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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
2
A Byron Herald piece quotes Oscar Bland and replies from Knox county and Washington as towns exchange humorous and sharp echoes about friendship and thanks. The column then critiques police conduct amid a spate of misdeeds, noting Peter Geyer’s absence from the force and community concern over leadership and action.
The piece quips at Woodrow Wilson's policies as debts rise and bonds proposed while discussing Panama Canal bonds and higher taxes. It notes local party leaders criticizing revenue measures, debates over Prohibition in Shoals, and a belt of mischievous political chatter amid wartime times.
The Rev. C XN Maors of Mt Zion Missionary Artist church in Evansville files suit against trustees to block his removal. The article notes hardships of finding work and mentions boxing news about Jack DiRoy accepting a match with Australian champion Les Darey in New York and a mystery reserve.
The Indiana Democrats face a tangle over seating Ward and Dobyns during the early assembly while Lieut Governor ONeill presides. They argue Kikmen’s four year term follows Carey Jackson’s resignation, challenging the last election results and echoing Daviess County methods.
Mrs Maud Greenwood aged fifty three years died at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the family residence 900 East Main Street Private funeral services will be conducted from the home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon by Rev W P Hosken Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery She was daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fr McDougal Wife of Elisha Greenwood Surviving with her parents and husband are two sons Lyle and Ebert two daughters Hazel and Anita and two sisters Mrs Lee Hamersly of Washington and Miss Margaret McDougal of Cambridge Massachusetts
James Albright visited Washington on Saturday. Mr and Mrs William B Smith spent holidays with relatives at Mitchell. Frank Utterback and Lack Padgett were in Washington Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jack Pearson and Mr and Mrs Bert Summers celebrated Christmas with Mr and Mrs Mike Holgesang. Marie McGehee visited her sister in Washington. Robert Sullivan traveled to Plainville Saturday. Mrs Nancy B Smith and Mr and Mrs Minnie Spencer with daughter, Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith, the Misses Opal Mary Martha Ball Helen and Clara Strange celebrated Christmas with Mr and Mrs James Martin.
Amiel Turk of Washington township has voluntarily assigned his estate for the benefit of creditors. The deed was filed in the county recorder's office Thursday morning.
A proposed merger benefit is under review and may impact Washington switchmen, with officials believed to weigh potential awards and implications for local labor.
Officials report that the federal arbitration board awarded eight hours and a five cent per hour pay increase to switchmen in the eastern and central United States. The decision, expected to apply across the system, may require a three-shift plan as current ten-hour days become eight. The ruling cites high living costs and work hazards as reasons. The Adamosn law remains under Supreme Court review and carriers say no wage-hour changes will occur until the ruling.
Announcement from the hospital superintendent says Miss Minnie Lycan will depart for her home in Paris Indiana next week. Her tenure in Washington over the past year formed a large circle of friends and the hospital credits her efforts with a fine record. Also listed is Miss Lemna Mitchell who will return to Henryville Monday, with replacements unnamed for both positions.
ACQUA TS SMITH held that evidence insufficient to convict. Mayor McCarty discharged Ballart Smith after trial in city court. Smith and James Melton arrested following a probing by James Riley and identified by Riley as assailants on East Flora Street near Mrs Mary Healy’s home. Smith granted a separate trial. decision hinges on same evidence seen in both cases. Carl George’s child desertion case continued as he pledged to house wife and children with his mother. city judge will decide later.
Fort Branch Indiana residents press for removal of a deputy and seek state legislature power for the health board to hold a ward in Dyson county. They claim the notoriety harms the town’s commercial life and burdens the municipality with care of Byers amid leper's presence.
Daviess county will hold sessions of the county commissioners and county council on Saturday December 30 at the courthouse. The agenda includes approving all outstanding bills, with a deadline for submission by Jacob Wark the county auditor to ensure payment under the 1916 appropriation and possible additional appropriations to cover shortages.
The Du Benerit Local Men in Washington held its annual election meeting on a Wednesday night. Harley McGuire was elected president with Harry Akers as president and PP Schurk as secretary. Jack Pryor was treasurer and G J Gilley ordered, William McKinney guardian, William Colbert, and William Bailey served as press secretary. Trustees named were Fred Walters Charles Henvree and Charlies Headen. The Hance committee includes G P Gilley William Bailey and Fred Walters.
The stores of Washington will close at noon on Monday New Year’s Day. Shoppers are urged to order early to avoid Monday morning rush that could cause mixing up of groceries and loss of items in the afternoon.
George B. Tomey aged twenty six and Pansy Redvine aged twenty seven, both of Lawrenceville Illinois, were issued a marriage license. The item notes the upcoming trip of the water wagon and references Christmas bills. Dr Maude Arthur, a local physician, has accepted an internship at a New York infirmary for women and children and departs this week.
Samuel Bush county assessor is summoned by letter from the state tax commission to attend assessors meetings January 2 8 and 4 in agricultural room 12 of the state house. The annual affair aims to discuss uniform methods of assessing property for taxation.
Due to rising prices the Keystone town site in Logan county Kansas was abandoned by residents and railway officials. A fresh site two miles northwest was purchased and the village began relocating its buildings overland to the new location.
The Clerks defeated the Champs in two straight games at the Gem Lanes last night. Clerks bowler recorded a 186 high for the match.
The marriage of Blanch Steward to Alimer Lemaster occurred Sunday morning at J. B. parsonage Plainville in a quiet ceremony led by Rev. Perry Key. The bride daughter of James Stewart of Elmore township wore blue messaline. groom son of Roscoe Lemaster from near Plainville. They will live on a farm after visiting relatives.
Mrs. Tilford Moots laments economic strain and quips that Abe Martin would keep us out of the poorhouse if he stayed busy, reflecting small town worries as the circus departs and Christmas spirit fades.
Germany says it is ready to disclose its terms on the first day of any conference and disputes claims that Berlin refused to state terms. Wilson continues to hope talks may hasten the war's end and calls for a joint avowal of terms from all combatants.
Ledgerwood-Henderson couple Ledgerwood 20 Martin County Florence Ma linda Henderson 19 Madison females. Alligon 37 Veale township. Brinton Alligon, George Keith at Washington.
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