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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
1
A report notes opposition to physicians Dr Thomas Rankin and Dr Jerome Demoite from the town of Odon. Details of the dispute are not provided in the fragment.
Grover Bowman sues Dr. Thomas B. Rankin and Dr. Jerome Demotte in Davies County court seeking 10000 for alleged negligence in treating a broken arm from October 1904. He claims improper reduction of a dislocation left his arm deformed and permanently disabled. attorneys Padgett Padgett Alvin Padgett and Edgar T. Laughlin represent him.
The Indiana state Republican committee in Indianapolis plans a 1906 campaign setup with precinct committees forming county groups. Precinct delegates will be chosen January 12 and 13, county chairs by January 15, district conventions January 16, and reorganization January 18 in Indianapolis. District representation is one delegate per 200 votes and a 180 vote fraction. The second district outcome and an Apol ia love feast on January 28 are unclear from the fragment.
Rev George L Fish longtime Martin county resident has devised a gas motor said to yield eighteen times the power of present engines The invention has drawn Colorado corporation interest and potential orders from major rail and steamship lines A Westward move for health led to two years of work and a $100000 offer from the world’s largest railroad firm which he declined to remain independent Miss Mary Fish confirmed the success via telegram announcing the inventor’s promising prospects
R A Brown and company receive the contract for constructing the Plass ditch in Knox county at $9,300. The project aims to drain the River du Chee into Raever rather than into the Wa. It involves 232 750 yards of earth and 19 278 cubic yards of stone to be excavated in ten months, requiring a large labor force.
Henry C. Alkman of this city married Miss Cora E. Peek who lived south of Washington in Golconda New Jersey at high noon Sunday. The Rev. Mr. McKown performed the ceremony at the bride’s sister home. The groom is son of Henry Aikman of East South Street. The bride is daughter of Charles E. Peek, a farmer. After a southern wedding trip they will return to Washington to reside. The groom works at the B and Q Southwestern shops.
Fire destroyed a structure belonging to W. J. Danner near the Danner farm last night. The blaze caused extensive damage to the barn and its contents with no immediate word on casualties.
A midnight fire in the barn destroyed hay and grain but saved the stock. The blaze was discovered by the owner who found a mass of flames in the barn. The loss is covered by insurance.
Sunday school members at the c P Church participated in Bible Day. A rare Bible from Mrs Hall’s home, printed in England in 1811, carried a long life story recounting journeys to America, shipwreck, rebinding, and ownership by Rev E Hall before reaching current hands. An effort aims to place a Bible with every pupil each Sunday.
John W. McCarty of Washington Indiana, a leading hardware and implement dealer, spent two days in Owensboro touring the city, meeting prominent businessmen and inspecting horse supplies and buggies. He praised Owensboro, hopes to return, and noted Washington would trade more locally if a direct north south road existed.
An Indianapolis News interview highlights Bishop O'Donaghue and Bishop Chatard of Indianapolis along with Episcopal Bishop and retired Methodist Bishop John H. Vincent. The piece notes bishops’ accessibility and warns against reporters bullying clergy, while detailing O'Donaghue's Hoosier roots in Daviess County.
Four churches held special anti-saloon day services with large crowds. Ulysses G. Humphreys of Indianapolis, state superintendent of the anti-saloon league, spoke at First Baptist and First M E churches, morning at the M E and evening at the Baptist. W C Helt addressed crowds at First Presbyterian and First C P churches, morning at Presbyterian and evening at C P. No speaker at the Christian church due to revival services.
The marriage of two young persons from this city is announced for next Sunday. Paul Thompson, son of Samuel Thompson of east Walnut street, and Mamie Beaty, daughter of Allen Beaty of the south side, will be married at the home of Allen Beaty. The groom is seventeen and the bride eighteen. They will live on east Walnut street. The groom works as a deliveryman for J B Crane & Co store.
Money orders issued at the post office on Monday totalled 455 dollars and 40 cents, with 77 domestic and 3 foreign orders. The daily record surpasses the previous mark of 78 set by Alanson C. Wise two years ago, helped by the Christmas rush.
Able turkey dinner was given Sunday at the home of Thomas Hayes on the State road. Thirty guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. John D. Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett of this city and Mrs. and Mrs. John Caress of Elnora.
Samuel Reynolds of Vincennes and George Ward, residents east of Plainville, fought Saturday night in Plainville. Reynolds sustained facial injuries requiring seven stitches. Authorities say alcohol was the cause and no charges have been filed.
Town faces water pressure trouble after a large standpipe key vanishes and a valve near the west end was partly closed. Investigators warn a malicious actor may seek to disrupt pumping and firefighting, while police fire and water officials pursue leads. John R. Walsh banks in Chicago fail amid widespread concern over coal and railroad deals.
Reports say a woman likely burned in a Mitchell area school house during a Tuesday night gathering. Evidence includes hair, corset, and burnt remains found in the stove, with beer bottles scattered and a strong odor of burning flesh noted by deputies.
A Washington dispatch notes southern ndi apa county residents may be left out as Congress again shows reluctance to grant pensionable status to home guards. Rep. Zenor has sponsored the measure in multiple sessions, but Congress’ pattern suggests he may not reintroduce it this session.
Word was learned Saturday that Mia Howe, daughter of Mrs. Kenneth Howe, is in critical condition in Pueblo Colorado. Mrs. Howe and the baby departed Tuesday with her husband who has a job in that city. Mrs. Gardner and Harry Gardner traveled to Pueblo Sunday morning after the news.
Professor William F. Brook of Bloomington class of 1900 has been elected professor of education at the University of Montana. He was formerly principal of the high school at Princeton and has done graduate work at India University the University of Chicago and Clark University. He is cited as one of Indiana University's most brilliant recent graduates.
Walter Hyatt, who traveled to New Mexico weeks ago for health, remains confined to his bed in Albuquerque. He has been ill for three weeks and shows no improvement since leaving his home.
Miss Maud Littell of Platevalle in Bokum township has resigned her teaching position. James Ferry, who recently moved to Sieste trqui in Martin county, will not complete the current term.
ALEZEN WOODRUFF III reports Allen Noodrutt III is in critical condition after a fall that fractured a thigh bone. His advanced age is noted as worsening the injury.
Fragmentary note shows Charlie Danks and his mother moving to Washington from Cincinnati. Brief reference to work and a Southwestern shop appears, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
A long bearded man identifying himself as D Cunningham, approached by a small girl who believed him to be Santa Claus. The girl listed Christmas wishes including a doll, dishes, candy, and a red wagon for her brother. The man humored her and promised she would get what she wanted. Witnesses noted the girl’s absolute sincerity.
Over 100 Eagles and wives gathered at the F O E hall on East Main Street for a Sunday afternoon lodge event described as the most enjoyable in its history. Performances by James W. O'Brien and daughter Mamie on violin and piano, R L Evans singing, and George W. Webb on guitar were well received. Alvin Padgett spoke, the drill team led by Frank Johnson did a commendable exhibition drill, and Howard Stewart and James Farris performed the bear dance. Refreshments included bananas, candies, oranges, apples, and hats. attendees say the affair will be remembered for days.
State Geologist Blatchley displays a wood shard aged between fifty thousand and seventy six thousand years found in blue clay near Providence Johnson County. The specimen from twenty two feet deep likely dates to seventy five thousand years ago during the glacial period when Indianapolis was buried under four hundred feet of ice. It was uncovered by workers building the Indianapolis and Southern Railway in southern Indiana.
The Christmas issue of Southwestern's Book, published by the Baltimore and Ohio Southern passenger department, presents engaging pieces on Christmas Customs, a tour of Zanesville potteries, the Shenandoah Valley, and a short story titled in the Goods Old Days. It is issued at Central Union Station, Room 4, Cincinnati, Ohio.
A Christmas Eve marriage is announced for former Washington youth Arthur L. Dove and Bedford resident Geneva Hoff. Dove, son of W. T. Dove, works as a fireman on the Southern Indiana railroad and is brother to Charles Dove of Bedford.
Indiana road districts chose two year supervisors on a quiet election day. Steele township named Leemaster Simmons Shepherd Dillion all Democrats save Shepherd. Elmore elected Riley Wilson and Elias Malone. Washington township ballots produced Brown appointing a successor, McCoy won with sixteen votes, Miller won with twenty nine, Madson and Greenwood opposed. Boxard elected four Republicans Scott Fisher Resler Chandler. Veale elected Edwards and Simonas. Reeve elected Murphy Patterson Ham Elliott.
Indiana will collect 3 percent insurance company taxes directly for the first time since the 1870s. January payments to the state treasurer are expected to total about $140,000, ending the long practice of sending funds to the auditor of state.
Washington hunters among game commissioners arrested Sunday on Enos Yarbrough’s Maysville farm. Two Yarbrough youths, Thomas and William, fined 31 dollars each after pleading guilty. Henry Marshall also charged and pleaded guilty after being stopped with a shotgun while tending his farm.
At Fassett A. Cotton's office in Indianapolis the Reading Circle board of Indiana Teachers and Young People's circle adopted lists for the 1906 07 school year. Teachers pick The Basis of Practical Teaching and Essays in Application. Book lists span Second through Seventh Grades with titles including Overalls Boys Baby Days Lodrix The Magic Forest Ten Little Indians The Quilt That Jack Built Among the Meadow People In the Reign of Queen Dick Wild Birds of Indiana Pioneer Stories of the Mississippi Valley Glimpses of Longfellow Stories of Brave Old Times Little Colonel in Arizona Little Men The Wonder Book The First Book of Farming.
A city council caucus adopted a resolution to build a brick fire station at west Main and Eighth, designating station 2, with a budget under 2400 and two firemen. The plan includes equipping fire station 1 with a wagon, horses, harness, and hoses, transferring equipment to station 2 when ready, and placing oversight with a caucus committee. Cornelmen Helphistide and Yenne voted against.
State Statistician Stubbs and EK Goodnow report Indiana union activity. Eighty seven international bodies operate in the state with 1,280 local unions and 72,504 members, led by miners. Apprentices earn about 1.67 dollars daily while journeymen average 2.76. Sick benefits average 4.43 per week, with 22,780 paid last year. Death benefits total 185,186.94 and strike payments reached 41,284.84.
At noon Sunday a fire alarm from box twenty five triggered at R L Evans wholesale fruit store at Third and Van Trees streets. Smoke filled the basement but no fire was found, an explosion of steam injured Evans mildly as neighbors feared a big blaze.
Louisia Randall of the French road sues Enile Henry for $1,000 alleging wrongful unlawful and forcible acts by the defendant and his agents. The suit has been threatened for some time and the neighbors are involved in the dispute.
Plaintiff alleges defendant broke down enclosures around her dwelling and garden, entered the premises, tore fences, dug holes for fence posts, forbade possession, and rebuilt the fence. Threats and violence allegedly intimidated her into fleeing home, causing illness and distress. Record notes her attorneys Padgett & Padgett.
Indianapolis to Chicago Record Herald Sunday reports a man called George Burton a Plainville farmer living five miles east of town allegedly took a stranger from a distant home and paid 200 dollars. Locals deny knowing any Burton, and the piece notes a Plainville bank and a midnight train as details that suggest the tale may be fabrication.
The petition by L. W. Barber and others seeks to improve eight and three-fourths miles of roads in Vesie township with rock bed and pulverized rock covering. If building costs exceed four percent of township taxable value, the plan would reduce miles to fit the limit. County commissioners will consider the petition next season.
Indianapolis lawyer recites tales of Robert G. Ingersoll. He recalls a U S Supreme Court case in which Ingersoll argued and was impressed by the court cry “God save this country and this noble court.” The case later ruled against Ingersoll and he comments on altering the prayer for the country.
In Davies county the farmer's daughter ran away citing daily 4:30 breakfast demands as the cause. She was found two days later in a respectable family, contented. Others argue early breakfasts before daylight are a grievance.
Edwin R Smoot is back with his parents Mr and Mrs Warner G Smoot of Portersville road for the holidays after six months in the south aiding evangelistic services. A Portersville area graduate of Lincoln College he plans to travel to Georgia in ten days to assist Sam Jones in revival meetings.
Elder L. L. Schoonauer of the U S church completed the first district covering about twenty counties in southern Indiana. He found churches in good condition and has often increased pastors' salaries in his charge. Schoonauer has served as elder several times and is noted for successful work.
The Rathbone Sisters have elected officers for the coming year. P. Cora Nastings serves as president with M E C Lizzie Bender as vice president. E J Mrs Stella Mc Cafferty as treasurer, Mra Vienna True love as manager, Ida Melton as secretary. Other officers include Mrs Malissa Hyatt, Ella Akers, Emma Ellis and Ida Wagoner in various roles.
Knox county records list a new town named Pine Knot near Bicknell three miles on the Vandalfa railway. The plat covers ten acres and has been filed with the county recorder.
The Christian church meetings closed Sunday night with eighty six additions. Mr. Davidson will remain in Washington through February and then assume leadership of a church in Idaho.
Nineteen Red Men traveled to Petersburg Saturday night and initiated eight new members into the order. The team returned to Washington Sunday morning after an excellent time.
Milton Schoonover who lives west of the B. and O. Southwestern shops is ill with typhoid fever and is employed at the shops where his condition is described as serious. The brief item notes the illness affecting a local worker at the railway shops.
At the latest town meeting the Jasper board passed an ordinance raising the saloon license from 50 to 150 for four years. Jasper has fourteen saloons operating in town.
Miss Lois Courtney resigns and becomes a stenographer at Cabel & Kauff man. Ella Russell replaces her as court staff.
Washington post office will add two more carriers for eight days to reach six carriers total. Extra carriers cover Saturday Monday and Tuesday, districts increased from four to six. Frank L. Snider and John N. Barber named as extras. Rural carriers also to deliver Monday. no holiday service for them. Post office sustains stoppage of mail to eighteen Railroad street families due to fence blocking access.
The Philadelphia mint reports nonstop production for Christmas small change with record coins. Mint officials note cent slot machines and pricing at nine teen forty nine or ninety nine influence sales and demand. Treasury estimates about 75 million cents and 10 million nickels minted for this season. Bags are used to ship coins while still warm due to rush.
Wayne Edwards of Knox county failed in a Knox circuit court action for 5000 damages against the E T H Railway company. Edwards, trustee of Johnson township, sued after a quarrel with a conductor on an E T H train led to a fight and his arrest for drunkenness in Vincennes.
Chapter Masons Charity Lodge 3 Fi Uk announces its year officers led by W M Dr GC H Yenne 8 W Lucian F Corning J W Henry O Marsh secretary Henry Aikman sr treasurer B L Hatfield S D Charles Day J B William G McCormick 8 3 John Doherty J S Noah Bogard trustees Milton S Hastings John H Wright John M Lemmon tyler William S Waller.
Luther Bonham lost a valuable bird dog Monday while hunting quail south of Washington. A gun discharge tore the dog's left hind leg. the leg was amputated in town. Excess chloroform may have caused the dog's death. The trigger was snagged by a small limb during the discharge.
A Salt Lake City telegram reports the Tribune company won its $125,000 lawsuit over an article by Frank Sefrit. The jury’s first ballot was unanimously in favor of the Tribune and Mr. Sefrit, who was made a party to the suit.
The Richard Smith farm in Bogard township sold at a commissioners sale held Saturday at the courthouse. Patrick Ryan Jr. was the successful bidder, acquiring the property for 4000 dollars or 56.25 dollars per acre.
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