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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1909

Page

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Beatho David E Harvey dies after illness in Louisville

David E Harvey a well known B and O Southwestern conductor died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday in Louisville from Brights disease. He had been ill about a year and bedfast three weeks. Harvey, forty six, born in Mt Carmel Ill, married Alice Busney in 1887 and leaves four children Mildred Clara Eugene Mary a widow a brother Eugene a stepmother and half sisters. He was a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and beloved by crews he commanded.

David E. Harvey David Harvey Mt. Carmel Ill Washington Vincennes Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Louisville Harvey Alice Busney Mildred Clara Eugene Mary Canton St. Francisville, Jr Bridgeport I. Nr Order of Railway Conductors

Revival of Gunness Story in F M Pitner Case

Laporte July 1 jury verdict for plaintiff in the estate dispute of Andrew Helgelein against Belle Gunness’s estate awards 3145 dollars. The award reflects money Gunness received from Helgelein before her alleged murder and notes an attempted 1500 gold conversion at the First National Bank.

Murderer Hills Self Near Valley Junction Tragedy

In Des Moines a man named Calvin Littlepage killed Mr and Mrs Elmer Jamieson, parents of his former wife, near Valley Junction. His body was found by John Ritchie on a road last night, after he shot himself to avoid armed pursuit.

Des Moines Calvin Littlepage Elmer Jamieson Valley Junction John Ritchie Jamieson

Terre Haute to Host Elaborate Military Day Celebration

Terre Haute on June 1 reports the Terre Haute First regiment accepted the final draft of the military day program. The fair grounds celebration planned for Monday promises to be the most elaborate in years with about twenty five companies taking part.

Terre Haute Fair Grounds

Slaughter of Elk in Idaho Spurs Call for Action

A. R. Stephens of Ashton Fremont county warns that without immediate action Idaho could lose its elk within five years. He cites twelve elk found slain near Warm River and six carcasses in Yellowstone area with scalps and tusks removed. Stephens urges Boise and Fremont sportsmen to join the state association or back a deputy to enforce the law and curb wholesale slaughter.

Idaho A. R. Stephens Ashton Fremont County Ofa Oregon Short Line Yellowstone Park Stephens Fremont State Boise

Four Montgomery suspects jailed on serious charges

Avil Newton and Herman Street of Montgomery and John Eagle of this city are jailed on serious charges. Newton and Street face criminal assault, while Street is charged with assault and battery with intent to commit rape against Nora Hughey, a thirteen year old motherless girl. Eagle pleads not guilty and awaits a preliminary hearing. all were arraigned before Mayor Russell and bound over to the circuit court.

Avil Newton Herman Street Montgomery John Eagle Nora Hugher South Washington Street Ben Wallace Russell Eagle Hastings Nigat Kermode Aleson Hughey

Second Baptist Church to Host Lawn Festival Monday Evening

The Second Baptist church plans a lawn festival on the church lawn next Monday evening with refreshments of all kinds. An invitation is extended to all to attend. The festival committee includes Richard Majors Alva Johnson Walter Lyons Taylor Lyons and the Rev G Ss Oliver. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Co H Patterson formerly of this city died at the Olney Til sanitarium on Wednesday June 23 and was buried at beee Olney.

Second Baptist Church Richard Majors Alva Johnson Walter Lyons Faylor Lyons G. Ss. Oliver Co. H. Patterson Olney, Til Beee Olniex

Neighborhood News Notes From Shoals to Washington

A string of brief personal trips and local events includes Mary Hart visiting Shoals, Walter Weimer and others traveling to Washington and Houston, church services and church officer elections at the U B and I O F halls, and sermons by Rev M L Mobley. County Sunday school convention attendees, baptisms at High Rock, and various visits among Washington, Vincennes, Jasper, and East St Louis residents are noted along with local illnesses, travels, and family visits.

Heat Waves Drive Wives Beatings, Jailings Reported

Seven men jailed for beating wives plead heat driven anger in court. James Brown punched his wife and tore her ear, then beat her at home. Bosock and Brezina also linked assaults to the hot weather in this June heat wave report.

Whiting James Brown Thomas Bosock John Brezina Brezina Bosock

Whitfield visitors and local calls in Corning

The Rev Father Duffy of Whitfield visited here Monday. Nicholas Wathen and daughter Miss Jeanette visited Miss Lottie Wathen at her sister Mrs Frank Raney s home in Cumback. Miss Ressie Donnelly and Miss Clara Molloy shared a visit Sunday. Mrs Mary Shelton was in Washington Monday. Mrs Will Risacher of Loogootee visited sister Mrs Roland Fegan last week. Mrs Frances Moran returned home after an extended visit with her mother in Putnam county Ohio. Dr O W Poth of Glendale was here Friday. Miss Anna Clarkes from Montgomery stayed with Jarus Murphy and family. Miss Rose Roarty visited Montgomery Saturday. Mr and Mrs Patrick Downey enroute to St Louis after Cincinnati visit stopped here last week visiting relatives. Miss Mary Kellet went to Washington Tuesday. Thomas Reilly and daughter Miss Bridget were in Washington Tuesday. Rollie Carrico and sisters Gertrude and Clara visited their sister Mrs J C Downey in Washington Saturday and Sunday.

D. L. Weimer Loogootee Walter Weimer Washington James Callahan Odon M. L. Mobley Houston I. C. O F. Hall Cecil Slinkard Dally Baker Ll. McPherson James Henry Allison John Loughmiller Oscar Byrne Frank Tingle Henry, McDonald Cnart S. L. McPherson D. Law Welmer Leora Henry Ridoon Mary Jane McCrackion U. S. Earl Cora Brown Buffalo New York Ervin Herenden Bethany W. J. Brown J. C. Montgomery John Walsh Edward Wade C. W. Slinkard Gertrude Bohnert Jasper Helen Bohnert A. C. Evans Vincennes Evans Mage Brown Willie Massey Page Bennett Noan Anglin Cincinnati J. C. Harris Adam Isenogle Austa Morgan Len Coons East St. Louis Father Gordon St. Michaels G. B. Weeks Mt. Olive William Deckard J. M. Clark Lafayette Isom Street Alex Newton W. S. Rhodes Dude Brown Father Duffy Whitfield Nicholas Wathen Jeanette Lottie Wathen Frank Raney Cumback Ressie Donnelly Clara Molloy Mary Shelton Will Risacher Roland Fegan Frances Moran Putnam County Ohio O. W. Poth Glendale Anna Clarkes Montgomery Jarus Murphy Rose Roarty Patrick Downey St. Louis Mary Kellett Thomas Reilly Bridget Rollie Carrico Gertrude Clara J. C. Downey

Ball of Fire Kills Dog As Lightning Strikes Veranda

Miss Sadie Williams of New Fairfield escaped unharmed when a lightning bolt struck on a Danbury veranda. A dog in her lap was killed instantly as the bolt traversed the area, leaving Miss Williams dazed briefly before recovering.

Danbury Conn Sadie Williams New Fairfield Miss Williams Oscar B. Williams Neversink Pond

Local Marriages and Community Happenings in Knox County

The Knox County Clerk issued a marriage license to Asa Evans of Vincennes and Clara E Brown, daughter of Arnold Brown a coal miner from Montgomery. raspberry crop in Daviess County is strong with raspberries on market for about a week. Epworth League at First M E church hosted a pleasant reception for new members on Monday evening at Rev Fred W Hart home on west Walnut. D F Culbertson Knox County prosecuting attorney and Eleanor Rita Curry of Vincennes were married Tuesday in Vincennes Methodist church. Women of Second M E church held an ice cream festival on church lawn lit with electric lights and well attended. Plainville Reds to cross bats with Hulman team of Terre Haute at the Plainville diamond.

Thenox Asa Evans Vincennes Clara E. Brown Arnold Brown Montgomery Daviess County Epworth League M. E Fred W. Hart West Walnut Street D. F. Culbertson Knox County Eleanor Rita Curry Vinccennes Vincernnes Plainville Reds Hulman Terre Haute Plainville Lamond

Plainville Reds Triumph In Tight Sunday Win At Home

In Plainville Sunday the Plainville Reds defeated the Loo gootee Glass Works team 6 to 4 in a closely contested game. Bowman pitched a strong, flawless first outing for the Reds before a crowd of about 500 from nearby towns. a horse owned by Blootper Myers near Epsom caused a clubhouse scare before the game.

Speedy trial promised for four Italians after fatal shooting

In Shreveport La on July 2 Wim buck only Jr a prominent young planter was killed by four Italians Joe Falco his wife Rose Falco their daughter I a Falco and Sam Perarino the girl claims she did the shooting while the father mother and lover held Boney The four Italians were arrested near Bentob La and jailed They claim unwritten law A mob formed as news spread The district Attorney announced a grand jury will be called Saturday a petit jury Monday and the Italians will be gifted on speedy trial Also reported is burglar activity on the south side with Italians prowling and police shots fired at several homes and the American Sugar Refining Company directors and two attorneys indicted by a federal grand jury in New York for conspiracy in restraint of trade.

Shreveport Wimbuck Only, Jr Nanceville Joe Falco Rose Falco I@a Falco Sam Perarino Boney Bentob American Sugar Refining Company Isixt New York Jon

Marriages in City Include Grant Chadd Alliance

The marriage of James L Grant and Myrtle J Chadd occurred Sunday at 7 PM at Rev W W Moore's home on North Meridian street. Grant, a prosperous farmer from Washington township, resides about two miles NW of the city, and Myrtle is the daughter of Samuel Chadd. A wedding supper followed at the groom's home. Also, Lee Roy Gilliatt and Clara Pipher wed Saturday evening at Gals home on North Meridian. Gilliatt is George Gilliatt's son and about 20, while Clara Pipher is George Pipher's daughter and about 19.

James L. Grant Myrtle J. Chadd W. W. Moore Meridian Street Gals North Meredian Street George Gilliatt Gilliatt George Pipher Vicinty

Court narrows saloon remonstrance voter pool

The supreme court ruled that individuals under twenty one or not legally eligible voters in the ward or township at remonstrance filing cannot be counted among remonstrators. It also held that those who notified their attorneys on the last filing day revoked power of attorney before a remonstrance was filed are not remonstrators and their signatures may be challenged. The judgment to grant Arthur Guillaume a saloon license in Hartford City, despite a blanket remonstrance, was affirmed.

Supreme Court Atorney Arthur Guillaume Hartford City

Dog saves life of master in Sagamore farm

John Keene, a 35 year old farm hand on the James farm at Sagamore Avenue, nearly died when a mad bull charged. His collie dog leaped in, seized the bull by the tail, allowing Keene to reach the barn. Keene sustained four broken ribs and serious bruising to hands and legs.

Portsmouth John Keene James Farm Sagamore Avenue Keene

Dreamed husband dies in mine blast tragedy

In San Bernardino California a miner known as Doc McCloud died after six dynamite holes exploded. His wife had recently dreamed of his death in the exact manner, calling the mine superintendent within twenty minutes of the incident to learn his fate.

San Barnadinoa Cal Doc McCloud

Teachers Appointed to Fill School Board Vacancies

Two teachers were appointed by the city school board on Tuesday to fill resignations. Miss Eula Sanford and Miss Pansy Horral take the places of Miss Miriam Sanford and Miss Maud Flanagan. Miss Sleo Summers will serve as substitute at Walnut Street building under Superintendent W. F P. Axtell, with assignments to rooms next week.

City School Board Eula Sanford Pansy Horral Miriam Sanford Maud Flanagan Sleo Summers Walnut Street W. F P.axtell Tae

Washington Manufacturing to reopen after wind damage

The Washington Manufacturing company which has been closed since Saturday morning due to damaged smokestacks will resume operations Wednesday morning. The stacks were damaged by high winds Friday night.

Washington Manufacturing Company

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