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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

2

Marengo visitations and local social notes

Perry Key and children returned from Marengo where they visited relatives for sevenize William Bruner visited with her daughter Mrs Sherman Stuckey Grover Jackson and Miss Jessie Winklepleck were quietly married at Washington. Ruth Hewitt of Odon spends holidays with her parents. Schools close for a week. Art Dyal returned from goatee visiting daughter Mrs Will Patterson. Arla Riggins from Mareney visited grandmother Mrs Susan Flinn. Mrs Snyder from Marengo visiting daughter Mrs Peppy Key and family. Louis Pate of Loogootee visits during holidays with his parents. James Dyal visits parents. Mia and Mrs Joe Williams of Fithian Ill visited Mrs Williams sister Mrs Ray Zeigher. Forest Craig visiting parents in Seymour. Dick Stuffle from Odon to visit.

Perry Key Marengo William Bruner Sherman Stuckey Grover. Jackson Jessie Winklepleck Washington Ruth Hewitt Odon William Hewitt Art Dyal Will Patterson Arla Riggins Marey Susan Flinn Snyder Pepyy Key Louis Pate Loogootee M. O. Pate James~ Dyal Mia Joe Williams Fithian Ill Wiliams Ray Zeigher Forest Craig Seymour Dick Stuffle

Local Social News From Odon And Surrounding Areas

Miss Maud Sinton visited Odon on Wednesday. Perry Byrer and family stayed with William Sprague in Eaglesville Wednesday night. Mrs. Jane Pownell returned home to Odon after visiting Mrs. Martha Clinton and family. Mrs Bell Chestnut of Martin County visited Mrs N B Chandler Friday. Pearl Elmer and James Chestnut traveled to Terre Haute to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Ed Burton moved to the Eay Taylor farm south of here last week.

Maud Sinton Odon Perry Byrer William Sprague Eaglesville Jane Pownell Martha Clinton Bell Chestnut Martin County IV. B. Chandler Pearl Elmer James Chestnut Terre ‘Haute Ed Burton Eay Taylor Aros Hoover Cuba Bari Byrer Knor County W. B. Chandler Cora Monts Flora Clinton Waltter Chestnut Harve Doky Joe Chestnut Amos Hoover Ada Noblett Raymond Daymon Terre Haute Jerecel Bester Felix Chestnut Ray Chestnu Toe Chestnut A Hoover P. M

Local Visitors Attend Services and Family Gatherings

Sunday activities include Mrs Aros Hoover and family of Cuba Missouri attending church with a crowd. Visitors Mr and Mrs W B Chandler and relatives of Chestnut and Cuba visited P M Hoover. Rex Ray Chestnut and family hosted Sunday gatherings with kin and neighbors in early Christmas days.

Cornettsville area notices and funeral references

Cornettville residents record visits and travel including Elmer Mead and others at Washington Friday. Funeral of James A. Sparke conducted by Rev. William Ross with burial in Cornettville cemetery. Families such as Cornett and Eagles attend the Eagle brother’s funeral in Washington Monday. Rosa Eaton and Blooming-ton family visit Frank Eaton's household for holidays. Paul Bush departs for Springfield Missouri for work. Henry Mead family relocation noted from Washington. Curtis Myers travels to Plainville for business.

Elmer Mead Washington Mattie Herndon Terre Haute Frank Eaton Frank Raney Willliam Eaton Weeley Wilson James A. Sparke William Ross Elnora Cornettisville Cemetery Jacob Cornett Samuel P. Eagles Eagle James P. Eagle Iece Rosa Eaton iBloymington Hblz Apenas Paul Bush Sprihsfield Henry Mead Curtis Myers Plainville

Telegraph Operators Granted Higher Wages and Longer Day

Five cent increase per hour for telegraph operators and five extra hours added to a daily schedule. The change raises daily pay by a margin while extending working time.

Local residents attend events and visits over the weekend

Seth Myers traveled to Washington on Saturday. Jon illiam D. Allen from Sugarland visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Summitt and others attended the G A R dinner in Plainville. Arthur Carroll, Taylor University student, vacationing with his parents, passed the holiday. Various locals attended the Sparks funeral and were among those visiting relatives and attending services.

Seth Myers Washington Jonilliam D. Allen Sugarland George Summitt Ine William Patterson Plainville Ayrthur Carroll Taylor University James Carroll Arles Carrogy Edwardspor Nf Cooper Reason Bennett Nancy Hindman Gaither Joden Sparks Ifred Moren Jseph Mead Alfred Roy Courtney Jand Elisha Alien Hawley Williams Dan Tucker Walter Willams

Holiday Armistice Amid Mexican Conflict Report

Front of the Constitution movement presses south toward Mexico City to contend with General Huerta. Rear Admiral Fletcher sails from Tampico to Vera Cruz with American battleships to restore order and position vessels for potential hostilities. Debates over Emperor Yoshibito’s envoy status surface as Washington officials weigh Huerta’s influence.

Huerte Fletcher Rhode Island Tampico Vera Cruz Deseretion Gulf Coast Washington

Jewish Chautauqua opens twentyeth annual assembly in Philadelphia

Prominent Jewish educators from across the country attend the opening session of the twentieth annual assembly of the Jewish Chautauqua Society of America in Philadelphia. Imon Wolf of Washington praised Dr Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia, founder and long-time chancellor. Frankel, the president, delivered the annual message highlighting the year’s achievements. A letter from President Wilson expressing regret at his absence was read.

Secret Service man spends Christmas with counterfeiter

A Gray-haired federal agent gave up Christmas at home to accompany Edward Westcott, a man arrested for making counterfeit bills, to his county jail home visit and stayed with his family for the day before returning him to custody.

T. Hi United States Chicago Edward Wescott Therisoner Everng Westcott Wescott Porter

Body Returned to County for Burial

Mrs. Elizabeth Bugher died at her son's home near Sikeston Missouri. Her body arrived in Washington on train 12 Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Epsom. She was seventy years old and died of a complication of the bowels. Grandmother of Mrs. Honwell of this city.

Elizabeth Bugher

Man with kidney troubles prompts risky acts

A fragment reports health ads for Foley Kidney Pills and a disturbing crime note where a man who warned against drinking shoots his wife and then kills himself. The reference mentions a 52 year old Laura Jamie and a Bedwel age 87 with unclear context.

Kiey Smith & Winn

Army recruits travel by rail to Texas Navy camp

Sixty two army recruits will move from Columbus Ohio through Washington to St Louis aboard the Baltimore and Ohio. They head for a large army camp west of Galveston Texas where they will occupy two tourist sleepers for the journey and stay.

Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Washington Columbus Ohio St. Louis Texas Naity Bay Galveston

Christmas Tree Event By Elks At East Main Street

The Elks will host a Christmas tree event at their East Main Street home Saturday night. A lunch prepared by Fred Meyer will be served.

The Elks East Main Street Fred Meyer

John Strange Dies at 88 in Loogootee

John Strange aged eighty eight died Wednesday morning at his Loogootee home. He was father of Mrs. Iva Strange of Maysville. Funeral and burial occurred in Loogootee today.

John Strange Loogootee Iva Strange Maysville

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advocated for Croup

A Middleton Georgia parent states Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gives prompt relief for croup and colds in children. Smith and Winton, local druggists, promote keeping the remedy at home to prevent croup.

Georgetown Texa Kimbro Foley Smith & Winton P. H. Ginn Middleton

Baltimore and Ohio Southwest watch inspection set for January

The regular semi annual inspection of watches for Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern employees runs from January 1 to January 31. Inspection blanks have been mailed to all affected employees.

Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern

Trustees Notice for Veale and Reeve Bogard Townships

Trustees outline hours and locations to transact township business. Frank Swann in Veale Township will meet on second and last Thursdays at his residence. R V Cox in Reeve Township will hold office Saturdays each week. Daniels Danielsli? Myers in Bogard Township will be at his residence on Tuesdays and Fridays to handle business. Please call for appointments.

Veale Township Frank Swann Reeve Township Alfordsville R. Vv. Cox Bogard Township Wult Mes Daniell Myers

Non-Resident Notice in Daviess Circuit Court

State of Indiana Daviess county issue of notice appears in the 1913 November term in the case Bessia Marsh versus Henry Marsh. The plaintiff is the party initiating action in the above entitled proceeding.

State of Indiana Daviess County Daviess Circuit Court Bessia Marsh Henry Marsh

Notice to appear in court over sale of Teal estate

The document notes a cause of action for the sale of Teal estate and that the defendant, a resident of Indiana, must appear at the next court term held in February 1914 in Washington. It records witnesses, names the bank in Daviess County, and mentions election of five bank directors on a January 1914 date with times from 10 am to 4 pm.

Davit Diana J Ais Bois Washington Seid Han Nyren Pee Daviess Wirewit Viessunty Ipsiana Hastigs Sinlguit Bank of Viess County Indland

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