Plainville Area

A mixed local notice lists lumber and cedar tree offerings with contact in Montgomery Indiana, and a Christmas tree sale in Plainville with an evening date. A brief card thanks friends for support following the death of Helen Boger, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Boger.

Plaine Indiana Plainvilla Plainville Helen Boger

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