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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
8
A Herald item notes merchants report stronger cash trade and some consider converting to cash only. The St Louis Shoe Company cites no bad debts and undercuts credit dealers by cutting prices, offering similar brands with savings of $1 or more per pair. Visit to see stock and learn the cash system.
Francis Reilly visited Montgomery while Mrs. Edwin Southers returned home to Jacksonville Florida after a week here. Jann McDonald’s family hosted James Kelley Cannelsburg visitors. Justina Griffin came home from Washington for Christmas then returned. Rollie Carrico and sister Clara went back to Loogootee to school after holidays with father C. T. Carrico. Frank Bradley of Montgomery visited Sunday. Gertrude Carrico left for St. Louis for the winter. Mrs. Anne Donahue visits Washington with daughter Mrs. Arthur Newland. The first ball of the season will be held Tuesday January 11. George Moran returns to Princeton for work. Alexander Clark returns to Louisville after visiting uncle James Pettigrew. While Jo an McCauley hoisted water from a coal mine on his farm, a mechanical accident broke the gin connection, injuring McCauley and killing the horse.
The annual joint installation of officers for the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle took place Thursday evening at the K of C hall. A large membership attended an impressive ceremony followed by a meritorious literary and musical program and a banquet to close the session.
In Mt Pleasant south of town a coal mine caved in trapping five miners. Help arrived within minutes and mine debris was cleared. The men were entombed for over an hour but escaped unharmed aside from the scare.
Earl H. VandeMent of Vincennes married Miss Anna S. Miles on Tuesday afternoon with Squire J. W. Kellams officiating. Anna, seventeen, wed with parental consent affidavit from her father Joseph S. Miles, a stationary engineer residing at 1218 Downey street.
The license required prior marriage formalities. VandeMent, aged twenty one as of last November, is employed as a decorator by trade.
In the Fore Courts a ten dollar fine is levied against Frank Gregory owner of the Fifth ward mill and feed store after a confrontation with buyer Baty over feed weight. Gregory and his son Morton faced accusations of short weighting. Baty left the store and later swore out a provoke affidavit. The case, heard by Squire Kellams, ended with Gregory pleading guilty and the boy’s case dismissed.
The Daviess County Medical Society wrapped up its annual meeting with a banquet at the New Hyatt hotel on Thursday night. Doctor O K Mr Vittrick presided as toastmaster while Mayor McCarty gave the welcome. Speakers included Dr J W Willeford Dr Henry Gersine Rev F A Steele M S Hastings Dr J W Parks and Dr Joann wh Oliver of Indianapolis.
Stamps unsold during the holidays were sent back to the Red Cross branch in Indianapolis. The local sale was run by the Ladsey Matinee Musicale and the receipts from local sales totaled a little over $15.
In Chicago a prolonged cold spell has slashed coal reserves, leaving dealers unable to meet fuel demand from numerous manufacturing institutes. Authorities warn many plants may shut within forty eight hours unless relief arrives soon. Four heavily armed men raided a private bank in Greenpoint, signaling escalating crime in the area.
In Brooklyn an attempted bank robbery was thwarted when a group of robbers were resisted. a banker was shot during the struggle. Two men were captured by witnesses or authorities.
In Washington Indiana political clashes erupt over the city health board. Dr Henry Gers and Dr Ernest Hollingsworth vie for secretary with Elijah Gowdy forced to resign after aligning with Hollingsworth. L L Creager is appointed to fill the vacancy amid caucus intrigue and state board scrutiny. Sheriff Colbert arrests Samuel Street's brother Herman, jailed on a grand jury indictment for a priest crime. Street visits him but is detained and held for intoxication.
The Mandabadi Coal company seeks many coal miners as mines reopen after a year idle. A stock corporation formed over a year ago now gains orders for output and will ship coal to Terre Haute. The firm aims to hire all available miners promptly.
An order directs rapid coal production to satisfy customer demand. A large workforce will be deployed to mine and haul the coal, described as the best in southern La Diana.
Ev ansville visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Fisner and J P Allen from Vincennes. Paul McCord entered school Monday. Mabel Burris and James Arvin are ill. Farmer institute on January 18 with school prize work. Modern Woodmen hosted a New Year’s Eve social. Miss Purony Cragg from Campbell Mo visits Mrs Sas Harker. Rebekah lodge elected officers Clara Miles noble grand Martha Arvin vice grand Sadie Brown secretary May Senning treasurer. Paul McCord visited Glendale. Clara Miles and brother ral visited Mrs Joseph McCann. M E church members presented a miscellany for Rev Mr McBride. Harry Yeager returned to St Tous George. Goble went to Vincennes Tuesday.
Andrew Qualkenbush from Newberry is here working. Claude Hildreth returned from Butlerville Monday. M W A camp visited Elnora camp Saturday night. R P lodge served a supper Thursday for members and families. Miss Mabel Titls returned from Bicknell Tuesday. Barn moved meeting place from M W A hall to J O O F hall. Mrs Mary Gough and Mrs Gussie Donzherry visited Linton and Jacksonville last week. Willie Arterburn Ernest Arterburn and William Hackler attended the Cornettsville festival Saturday night. Albert Westhafer recovered from fever and is able to resume work.
John McCauley of Reeve township sustained painful injuries this week at work in the McCauley mine. A mechanism failed as horses pulling the sweep collapsed, injuring Mr. McCauley and breaking a leg of the horse. He remained home for several days, with the incident described as serious but not fatal.
Two new smallpox cases reported from Wien. The persons affected are Ul Sears and a child of Arthur Callahan. Cases described as mild with no epidemic spread detected at this time.
General Daniel H. Rucker the oldest retired U S army officer died at his Washington City home Thursday at age ninety eight.
Township Trustee K Ith worked Thursday to relieve the wants of the poor who called at his office for aid. Most applicants sought charity coal as winter relief.
The Scout expedition seeking the south pole now has government support with a promised 100 000 toward the estimated 200 000 expense. This funding commitment strengthens the project as it moves toward securing the remaining funds and planning stages.
Public notice seeks enumerator applicants with exam on February 5 in Washington Indiana under James A Zaring census supervisor. Also school fund loan notice from state auditor and county auditor Thomas Nugent. Market ad offers cash for produce and seed potatoes with fruit and veg line. Blooded chickens for sale at1 each and other poultry at 75c. Listings include executor appointment for Rebecca Brown estate John B Meredith, Mattingly and Myers attorneys. Lost horse description seeks return. Auctioneer offering public sales service. Pure bred Rhode Island Red, other birds for sale by J C Shull. Daily Brothers advertise mules and ferries for sale.
Store notes a calm after the holiday rush and new stock arriving at Jepson's Jewelry House in Washington. Emphasizes exceptional quality and extensive umbrella selections with affordable prices. Calls patrons to visit and promises focused service and value.
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