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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
7
Washington reports Rep W A Cullop Indiana proposes a constitutional amendment to let people elect postmasters, arguing post offices are public business. The piece notes his debates with Rep DeArmond and the legal hurdles, plus Boston store piano contest standings and teachers' procurement warnings from State Superintendent Aley and County Superintendent Burris.
Edward Shannon Harry Bowser and Charles Edwards scaled the high wall at the Indiana reformatory in Jeffersonville Sunday afternoon and made their escape. Bowser had been committed from Vincennes on petit larceny, Shannon from Elkhart County after grand larceny and burglary, Edwards from Indiana on petit larceny. A $50 reward was posted for their capture. All three are about twenty four years old. No trace of their direction was found.
Willis L. Barnes a former state senator and amateur astronomer reports sighting Halley’s comet through a six inch telescope in Jefersonville. He notes the object appeared as a small nebula near Gamma Tauri and shows the comet’s westward motion as Earth moves away. it won’t be visible to unaided eyes until April after perihelion.
Ice covered grounds as crowds filled Westminster Presbyterian Church for farewell services for Rev J M Douglass whose pastorate ends as he accepts a call to Ottawa Kansas. He selected a Corinthians verse for his closing sermon focusing on faith hope and charity in brief remarks.
A pastor calls for strong faith in God and hope from heaven as essential to Christian practice. He praises love from the heaven Father and urges readiness to receive it, ending with a benediction and reflections on his pastorate. Choir, led by Prof. J. M. Black, performed several anthems with notable music.
The Indiana state board of charities plans a bill for the next legislature to deport nonresident dependents including paupers the feeble minded and epileptics. Many come from Ohio and Kentucky with no current law to remove them. Minnesota already has such a law and a consumptive in St Paul is to be sent back to Indiana.
Harley Gilmore a young farmer near Swan Pond married Miss Stella M Cocaran of Washington township by Hamlet Allen Saturday at his home. They will live on a farm near this city. The groom is a son of Irvin Gilmore and the bride is a daughter of Thomas Cochran.
Walter Hatfield Ray Palmer and Marion Wright returned from Cleveland driving in one of the Hatfield and Palmer machines sent to the factory for overhaul. They faced fierce weather on the way home and tire trouble resulted from the trip including a stretch in zero weather.
Alexander Johnson and Hardin Dorsett filed mandamus proceedings in Daviess circuit court to recover 1032.80 for work on the Hu ron and Shoals road in Halbert township Martin county. The case targets the Martin county board of commissioners auditor and treasurer to resolve rights after the three mile gravel road law was ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court. The petition aims for an early decision with Judge Houghton to rule by Saturday. Frank E. Gilkinson represents the contractors Fabe Gwin county attorney for the defendants.
Daviess county priests join in celebrating the fiftieth year in the priesthood of Rev Father Louis Gueguen of Vincennes. The celebration runs today and tomorrow with elaborate ceremonies.
Mrs. Mary E. Morgan of Washington Indiana testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney pain and backache after months of suffering. The advertisement claims the remedy cures kidney troubles and warns against neglect, noting availability at Jackson's Pharmacy and nationwide sale by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. Remember the name Doan's.
Thirteen former saloon keepers in the county and city of Washington hope the Indiana Supreme Court will strike down the local option law, allowing licenses at the January county commission meeting. If the law stands, funds spent advertising intentions may be wasted as no licenses will be granted. The group lists names and notes prior attempts to secure monthly licenses since prohibition took effect. Other article describes state instructions to township trustees on new reform forms and depositories, with guidance on payments, vouchers, and postage costs.
Ben Hopkins of the Graham farm on the Stata roid will sell all personal property at public sale on Tuesday December 21.
Voters in Daviess County and other counties vote Saturday for road supervisors to serve two years. Only residents outside incorporated areas may vote in road district elections. Washington township will elect four district supervisors, one per district, to promote better roads under state law.
Road repairs are noted as important with several districts in poor shape. The article argues for capable men to hold supervisor posts. Law allows two dollars a day for up to sixty days annually, making the office attractive. Election set for the second Saturday after the first Monday in December.
A Kellner family member in Louisville holds information suggesting Alma Katharine Kellner, missing since last Wednesday, will be returned today. Police say they have nearly exhausted leads and are stopping active work on the case.
J W Ogden filed a special finding in circuit court Monday in the Baker versus Underwood contract suit. The decision grants victory to the defendant on all issues. Lawyers included Gardiner Tharp Gardiner and Mattingly Myers for the plaintiff and Padgett Padgett and T D Simp for the defense. Ogden was appointed special judge by Judge Houghton.
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A period ad copy urges consideration of a tired woman’s troubles and endorses Lane's Parally Medicine as a simple natural remedy. The herb tea is described as strengthening and well suited for those with headaches and minor ailments, sold by druggists and dealers.
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