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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
2
An old issue fragment notes the Washington Gazette and Herald Co and Washington Herald’s fifteenth year. The imperfect line shows delivery, office details, and a December 28, 1805 date with reference to editors and routines of the period.
A disputed council resolution would let the mayor and a caucus committee spend up to 2609 dollars on a new fire station No 1 including a modern wagon horses harness and supplies without formal competitive bidding or council approval. Critics call the move an improper grant of power and question its cost and secrecy.
The Democrat decries The Herald critique as caustic while noting the council committee may report on a proposed $5,000 purchase of apparatus and hose for Fire Station No. 1. Lawyers say delegation to a committee is within jurisdiction. the final decision rests with the council.
A council debate questions a resolution granting immediate power to contract and purchase supplies for Station No. 1. Critics challenge the aim, suggesting reasons to reconsider and warning that public opinion may not sway a stubborn caucus.
An analysis warns that three officials plan to spend city funds without real restrictions on fire department equipment. It criticizes a caucus controlled approach and urges nonpartisan oversight, competitive bidding, and council approval before any contract or purchase.
The Herald lambasts the council while noting the return of 11 000 worth gravel road bonds to county authorities due to procedural irregularities. The piece claims clerical errors are common and stresses no loss to the people, despite political infighting and a personal caucus in the city.
The article alleges Mayor led council to grant three members authority to make purchases in the thousands of dollars with little oversight. Clerical errors are noted but the issue is framed as potential public harm from unbounded buying.
The article recounts a judge’s harsh rebuke of lawyer Hummel amid a broader probe into municipal fire station equipment purchases. Details trace the council’s handling of hose acquisitions, committee actions, and prices, including the 800 feet of hose chosen from Boston Woven Hose Co. and eventual council report.
The Sullivan Times surveys Democratic and Republican activity in Indiana. It notes Galvin Sadzett's response to theft at a January 2 Democratic feast in Linton, adds toast duties for John H. Spencer, and mentions ex Senator Inman's attendance. It covers Chaney advocating tougher immigration laws, Stoner of Greenfield seeking state auditor nomination, and Zenor's Dubois county campaign. It also notes the Second district GOP committee meeting and Mayor Twineham’s resignation to become postmaster, with Benton as successor.
The article notes Miers boasting a strong standing with colleagues and effective work for constituents but recounts a fatal campaign error engaging a corporate Democrat for president. Parker’s handicap and Wall Street mercy bag support are deemed insufficient. farmers, mechanics, and laboring voters demand alignment with true democracy.
The notice tallies multiple local deaths: Lora Routt aged seven from pneumonia. Frank Yedrick, 22, of consumption. Wil D. Riel, former resident killed by a railroad incident. Mrs. Mary Engel Arensman of Huntingburg aged ninety. Elizabeth McCormaugney, 70, of Bogard township. Mrs. M. L. Arthur, 28, of consumption. William P. Elmore, longtime Washington citizen. injuries to Frank Wratten from a sawmill accident. Mrs. Martha E. Herndon, 63, of heart disease, with family ties to early settlers and veterans records noted. Counts, ages, and burial details reflect regional obituary reporting.
J nson Davis of Martinsville died Tuesday night from gunshot injuries sustained when Temple Kerr accidentally discharged a shotgun two weeks earlier. Davis had facial destruction but momentarily recovered before brain inflammation and optic nerve damage ended his life. He left a widow and a ten year old son.
John W. Phillips of Plainville township sues Western Union Telegraph from Plainville seeking 600 dollars for a failed message to his brother James Phillips about their mother America Phillips death on September 22, 1905. He paid 1.25 for transmission and .75 for delivery. message not sent. He claims extra burial costs and humiliation from the failure. Attorneys Padgett & Padgett.
Minnie J Osterhage, 33, and Henry H McCracken, 45, wed at 2 30 PM Wednesday at the bride’s Fifth and Hart home in Vincennes. Rev Louis Hohmann officiated. couple to Washington for a new home as McCracken runs a merchandising business.
The State Trustees association in Indianapolis discussed uniform salaries for trustees and appointed a five member committee to draft a bill. The plan would add compensation for each township school teacher and road supervisor, with action to be taken by the next general assembly.
The candy and fruit trades report excellent business as holiday buying builds to a peak. Ice cream and other delicacies are selling well ahead of Christmas dinners, with many orders and higher than expected sales. Grocers anticipate their busiest day on Saturday due to warm weather delaying purchases.
George Gill Roberts of Chicago, who stabbed County Commissioner John V. Kopf at the Thirteenth Ward Republican Club event, was held to the grand jury by the coroner's jury after hours of deliberation. The verdict names Roberts as the sole responsible party. State Senator Farrum is not mentioned.
Loogootee correspondent reports Hon. C. M. Mears of Wellington addressed the high school and upper grades Wednesday morning. He praised local schools as better than outsiders think and rivaling Washington and larger towns in quality.
Elnora Masonie announces officers for the coming year including W.M. Jacob Seifert S.W. Thomas Rastings J.W. Dr. W. J. Tolliver S.D. Dr. McG. Porter J.D. Frank Stringer tyler Sherman Carroll treasurer Harry Hitch cock secretary T. M. Sears.
Charles Nels of the City Gas company reports two pigeon eggs that, like normal eggs, are the same size and shape but always balance on their sharp ends with the brinky end raised when placed on a table or floor. The cause remains unknown.
William Dunn, described as a chicken picker, was arrested Thursday night for drunkenness reported from Ella Cochran's house on South Street. Police took him into custody at Borders' Saloon and he was fined one dollar plus costs in the mayor's court.
D M M Adams of Greenfield shows a double egg with a shell inside a shell and a hole exposing the inner egg surrounded by the outer white. The M J Carnahan company of Zootec won a judgment for 382 40 and costs in Martin circuit court against Andrew J Pippet for reperio.
The Pageant shop offers a range of presents described as investments for wives or mothers. Fur sets, room-size rugs, and fine diaties are advertised as suitable gifts with hundreds of options available at attractive prices.
The passage advises choosing practical gifts aligned with a man’s tastes and pursuits. Suggested items include a pair of gloves, a smoking set, and an umbrella, among other useful presents suitable for a husband or father.
A fragment lists simple gifts for children such as picture books and small toys. It also shows a range of prices for clothing and apartments with varied figures like 81.80 to $1.50, 45c to $2.50, and other modest amounts indicating outdated pricing.
Trade factory made Mikado collars and cuffs imported direct to counters are marketed as dainty fine hand embroidery items. They’re presented as appropriate gifts for Myers Collars and similar products, with prices noted.
Officials found an irregularity in the publication notice for Broy road, a mile and a half long, in Madison township. A one week delay occurred, requiring re advertising to satisfy bond buyers so road construction can start in the spring.
Protesters claim 800 subscribers will disconnect if the Citizens Telephone Co raises rates effective January 1. Citizens’ officers say they will stand firm. A telephone war with Central Union Co is anticipated.
Call from Indianapolis brings Mica Daley Hart home due to her mother Mrs. Warren Hart of Maysville. Evlyn Hart of Chicago also due to arrive in a few days.
The boiler and engine for Elnora’s electric grit plant have been installed and arranged. Wiring will begin next. Mr. Smeltzer pushes the project rapidly and hopes to be ready to furnish power early in the new year.
Miss Helen Cushing and Bliss Susie Norris have returned to their Loogoofee homes after completing Christmas shopping in this city.
Court docket shows multiple actions: Bowman versus Rankin with Grover Bowman. Randall versus Henry damages. O’Brien versus O’Brien foreclosure lien. Deering versus Edmondson guaranty. Phillips versus Telegraph Company damages. Harris and Gooldy versus Gooldy partition. Waylager versus Lundergan note. and Waleefr versus Singleton featuring George.
Notice lists names of letters remaining at the Washington post for the week ending December 19 1905 including Ethel Habingon Bert Join W Bender Joseph Baxter Olver Creggy Dart Naples Donlel Evans James Henderson C N Vanes H T Verwayny Patched and advertised. Postmaster Edward C Faith notes a single postage charge for all advertised matter.
A scanned fragment lists multiple birth notices and marriages including Jamison daughter to Mrs. D D Jamison of Washingtony towership, Johnson daughter to Mrs Nason Johnson of west Tenth street, Chastain daughter to Mrs Barnet Chasey tain of west Tenth street, Green daughter to Mrs Fercy Palmer Green, Wadsworth daughter to Mrs of Wadsworth, Love-Gradham couple Ligetea Luther Love and Jennie Gaham, Palmer v Hunter case Walter P Palmer vs John C Hunter, Myer Bruner Hubert Br. Myggs and May L Brucer, Tomey Swcullough Louis Tomey and Elczle M Cuollough.
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