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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1905
Page
1
Council members approved a revised gravel road system reducing total miles from three to thirty three, cutting six miles of country roads. Notable changes remove Corrottsville two miles Maysville and Thomas two miles and Highbanks Lucas one mile, saving about $29000.
In Van Trees Street and Third Street areas streets face removal under a petition as the city plans a nine mile reduction. Auditor Underdown grows ill at work and collapses, later moved home with Dr. Henry Gera diagnosing a serious condition.
Nathan Killion of Plainville files two suits against Burton J. Millis and associates. The first seeks 2300 plus interest and fees on two notes secured by a mortgage now involving Millis and his wife and newly named parties. The second action seeks 1100 plus interest against Millis estate with executor Nathan Killion as plaintiff.
A fragment praises Chas Cochran son of Cochran as an assistant cashier noted for courtesy and capability. The note extols the bank as well equipped and well regarded in the community.
Washingtonians Henry Schuck Ed Walters John Gooldy and Peter Reister are back from a business trip to Bicknell. They consider settling in the small town and Ed Walters has opened a tin shop with a worker in place.
Mrs Anna Sutherland of Leonard South erland died after a two week illness at her home in the west end of dropay. Born in Daviess county she was 87 years old. She leaves a husband and one child. Funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at the house with burial at Cak Ciera cemetery. The infant child of Mr and Mrs James Spaulding died Monday afternoon at their South Washington home. Funeral services were held today at Bethel cemetery for Mrs L B Brown and daughter Misg Alvin.
Local salon operators fear delays in licensing may hinder business. Applicants report bureaucratic hurdles and uncertainty over permit timelines affecting staffing and client services. City officials acknowledge processing backlogs and promise streamlined review.
Saloon licenses come under scrutiny as county officials plan to deny several applicants and review existing permissions. Commissioners also to discuss the Washington township gravel road issue on Thursday. A circus couple visiting town, claiming to be the world’s smallest pair at 35 inches tall, pose as advertising attractions for a local business.
A damaged report from Vincennes notes a late night performance at Spink's Opera House titled Under Southern Lines. A company of twenty one presented scenic displays, stunning an eager audience despite negatives from critics.
A horse pulling a coal load sank into a badly filled pond in the new alley behind the Z A Bonham property. The hole had been dug to drain an old mud pit and the fill is unstable. Several men freed the animal after difficult work.
A passenger train hit four landslides at Craddock in West Virginia Monday, derailing. The engine plunged into the West Fork river. Engineer Carrico of Fairmount is fatally injured. Cars and baggage are buried under rocks. dynamite is used to clear debris.
The Painters and Decorators Union elected officers last night led by President J P Herr and Vice President Fred Feagans. Other posts went to Ed McGinna as Rec Secretary J W Sullivan as Fin Secretary Leo Feagans as Treasurer Herbert Buzio as Conductor Mell Wallace as Warden. The Sunday school of the Second United has its year set with Supt C vr Lawson and Aust Supt Louis Ximbicht. Secretary Wanet Boas treasurer Miss Ethel Stesians organist Migs Alinnia Cissé.
Fireman Walter Houghland quits. Engineer Henry Fryund resumes work. Dick Bradford and Gus Wilson along with C. P. Van Allman are off. J. A. Ackley visits Seymour relatives. Machinist helper Frank Ripley at work after vacation. Fullerton returns from a short visit, Len Uprenge reports for work after vacation.
County Treasurer a Cc v Truelove filed two bonds for re election terms requiring a 225 009 bond secured by signatures of numerous named bondsmen. Farmers of Daviess County will meet at Superintendent Henrys examination room next Saturday at noon to organize the Stock Breeders Association of Naviesa County.
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