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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
3
Chris Tewell found his four year old son Furrall unresponsive in a cot at the bakery, later ruled a death from angina while a fire emergency at the Brown bakery ensued. Life insurance papers worth about 200 dollars were among the child's belongings.
A fragment from a local notice invites interested persons to a public library gathering on Monday January 6 at 7:36 to learn about the path of work and the world. It mentions new officers and various named individuals.
Fragmentary local notes mention Sampol Faated d and family with Mrs. Beth Tomey visiting Dana. W. Ri head improving. Tacob Cornett at Fat Saturday. Jack Maher and family in Washington. Miss Myrtle Eaton visiting in S ington. Mrs. Ma Cox visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Teune Bust and others in Plainville showing holiday travel and gatherings.
Washington detective notes a post card claiming Frank Hyatt is alive and well as relatives fear a wreck victim. Officials compare handwriting and descriptions to identify whether Hyatt matches a man reported dead in the Southwestern wreck. Authorities seek confirmation from relatives and monitor further reports at the station.
Fragmented text describes annual meetings and officer elections for a bank and community organizations. Names such as T. J. Alford Joan Eeds J. E. Courtney Mary Hitchcock appear among officers. Mentions of a Moser Women camp and Fellows' Lausse indicate community group activity and membership around a twelfth year.
A young man named Henry was injured in an incident at 5:20 pm near a Southwestern location. He was taken to Greenfield for burial arrangements after sustaining severe injuries. The accident left his limbs crushed and life hanging by a thread as he died hours later.
A deed filed in Omega County shows a NSTOWN man gaining ownership of the Moples Theater building from a prior owner. The transfer, recorded by County Recorder Harry Von Trees, lists the purchase price as $12,000 and follows weeks of negotiations and planned improvements boosting the theater’s value.
Local government observer Feagana released the December meteorological record. Mean temperature 44.7 degrees, mean minimum about 31. precipitation total 1.40 inches with 1.50 inches on the 20th. six days with 0.01 inch or more. nineteen clear days and eleven cloudy days.
The semi annual school appropriation filed Thursday by Carlos A Greathouse, state public instruction official, shows per pupil apportionment at 1.98. Daviess County is listed to receive 17381.08 from the state per capita distribution for school purposes.
Chief McCrisaken of the fire department vows to quit tobacco after forty eight years. He cites health reasons and notes early signs of improvement. Washington camp installs officers A Morgan Ash banker Kelso Stuckey Ward Perlett and others attend a supper and smoker with Mrs Carthage Mo as host.
Annual Christmas reunion held December 25 at Judith Basin Montana home of J E C andss Asurapludus alnes. Thirty four persons attended with health good. attendees included G I Alexander Afe, and eg lgvthra Jones, I S Fagan and children, Warrison Eaton and Lydia, Lydia Eaton among others.
W B Craig dean of the Indiana Veterinary College and Alonzo Raggsdale an Indian layman are indicted by the arian county grand jury for murder of Dr Knabe. Efforts are made to bring the case to trial at an early date.
The article describes a peculiar courtroom scene in which Perry Brewer is accused near the Neal and Eskridge stores. Lawyers present arguments and the defense rests as Mayor McCarty orders the prosecutor to conduct an investigation. The judge notes the case as unusual and mentions a lenient stance toward truth.
A local merchant announces the purchase of a large stock of harness materials from O Donnell Barrows Cthian and notes the Eskridge owned farm supply will now offer reduced prices due to overstock. The company hints a broader sale event and a formal date announcement will come next week.
Prosperity joins Washington Court in a consolidation that absorbs Ben Hur and its assets. The maneuver unites the two TRRS under one court system, with officers installed to lead the merged entity. Tax records show adjustments and duplication concerns during the transition and property assessments are reviewed.
The Carnegie Public Library board held its annual election on Monday night and reorganized for the year. All existing officers were reelected, with Professor Hamlet Allen as president and John W McCarty as secretary. Al Ward continues as city treasurer by virtue of his office.
A courtroom exchange halted by contempt threats as attorneys interrupt during trial led Judge Markey to pause proceedings. The Indianopolis court session faced disruption as counsel clashed over continuation and remarks.
Bond $1,000 filed by O D Forsythe to qualify as court house custodian appointed by county commission. Forsythe discharged duties last Tuesday replacing C C Myers who was removed. State paid $21.20 to Daviess County. twenty-two counties returned funds totaling $3,492.16 to the state treasury amid December settlements.
The Davie County commissioners on Tuesday reappointed Thomas Harris of Washington and Arthur Lents of Montgomery to the Davie County Alners examining board. Frank Carrico of Canalwute was named the new member replacing William A. Kelly of Canalburg who was removed.
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