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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
1
The piece surveys New Year noise and public uproar in Indiana and Kentucky politics. It cites editorials from the Courier Journal and Chicago Tribune about unrest, union actions, Goodrich’s Republican chairmanship, and a low lynching tally in 1904 to 1908, urging unity and civil progress.
Boyd and Backes, directors of The Gazette and Herald, announce a new partnership beginning March 1 1906. Samuel B. Boyd sells half interest in the Democrat of this city to Henry Backes, who has risen from carrier to foreman and now becomes a key editor in the restructured firm. Boyd plans a several month rest beginning February likely at Phoenix Arizona, while Backes takes over larger duties and continues local political influence of the Democrat. The Gazette and Herald board also elects Ezra Mattingly as president and W A Wallace as vice president, O M Vance as secretary treasurer replacing Paris Hastings who retires March 1 to run for city treasurer.
In Algiers Squire Engleman’s court Saturday the case of Ab Tray lor and a young horse jockey against Traylor and his son was heard. Curtis says he was forced to travel back from Daviess county at gunpoint and later filed suit. Traylor is defended by Harry W. Carpenter. Stanley M. Krieg prosecutes. Traylor bound over to circuit court.
Roy Burns and Ottello Barker escaped from the Indiana Boys school in Indianapolis. Barker had been sent from Evansville for stealing clothes in the Industrial home on High street. The boys are sixteen years old.
Superintendent Fassett A. Catton warned that teachers in Indiana faced lower pay than janitors, noting a 30 to 50 percent salary disparity. He cited a case where teachers asked for 5 dollars more per month, but the board granted janitors a 10 dollar monthly increase instead.
Report notes janitors receive 85 while teachers get only 50. The teachers are urged to form a compact organization similar to satirical groups within any party to press for higher wages.
W A Fuller of Atlanta Georgia, famed for aiding Captain Andrews in the 1862 raid that captured the Confederate locomotive General from Union troops near Ringgold, dies Friday morning at his home. The raid disrupted Union rail links between Chattanooga and Richmond and is hailed as one of the war's most thrilling episodes.
The St Louis Farm Progress notes Schrolucke of Weshingpe indiana as a leading farmer in Pike county with a 700 acre White River property. He also owns a Daviess county farm where nine acres yielded 525 bushels of wheat and 58 ird bushels of corn, tied to the Fults wheat variety.
Remonstrants filed with the auditor in Stivalam Friday opposing the issuance of a retail liquor license in Halbert Township Martin County. Legal challenge could force saloons to close. attorneys James B Marshall and Carlas T McCharty lead the remonstrators while the saloon man is represented by Mecorm Gilkisop and Bablus Gwin.
A garbled clipping notes a Christmas gift from Aetna Life to Elnora, including a $3,800 check to Jacob Scudder of Edwardsport. Scudder and Hugh Barr bought ten year endowment policies. Barr’s policy had half its term elapsed and his estate received $5,000. The record hints the gift proves good for the living and the dead.
A resident of Oatsville who had been presumed dead for years reappeared on Friday. He left home at thirteen to seek independence, later becoming foreman at a Greenville Mississippi lumber plant earning about 2000 dollars annually. He admitted a wish to do for himself and avoided writing home during his absence. The reunion involved Perry Barnes.
Bennett of Boonville and Colonel Posey of Eggnsville seek a worn-out farm past of Yanukeetown in Warrick County. They propose stocking the land with Angora goats to utilize the poor soil and promote productivity.
A local notice reports the sale of a livery stable owned by Iiert Bile and Edwards Cooper yard township. The sale acknowledges a purchase and that the new owners will take charge, with a date referenced as 1214.
Laura Lutes of northeast Fifth Street died at 10 30 p m Sunday due to liver cancer after three months illness. She was born 1840 in Van Buren township and left four living children. Margaret Thompson of Washington aged 73 died from complications after a fall on Thanksgiving. Margaret Belding Thompson, born 1833, married 1856, had a golden anniversary approaching. Margaret Morgan of Barr township aged 88 died of general debility at Trainor. mother of Hugh Morgan. Mrs Taylor Lyons, 60, northwest of the city, died Monday with funeral at home. Edward Mitholland, former Washington bartender, died Sunday in Madison.
Heger seven year old son of Orlando Trigg of Steele township died after hydrophobia symptoms appeared following a dog bite two months earlier. His sister Edna, five, was scratched but considered safe. Burial planned at Oak Grove cemetery. mother Mrs Belle Milholland resides in the west end.
Fred Bosch buys the Whitewater water works from C E Gray and becomes president with his wife as secretary. Bosch brings seven years of experience and previously managed Gray’s plant in Washington Indiana, aligning operations with patrons’ needs.
W B Whitcomb of Hayden recalled early days with the B and C South western railway in Seymour. As a boy he rode the engine with the construction crew, watched the engineer fetch blackberries, and helped haul timber toward the east. He later changed his mind and chose the coach instead of the engine ride.
Charles B. Rogers in Washington City recalls a tale from his country about Indians who spend every dollar of government pay on flashy items. A story highlights an old man who saved to buy a glass hearse, then paraded his family around town in it, calling it better than a circus.
Temperance groups in Bloomington filed a general remonstrance in the First ward against saloon traffic. The move, backed by a large majority, aims to shutter twelve saloons once the remonstrance becomes effective.
City schools resume Wednesday after vacation with many pupils returning to classes for winter term. The Christmas break lasts fourteen days and district teachers were instructed to begin work today, with nearly all having done so.
Edward McGehee and Mattie Williams were married Monday evening. McGehee is the son of Jesse F. McGehee of southeast Seventh Street. His bride is a daughter of Talitha Williams whose home is in the west end.
Mrs. W A Borders of West Main Street will give a six o'clock dinner this evening. About ten attendees are expected to be present.
In Daviess County at the Linton convention of the Second district Democrats J Alvin Padgett won the district chairmanship after a lengthy balloting process. The contest pitted Willam D Robinson and Gilbert Hendren against Basler and others, with two-thirds rule debates and corruption accusations shaping the tense session. Padgett secured the post on the forty-seventh ballot after Robinson and Hendren failed to unite the delegation. Padgett stated he will act per district wishes and may back Hendren if he seeks state chairman.
Miss Lois Courtney resigns as stenographer for Capel and Kauffman Mercantile Company due to ill health. She will depart in a few days for Albuquerque New Mexico to spend the winter likely with her sister.
Charles B Jackson and Misa Mat tie Raney Ware married at Rev J B Kalpe’s residence in the early morning. A small group of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. The groom is a Danville man, and the bride is the daughter of John Raney of Garth.
The pair will reside on East Fifth Street in Danville after their marriage. They were joined by Mrs. John Raney and Hayden Raney, the bride’s mother and brother, during the ceremony.
Reports from St Louis indicate the Northern Presbyterian Church U S A and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church are poised to unite after a century of division. Subcommittees finalized details, and joint sessions set May 1906 as the ratification date by both executive assemblies.
Dr J N Hurty of the state board of health says many delinquent acts and perverted morals stem from physical deficiencies in children. He cites a case where an unnamed girl’s dulness and incapacity were caused by an upper nostril growth pressing nerves and reducing brain nourishment. removal restored brightness. He cautions not to overgeneralize but urges identifying concealed physical causes of wrong thinking and wrongdoing. Teachers and others seek circulars on school sanitation and disease prevention.
The Rev Mr Taye of the First Christian church entertained church officers at his residence Monday night. Guests enjoyed a social hour and an oyster supper while discussing past year plans. Elders W W Ireland Dr C P Bacog J R Ferguson and deacons T J Ellis W W C Vawter H De Bourland Ps Scherer W W Weaver attended. Deacons Albert Mace and W J Hardesty sent New Year greetings.
A Columbus Republican report notes a closed session about hunting rules for squirrels and quail. Commissioner Sweeney vows action against violators and says additional deputies will patrol parts of the state.
Mise Shellie Amuel entertained in honor of her cousin Miss Clara Orgen of Charleston. Guests played games in the afternoon. Attendees included Misses Hardcastle Hog Lawhorn Myrtle Summers and out of town visitors Miss Doula Allen Miss Net tie Taylor from Detroit and Miss Mamte Atlen from Alabama.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lambert wed at Petersburg OC church in a social affair. Friends pursued them in Peters burg and Evansville, using a train, cab, and rice, finally locating them at the Meredith house after breaking a transom. Guests included Katherine Harnett, Lelia Gray, Bessie Lamb, Candace Brooks, Alpine Brooks, and Charles Lemmon.
The Jolly Pastime club, an organization of colored persons, was entertained Tuesday at Martha Washington's home in honor of Miss Renu Allien of Detroit and Miss Mayme Allen of Worthington. A pleasant evening included games, conversation, and refreshments.
William J. Bacon, clerk of the local Modern Woolmen camp, earns an efficiency certificate from the head camp at Rock Island for his excellent handling of the duties of his office.
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