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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented discussion contrasts natural death seen as aging and toxin buildup with death from disease. It links old age signs to loss of warmth and breath and argues most natural deaths result from auto intoxication, citing diet, meat, alcohol, and stimulants as factors. It mentions uremic poisoning and Socrates on moderation.
The Kelamy family reunion at J. W. Kellams home on Christmas day drew about forty two guests from Washington and nearby towns. A large noon dinner followed by music, games, and conversation filled the day. Out of town visitors included W. W. Clark family J. D. Grantham family Harrison J. W. Gibson family C. E. Burris family and others from Washington and Petersburg A picture of the gathering was taken and guests departed Monday
Yogel appeared at the Washington court house and in Elnora confirms Arch Azbls pardon after a fifteen month term in Fort Leavenworth. The Elnora drug store proprietor was jailed for liquor statute violations under Judge Landis and reportedly behaved as a model prisoner.
Open season for killing quail began November 10 and will end with the month. Local Nimrods plan to hunt the birds while legal. The season has been good with many big bag counts, but many birds remain in Daviess County for next year.
As the Christmas period ends merchants prepare to invoice goods before the new year. Some stores have begun the process and expect to finish within a few days.
Fragments describe clerks delaying tasks as invoices are processed. The text mentions sparing a saree and keeping staff busy while goods are accounted for and invoicing completes.
Ernest Bicknell national director of the American Red Cross reports about 31,000,000 stamps were sold in December. Proceeds will fund relief work across U S cities, with New York and Philadelphia leading sales. He envisions Red Cross financing relief without outside committees and aims to position the society as a leading national relief organization with government support and Taft’s backing.
Miss Mildred Lucy Kidder and Michael Joseph Holland wed yesterday at the Kidder homestead with Father Fitzpatrick officiating. Attendants included Edith Kessler and Charles Chirico, with Berwyn Moore as ring bearer. Wedding march by Professor Reinhart and comments praise the bride and groom's notable families.
Fire destroyed a barn on the James Hopkins farm near St Marys church early Sunday. A fine horse and a cow perished, another horse was badly burned but escaped death. The origin is a mystery. Hopkins’s loss nears $500. stock insured but building not. Another nearby barn caught fire several times but was saved.
Mayor Russell presided as six councilmen attended with Horrall absent. The meeting adjourned before 9 pm after a brief discussion on sewerage study delays and a bond ordinance for sidewalks and gutters. A sidewalk injury notice from Mrs. Elizabeth Slimp was read and city repairs were ordered on several properties.
The Indiana editorial attacks Governor Hanly and the Republican Party for temperance policy, arguing party unity harms reform efforts. It urges temperance conservatives to vote with constituents and warns the party cannot win elections while moral questions divide it.
Report details a 1,245 acre epilepsy village near New Castle purchased in 1907 with three dormitory groups for patients. Eighty patients are housed, including eleven insane and thirty-four feeble minded, all in brick buildings with individual heating plants. Plans include future cottages for women and children, admission rules, and age demographics showing most patients are young adults.
Members of the Knights of Columbus plan an initiation in Vincennes next Sunday with a special B and C Southwestern train from Loogootee stopping at intermediate stations. The event includes first and second degree exemplifications led by officers from Washington and Vincennes, and a banquet featuring a toast on World Wonders by Bradison Walsh.
The will of Mrs Mattie Coan who died in Los Angeles on December 5 is admitted to probate in the circuit court. The estate leaves all property to her husband Patrick Coan. Executor named is James Joans with witnesses George S Myers and Louie Woodworth.
At a late meeting in Elkhart Dr. D L Miller of Goshen argued that many fare better treatment for tuberculosis at home rather than public sanitariums. He stressed home comforts aid recovery, noting mind body links and discouragement from sanitarium isolation. He urged patients to care for themselves at home where air and sanitation are good.
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