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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
5
Citizens in Washington seek a simple country supper plan with fried chicken milk butter vegetables and cottage cheese served at a Cheringle-style house on a good road two to three miles from town. A generous $1 plate could attract walkers riders and motorists most days of the year.
Mitchell Tribune reports on state superintendent Greathouse proposing Bible study in public schools limited to literary content. Critics warn it could erode reverence and spark sectarian dispute, urging religion to stay in homes and churches while English Bible remains a scholarly text. Hlhu Root noted as a leading figure of the era.
A discarded OCR passage reflects a heated editorial stance praising Frederick W. Cook for public service in Evansville and criticizing lenient crime policy. It discusses political manipulation, the death penalty, and calls for accountability while railing against Roosevelt Taft era tactics and peace maneuvers.
A Fraser of criticism targets the Fort Wayne News for exaggerated claims about school houses versus prisons. The Mitchell Tribune questions public figures like Vice-President Marshall and Senator Hobson, noting their lecture circuits and political ambitions amid local party maneuvering and a murder trial in New Albany.
The article argues that a dollar sixty a gallon is more satisfactory than cheaper artificial substitutes and notes that vanilla and staple foods vary in price due to supply, preparation, and transportation costs. It asserts that pure food laws do not fix these costs, which depend on current availability and market conditions.
Henry Wood of Labgooree, serving as deputy prosecuting attorney under Flavian Seal, resigns. Joseph Pi Smith is appointed to the plate as the new deputy. The source notes the strain of the job as the reason for the change.
Liverpool lodge 188 Royal Arcanum elected officers for 1914 including Regent A C Fulkerson and Vice Regent A C Wise. Maccabee officers named for ensuing terms include Commander W H G, Lieutenant Commander Wilddin F Thomas, and others. installation set for next month.
Dr Daniel V Wolfe faced perjury charges and a December 15 trial date in the district court. Prosecutors refused a continuance and dismissed the indictment to avoid naming witnesses, amid confusion over the alleged arson and proof of loss.
Report states Robert lives near Alfordsville were hurt when a shotgun discharged during inspection by two boys Ralph Brown and Will Guilive. The load struck one boy’s foot. Dr Burris treated him as condition worsened with amputation feared.
The report notes Lind Say played with the Seelbach and became manager of the Victoria hotel in Louisville. Last summer he managed a hotel at Trayson Springs. He is described as one of the best hotel men in the South and is said to be rising rapidly in his field. He is married to Miss Emma Kitzinger of this city.
Prosecuting Attorney F A Seal traveled to Elnora to file affidavits in a justice court following a Saturday night brawl. Several defendants faced intoxication charges with fines. others pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace or assault and battery, with further arraignments set for Monday.
The United States civil service commission announces an open competitive examination to be held at Odeon Washington on Saturday January 1% to fill a rural carrier vacancy at Oden and other rural route postings in the county. Application forms and full information are available from WW B Allen secretary of the local examining board.
D. L. Weimer of Montgomery wins multiple prizes at the Princeton poultry show. In the White Plymouth Rock division he takes first and second cock, first hen, first cock rel, first, second and third pullet and first pen.
Edward A. Fisher, 37, son of Joseph Fisher formerly of Loogootee, died after leaping from a third story hotel window in Harlowton Montana. Delirious and escaping a nurse he fell unconscious and never recovered. He had lived in Chicago the past 15 years.
Earl Vermilya a Brownstown railway mail clerk on the B and Q Southwestern railroad sues the company for 5000 dollars claiming injuries from the Starksville wreck on July 6 1913. He says injuries were external and internal and left him unable to work for two months with permanent effects.
The Joint Institute of Barr Washington and Veale townships held a successful session at Peoples hall with Rev J W Danby and lawyer J G Allen addressing attendees. O M Vance was named chair and Tell Colbert secretary treasurer, with music by Mrs J W Darby and Scobie's orchestra. Driscol spoke on farming as a business and contrast between yesterday and tomorrow, stressing better methods and management for profit and community improvement.
Joseph H. Thombison, a Snap employee aged 63, died at his home 806 West Van Trees Street after a weeklong valvular heart disease. Born in Jeffersonville, he had lived in Washington for ten years and is survived by his wife, five children, two half sisters, and several relatives including Henry and Newton Thombison, Joseph Thombison of Knox County, and Phoebe Coleman of Bloomingdale, Pa.
Phillip Zulauf, father of Phillip Zulauf of this city, died by carbolic acid at his Owensboro home. He ran a jewelry store in Louisville district. Dr G L Parr treated him. the son is in Michigan. The report notes a family history of suicides including John Zulauf and references to related figures.
The revival is in progress in Plainville led by the Rev J W with services in the afternoon. The text mentions a religious gathering and a focus on spiritual renewal as part of the ongoing event.
An obituary fragment notes Jebbitts arriving from a company led by Mr. Goo and Newbury, with funeral arrangements completed. The text mentions his role in a large amusement park operation and a director position among a dozen others.
County Auditor Cores orders Daviess County Council to meet December 3 in the auditor's office for Washington Township bridge fund and county farm fund provisions. Other business coming before the council will be considered.
The jury acquitted Armstead Thomas Dixon of New Albany of the murder of Leonard Sanders, brother of Claude Sanders. The two men shared a house at 102 West Spring Street. Dixon claimed self defense. The jury deliberated about fifteen hours, with initial ballots split but moved to acquittal. Dixon, released, hurried home as Mrs. Dixon remains gravely ill in Fort Fulton. The verdict surprised observers after a long trial.
John Allegree, a one term reformatory inmate, was captured by Sheriff Harmag near Plainville on December 9 for robbing the old Midway hotel. He confessed to stealing money from Kyras Black and implicated another man in the disappearance. Allegree awaits petit larceny charges in jail.
Two years after a clothing store was badly damaged by fire, the home of W Beltman on East Beath Street suffered fire damage. Local firefighters responded quickly to the blaze. No injuries were reported as investigators began examining the cause.
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