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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1907

Page

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Convictions Highlight Seattle Police Reporter Louie B Sefrit

A column praises Louie B Sefrit, police reporter for the Times, noting his courtroom work and role in a notable Tracey case. It describes his long tenure, familiarity with De Bruler's tactics, and his success in prosecuting sixteen defendants at a crowded police court.

Seattle Vash Argus Louie B. Befrit Seattle ‘Times Sefrit Islaieucias Louie B. Sefrit the Times Tracey Regal Arena Loute de Bruler Gordon Serrit Lamie Louie Poting

Married at St Patrick's Church in Corning

A couple wed at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St Patrick's Church Corning. Mr and Mrs Fanning plan to move to Washington soon to make their home.

St.Patricks Church Corning Fanning Washington

Topeka visit sparks humor over Billheimer tale

An editor from Indianapolis and Rep Babcock visit Lagrange County inviting school pupils to hear speeches. A storyteller recalls a playful anecdote about Mr Billheimer, with flowers, nickels, and a kiss, fueling light controversy and confirming Senators' retelling.

John & Billheimer Lagrange County Babcock Topeka Billheimer Biffheimer Patriguam Billheimer Z Indianapolis Babgock

February Chronology Through Roman Reform and Calendar Shifts

The text traces February’s origins from Roman reform under Numa Pompilius and its name linked to purification rites. It notes alternating days: twenty-nine in common years and thirty in leap years, with Julius Caesar and Augustus adjusting lengths to honor the calendar’s balance. It mentions century rule and future leap-year adjustments for 1800, 1900, and beyond.

Numa Augustus Esar

Three Youths Plead Guilty to Assault in Harrison Township

John Robinson and a young woman at Ad McCafferty’s home witnessed a mob of three youths from the neighboring area ride onto the lawn and threaten them. The assailants, Grande Ragsdale Hayden Ragsdale and Harve Smith, attacked Robinson after a confrontation. All three pleaded guilty in a justice court after affidavits were filed.

Shorge McCafferty Thoraéa Robinson

Veller and Miss Ozhs wed in Linton after ceremony

Alfred Veller and Miss Alice Ozhs were married by the Rev Father Dogie Thursday evening at six. A wedding supper followed at the bride's father Amiel Ozhs home. Mrs Veller is a miner residing in Linton.

Alfred Veller Alice Osha Dogie Amiel Ozhs

James Evans, Noted Mason and Former Petersburg Press Owner Dies

James Evans, a retired businessman and prominent Mason, has died at eighty two. He formerly owned the Petersburg Press and was a well known figure in local civic circles.

James Evans Petar Bis Pons Petersburs Press

Indinas Fainlaig and Washington ates and Mies Bridget Kellett

Readable fragments indicate names and places in a local notice. The text preserves individuals such as Bridget Kellett and mentions Washington and indinas in unclear context.

Indinas Fainlaig Washington Mies Bridget ‘Kellett

Carnahan Company Stockholders Dine At Home Meeting

Stockholders of the M. J. Carnahan company gathered at Carnahan's home for a six o clock dinner and a stockholders meeting. All attendees were present except H. T. Trueblood who was in California. Attendees included C. Brookes and I. J. Reynolds of Loogootee and Hugh O. Donn and M. J. Carnahan of this city.

M. J. Carnahan M. J. Carnahan Company H. T. Trueblood Californ I. C. Brookes J. Reynolds Loogootee Hugh O.donn

Schwander Case Wedding Reported at Mt Carmel

John seaweake and ag Ha ta Case were married at Mt. Carmel on Tuesday in this city. John is son of Joseph Sohwander. The notice identifies Freindsville as Case's origin.

Schwander-Case John Seaweake Joseph Sohwander Ag Hata Case Freindsville Mt. Carmel

New Minister E E Davidson Arrives at Christian Church

The Rev E E Davidson will assume duties as the new minister at the Christian church in February with the start set for February 10. local congregation awaits his arrival and leadership.

E. E. Davidson The Christian Church

Blind tiger bill sails through senate amid strict provisions

Senate approved Senator Ganlard’s bill to curb illicit liquor sales with heavy penalties. Provisions include fines from 50 to 200 dollars, 30 days to six months jail, and bans on operating or profiting from unlicensed liquor sales. Section 2 empowers citizens to seek warrants to search for illegal distilleries and confiscate alcohol. The measure targets “blind tiger” operations and broadens enforcement across counties.

Senate Ganlard General Assembly Huti-Saloon League Ottendse Indiana And&t Board of County Commissioners

Insurance Fight Over Auditor Visit To State Life

Auditor Billheimer seeks to compel State Life Insurance officers to appear for examination. Company president Sweeney and Coffin push for venue at company offices citing legal limits and book accessibility. Bingham hints court action may settle dispute if mandamus pursued.

State Life Insurance Company John Billherfer Hag Bingham State House State Life M. Sweeney Billheimer Noel Coffin Bnlheimer Sweeney

Prominent Ingovate dies after serving county treasurer

John Wadsworth ex county treasurer of Eaglesville died Tuesday at age 58 from pneumonia after a week of illness. He long faced political shifts from republican to populist and socialist, later farming and serving as a prominent party member in the Second district. He left a wife and four children, Roscoe C. Wadsworth among them, with siblings scattered across Worthington and Chicago. Also noted were Jefferson Walker succumbing to heart trouble and Daniel Kane dying of paralysis, leaving families and workers in the community.

John Wadaworth Eaglesville Roscoe C. Wadsworth Cabel & Kauffman Wadsworth Albion Horrall Funion Congress John Wadsworth Nea Lfe Washington Thomas Wadsworth Popust Peole Peter R. Wadsworth William and Emsley Worthington James Elnora Bloomer Chicago Thomas, Jr Lettie Wadsworth Garland Anna Wadsworth Laura Stalcup Oda Galbraith Mau. Church Jefferson Walker William Walker Ninth Street John Walker Sixth East Walnut Streets Walker Walnut Streets Mra. Walker Harrison Township William John Marion Bridgeport

Interurban plan advances with Vincennes to Loogootee

W H Schott of Chicago announced financing is complete for the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction line. local attorney Arnold Padgett says rights of way and franchises are now the key hurdle with construction to start from Vincennes toward Washington and Loogootee. about 100 men may be employed locally and up to 1000 in construction. The line would cross the river near Washington and run via Friedton Wheatland Van Trees Montgomery and Cannerburg toward Longootee with freight and passenger service and roughly three to four limited trains daily. Farmers gain station at highways and rural delivery of papers and milk. electric power may be offered to farmers at nominal charge. Renewal of franchise terms for the line postponed to next Vincennes common council meeting.

W. H. Schott Chicago Vincennes, Washington & Eastern Traction Company New York City Arnold J. Padgett Vincennes Loogootee Mr. Padgett Washington Padgett Friedton Wheatland van Trees Montgomery Cannerburg Longootee Saya i Interurban Vincennds Washington & Eastern Traction Company Common Council of Vincenned

Aged Harrison Woman Falls Fears Cold Cries for Help

Mrs. John McCafferty a Harrison township resident aged about sixty five to seventy lay on iron ground after a fall on Sunday morning breaking her hip. Exposed to cold in unheated field she was not found until horses alerted her family. Carried to her daughter Mrs William Chapman Jr for medical aid.

John McCafferty Harrison Township

Dubois Grand Jury Indicts Behrens for Bank Embezzlement

Dubois county grand jury returns twenty eight count indictment charging Charles Behrens with embezzling 42000 dollars from Peoples State bank of Huntingburg. Behrens was arrested then released on five thousand dollar bond.

Dubois County Charles Behrens Peoples State Bank of Huntingburg Behrens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Billhemer Luman K Harrison Veller-Osha Fanning-Kellett Anti-Saloon League OF Circuit Court Senat Barbor Slimp Mittee Seelyville Clinton James Garrard E. E. Moore Fayettte’ County Humane Societies Moore Mattingly Ezra' Mattingly Ezra, Mattingly Daviess County the Star Buy Owl Harrison Goodwine Williiam Henry Harrison Cavinst Woman Suffrage Caving Senare Mattingly i Senator Crumpacker Senator Kirkman Kirkman State Association of Sheriffs Fega Edwards Lawrence County Second Presbyterian Church Blinger Publi Merals Committee Gannard Kibed Pearson Daniel Kane West North Street Kene Bj & O Southwestern John Wafferty
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