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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1914

Page

4

Christmas gifts under clerk care aid witnesses

County Clerk W. H. Rieipe offers Christmas to witness fee recipients stored as gifts in his office. Names listed include William Beck, Robert A. Brown, Samuel Barentt, Frank Cunningham, John Dosch, and many others with small fee amounts. Recipients urged to come to the office to claim their money and clear the books.

W. H. Rieipe Kiefer le Het Mr. Nief W. G. Heffernan Fow William Beck Robert A. Brown Avi Frank Cunningham W. ¢. Camp John Dosch G. E. Enfers Willam Farris Tom Gates Elisha Greenwood George Godwin Ollie Garser John Greenwood Stan Hackier Sam Hopkins B. A. Hednck A. P. Lanedon H. C McKittrick Henry Merack Rechard Norris Harry Russell Ed Reeves Joseph W. Small Ed Sharp John P. Smith K. Weimaster Mrs. Yeager

City Plans Oiling Of Streets Amid Bids Wait

City council adjourned meeting to solicit bids for oiling about 28 blocks of streets but no bids were submitted. Street commissioner to buy a 4030 gallon oil tank at $3.55 per hundred gallons this year versus $4.51 last year. City to independently extend Eastside park water main. Citizens Band refuses to share costs. Several minor items discussed with no action taken and meeting adjourned.

Eastside Park

Eureka Rebekahs Install Newly Elected Officers

Eureka Rebekah lodge elects and installs officers at Thursday meeting. Mrs Earl McCafferty named noble grand and presented a silver set by Mrs Mary C Fitts for her marriage. New officers include Past noble grand Mrs Donald Ells and Vice grand Miss Lizzie Dunbar with other posts filled.

Eureka Rebekah Lodge Earl McCafferty Mary C. Fitts Donald Ells Lizzie Dunbar Jessie Dunbar Elia Russell Samuel Schofield Frances Rodarmet Quette Guardian Victor Horney Outado Richard Summers Eee

Receivers Appointed for Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Rail Line

Judson Harmon and Judge Rufus B. Smith named receivers for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad amid bankruptcy filing by Bankers Trust of New York. Bond for each receiver set at 50000 dollars. Complaint cites bonded indebtedness around 7500000 dollars and defaulted interest on long term mortgage bonds.

Judson Harmon United States Rufus B. Smith Cincinnati Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton United States District Court Bankers Trust Company of New York Indiana, Y-and Western Railroad Cincinnati, ‘Iodian Western Railroad

New Benchmark Installed At Court House

Prof Hamlet Allen receives a new copper bench mark from the United States government to be installed at the county’s court house. The previous mark dated 1982 was on the stone ledge of the south window of Justice Kellams’s office. Bench marks provide a datum level for tidal observations or survey lines.

Hamlet Allen United States Court House Kellams

Commissioners Grant Transfer Of License To Noid

County commissioners heard John Burger's petition to transfer his saloon license to George Noid and granted the transfer along with Noid's license to retail intoxicating liquors. No remonstrance was filed. They also awarded three gravel road contracts: George Reister for Ham Jones road at 5 725, Al Mussleman for Mc Tegrart road at 10 687, and Abe Hart for L P Mize road at 2 79.

Mondzys John Burger George Noid Noid

Freeman Arrested in Indianapolis for Carrying Concealed Weapons

Hal Freeman formerly of Odon now living in Indianapolis was arrested on charges of carrying concealed weapons and shouting with intent to kill. He fought with John O'Brien who was also arrested for drawing a razor. Freeman allegedly berated O'Brien after claims of abuse against Freeman’s wife. Freeman fired two shots to deter him.

Hal Freeman Odon Lves Indianapolis Freeman John O'Brien Brien O'Brien

Priest Diels Brother Visits Hey Cross Pastor Officiates

The Reverend James Steinheur, pastor of Hey Cross church in Indianapolis, officiated Sunday at St. Marys Church north of town in place of the late Joseph Clones. The visit was noted by the Daviess County priest’s brother, reported in the Martin County Tribune.

Martin County Tribune James Steinheur Hey Cross Indianapolis Hey Joseph FL Clones St. Marys Church

Clergyman Reaches Indianapolis for Urgent Family Illness

The Rev Father Clancy traveled to Indianapolis where his brother lay critically ill at St Vincent hospital. He had visited the brother for several days. Burial was held in Indianapolis Tuesday morning.

Clancy Indianapolis St Vincent ‘Hospital

Judgment on Empress of Ireland inquiry to be delivered

The commission's judgment on the Empress of Ireland wreck inquiry will be delivered next Saturday forenoon after advices from Montreal via Quebec. The Storstad sale in the admiralty court fetched $175,000 with purchasers believed to be the original owners.

Montreal Quebec Storstad St. Lawrence River Admiralty Court

Train collision injures one as car struck near Furman

Wils Mullan a B and O South Western fireman rides in the cab as a five passenger touring car is struck at a crossing near Furman Illinois Sunday. The car occupant a man escaped with slight injuries. George Wallace of St Louis was the train engineer.

Wils Mullan B. & O. Southwestern Thirfty Furman Ill George Wallace St. Louis

Daviess County Receives State School Revenue Share

Daviess county will receive 14 22.51 on the semi annual distribution of school revenues to Indiana counties per Greathouse. The distribution was calculated at 2.21 per child in the county school age.

Daviess County Indiana Charles A. Greathouse

Train Strikes Car Near B. and O Southwestern

A passenger train struck a racing car driven by Edward Bauer on Tuesday evening, damaging the car but causing no injuries to Bauer who was alone in the vehicle.

B. & O. Southwestern Edward Bauer Bauer

Severe Attack of Colic Cured

E. E. Cross traveling in Virginia and the South suffered a severe colic attack. A storekeeper recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Two doses cured him. Do not travel without a bottle. For sale by all dealers.

E. E. Cross Virginia Chamberlain’s Cole Kennedy

Washington National Bank Statement 1914 Balance Sheet

Bank statement for The Washington National Bank of Washington Indiana dated June 16 1914 shows resources total 953 811 46 liabilities and capital with deposits 12 697 165 19 506 459 and certificates of deposit 179 962 00. Cashier L I Read swore to accuracy July 6 1914 with directors F M Harned N G Read and W M Hayes witnessing.

Trust Co Ust.ag United States State of Indiana

Farmers & Merchants bank Montgom ry Indiana balance sheet 1914

Report of condition of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Montgomery Indiana as of June 30 1914 shows total resources 3982043 with loans and discounts 267275, capital stock 10000 surplus 71500 and undivided profits 11954. Deposits include demand deposits cash on hand and various items. Notary J He Fanning certifies the swearing of the cashier L. Spalding.

Oliver Walker BL Spalding L. M’pherson Farmers& Merchants Bank Montgomery Indiana Pitas Banks and Trust

Heap of Talk in Ft. Madison

Local reports from Ft. Madison describe a surge of chatter and rumors filling streets and shops as residents discuss recent events and community concerns. Officials urge calm and clear information to prevent misunderstandings.

FT. Madison

Fort Madison minister Davidson under fire by church group

The Fort Madison Christian church association recounts a lengthy dispute with Rev. E E Davidson while detailing past marriage allegations and court actions. It states no charges were filed by the association but explains efforts to seek explanation and their decision to revoke Davidson’s membership.

E E. Davidson First Christian Velturely Fort Madison Iowa Man of the Herald Rand Mr. Davidson Mae Davidson The Christian Church Our City Dayideen Afr

Settlement Made Involves B&O Railroad and Pickett Estate

The B and O Southwestern railroad settled claims by delivering vouchers to E P Pickett as administrator for the Edward G Pickett estate. A total of 3000 dollars was paid, with 1000 aimed at the administrator’s claim and the remaining 2000 to the estate via the company’s relief department.

B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company E. P. Pickett Edward G. Pickett

Road contract awarded to Vincennes firm for Knox project

Knox county awards first concrete road contract to Mannings and O'Donnell of Vincennes. The bid totals 4.27 with the road running from the chair to east. Construction details are limited in the readable text.

Mannings & O'Donnell Vincennes

Valuable Pearl Found Near Bedford by Fly Fisher

An unclear report describes a man named Gus Hers discovering a round pearl valued at 200 pounds off Bedford’s southern tiles. He reportedly refused the offer of 200 for the pearl.

Bething Bedford Gus

Army recruits pass through Wash aston for Jefferson Barracks training

Two road loads of United States army recruits traveled through Washington on Saturday morning en route to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for preliminary training. Among the group was Hernard Butcher, a Washington man. The coaches were attached to west bound passenger train 55.

United States Army Washaston Jefferson Barracks Missouri Hernard

Mink Sues for Divorce Over Cruel Treatment

Mary Mink former Washington resident files suit in Kies dreudt court Crael alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by husband Delbert Wink. No prior claims or dates provided.

Mary Mink Delbert Wink Washington Hae

Da Viess County Hospital Elects Officers

The board of managers met Tuesday and elected officers and adopted by-laws. Officers: President JG Allen, vice-president Mrs T. A. Ackley, secretary J. Read, and treasurer Mrs M. F. Hurke.

The DaViess County Hospital JG Allen T. A. Ackley J. Read M. F. Hurke

Nold Buys Occidental Bar In Indianapolis

Adam Nold, previously of this city and longtime Indianapolis resident, has purchased the Occidental bar on Pearl Street near Washington and Illinois in Indianapolis.

Adam Nold Indianapolis Pearl Street Washington Illinois

Cured of Indigestion by Chamberlains Tablets

Mrs Sadie P Clawson of Indiana Pa suffered from indigestion bloating headaches and belching after meals and constipation. Her daughter had used Chamberlains Tablets with good results and urged her to try them. The notes claim the tablets helped her when other remedies failed. For sale by all dealers. Breeding stock listings follow in the Zinkans building. Page 1087. Middletown.

Sadie P. Clawson Indiana

Township Trustees Public Notice in Veale and Bogard Townships

Prank Swann trustee will hold office hours at his residence in Veale Township on the second and last Thursdays of each month to transact township business. Danil Livers trustee will be at his residence in Bogard Township on Tuesdays and Fridays each week for township business. Call on those days for matters.

Veale Township Prank Swann Bogard Township Neroby -Iven Danifl Aivers

Bridge construction bids sought in Daviess County Indiana

Notice from Daviess County Indiana inviting sealed bids by July 5 1914 for steel superstructure bridges with concrete abutments and floors. Listings include Downey Harr Barr Dare Reeve and other township bridges with specified spans and removal sites. Plans are on file with the county auditor in Washington Indiana. The right to reject any bids is reserved.

Nctice Commiestowers Daviess Counts Indiana Downey Bridse Harr Township Pan Bridse Barr Township Dare Township Dare Harrison Townships Harrison Township Golliser Reeve Township Raferty Gudale Ridge Fister Lavy Bostard Township Washington Township Lowes Bridge Madden Bridge Washington Daviess County Core

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