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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1905

Page

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West Walnut saloon fined for selling beer to minors

John Desjeans, proprietor of the Last Chance saloon on West Walnut street, was fined 20 dollars plus costs in the court of Squire J. W. Kellams for selling beer to a crowd of boys. He pleaded guilty and paid 29 dollars total.

John Desjeans Last Chance West Walnut Street Squire J. W. Kellams Desstane George Shockley B&o Washington Shockley A Cunningham

Remarried Couple Rejoins St Simon's Church

Ad and Mrs John Jones were remarried Sunday at 6 30 by Rev J W Doyle at St Simon parsonage after thirteen years of marriage and a prior divorce. Her death a year ago allowed their church membership to be restored.

John Jones J. W. Doyle St. Simong Parsonage St. Simon's Church Jones

Evening Surprise Ends With Welcome Home Dinner

Fehi priest and Shey led a group to a proceeding and carried it through as friends took possession of the house. Mr Jones tried doors, then a sudden opening released strong arms that pulled him and Mrs Jones into a room where a crowd waited. Supper was spread and the evening proved enjoyable.

Fehi Mr. Jones Mrs. Jones

Two Raymann Boys Disturb Kirby Livery Barn Fight

Two Raymann boys created a disturbance at the Kirby livery barn on Fifth Street late Saturday night by cursing and boasting of a fight. Stable boy Patterson ordered quiet. the boys cursed louder and a fight ensued. Patterson found them lying in the muddy street upon returning. No arrests.

Raymann Kirby Fifth Street Patterson

Brakeman Falls From Freight Car at B and O Depot

Brakeman Harley Williams at the west end attempted to board the caboose of an extra freight at the B. and O. 8. W. depot this afternoon but his feet tangled and he was thrown on the brick platform. The fall was hard and he sustained injuries to his legs but was not seriously hurt.

Harley Williams West’ End

Arrests Highlight Weekend City Court Fines

Will Drew, a known offender, was arrested Saturday night and entertained a crowd at the Opera House before a curtain speech. Mayor Clark fined him one dollar plus costs after a trial. Frank Williams and Robert Bows were arrested Sunday night for riding trains and fined eight dollars and ten cents each, then jailed.

Will Drew Patépiman Cates Drew Opera House Clark Frank Williams Robert Bows Nbgtoes Will Bérdera

Two Year Old Dant Child Dies in Perry Avenue

The two year old son of Mr and Mrs D Dant of Perry Avenue died this morning after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at St Simons church and burial at St Johns cemetery Byron Rogers of Loogootee prominent will attend.

Ace Dant Perry Avenue St. Simons Church St. Johns Cemetery

Look to Your Feet Shoes for Dressing

Shabby shoes spoil any costume and the wrong pair with a tight dress ruins the effect. Evening shoes are a small luxury that refresh tired feet and invite theatre or dance. We showcase day and evening shoes at a combined price for two pairs with comfort and longevity.

West End station plan stirs council caucus clash

A Friday night caucus of the West End Big Five, lasting over two hours after services at St. Simon’s, favored a stand pat to build the West End station on the B&O W. shops grounds. Objections cite city obligations to a corporation and unsuitable track network. Some favor Walnut Street site to avoid obligations and relocation risks. The council may push the measure tonight amid likely injunctions and a stormy session.

Bt. Simon's Weet West End Corporation Alec Gunataily Walnut

Mortgage exemption notices will affect overdue owners

A brief notice announces upcoming mortgage exemption measures, allowing property owners with overdue mortgages a limited window to address their debts before the 20th of the month. The item notes the policy targets estate and land holdings and urges action to avoid penalties.

Taxation Mortgage Exemption Changes Discussed

The article describes proposed bills in the Indiana General Assembly to raise the mortgage exemption on real estate for tax purposes to 1 200 dollars. It notes the current limit of 700 dollars and outlines how deduction applies to the assessed value of mortgaged property each year. It suggests changes may not affect spring exemption procedures even if new laws pass.

Fateon Indiana Uch General Assembly

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

James A Faith and Ira P Harper Royal M Lynch and Edith Eis Chas A Turk and Ellen E Ryan John Burris and Sarah Bhues are recorded as obtaining marriage licenses in the notice.

James A. Faith Ira P. Harper Royal M. Lynch Edith Eis Chas, A. Turk Ellen E. Ryan John Burris Sarah Bhues

Farewell Sermons for Rev J L Hudgins Draw Large Crowds

Farewell services for Rev J L Hudgins as Cumberland Presbyterians pastor drew large congregations. He spoke on Knowing God in three senses and the congregation presented a handsome Baxter Bible by E W Roberta and Julius Feagans. Hudgins heads to Petersburg NL for a Presbytery meeting then to Union City TN to begin new pastorate.

God Shakespeare Bunyon Hud

Gamblers Paradise Raids Hit Bedford Gambling Room

Bedford police raided a gambling room Saturday night and seized a large lot of paraphernalia and 10 players. They will be prosecuted before the court as officials vow to rid the city of this vice. A carload of slot machines was recently removed from the saloons on mayoral order.

Bedford Fieall

Funeral Services for Will Masts Held in Loogootee

The funeral services for Will Mas, former foreman of Tue Gaderrr, were conducted Sunday morning at the M. E. church in Loogootee. The K. or P. lodge and the Loogootes band attended in a body, with a large crowd unable to enter the church. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hastings and Misses Ethel Cross and Rallie Farrell of this city.

Will Mas Tue Gaderrr Loogootee M. E K. Or P. Lodge Loogootes P. A Hastings Ethel Cross Rallie Farrell

Jury Finer Goes To Jail In Pike Circuit Court

A Petersburg dispatch reports Judge Ely jailed Jack Burton after House Bailiff George Tucker accused Burton of naming parties in Holton liquor law cases. Burton admitted truthfulness of the accusation and received a 30 day sentence, with the judge lamenting the law’s rigidity.

Petersburg Pike George Tucker Ely Henry Holton Jack Burton Holton Burton Tucker

Bedford Dismissal of Perjury Charges Sparks Indictment Doubts

The Bedford Democrat reports that the dismissal of perjury charges against Gestie Riley and Dude Cook may lead to a grand jury indictment, though authorities say there is no basis for such a demise.

Gestie Riley Dude Cook Bedford The Bedford Democrat

Burris B lines Wedding in East End Tonight

Miss Sarah Blines and John Burris will wed at seven tonight at the residence of Mrs Ed Blines in the East End. Rev William Garrity to perform the ceremony. The groom is a minor from Montgomery and after marriage will live with his mother Mrs Covita Burris on East Bevedth Streets.

Ed Blines East End Sarah -Blines John ‘Burrid William Garrity Montgomery Covita Burris Éast

New Suits in Partition Case Aimed at Manford Dinkins

Ainley J. Chestnut leads the suit against Manford Dinkins et al for partition. Laughlin represents the plaintiff. An ad mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and Rocky Mountain Tea as remedies, with Liedeman's Pharmacy cited.

Ainley J. Chestnut Manford Dinkins Laughlin Liedeman

Noted railroad and shop chatter in Vincennes area

Frank Mills in city with Vin cennes links, Switchman Dick Bradford on vacation, Je T Leabigh from St. Louis visiting, Brakeman Jos Long from Flog visiting friends and relatives. Blacksmith Sam Crock resigns for Midland. Lineman Joe Hoppingarner delayed from business trip to Sooges. Joseph Hirtzel returned from Washington where he works as a painter for the B.40.&

Je T. Leabigh St. Louis Jos Long Sam Crock Midland Joe Hoppingarner Sooges Joseph Hirtzel Washington

Bridge Foreman Byer Spends Sunday in City

Seymour Republican notes bridge foreman H O Byer of Fiora spent Sunday in the city amid rumors and mentions of old work projects.

H. O. Byer Fiora Friends

New Express Building Nears Occupancy This Week

The new express building near the B and W depot is nearly finished and expected to be ready for occupancy by the latter part of this week. The up-town office may be discontinued for a few weeks during the transition.

Machinists from Chillicothe Visit City

James Qt. Liddy president Bernard Madden and Philip Young of the B and Co are in Chillicothe for a conference with local machinists. They toured the city and shops today escorted by Machinist Fielding Colbert.

James Qt. Liddy Bernard Madden Philip Young Chillicothe Ohio Washington Fielding Colbert

Beauties In Undermuslins at Low Factory Prices

A lively description of affordable women’s undermuslins on sale with attractive workmanship. The ad touts snowy garments fresh from the factory, emphasizing value far below metropolitan store prices and notes many pieces with character and refinement. A few descriptions and prices follow.

Corset Covers and Drawers in Various Styles

Multiple styles of corset covers priced from 25c to 75c plus finer options at 81c and higher. Fabrics include muslin, cambric, and long cloth with embroidery, lace, and ribbons. Also offered are muslin drawers with hemstitched tucks and lace trim, plus extra value trimmed pieces in assorted combinations.

Soc

Gowns and skirts offered in muslin cambric and lace trims

Gowns at 35c to 2.00 describe full length muslin and cambric gowns with tuck fronts drawn work and embroidery. Fine long cloth and cambric skirts feature hemstitched tucks wide flounces and insertion laces. Prices range from 50c to 2.00 with many styles available.

Baby Cels Iscey

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Desjeans Smith Cheek Mortuary Byron Rogers Loogootee Gpeat Bsudday Bratter Costailo Alexander Osha Stone Smellx Lon Helphenstine J. L. Hudging Handsome Baxter Gregation Rev J. L Hudgins Cumberland Presbyterians Will Mastes Folk Dr. Wood Frank Mills Vincennes Dick Bradford W. Railroad Shops Seymour Republican John Gorsage Est Chillicothe Union Ise
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