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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
3
Three inmates fled Mt. Carmel jail using a wooden key whittled from a broom. Sheriff absent. wife notified. Clyde Salisbury captured in the city, Allen Groff and Frank Tate arrested in Louisville as they left a Southern train and returned to Mt. Carmel.
State Auditor’s report for 1907 shows total poll tax collected statewide of 675,956.22 and county payouts for special judges totaling 16,792. In Second district counties Daviess led with 6,041.45 in poll tax and 50 in special judges. Greene 11,150.89 and 210. Knox 5,034.75 and 150. Lawrence 7,487.00 and 30. Martin 3,876.25 and 70. Monroe 5,622.57 and 160. Owen 3,296.75 and 145. Sullivan 9,898.99 and 5. Daviess ranked third among eight counties for poll tax collection, with a noted special effort to collect taxes.
Mary Jane Allen and John S. Agan, both born February 16, 1831 in Sugarland, were feted at a birthday dinner hosted by Prof. Hamlet Allen. Attendees included Professor Allen and family, Stephen Belding, Mrs. Mary Allen, and Bert Agan. The annual event, begun years ago, highlights Mrs. Allen as a leading city figure and Mr. Agan as a notable farmer.
Farmersburg area residents had hoped for oil on Harvey Resler’s farm near Odon. A drill reached 1600 feet but struck water, ending the oil prospect there. Machinery will move to a farm northwest of Odon for a new attempt.
Teachers from Steele and Barr townships planned to attend the regular monthly Washington township institute at the court house. Muddy roads prevented many from arriving, but several Steele teachers attended, and Superintendent Burris arranged for visitors. An instructive session was held with all Washington township teachers present.
The circuit court verdict awarded James Hill two hundred fifty dollars after a two day trial that ended Saturday. Attorneys for both sides argued vigorously as the case went to the jury late Friday afternoon.
The report states that engineers surveyed proposed Washington and Portersville roads and Montgomery and Flat Rock roads in Daviess County Indiana. It details profiles, elevations, drainage, cross drains, and right of way widths, with Exhibit A showing the survey line and profile, and Exhibit B for grade. It specifies a 20 foot finished roadway with side ditches, embankment slopes, and material requirements, plus inspection and dispute procedures for compliance.
A dated 1908 viewers report details cost estimates for two road divisions Washington and Portentsville and Montgomery and Flat Rock with construction and total costs, plus a statement of public utility and compliance with damages law. It notes polls to vote March 3, 1908 in Harrison township Glendale, and records at the county auditor in Washington Indiana.
County commissioners through the treasurer announce a bond sale on March 7, 1908 at 10 am in the treasurer office. Six $1,000 refunding bonds at 6 percent for fifteen months. two $3,500 bonds for ninety days and nine months. Funds for gravel road repair. Bonds bear 6 percent interest. Ordered January 21, 1948 and 1908 governing actions. Thomas Nugent, Auditor.
A male county resident over 21 will apply to the Daviess County Indiana Board of County Commissioners at the March 1908 meeting for a license to sell and allow drinking, on the premises, malt and spirituous liquor in a one story concrete building at the northwest corner of First Street and Washington and Little Orleans in Montgomery. The described interior and legal hour protections are noted. The notice is signed by E. Beckett.
On the first Monday in March 1908 to obtain a license to sell barter and give away spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a small on premises sale at a two story brick building on Main street Montgomery Daviess County Indiana. The described room is 17 by 56 feet with 11 feet 6 inch ceiling and glass frontage. Locks on doors to block Sunday or illegal hours. Authority granted to Adam J Abel.
William E. Hawkins announces a request to the Daviess county board for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a 10 by 40 room at a corner of lot 43 in Washington formerly Liverpool, with on premises drinking and secure access. The location sits on Main Street facing, in a two story brick building, beginning near lot 42 and extending north to the north end of that lot. The notice seeks approval at the board’s March 1908 session for a license for consumption on premises.
Louis H. Smith, a male resident over 21 in Daviess County Indiana, applies to the county board of commissioners at the next session beginning March 1908 for a license to sell and provide intoxicating liquors in a room on the first floor of a one story building on west Main Street in Read and Thompson's addition, with premises described as 15 by 20 feet and secure glass doors and windows, indicating intent to sell with on premises drinking.
Martha J Fitzgerald administratrix files final settlement report and vouchers with Daviess circuit court. Clerk sets July 7 1908 as hearing date. All interested parties urged to govern themselves accordingly. Heffernan and Mattingly attorneys represent the estate.
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