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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1916

Page

6

Sundry Visits Reported Across Bellview Community

Local notices list numerous Sunday visits among Bellview residents including John and Francie Fields, Curtis livan, Pug Rader, Isaac Resler and Terre Haute connections. Several families such as Bechtel, Fielder, Rester, Copeland and Biddle are noted visiting and hosting. The report mentions the Rev. tra McWilliams delivering services Sunday night and a Vincennes visitor.

John Ice Francie Fields Curtis Livan Pug Rader Isaac Resler Terre Wauft Ofin Pious Rader Albert Hee Nellie Devil Fielder Roy Martha Meyers Jessie Rader Girl Hunt Elnor Cora Pielder Susan Besler Viola Beasley and Son Jennie Bureh Tra McWilliams Amy Paiment iMrs Biddle Vincennes di

Plainviliat Notes Social Roundup From Local Visits

Sunday and weekend visits feature Mrs Raleigh Sawyer and children returning from Medora. Miss Hazel Hackler and Miss Gladys Heinbaugh stay with Mrs Alfred Dougherty. Local residents including Leonard Lawyer, Garnetta Banta, Pearl Lawyer, and families visit each other. Visitors include Raleigh Lawyer from Indianapolis and John Lawyer’s son Austin.

Alfred Dougherty Caroline Bathday Glenn Gilliatt Micnie Nelson Joni Raleigh Sawyer Nave Medora Hazel Hackler Gladys Heinbaugh Alfred ’ Dougherty Charles Fetlie Leonard Warner Wainman Garnetta Banta Pearl Jasonville Albert Burkhart Ottis McKee Wersehel Sullivan Simon Underwood Sylvester Hackler Raleigh Raymond-Scott Indianapolis Austin John

Local visits noted in Shiloh and Edwardsport

Scraps show Mr and Mrs Mandford Dinking of Edwardsport visiting Friday and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Bert Roach. Anna Board of Pleasant Hill visited Mrs Estella Chestnut Tuesday. Jake Beitman of Washington joined neighbors Thursday. Walter Clinton visited Friday with his brother Charles Clinton. Len Waters visited with Mr and Mrs Dan Kelsey. James Evans passed through Sunday. Lamount Forsythe has just returned after three years in the United States Navy and is greeting kin with an old fashioned welcome.

Mandford Dinking Edwardsport Bert Roach Anna Pleasant Hill Estella - Chestnut Jake Beitman Washington Walter Clinton Charles Clinton Len Waters Jand Dan Kelsey Sanage Ian James Evans Lamount Forsythe United States, Navy

Local notices hint at school funds and community visits

The county reports a total fund of 2 229 740 for the Daviess council's share with semi annual apportionments to townships and school corporations. Amid social notes, families and neighbors in the Good Hope and Plainville areas are mentioned visiting, threshing begins, and births noted, with multiple visits across the region.

Daviess Council Saguv Anne Reense Barr Township Baavane Aes Elmyre Boverd Vwariison Matlikon Rep

Local social notes from Plainville and nearby

Northern Steele area reports show Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith and Mr and Mrs Mannie Spencer visiting Plainville Saturday night. Several residents including Miss Ora Martin and Mrs Bertha Rush recover slowly. A horse owned by Morgan Brothers was lost last Friday to a broken leg, the third of the year. George Wade and friends visited Evansville and Washington, while others toured the river and nearby towns over the week.

Greene ‘County Thomas ‘Smith Charles Bennett Morgan Brothers J. A. Wade Wade Julia Willony Seals Loogootee James Wade George Walker Ana Ben Fidler Eliza Wade Washington George ‘Spaulding Evansville George Wade George Walker George Spaulding Spaulding Sandborn J. A. Grove Plaifsville Walter Bennett George Miles Miley Cooper Humber Odon

Emme Verbryke Reports Relief From Stomach Trouble

Miss Emme Verbryke of Lima Ohio describes two years of frequent stomach trouble and biliousness with poor appetite and dizziness. She began taking Chamberlain's Tablets which improved her condition rapidly and were obtainable everywhere.

Emme Verbryke Lima Ohio Chamberlain

County Board Holds Remonstrance and Approves Demonstration

The county board of commissioners approved a demonstrative petition by Jackson township citizens and declared Sal county dry on Tuesday. Local option votes in Dauck son township recently opposed retail licenses amid temperance and workers concerns, with 920 enra ray fealist task mentioned for AT2 heres in towns. The saloon operation will cease as local efforts shut down shops.

Board of Ecounty Commissioners Jackson Township Dauckson Township Temperand Operalior Sys My “”Oit

Knights of Pythias Install New Officers in Lodge

The Knights of Pythias lodge 119 installed new officers Tuesday evening led by Chancellor Commander Charles Gonnaugh tonf. Earl enen ont became Vice Chancellor. J. E. Hayes earned guard duties. Clyde ney) will serve as standard bearer. Ice cream and cake were served after. Work will be conferred at the next meeting. Nine men resign.

Pythagorean Lodge Pythias Aboesive Ceremory Wd. W. Palmer Charles Gonnaugh Tonf Chane Air Earlenen Livingston I Guard J. E.’ Hayes Jing Clyde Ney Esquire

Two Fined One Freed After Maybr.Mcarty Court Session

Proceedings Tuesday before Maybr.Mcarty resulted in two individuals fined and one released. Wilson and nes of $i were cited in the charges reported.

Mcarty Tues- Wilson

Greys Announce Major Lineup Shakeup In Key Change

The Greys plan a four man lineup change as Purdue shifts from the mound to outfield and Benny Fultz of Martinsville is set to debut. President Holliday vows realignment and discipline to restore pace and performance, warning pay will hinge on on field results and effort.

Greys Qdon White Sox Purdue Benny” Fultz Martinsville Magates Pierce Fultz John F. Holliday Mr.Jolliday Purdue, Butane Bicknell Lawrence Evilled Washington

Odon Team Gathers Support as Woodlawn Mission Looms

Odon’s players from freene and Daviess counties gain praise for a strong season. A large Madison township crowd backs the club and plans trips to Washington Sunday. Williams, the pitcher, has a notable strikeout record rivaling Curt Williams.

Odon Woodlawns Missions West Indiana Illinois Qodon Daviess Washington Madison Township

Chautauqua to Hold Next Year’s Event

The town plans another chautauqua between August 1 and September 1 after this year’s closing, which featured a lecture by Richmond Pearson Hobson.

Elnora Richmond Pearson Hobson

Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit Washington Engineer

Wm Borders a railroad engineer of 905 W Main St Washington reports relief from back soreness stiffness and frequent scalding kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises the treatment and says he is now free from the old trouble. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Use Doan's Kidney Pills from Foaster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.

Washington Dean Wm. Borders Main St Doan Moan Mr. Borders Foater

Petersburg Homecoming to Honor Centenary August 1 5

Petersburg hosts a centennial celebration and homecoming week August 1 to 5 with a grand pageant tracing Indiana history. The event includes free admission for families, daily harness races, Roy D. Smith band performances, and other attractions including food booths and a 50 mile auto race for a purse.

Petersbut Indiana Scotchng Partein Ananda Awad

Engineer Missing After Visit to Portland Islands

Ongoing search for Hadlock Griffiths aged forty, assistant engineer with the railroad department, last seen June 22 after leaving for Portland aboard a transport ticket unused. Police report he was to visit relief, carrying a considerable sum, with authorities tracing his movements to Griffiths island and related roads projects.

Portland Griffiths Island Hadlock Bu. & Stern Railroad Ade AL OH B. Go and C

REPERNING COACHES AND STALLION DAN PATCH

A trains of thirty six coaches moving eastward toward division points, from St. Louis to the south, carried customer men to better quarters. All troops are said to have sleeping cars upon arrival in St. Louis. Dan Patch, owner J M W Savage of Minneapolis, died at Savage Minnesota on Tuesday from athletic heart. He paced a mile in 2 55 at St Paul in 1906, the world sulky record. Patch was bought by Savage for 60 000 and had been withdrawn from the tracks years ago.

Tlowsh Aas Patch Dan Thieh JM. W. Savage Minneapolis Savage Minn St. Paul Dan Pateh Savages

City and street rail line injunction moves to Sullivan County court

The Vinhceines Traction Company faced an injunction by the city to stop replacing two tracks with one on Seventh Street. The venue shifted from Knox County to Sullivan County. Judge Witloushby named Ti ke Da Viess orif Sullivan counties, with Pike County removed by the street car company and Daviess County by the city. The case will be tried in Sullivan circuit court.

Vinhceines Traction’ Company Seventh Street Knox Witloushby Tike Sullivan Pike County Daviess Punty Yoourt

Husband Deemed Habitual Drunkard in Davies Divorce

Mrs. Anna McClanahan sues Frank McClanahan for divorce in Davies circuit court alleging habitual drunkenness and failure to support. Married May 19 1907 they separated May 1 1912 and she resides in Washington. case handled by Padgett and Burrig.

Hubby Davies Circuit Court Anna McClarahan Frank McClanahan MeClenahan Washington Padgett & Burrig

Valuable Horse Lost After Farm Accident in Barr Township

A valuable horse was shot after an accident on the farm of Lewis Carpenter in Barr township. While pulling a log wagon, the horse fell and broke axe.

Mirdock Veneerington Lewis Garpenter Barr Township

Aged Woman Passes Away in Indianapolis

The death of Mrs Elizabeth Cline in Indianapolis at about 100 years old is noted. She was born in Maysville Kentucky and married to Mr Cline. Granddaughter Willey Hitchcock of this city is named.

Lizabeth Cline Igeorge Godwin Maysville Indianapolis Line Willey Hitchcock Biy Cling

Local Social Notes and Rail Improvements Report

Mrs. Robert Boyd returns home to Indianapolis after a week with relatives in the county. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Hastings and others. Franklin travels to visit Cal vii Sears. Judge Anderson comments on Hi fille and Indianapolis railroad improvements delayed by federal court. Padgett returns from a board meeting. thirty-two to eight listed for a pilot program.

Ren .O Ifehdna Robert Boyd Indianapolis Meggadtophien Mallotte William Chestnut A. J. Hastingsaign Wiiza Kirk Lillie Weh John Gs Maes Brock Cornellsville Aes Walker Tramer Wade Ehr Ances Wilkey Far Ey Wade Franklin Calvin Sears Hla. Colsdazier Wee Harl Franklin Liten Porter Odon Charles Franklin Childrete Susan Franklin Alpha Brock Ora Julia McCain Anderson FE & T Hi Fille & Indianapolis Greenwood Yards Federal Court Wes Anderson Awtl Kappes Federal Falley Loulaville Gang Wood Yards Mr.Swan J Louisville

All Saints Picnic Set for Monday at Camburg Grove

The Rev Father Schneider of All Saints Camburg announces the annual church picnic will be held on Monday September 7 in the grove near the church.

All Saints Picnic Father Schneider All Saints Church Camburg Igrove Churh

Administrator Named in Mary J. Anderson Estate

Mae G. Porter and Semantha Tomeyi Bre named as sureties on a $500 bond for W. H. Tomey who has been appointed administrator of the Mary J. Anderson estate by E. Meade in the circuit court.

Garman Sister of Local Resident Dies in Selvie

Mrs H T M Garman, sister of Mrs Wy and E Snider of Albany, formerly of this city, died last week in Selvie Warrick. The notice lists family ties and the deceased’s connection to the community.

Selvie H. ™. Garman E. Snider Albany Warrick

Two Bloomfield Men Hurt When Auto Upsets

An auto accident in Bloomfield left Frank Dean and Peter Johansen seriously injured. Dean, the driver, sustained a dislocated elbow and a head wound with other injuries, while Johansen suffered multiple broken ribs and remained unconscious until medical staff treated him. Both had been returning from Linton to Bloomington when the crash occurred on a street with a sharp turn, sending the car onto its side.

Bloomield Bloomfield Frank Dean Iso Mro Peter Johangen Linton Bloomington Mr. Dean Paren l Washington Deanis Johansen

Vincennes and Washington Mix in a $20 Theft Incident

A Vincennes man reports his loss of 20 dollars after a Washington visit. Police searched for the woman allegedly involved, while the Vincennes man aided the inquiry. The Washington resident reportedly left town after the incident.

Vincenes Hun Washington Vincennes Old Post

Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

A summer weather warning urges every household to keep Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It claims the remedy is invaluable, cost effective, and provides relief without equal for the ailments it targets.

Chamberlain's Chamberlain

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