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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
5
A pleasant surprise party was given at Earl Mattingly's southwest Sixth Street home marking his 28th birthday. Friends and relatives attended as games were played and ice cream and cake were served. Elbert McKernan returned from West Baden after a few days away.
Austin Cabel president and S C Eskridge secretary travel to Indianapolis to sign bonds for the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction Company. A mortgage of over 8000 words will be filed in Knox Daviess and Martin counties. The common council of Vincennes considers a traction franchise renewal while construction advances with about 75 workers and 15 teams.
The court heard testimony from several witnesses including Mrs. Eagie about the unlocked door while Bouthell questioned her. The judge found both defendants guilty and bound them over to the circuit court on $300 bonds.
Local post officials announced a postal saving bank will open July 29 in Washington. The plan allows anyone over ten to open an account, with deposits via mail and withdrawals anytime. Deposits earn 2 percent interest, bonds offered, maximum deposit 500 dollars, and proceeds go to estate heirs or legal successors. Local bankers see little risk to existing banks and building associations.
F R Bernstein and J de Laurid of St Louis contracted with Carnahan Manufacturing to finish the interior of Bernstein's new $60,000 residence in Loogootee. The entire interior will use mahogany inlaid with belly and ebony on the Brahs sanitary plan. The glass contract includes all windows.
Officers were elected: President George Stein, vice president Bart Kempf, secretary Fred Schneider, treasurer Fred Firchner, inside guard Frank Mangin, trustees John Cook Charles Aichorn and Joseph Mangin. After business, refreshments were served and a few German songs were sung. Next meeting location undecided.
At a joint meeting of Daviess and Dubois counties the Portersville ferry site was discussed for a potential bridge but no action was taken. Women organized a fish fry while Dubois and Martin county officials eyed Hayesville bridge options.
Local items report Wheat threshing deadlines, residents visiting relatives, and a town ball game between Big Windy and Jacobs Station tied 6 to 6 before rain halted play. Several residents and visiting neighbors attended gatherings at Lett schoolhouse and other homes. A farm hand, Squire Chapman, injured his ankle when a silo scaffold collapsed. Dr. Parr treated the fracture.
A joint ceremony by the Washington camp of the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle auxiliary announces monuments to R. S. Williams Homer Hardsty and Dora Peterson to be unveiled at Oak Grove cemetery. Members meet at C. hall at 1 30 pm and march by car to the cemetery.
A rhythmic ceremony at the cemetery will be led by Citizens Bank with W E Cady of South Bend, state Woodmen of the World manager, delivering the oration. The program includes a wedge formation, band music, camp songs, readings by C L Brackey, and unveiling by camp officers.
Troy Keith, a prominent young farmer from northeast of Waddington in Sugarland, suffered an acute attack of appendicitis Thursday. He was moved to Webber Sanitarium at Olney, Illinois, for an operation after assistance from his physician. The Keith family has a history of the disease, with father William Keith dying from it and two brothers having undergone operations. Ray Keith is said to be afflicted.
Classified ads list American Fence supply promising gauge options this season and note O Donnell Barrows Cochran firm. Also advertises a 100 acre farm for sale near railroad and church with barns improvements and orchard in Montgomery Indians area. Contact D Law Weimer for details.
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