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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
4
A poetic item praises a sweetheart as the fairest beauty under ethereal skies, asserting the beloved outshines red roses in radiance. The verse uses lyrical phrasing to send a tender compliment from a named author Clayton Brows in February.
A Terra Haute editorial lauds West Point cadets for backing a verdict against hazing and ending brutal rituals, arguing the stance preserves the institution and honors its traditions.
Representative Johnson chairs the Mines and Mining Committee and will introduce a bill to require mining firms to hire expert firers and remove all employees from mines before firing a shot. Lonttit proposes two cent railroad fares where earnings per mile exceed four thousand dollars, or 1 4 cents otherwise, including 150 pounds baggage. Roberts of Dearborn seeks to restore the 1881 act to preserve election purity, with heavy fines and prison terms for vote buying and possible compelled testimony. Senator Guthrie backs a J N Hurty drafted bill to establish state laboratories under civil service protection, with appointments via Purdu University examinations and state jurisdiction.
Community items show visits from Cornettsville NelWnberry and Odon residents. Mrs Ged Dow and Misses Gertie Tolle and Lizae Todd traveled for weekend visits. Rev W A Ross officiated a service. McDonald Watson and Mrs Tomey visited. Epidemic influenza subsides. Marie Skemp visited en route to Bilston. Elder C K y McCormick to preach. Mrs Elizabeth Safer dies of consumption. Interment at Oak Grove cemetery. editor Wilson Myers listed.
Mrs William Banta ipill and Alvi Raglé were at Bedford last week. D M Murphy and family are recovering from the grip. Four measles cases reported locally. Mrs James Roby of Wheatland visiting Barton Perkins and wife. Mrs James Bradley of Illinois visiting her parents Owen and Mrs Cavanaught. Hard Kebdal of Montgomery visited nearby schools Tuesday. Kodak photos captured several school groups. Montgomery plans to establish its First National Bank soon. Will and James Quillian attended the opera in Washington Saturday night. Mrs W D Gosling has returned from Cincinnati.
P W Johnson a former Daviess county boy now telegraph operator at Oakley Kansas writes that he has a food job with the Union Pacific railroad. He is a graduate of the Southern Indiana Business College and has four close friends in this vicinity.
Caleb Odell travels to Terre Haute on business while George Me Critchlow visits Washington for church matters. A revival closes in Champaign while Rev H F Eking plans Elvara meetings. Postmaster at Lasca runs a small country store with mail service declining. farmers favor nearby towns for mail.
An editorial fragment describes a political figure as patriotic yet partisan with strong public acts. It notes admiration for some actions but critiques bias, while acknowledging the death may alter recollections of the controversial record.
Robert Mount is praised across Indiana as a strong minded, principled leader who served openly and honestly. Tributes from Seymour Democrat and Indianapolis newspapers highlight his faithful public service, nonpartisan reform work, and lifetime dedication to state growth and duty. His death is mourned as a great loss to Indiana.
The address extols Indiana as a leading state in location and settlers influence, noting its heroism in the great war and achievements in agriculture mining and manufacturing. It lauds education literature and science, and highlights education benevolent and penal institutions. It mentions railroads business strength and a push for reform through elevated public opinion, praising nonpartisanship in governance.
Odon News reports Durader of Shoals created a commotion Tuesday after a scrap at a hotel, then moved toward W. L. Stoy's barn to confront him. The disturbance ended with Sheriff Browning taking the man to Short Station, as friends from John Ward and others visited their ill father P. S. Ward.
Miss Bertha Haas returned home at Pripect on Monday. Miss Aice Crosby and Miss Jennie LeePeete went to Washington Tuesday. Miss Millie Johnson near Elnora visited friends Saturday and Sunday. Charlie Killion went to Edwardsport Sunday. B J Millis went to Washington on business Saturday. Mollie Hall of Shoals is here to see her mother who is sick. Miss Lowe returned Wednesday to her home at Montpelier Indiana. Mr and Mrs M C Cordtt visited Alés Killions Saturday. Miss Ada and Stella Golliber visited Miss Edith Myers Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harlan Hutcherns Mr and Mrs Reymond McCleann and Miss Ropapour spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs B fills. W Gilley of Washington is suing her daughter Mrs Sadie Slits. Bertha Baker of Elnora spent Sunday with Miss Lillie Hackder. Hon H ONeal of Washington was in town Tuesday. Herbert the little son of Ed Wright has measles. Al Vickrey of Hyatt was here on business.
Eyats of Forest Hill transacted business in Washington Saturday. Gideon Isenogle and daughter were at the county seat Saturday. Eagle of Washington last week. The Hinkle School musical on January 18 was a success. Thomas Fleener of Forest Hill visited Cornettsville on business. Bert Wallace was in Washington Saturday. Elva Tomey visited Lelia Eagle Sunday. John Alexander was in Washington last week. Measles outbreaks noted locally. Ed Eaton attended the funeral of Sharla Wykoff of Washington Saturday. Mrs J B Tomey and Mrs Wire of Marsh visited M J Tomey Tuesday and Wednesday. Willie Carroll of this place visited his sister Sunday. Richard Carroll and family visited friends in the area Sunday. Robert Lester and wife visited relatives near Sanborn Saturday and Sunday. Carroll was in Washington Saturday on business. Mass Josie Isenogle hosted a gathering January 11 for friends and relatives.
A party honored Miss Isenogle on her birthday with a home setting. Guests enjoyed a dainty repast of oysters celery fruits cake and candy. Many games were played and the group traveled back to their homes feeling royally entertained.
A house on Ghost Race Street burned Friday, destroying furniture and goods. The family received prompt local aid as fire protection and a public alarm system were urged for Odon, with talks of restoring a fire bell and ladder brigades to prevent future losses. A local butter maker advertised a rapid process, selling large quantities briefly before customers rejected the product due to quality issues.
About forty stock subscribers met in Montgomery yesterday to seek a charter for Montgomery National Bank. Capitalization is set at 425000 with 20000 held by Daviess County citizens and 5000 by Cincinnati interests. Backed by leading county citizens, officers not yet chosen, but expected soon. Early prospects are favorable.
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