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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
8
A crowded list reports real estate transfers in various townships including Montgomery and Washington Ave yards, with prices ranging from 300 to 1800 dollars. The passage then shifts to a promotional commentary on Indiana Farmer and a preview of The Christmas Smart Set by Cory, highlighting contests and prize winners.
A poetic passage extols a creed where pure love and divine divinity reside within all, suggesting that belief can make each person a savior. It speaks of turning away hate, taming temper and greed, and offering love and kindness to all, as a path to redeeming the world. The author signs as Eta Wheeler.
Edward Gooper visited Plainville on Thursday while Dr. O C McCown of Washington killed a fine lot of quails during a local hunt. John Clati and others traveled to Washington for events as guests of Mrs. Margaret Osmon. Larry Hahersly of Montgone stayed with friends here, and Miss Bertha Thompson of North Coventry spent time with local kin.
Saturday visitors include Miss Agries Wade and George Hackler with W A Tomey. Epsom offers aid to buyers for Fairview church building. Protracted Tolbert's Chapel meeting led by Rev T W Winkler draws crowds. Ben Hut officers elected led by Past Chief S B Cox. Rogsberry Perkins will probate with Pearlina Perkins as heir. 120 acres and personal property bequeathed.
Roy Bass and Maude Viola Eddings were married at noon Sunday at the bride’s home on McCormick Avenue by Rev. L B Johnson. The ceremony occurred in the presence of family and relatives, with Bass a hotel tensor operator and Maude the daughter of Conductor I J Eddings. After the celebration, the couple departed by train No 1 for a brief visit with friends.
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed that possessing quails during the closed season incurs a fine regardless of when killed or acquired. William H. Smith, a Indianapolis restaurant operator, was cited after admitting quails found Feb 5 though he claimed to bought them December 30 and kept them five weeks. Judge Hadley wrote the opinion. Judge Jordan dissented.
Barber H V Eagleson, a well known Bloomington barber, plans to start an industrial school for colored people. He negotiates to buy the fair grounds from Col L T Dickason and has secured financial backing and promises of support from Blooming ton citizens. If formed, it aims to provide education and opportunities akin to a black professional career.
The Bloomington World records Knights and Ladies at Hotel electing Protector N W Martin and officers including Vice Protector Mrs Mary Marsh and Secretary Mrs Cc Me Blodgett. Other posts filled by Mrs Carfie Mills, Mrs C Walls, Mrs Abbie Maxtiy, Mrs Hattie Schnurr, Mrs Louise Mischiler, Mrs S M Harris with letters remaining in the Washington post office.
Obituary notes Uncle Jake Shaffer of Good Ice in this county died at his home Sunday and was buried Monday at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. Rev. N H King delivered the funeral oration. He was born in Ohio over eighty three years ago and had lived here since youth. He was a longtime member of the ME church and was well loved by all who knew him.
Community items note S P Arterburn's illness. Mrs Henry Bunch returns from Elwood. Ada Whitsett and Garl Dearman travel to Odon. Steele township teachers held an institute. Ladies Aid of the M E church met at Mrs J Millis. Preston Inman visited on business. Rev J W Gilley visited from Washington. Locals spent Sunday with the Lee Brothers. Hyatt residents Burt Millis and family Albert Nelson and families Mr and Mrs Joby Wright Mrs Carrie Killion and Mrs Sadie Wright. Ladies of the an church plan a supper at the G J A R hall for church benefit.
The closing sessions of the Southern Indiana Press association in Indiana City proved interesting and profitable. Delegates and alternates were appointed for the national meeting with plans to meet in Buffalo during the Pan American Exposition and later in Indianapolis January 15 to fix the Buffalo date.
A string of fatal fire incidents from December reports across Indiana cites victims in Marion Van Buren Windfall Auburn Middletown Bloomington Stinesville and Madison. Cases include John Siglin perishing while rescuing property, Kaward Price and others fatally burned, and a child dying after a fireplace accident.
Monticello Indiana December 18 The case against Mrs Elizabeth Lyda and Starr Cox now on trial in White circuit court follows the death of William Lyda a wealthy Fowler area farmer whose sudden demise led to suspicion of poisoning Indictments for murder were returned by a grand jury after an investigation The defendants had been close to the Lyda family Meanwhile in Terre Haute Indiana December 20 Frank Edmonds who claimed the name when arrested for stealing a herd and a buggy has confessed to seven thefts in Indiana He indicates where the victims’ property was disposed of Edmonds prefers Indiana prosecution on the stolen property charge
In Crawfordsville Indiana on December 19 the Home Telephone Co plans eight mile rural service extension with no tolls. The bowling match shows Hoyt defeating Jones 4 209 to 1 160 over seven games with Hoyt averaging 185 and scoring 24 strikes 27 spares and 2 errors while Jones had a 211 high game in one game. Host: won five games to Jones two.
Adele Hayes 71, Brookston postmaster's wife, died in Hartford after Christian Science treatment. Examination by Dr. H S Fuller said internal goitre misnamed. he diagnosed tuberculosis of the larynx and trachea. Survived by husband T S Hayes and two daughters. body to be sent home.
The Keith case was continued in Princeton as illness among key witnesses stalled proceedings. Judge adjourned the hearing until the 31st inst after noting the work of impaneling jurors yesterday and the roll of witnesses called.
Indiana sheriff reports no crew connected to the Hope bank robbery. Five tramps camped near the site in the past week and were seen in various parts of town late the day before the robbery, per local officials.
Fort Wayne report notes rising burglaries and thefts as thieves ply the streets and police struggle to curb the depredations. City officials pursue new offense measures to restore public safety.
Congress authorizes President to appoint Representative Boutelle of Maine as captain on the retired list of the navy. Senate passes a House resolution nominating retirement with expected presidential approval. Boutelle, a current House member and future member-elect, is likely to resign to enable retirement. The Hay Pauncefote treaty debate appears exhausted as session proceeds.
Manila reports volunteers will be mustered out in the same order they arrived. The Thirty-seventh regiment starts homeward on New Year’s Day aboard the Sheridan from Laguna de Bay district. Women and sick soldiers slated to sail on the Sheridan depart on the Warren Saturday.
John Snyder and his wife were found fatally wounded last night at 4253 Lake Avenue Chicago. He died from two head wounds in the bedroom while Mrs Snyder lay injured in the dining room. Both are unconscious and no suspect is identified as the shooter. Mrs Snyder had been lying there for some time and Snyder had traveled from Lagniile Illinois to visit her. No quarrel is known between them.
The Receiver In Charge Cyrus W. Clark arrives in Newark New Jersey to take control of the office of the late William J. Wilson in Indianapolis. He seizes the books and effects and claims funds on deposit at the Essex County National Bank.
A rushed telegraph note from Boston dated December 20 reports no Scandinavian missionaries killed in China mission work. Names Carl J Suborof and John Mora appear in fragmented text amid references to J Fridstrom and Risberg in the North American Scandinavian alliance. Washington's senate committee on military matters is noted to have adopted army reorganization plans.
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