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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
1
Extensive improvements planned for the B and C 5.1 shops in the city and Chillicothe Ohio. The purchasing agent seeks bids for a first lot valued at around 300000 to equip matching and blacksmith departments with latest machines. Expected arrival by March 1 with expansion at both yards pending.
An inspection at Cleveland showcases a presenger baggage car described as fire and burglar proof. The 85 foot car features a three eighths inch pressed steel frame, heavy inner bracing, welded and riveted steel plates, and two side doors plus end doors. Expected to enter service soon amid shop notes on railroading.
Superintendent E B Scoville plans work at the yard as foreman Sherman begins. Firemen Sam Clark and James report for duty, train crew and engineers return after vacations. Promotions include W H Killer to extra engineer and apprentices Fred Massey and Robert O Connors. Donald Snow becomes freight brakeman on B&O at headquarters. Bruce Murphy noted at Seymour. Scorbra endured an attack and continues on his run.
Judge Gobb of Knox Circuit Court grants a new trial in the $510,000 damage Thomas Taylor vs B&O Railroad case. The previous verdict of $2,000 was awarded last November after a jury instruction error raised by Taylor’s lawyers. Taylor, a former Washington man, was injured while working as a brakeman on the B&O line near Olney when he was knocked under a moving train, resulting in a severed leg.
Circuit Court hears January term docket with Clara Payton v Clark Payton divorce and child custody. trial begins and evidence debated. Liquor cases against Sherman Weaver and Arch Yazel are continued. charges include selling intoxicants without license.
Burke of this city and Bernard Larkin of Loogcotes left today for St Marys Kansas to resume their studies. A Pittsby National baseball team claim of victory is noted with a spring pitching prospect. Janua Lodge initiates a sixteen member class followed by a banquet expected to draw a large crowd. Hervey Trueblood reports from San Diego California about travel and weather. A doctor’s medicine for a patient leads to a domestic dispute over the telephone involving local undertakers.
D B J Millis, Myers purchasing agent at Plainville, vanished causing alarm among creditors and a stalled plan to liquidate stored corn. Myers fears losses but reports suggest bond coverage may limit damage. investigation and bank checks continue as family and partners seek clarity on unpaid grain purchases.
Dr J W Clark saved Hale Tolson, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Tolson, with a new anti toxin injection after a meningitis scare. Parents consented after discussion. within 24 hours fever dropped four degrees and improvement began. Recovery expected as the child responds to the treatment.
The Oad Follows held a meeting Thursday night installing officers led by Noble Ghana-Will and D. Cogswell. Key posts listed include Vice Grand William McBride, Recording Secretary Lato Gilley, Financial James M. Ramsey, Treasurer W. P. Elie, Warden William Porter, Conductor Jesse Robinson, Inside Guard Claude Swing, Outside Guard Fred Bender. Other roles named include RISM G McCormailey, L G William Lemibtool, R S V George Doreau, L S V Harry Dunkar, O Groves, and Chaplain William Gibsons. Trustee Charles Baton and Host J. R Feagans noted. Past Grand Joseph Schofield listed as P..
Applications are under consideration and some may be refused. County commissioners discussed license actions and noted items to be reviewed by state authorities. Officials referenced Washington procedures and possible outcomes for the listed renewals.
Dr W H Hedrick visited from Odon on business. George Smith trustee of Barr township was in on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Buckley welcomed a daughter today. Clarence Cox accepts clerk job at Chroshaw hardware stores. Charlie Russtil departed for Martinsville to enter sanitarium for rheumatism. E Thomas formerly of the city now of Dover Cole visits with friends. Dr A B Knapplef travels to Martinsville for signaling duties.
A garbled 1938 era notice critiques medicine and public health failures. It references Dr Wallace and triage litenges, plague themes, and cures like Dean's Ointment and Wood's Syrup as misrepresented remedies.
An aged Oklahoma resident living near Vincennes allegedly incited an assault and arson plot against Win Porter and John Muentzer. The report alleges a dispute over driving led to a confrontation with accusations of burning tents and property, with no prior quarrel between the parties.
A horse owned by Mattia Mandaback, a West End grocer, broke free from a delivery wagon this afternoon. It ran from West Van Trees Street to East Fifth and Main Streets before being stopped. Several harness straps were damaged in the escape.
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