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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
1
Indianapolis reports the senate elected United States senator with full Republican backing for Hemenway after rumors of cross-party opposition. The repeal of the county option law remains uncertain as debates and committee actions unfold across the legislative session.
A speech extols James A Hemenway as the statesman best suited to represent Indiana in the Senate. It praises his Republican credentials, tariff stance, and fiscal conservatism, while contrasting him with opponents and endorsing James A Hemenway’s candidacy and Shively’s continued support. Also notes local visits and community notices from Montgomery and surrounding towns.
J C Smith traveled to Washington on Thursday and F A Dixon went to Warrington on Saturday. Wiley Edmonson spent a Sunday with family at Bicknell. Mrs Helen Brower retired from Washington after a visit. Mrs W Chapman led Friday for East Prairie Missouri, where he will continue travel plans.
Pony Myers traveled to Jasonville on Monday while George Wilson visited Washington on Tuesday. Eliah Groves and Charles Wilson also made trips to Washington, and Charlep Browning returned to Chattanooga after visiting his parents. The community held several sleighing parties and visits to homes around Plainville, with church services noted at Methodist and First Christian, plus a funeral for Magdalena in Eaglesville.
Claude Eagle and Edith M Lonughmiller, Barr Township residents, wed at First Methodist church parsonage with Rev W Hart officiating. The groom, son of Nathan Hagie, is a Barr Township farmer. bride, daughter of Joseph Loughmiller, also a Barr farmer. They will reside in Harr Township. Also married were Carrie Albertia of this city and Junious T Romine of Norwood Ohio at First Presbyterian, with Rev J M Douglass. Romine is a plumber and gas fitter, son of John B Romine. The bride is German born from West Baden, now living on George Street. Henry Albertia is her brother. A third union took place at First Christian with Rev E E Davidson: John Paul Jones, B&O Southwestern foreman, married Miss Bessie Kendall of the West End. Jones, son of David Jones of Ogden Street, works at the shops. Kendall is the daughter of the late Joseph Kendall. The couple will live in this city.
George Hill of Sandy Hook returns from Salem to visit his mother. Mrs. Tabitha Shafey visits Cannerburgh with the Hesss. The Misses Singleton and Wallace visit relatives in Washington. Alice Scudder of Washington visits the Scudders. James Ragsdale was in Washington Tuesday. Perry Singleton hosts visitors from Washington. Arilla Lett and family plus others guests at Perry Singleton home. Joseph Cunningham of Washington plans a new barn for his sand farm. Mt Olive church holds meetings starting January 23 led by Rev. J B Hadlock and Rev. Mr. Johnson.
Ed Walker of Davey avenue suffered a painful accident at the seating factory on Tuesday afternoon while helping Don Overton read and inspect iron castings. The incident occurred as a metal plate or head was being prepared for a cutting operation at Mr Overton’s facility.
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