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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
1
The article describes an early test of using shale from a mine for brick production. Company officials report plans for a thorough test of the shale to assess its suitability and potential to supply a local brick industry if successful. A nearby mine faces skepticism about future output and investment.
Fragmented notes outline candidates and party roles for a district election. Names such as Moss, Gullop, and Davis appear among the selectors and officers, with references to vacancies and upcoming leadership votes before 1916.
In Washington and Madison townships tax increases loom as a larger share of county revenue, with rate comparisons showing higher collections in 1912 and projections for next year. Officials cite greater tax bases from corporations and public accounts, while residents and taxpayers weigh the impact on local finances and budgets.
A local notice discusses extending the street carrier system into new territory, delays due to city council inaction, and sidewalk construction issues. It criticizes missed requirements and predicts ongoing disputes through next summer amid weather and infrastructure delays.
The county appointed twenty road repair superintendents for the six districts for 1913. Each serves a division and district with bonds and duties to manage local road improvements. Names include James Hopkins Willis Williams William Clark James Mende Samuel McKlings Ernest Osmon William Millon Jasper Purcell Robert May Edward Bell Jamon Laung Charles Turk R Fonet Elias Malone Robert Maron George We Arnie Frank Norman Alex Clark and others.
Major David Peyton, superintendent at the Jeffersonville Indian Reformatory, is the focal point of rumors about remaining head of the institution as Samuel J. Ralston nears governorship next Monday. Possible successors include Adam Helmberger of New Albion, with no other candidates named. The Jeffersonville board of commissioners reorganized at the January term, electing James A. Sause as board president. Arvin Richard McDonald joined as a member. The session also handled claims and routine business.
Disjointed notes report an Indiana University program featuring student farmers and farm classes. The Animal Husbandry department emphasizes practical instruction and local lodge installation details reflect a busy campus scene with new officers and social events.
The fragmentary text references a financial report showing receipts of 7,008.99 and a balance of 3,891.91 for 1913, with disbursements around 194.95. It also mentions a candidate Frank in Martin county and references a presidential inauguration in August or September, plus local township details and a sheriff or treasurer context.
Nathan Scritman appears in a confusing report from Ast Bern noting he was snaked into a trap during a cup event. Details are sparse and names other than Scritman are unclear.
A garbled account from a local page describes Nath Beitman and the Beltmans in Washington discussing wedding preparations, social events, and housing plans. The fragment mentions a bachelor party, a clothing store, and community interest in the organization.
Fragmentary notes describe a social event after an installation ceremony. Names and roles appear garbled, mentioning a lodge and trustees, with unclear references to attendees and speakers. The readable bits indicate a social gathering with refreshments and formalities within a fraternal group.
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