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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
Edward Carlisle, a renowned necroes in Washington, was murdered Thursday morning in a woods near the Tolson coal mine on the A Hastings farm. An ax and a heavy wood-like instrument caused fatal head injuries with fractures on the right side and back of the skull.
A report describes a murder at a farm house with few details about the person with Carlisle or the events leading to the crime. The killer left early to repair a fence intended to block bogs from crossing.
J L Johnson, Carlisle’s neighbor and cousin, searched for him after his disappearance. He found Carlisle in a ravine near a field, with a hat displaced over the face, a bruise and blood visible, and Carlisle's left arm across his chest in a resting posture, suggesting foul play rather than accident.
The body of Fd Carlisle, about 59, was taken to his Washington home after he was found near the Hastings farm. Coroner notified. inquest planned. Neighbors aided in carrying the body. authorities suspect a fatal blow from an unknown assailant at the scene.
A youth in Carlisle aged eight was killed when he ran across Main Street near Matthews pool room and was struck by a west bound Washington street car. He died a few hours after the accident.
The Civil Service Secretary awards multiple bridge contracts to Plainville for the postmaster project.
Plainville faces a postmaster appointment as Civil Service Secretary Earhart visits. Ben Ritter led grading, with C W Myers second and Will McCormick third. Charley McWilliams, a Republican, finished fourth amid local pressure from Democrats. Earhart to file report soon and may name McWilliams despite opposition.
Victoria Huerta resigns as president of Mexico and Francisco Carbajal takes the oath as president at 7 20 p m before deputies and senators. The new executive moves to the national palace as Huerta era ends and constitutionalists doubt recognition of Carbajal. United States officials hail Huerta’s exit as a step toward peace while plans unfold for Carranza’s entry, with talks focusing on protecting lives and property.
The dead man, a long time janitor at the First MoE, is noted in this fragment. A separate notice mentions money to loan at five percent interest on farms by Mattingly & Myers, attorneys.
Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Bessie Serrit of Antioch and Earl Wilson of nearby to be wed by a minister at Eaglesville Sunday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Henry Serrit, is praised as amiable and accomplished. the groom is son of Thomas Wilson. A wedding feast followed at the bride’s home with about forty relatives and friends. The couple will reside on a farm near Antioch.
Larkin W. Howard files for divorce in circuit court alleging his wife Soleta Howard was insanely jealous quarrelsome abusive refused to cook proper meals and accused him of consorting with women of ill repute. They married in March 1875 Hastings Allen Hastings represent the plaintiff.
County Auditor Core completed the common school apportionment outlining funding allocations and distribution details for district needs. The action marks the finalization of budgeted funds to support local schools and educational programs.
An automobile driven by J. T. Riddle's stepson was sideswiped by a B. and O. engine, sending the car into a ditch injuring Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson. A Vandalla engine struck James Sisson's car at Seminary street, causing damage and minor bruises to Sisson.
Rosa Butler, the negro woman taken into custody for creating a disturbance at Washington homes, was adjudged insane at an inquest. The county clerk filed an application for her admission to Evansville Hospital for the insane. The inquest, before J. W. Kellams, was examined by Dr. C. H. Yenne and Henry Herr.
Mrs Josie Cook seeks divorce from Ernest Cook alleging abandonment since 1910 marriage in December and separation since September 1972. She accuses him of beating cursing habitual drunkenness and joining the regular army with her husband listed as defendant. Hastings Alien Hastings represent her.
Mrs Marcie English of Washington files for divorce in circuit court after separation on March 6 1919 alleging curses strikes desertion failure to provide and habitual drunkenness by William English. Attorneys Padgett and Burris represent her.
George W. McBride, a Civil War veteran of Washington, was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm Monday afternoon while on a yard, carried inside unconscious, later revived. Also note administrator appointed for Mary Honey of Daviess County Indiana, estate presumed solvent, James Perkins named administrator.
Week ending July 7 1914 lists uncalled letters including Rosina Knoblock Gregory Dant J A Kidwell Harvey Kenter Chas A Kidwell Lee Hachels Edgar Williamson One cent fee charged for advertised letters Postmaster E E Forsythe directs callers to pay for notice
The Commercial club of Mitchell in Lawrence county and The Old Settlers Association of Oden in Daviess county organize groups to promote local interests and carry on old settlers gatherings led by figures including James F. Mathews W E Sinmen J A Rodarmel William R Neeremeter H H Crooke and W T Dearmin.
The Rev. W. R. Plummer, general missionary, will preach at St John Episcopal Church tonight at 7.44 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Home Build-Ins and Loan association of Washington Indiana will be held at the secretary’s office in Temple Court Room 1 Washington at X o’clock p m on Monday July.
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