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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
1
A Siew enterprise at Epsom run by C. T. Myer and the Myere brothers operates the old Walnut street mill machinery. It turns out flour from corn and other grains, with new equipment added, making it a well equipped mill meeting local demand.
Vance and Morris pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing merchandise from freight cars while riding a B. and C. Southeastern freight train. Judge Houghton sentenced both to the Jeffersonville reformatory for one to eight years. Sheriff Colbert accompanied them, noting it was his first prisoner transport. The report also notes a special judge selection for an injunction case involving J. W. Clark and others, and recounts Buckley and Dobbs trial updates in the Daviess circuit court with mixed verdicts and appeals.
Captain Graves and Mrs Graves have spent months in Washington and traveled to reach the city. They have distributed 120 meals and over 400 pieces of clothing to poor cases. Relief in fuel and medical aid has been provided, and the treasury is nearly depleted by widespread donations. Lieutenant Glen Dean of New York has joined to assist, fresh from training school.
A respected Washington woman, M Charles Clapper, is reported to have committed suicide Thursday evening by arsenic after asking a drug clerk how to prepare the poison. Neighbors and business associates expressed shock and regret as authorities investigated the tragedy.
Mrs Kerlie Nestlehut of Nicholas street Vincennes tried to end her life Thursday night by taking laudanum. Dr T H Maxedon treated her at home and she regained consciousness. Her husband Steve Nestlehut had been drinking heavily and was away from home most of the time. No other family troubles were reported.
Mrs. Clapper aged sixty eight who with her husband ran the City hotel on Third street took poison amid fears of losing sight and years of worry. The couple, long respected, moved to a cottage on East Sixth street where she ended her life. Coroner Bonham to hold an inquest Saturday.
Farmers report county roads not gravell ed and some gravell ed are nearly impassable due to stiff deep mud. Gravel has broken through in spots. Superintendents will closely watch to keep overloaded wagons off soft gravel while ground is thawing and rainfall removes solid foundations and heavy loads grind through.
A dog pursued Margaret Lemon, daughter of Frank Lemon, across several blocks, forcing her to seek refuge at BE Hatfield Mhurshey. Some observers suspect hydrophobia, while others doubt the claim as the animal is believed harmless.
Workmen found a screw inside a log after a gate was torn and a tree drew near the mill. The saw struck the metal, tearing teeth loose and scattering them. fortunately no injuries occurred. The saw has been sent for repairs and the mill will shut down for about one week.
Thirteen Linton miners and supporters of Congressman James E. Watson accuse the central labor political committee of bias against Watson. They assert the committee has a preplanned program and express support for a square deal to nominate the Republican candidate who will best carry the party banner. The letter, signed by local figures including T. A. Chapman and William Willis, condemns perceived double crossing by Edgar A. Perkins.
Illness keeps many pupils from classes at Boxtown School as attendance falls. One room shows forty two pupils present and twenty one answering roll while the other room reports poor turnout, undermining overall attendance.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Georks Sloan and Patalphie as guests in a fre context. No clear event, date, or location readable to form a full card.
Reports from the Philippines and home detail rising White River levels as heavy rainfall floods ditches and low lands. Officials warn of overflows within a day or two while pumping stations note rising stages and sewers flushing, urban streets already flooded and rural carriers delayed by the downpour.
Deputy Postmaster W B Altenigreen states the souvenir postal card craze remains strong with steady consumer demand. He notes holiday peak, Valentine cards heavy, and Washington post office dispatch and receipt volumes showing no sign of decline.
George L. Potter vice president of B and O warns that a ban on alcohol will be enforced with severe penalties. The report notes authorities will act rigidly and all related systems will be tightened. The reference mentions Southwestern and Henmaylvante authorities taking similar action.
Marshal Corning returned from Terre Haute reporting Mrs T T Pringle in critical condition from gastritis with some improvement Friday morning. She is a native of Washington, daughter of Is ee McCormick long-time Daviess sheriff, turning 53 next month. Several Washington relatives are at her bedside.
Frank Bastine was killed instantly Wednesday afternoon in Sullivan county when a rock fall collapsed on him. Miners extricated him and he died before the rock was removed. His wife, living in Russia, is likely en route to New York and Shelburn, a 6000 mile journey to reach him.
Osborne McKinney files a five thousand dollar damage suit in Mitchell against Lehigh Portland Cement Company alleging a mule provided by the defendant was unsafe and vicious. The animal reportedly pushed the plaintiff against a post, injuring his right hand which was described as crushed, burned, and lacerated, with permanent injuries claimed.
George W. Parrell files an affidavit against L. C. Parker a teacher at the new Main street school charging assault and battery. The case is set for hearing in police court Saturday morning at o clock. The offense reportedly occurred in the high school building before district redivisions. Parker allegedly whipped Parrell's son.
An application was filed to admit Miss Laura Kelly of Reeve township to the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane in Evansville. She was declared insane by the insanity commission Wednesday. county quota limits may affect approval as two other cases await room.
Fragmentary notes show mention of Neal of Nottesville being made president of the state league at Wabash on Thursday. References to Senator Beveridge and a keynote speaker at a later session appear, with scattered names including Fairbanks and Charles W. at the event.
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