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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
2
Christmas ad highlights men and boys gifts with varied assortments and reliable services. It emphasizes courteous staff, affordable prices, and local proximity to help shoppers choose practical, well-liked items for loved ones.
A compact note hints at a fast approaching release or event featuring Double Beat 7 alongside Enoos, with anticipation building soon. The short teaser implies collaboration or pairing, setting expectations for fans.
Winter break brings joy as pupils enjoy Christmas and New Year thoughts. Students attended public literary exercises with selections themed to the holidays. School resumes on January. David Sullivan, a mine 5 driver near Petersburg, was kicked by a mule in the mouth. teeth knocked out and jaw crushed. serious condition. Rev. J. L. Stout of Indianapolis will visit the city Saturday and attend First M. E. church services. The president has received complaints about car shortages and a proposal to government take over railroads to relieve conditions.
The upcoming rhs 38 event runs to determine the most popular woman in Martin and Daviess counties. The contest features public participation and local interest in selecting a standout community figure.
A notice announces a fair at Columbus aimed at raising funds beginning January 21 to obtain money for erecting a new lodge.
Harry K Thaw faced his murder trial for the 1906 killing of Stanford White. The proceedings opened with prosecutors arguing premeditation and Thaw's defense asserting temporary insanity.
A court order signed by Justice Newburger on Tuesday indicates the trial will be held before Justice Fitzgerald.
Retiri e ry 12 will be generally observed this year under the direction of the Sons of Veterans. The date marks Finote's birthday and has been celebrated for several years in the public space.
Mrs Cossrove of this city and her sister Mrs Hart of Canty have returned from Cincinnati where Mrs Hart received medical care. Merv Hart shows improvement.
A French capitalist promoter advances a plan to build a railroad from Evansville to Terre Haute via Shoals and Bedford, continuing to Indianapolis. The route would traverse Pike and Warrick coal fields, Bedford stone regions, and the vast Terre Haute coal districts, with Shoals coordination and county involvement being discussed.
The court reviews Kansas statutes requiring a patent right owner to certify and affix an affidavit to publish a patent before sale. Ruling touches police power versus federal authority and cites Indiana’s similar statute as a comparative frame.
In an executive session in Indianapolis on Wednesday the township trustees approved measures for the next General Assembly. They will push to raise trustee pay to $3 a day for townships under 10 000 population, though Logansport trustee H C Cushman argued it would be ineffective. The association also seeks to allow trustees to be candidates for re election and to back a bill clarifying acts of township advisory boards.
Charles Nellis fireman on the B and O Southwestern and apron in law of D A Study of northeast First street was severely injured in St Louis Wednesday. He climbed to the top of his engine to adjust a window to vent smoke when the cab was jolted throwing him to the floor. His hip side struck a ber and two ribs were broken with several ribs torn loose. Nellis was brought to this city and taken to his home on northeast First Street.
Ase Calbert of the southwest of the city is in serious condition after a fall while attending Edward J. Mahoney's sale. He was taken to his home for medical aid as fears for his recovery rise.
The remonstrance process for Petersburg voters faces a change after a supreme court ruling. Wilton Selby petitions for a liquor license, while the anti saloon league must file a new remonstrance with county commissioners. The existing remonstrance lists a majority of voters for a special election, not the general election.
One of Washington's largest recent property deals sees T. D. Slimp sell a Third and Flora street residence to Georgy A. Bright for about $5,000. Posession to be given in January with the Simps moving to Indianapolis to stay at the Denelson hotel until spring. The 80 by 180 foot lot features a reinforced stone wall and baths. The Simps have lived there twelve years and cite the burden of caring for a small place. A subsequent sale to Thomas Nugent, county auditor, is planned for around $5,900.
Gortian Lents died Wednesday after a week in agony from a gunshot wound to the right breast at Blisort near the game. His brother Tilman was critically wounded, with authorities suspicions turning toward Joseph Patyerdeat who posted bond after the incident.
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed the two year penitentiary sentence of State Senator Butt of Eureka Springs for conduct in the last legislature. He was convicted and ordered to serve the term in prison.
The Knights of Pythian assembly names officers including V C Charles A Raney prelate M W James A Harry K M F John Ketcham M at B 8 P Ells M at A W E McCragken LG O M Algiers J C Bellville trustee James A Grt Installing officer George E Hop king in a ledger style notice.
Mary Peek McKer nan files for divorce from Bush McKernan alleging cruel treatment and failure to provide. The couple married in November 19xx and separated around May, with McKer nan seeking custody of their one child Richard Beck McKernan, age twelve months.
Jaron Fairburgt sold the Mary Wils farm in Steele township to William Rudd. The farm comprises Sty acres not improved and brought $5,200. Edwin Smoot the evangelistic singer traveled to Champaign MI to aid Walter Holcombe in revival meetings.
Roy Allen fourteen was seriously injured in Princeton when companion Jobat Murphy pointed a target gun at him during a prank. Murphy whistled as he forced Allen to dance then the gun discharged striking the leg. Doctors report a bad wound and hope for recovery.
L. A. Cole and Nancy Byers were issued a marriage license in Lawrenceville this week. The couple are from this county.
Washington telephones may consolidate as Central Union proposes connecting its lines with Home company exchanges. If accepted, Central Union offices would close and local business would route through Home. Key figures E. J. Campbell and Edgar Bondes discussed the plan with Home stockholders amid talks of a broader telephone war.
The Indianapolis Star trophy gallery target practice ranking shows Company 1 Fourt h of Indianapolis Fourth in November with 2 grades of 70, while Company D leads with 144.3 and Company B Terrs Hauté 91.7. Company G Goshen 42.3 and Company A Vincennes 2.8. Twelve companies did not shoot. Washington is favored to win.
Charles C. McCabe bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church died in a New York hospital at 5 30 am Wednesday from apoplexy. He had been stricken days earlier while en route to his Philadelphia home. Mrs McCabe and the bishop’s aide were at his bedside.
Boilermaker Stagley W. Eskeal and Miss Phi M Johnson, daughter of Caleb W. Jolnaop, married Wednesday. They resided here, left this morning for Huntington West Virginia for a honeymoon, and will return to live here.
The infant son of James Eadmon died Wednesday night at nearly four months old. Burial will be in the city cemetery on Friday.
Indebted parties are urged to settle accounts by cash or note before January 1 1907 at Montgomery Indiana. Wanted attendants for the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane. inquire at the office or contact Dr George F Edenkarter in Sapt Indianspots Indiana.
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