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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
8
Diphtheria and paralysis claim Lillian Kellams while her brother Carlos fights the disease. Neighbors and five Petersburg residents are quarantined at the Kellams residence as doctors expect more cases. Authorities order disinfection and watch for further spread in the neighborhood.
Multiple local deaths and health alerts flow through a busy period. Bieber Fisher, 19, died in Indianapolis from inflammatory rheumatism after a brief illness and was buried in Odon. Dorsey of Washington, 20, died at home after months of illness, his death noted by family and friends. Diphtheria cases rise with a nine month old in James Livers' home diagnosed and quarantined, while city health secretary Willeford warns against quarantine breaches. Sebse P Haughton, 37, prominent Vincennes attorney, dies of paralysis. another diphtheria case prompts further quarantine actions.
In the legislature senators are listed with voting intent on repealing the county license law and substituting a high license, with votes split on abstaining and opposing the platform. The text discusses not repealing the county anti law and local Fort Meadows politics.
In Indianapolis on January 20, discussions focus on repealing the county unit law or substituting the Democratic ward and township provision. Senate Democrats show mixed stances. Republicans signal possible votes for repeal under certain conditions. House Democrats count about sixty to forty, with some pledging to oppose caucus commitments.
A poll of forty four senators shows mixed positions on the Sunday baseball bill with Tilden Strange and Kimmel indicating votes against it while others weigh changes. In Indianapolis the state committee backed contest limits. but individual candidates may pursue them solo if desired. The senate then passed a bill to create a superior court for Linton Greene County by thirty seven to nine with a companion circuit split pending.
Aboard the Queen City Limited eastbound on the B and O Southwestern an axle on the center drive wheels broke near Washington Wednesday evening. Engineer John Lihan and Fireman Starr escaped injury as the train screeched to a halt after about 1700 feet. The engine and cars suffered heavy damage but remained on the track.
An engine numbered 1823 suffered two similar incidents about six years apart near North Ver. The latest crash occurred two and a half miles east of the town. no injuries occurred. Temporary repairs were made at Seymour before final work at the shops. Conductor Charles Hines led the train. past incident involved Engineer Frank Evans and Fireman James Hatfield. Estimated repair cost around $2,500.
Padgett and Padgett filed a complaint in the circuit court for Grace Peyton alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their November 27 1904 marriage. She cites long bursts of anger and verbal accusations of infidelity and immoral conduct, with a separation beginning December 1 1908.
A clerks committee circulated a petition among store proprietors in Washington asking Monday night closings. Most owners signed, though shops will stay open on pay day night and the following night to accommodate shop trade and New Saturday nights as usual.
Citizens may obtain copies of statutes from the special session held in Nast Reptember at the county clerk’s office. About seventy five books will be given away upon request as copies of statutes passed by the legislature arrive for distribution.
Seymour man Anthony Hodapp, sixty, Jackson County farmer living near Seymour, died Thursday morning in the B and O Southwestern yard at Seymour by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. Hodapp was cousin of Samuel Hodapp, foreman of the railroad car repairing department at Seymour, and his act is thought to be caused by ill health.
Evansville attorney Louis J Herman a noted figure in Knights of Columbus disappeared after leaving for St Louis on January 9. He allegedly held about 60000 in trust as administrator and guardian, and faced a books shortage exposed by former partner William P Miedreich. He was connected with Catholic priest estate funds and Knights activity in southern Indiana.
Friday morning a fire caused by an explosion engulfed a washing area near Cunningham, a prominent farmer living south of the city. His wife, Mrs A Cunningham, tried to extinguish the blaze and was burned but not seriously injured. Other articles in the blaze were quickly put out.
Robert Love the stranger who lost both legs in a wreck at the B and C Southwestern station weeks ago continues to improve rapidly and can now sit up. He previously attempted to board an east bound freight when he slipped under the wheels. both legs were mangled and amputated. He remains at the Globe hotel where he was treated after the accident.
James Kehoe the three year old son of John Kehoe a boilermaker at the B and O Southwestern shops swallowed a dozen sugar coated pills from the family medicine chest. A physician treated him and no serious results are expected.
A new five and one half foot vein was struck Tuesday in the Wheatland coal mine. It joins a second good vein in the mine and the coal is described as of excellent quality. The mine employs about 100 men at full capacity.
Local Prudential agent Harry Palmer reports his purse lost on Thursday containing five dollars and a number of insurance documents.
An elderly advertisement asserts Foley's Orm0-Laxative will regulate bowels and cure chronic constipation and sluggish liver without constant purges. It notes availability from Smith & Winton and promotes pleasant taste.
The ad claims Zeno will draw poisons to the skin and destroy them, promising to cure any skin or scalp disease regardless of cause or duration. It asks readers to write for a sample and notes E. W. Rose Med. Co. of St. Louis, with photos and a window display at Lindeman pharmacy.
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