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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
2
Petersburg residents reported the Lincoln family may have camped near White Oak Springs west of town. Whether they passed through Winslow or Jasper’s mud holes remains disputed, with rumors echoing earlier river bottom travel concerns.
David Snow thirty, arrested in Cincinnati while trying to sell seventy dollars in stamps to a dealer. He allegedly confessed to stealing stamps from the Bedford post office last week, entering through a side window, robbing the safe, and fleeing on a freight train. He said he is unemployed and penniless and formerly lived in Shoals with his father Perry Snow.
Articles valued at 100 dollars vanished from the office and stamp room of the Mitchell Construction company after hours. Robbers broke in Friday night, stealing surveying instruments, a 100 foot steel chair, a camera belonging to Lester Al Routt, and a draughtsman's outfit. Police were notified, site is near the federal building on southeast Third Street.
About two hundred city children gathered at City Hall on Christmas morning for the annual treat. The event brightened the day for youngsters whose families could not provide Christmas joys. Children came from across the city to share in the holiday cheer.
The event provided abundant treats and useful gifts for children, with candy fruit and nuts, stockings and gloves. Adults received baskets of provisions and some coal orders for poor families. No child was overlooked and donors enjoyed the distribution as much as the recipients.
This afternoon the November term of the circuit court concluded with many cases continued by Judge Osdon and several actions decided. The February term will begin on the first Monday of February with court notes showing multiple divorce decisions, dismissals, and motions.
Miss Winifred Brown a deaconess from Indianapolis who vanished from the deaconess home has been located in Chicago and returned to her parents farm near Modoc Indiana. Friends say she suffered melancholia and believed her soul was lost hoping her parents would prefer her death to knowing of her moral trouble.
Mr. and Mrs. Lilburn Singleton of Vincennes plan to move back to Washington. Singleton has worked as a B&O railroad section watchman and will be listed on the company pension roll after their return. They have resided on Tecumseh Street.
The body of Judge A G Foster a wealthy El Paso resident was found beside a railroad track eight miles east of the city. He appears to have been struck by a train. Foster was born in Evansville in 1836 and was a nephew of former Secretary of State John W. Foster.
John C. Templeton Terre Haute William McQuade of Bicknell William Hamilton of Linton and S J Loysto of Indianapolis lease 3000 acres east of Bicknell to sink a coal shaft. The company plans two more mines and expects to employ 500 miners.
Reports from El Paso indicate Villa's forces captured San Luis Potosi and threaten Tampico port access for supplies. Carranza's government delays signing a protocol as American Mexican talks stall, with possible last joint commission meeting before a wider crisis.
Several county offices will see term expirations on January first 1918 with plans for successors. Commissioners James Sauser and Oscar Wallick along with Daniel Horrall and Arthur Greenwood among officers changing posts. Sheriff Guthrie Treasurer Buzan and Coroner Poin dexter reelected will begin second terms. William J. Shanks to remain county surveyor.
Mrs Mary Winkle Pleck, seventy three, was seriously injured by a fall in her kitchen on West Race Street. She stooped to pick up overshoes and overbalanced, injuring her right leg. Dr Bowman and Dr DeMotte treated her with an anaesthetic before surgery.
Mrs. Virgil Skerd wife of a prominent Bedford farmer died after her clothing ignited from an open grate. Samuel Stipp, who attempted to extinguish the flames, suffered serious burns to his arms hands and face.
The Rev. M. E. Hoban died at his hillside home in Orleans. A longtime United Brethren minister, he was regarded as one of the conference's most capable leaders.
Severe cold grips western states with Los Angeles snow rumors and 24 below in rel enall Mont Washington reports a man frozen during a trapping trip. California Fresno County sees four feet of snowfall while a blizzard ash records seventeen inch fall in twenty four hours. Tornadoes devastate Arkansas and Kansas killing multiple, while England reports fatalities among reporters at a state convict farm.
Hugh Rogers estimates Sunday service attendance across churches listing 4 Wirst Christian church 427, Wirst Methodist 398, Baptist, Westminster Presbyterian 206, United Brethren 3, Second Methodist 1, Church of Christ 30.
A burglar broke into the Bedford post office after midnight and stole $7 worth of stamps. A back window was found open and employees were kept until the hour. The money taken daily is deposited in banks. No further clues or details are available at this time.
A report from Hazelton Iowa says Roy Freed suffered substantial losses in a farm fire at his tenancy. Freed, formerly from the city, is a son of Richard Freed who lives northwest of Odon. Authorities describe the blaze as a significant disaster to the tenant farm.
General Von Mackensen proposes an invasion of Russia as a military strategy. The remark frames him as a prominent military figure and suggests aggressive action amid wartime tensions.
Mrs. Milton Bassett of Washington testifies after years of kidney weakness that Doan's Kidney Pills strengthened her kidneys and relieved urinary trouble. She reports using them since 1906 with lasting benefit and notes she no longer needs them unless necessary. Price 50 cents at druggists. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY props.
The Dry Goods Economist reports retailers have not yet raised prices to match higher costs but expect near term increases. Merchants face higher wages and supplies, with direct manufacturer to retailer delivery reducing middleman impact. Anticipated rises range from 3 to 25 percent across items like hosiery, silks, and floor rugs, while some staples show smaller shifts.
Revised returns show no party has a majority in the House to elect a speaker. Republicans 214 Democrats 213 Independents 2 Progressives 2 Prohibitionist 1 Socialist 1 Contested 2. Independents silent while party leaders expect most to back one side if caucuses unify.
Leaders atree provedly push progressivism toward a Republican candidate while suppporting national party nominees. Puller of Massachusetts is named as a Republican hopeful. Louisiana sugar area figures promise sugar-protection voting, though he shifts from Democrat. Contests loom in Thirty third district New Jersey and Pennsylvania as seats face court review. Speaker Clark expected to win with Democratic backing. Republicans show signs of division.
Simnel Bollarding obtained a divorce Thursday on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment from his wife. The couple were married ten years ago at Indiana University grounds. Professor Hadeed is to pay 300 dollars in alimony monthly.
Luther Burbank, plant evolutionist, married his secretary Elizabeth Taters in a private ceremony in San Francisco California last Thursday. The Rev C 3 5 Dutton of the First Armenian church officiated. Mrs Burbank formerly lived in Michigan.
George F. Ellis returns to Indiana after a year in Arkansas near Hope. He settles in Marion County and aims to start anew, with hope to contribute and stay connected to local life despite past struggles. Indiana remains his chosen home.
Official Texas tally shows President Wilson with a plurality in the November election. The count lists Wilson Hughes 61 949 votes. Prohibition support 1 992 and the evangelist Tu9o received a smaller share.
Chicago houses plan for a restrained New Year celebration as officials confirm limits on activities and city events. The city braces for a quiet end of year with fewer public gatherings and no major Sundiyid festivities.
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