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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
1
A study of editorials and notices highlights tension over anti cigarettes and a governor’s inaction, praise for Grover Cleveland’s era, city loans to the electric plant, and reflections on the Sultan assassination attempt, Turkish affairs, and Sullivan banks.
Crops suffer heavy damage with corn blown down and early plantings failing to recover. James Ford loses a horse after a live damaged telephone and trolley line arc. Lightning strikes and shocks affect Donaldson and Veale residences as telegraph and streetcar lines fail.
William F. Axtell announces a new grading system for city schools. It starts this September with every pupil placed in class 1b in their first year and advancing by credits earned in the first half term. Teachers will handle two classes each, and effects begin with the first grade this year.
The family of John M. Colbert, located west of South Washington, is noted in the report. The fragment references his relatives and their residence, indicating a local genealogical or property context in the area.
A Sunday trolley accident near Maple Vale Road involved a broken telephone wire tracing across a trolley support. The electric leak and insolation failure are blamed for a horse’s death and the crash’s hazardous electricity waste. Nearby a residence suffered lightning damage and a family narrowly escaped a fire.
General Superintendent Brimson of the B and O Southwestern outlines a massive project to transport Indiana Lawrence county materials to the Isthmus of Panama for canal construction. The plan includes expanded cement plant capacity at Mitchell and significant track upgrades to support daily output of 5,000 barrels and related materials. The undertaking represents a major traffic proposition for the railroad, with extensive government support and no anticipated Indiana interference.
The Davis Tolbert farm west of South Washington, owned by Austin JF Cabel, has been purchased by Palle Miller of South Washington. The farm contains sixty five acres. The consideration was not disclosed.
Daniel Lamont former secretary of war under President Cleveland died Sunday evening at Milbrook Indiana following a brief illness. He was 74 and had served in public office before his resignation. The obituary notes his long career and honors bestowed by the nation.
The article notes an upcoming partial solar eclipse in August, best viewed with smoked or colored glasses. It explains the shadow will obscure half the sun briefly, with totality lasting under six minutes, and highlights expected viewing spots in Northern Europe and Canada.
County Auditor Thobads Nugent awarded a contract for three bridges in Sulphur Creek Fund and Henson Bridge projects to Vincennes Bridge Company. Bid price is 1,285 dollars. Other bidders included Elkanahlen 1,240 dollars, Taylor A. Allen 1,345 dollars, and William Braden 1,899.50 dollars.
Church members held a Sunday morning gathering to select a pastor and sent a telegram to Reverend Daniel Cookie in Whitman Massachusetts. Reverend Cookfrey has been preaching on trial for the past four weeks.
The June term closed after a light session. Continued cases include Albert Shovel vs Anna Shovel divorce and multiple State cases on liquor, assault and battery, bastardy, and concealed weapons. Also Mary L Weddle vs George Weddle divorce and Maggie White vs Slater White divorce. Several cases were dismissed.
Isaac Parsons faced a court battle over a $500 set of diamond chips given to his son Louis for a wedding gift. The gems passed through pawnshops, were used as breastpins, and the son later pawned them in New Mexico. The case, tied to a widow’s claim, concluded with a court valuing the pins at $30 and ordering $100 to be paid to Isaac upon surrender, with options to appeal or settle.
Ida May Doane vs Franklin Doane and Maury E Twitty vs Emanuel Twitty headline a district docket as divorces. On motion Ezra Mattingly and Arthur H Greenwood note admission of Arthur Greenwood to Indiana University Law School graduate status and bar admission this spring.
Frank J. Cunningham, former general superintendent of the Southern Railroad, is in town visiting his aunt Mrs. Mary Coughlan of Flora Street. He left the city eighteen years ago and is remembered by many locals for his long career with the railroad.
Books for collecting the dog tax funds have been turned over to Constable Check. Several arrests are likely as the amounts due are pursued.
The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander T. Conley of Glendale was celebrated Tuesday with all their children attending, along with many friends and relatives. A festive dinner was served.
Charles Beaver, 21, son of William J. Beaver of this city, was crushed when his head became wedged between a hayrack and a granary on a farm five miles south of town. He was pulled free after the wagon rolled back, suffered a crushed skull, and underwent brain surgery that night. doctors feared for his life as he remained conscious only briefly.
The Citizens Loan and Trust Co opens in its new Third and Main quarters with a decorated room and anticipated business rise. Kennedy and Porter praise the new location on one of town’s best corners, noting the old safe remains in use while the large safe awaits a front display. The bank has occupied the space for about thirty years, first hosting Fryatt Levings and Co private banking, then Peoples National Bank.
J C Robinson a traveling picture agent was arrested by the mayor after a quarrel with Mrs Jacobi Hodge over forty cents she said belonged to her. The matter was settled when Robinson accepted the forty cents and left.
A banker on Tuesday castigated the council for demanding hydrant rental, arguing the charge is absurd since the water is provided for fire protection. He contends the supplier fulfills the contract if water quantity and pressure meet needed fire protection standards.
A dispute over payment led to a chase as police, led by Marshal Geyer and Captain Kermode, pursued Robinson to the city hall. He returned forty cents to Mrs Hodge and was released after the incident.
A large gathering of residents spent Sunday morning camping and picnicking at the old bed of White River. The pleasant excursion lasted until evening when attendees returned to the city. The party included Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Schou, Mr. and Mrs James A Nortis and family, Mr. and Mrs John Scholl and family, Mr. and Mrs Pete Mundebach and family, Mr. and Mrs Jin Mandebach and family, Mr. and Mrs Albert Kocher and family, Mr. and Mrs Martin Mandebach and family, Mr. and Mrs Jake Mandebach and family, the Misses Lizzie Stent Mary Kassler Osa Julian Irene Wheeler Magele Clouse Anna Mengin Bertha Watsen and Felix and Pete Mengin, Edward Butcher Henry Wichman Joe Mengin William Jones Walter Drury Leo Kringle Bert Prater Leo and Emil Mengin Alfred Dryer Miss Helen O Brian and Frank O Brian of Indianapolis.
Mrs David Burks learning en route to Waco to attend funeral of Harriet Chappell who was found dead by husband William Chappell. She is told sister Lucile Akester of Hudsonville is dead after several days illness. Akester leaves husband and two daughters aged three and four. Buried in Hudsonville M E church cemetery. Alcester was a popular woman and M E church member.
Mr and Mrs Louis Lauby hosted a Sunday gathering at their North Meridian home for Louis Laubys fifty third birthday. The event featured games and also celebrated Miss Florence Kaubys eighteenth birthday with several relatives and friends in attendance.
A Labor Day event will be hosted by Woodmen of the World at Oak Grove Park featuring a pig dinner and a band concert. Several speakers are to attend as a committee plans the arrangements for the afternoon. The organizing committee includes A. M. Kelso Lawson Jt Stuckey Thomas Nugent Wian Stephenson and Milton Fitzgerald with Labor Day slated for September 4.
The Great Uinta reservation will open for homestead entry August 2nd with registration at Grand Junction Colorado Price Provo and Vernal Utah starting August 1st and running through August 17th. A pamphlet from the Denver and Rio Grande railroad passenger department outlines the land securing procedure.
The Rev Mr Chowsing of South Washington traveled to Fairview two miles north of Huron on Saturday for the annual plight of the Church of Christ and to deliver two sermons to the congregation.
Havana imposes quarantine on New Orleans amid yellow fever outbreak in Louisiana city. Officials report contagious conditions prompting travel restrictions and health measures for residents and visitors.
The city council approves a proposed roads system after reviewing the plan for improved street maintenance and traffic flow. Officials outline a timeline and funding considerations for the entry into the project.
City council approved enter ing nine steel bridges into the road plan with county cost sharing provisions. Engineers and officials discussed street widenings on Centers Sheet and Northeast Third Street, while nine bridges were removed from the project scope pending funding arrangements. The Water Company bill for hydrant rentals and repairs, $2 907.50, was tabled then revived for review by a council committee to meet Charles Gardner and other officials.
A merry crowd of nearly 200 departed Washington for Evansville by the railroad excursion. They sight saw at Spottsville and returned by seven, with rain starting at three and yet the trip remained enjoyable.
Citizens of Wheatland held a Saturday meeting to push town incorporation. Rev Miller was named chairman and Walter Lane secretary as Creative Welter Green and J C Mazer were appointed to obtain counsel and pursue incorporation steps.
Abraham Perkins, who lost a trunk coming home from Southern California on April 1, settled with the Terminal company in St. Louis instead of suing. His damage suit was for 135 dollars, the company offering 75 dollars in settlement and fittings. Perkins accepted the offer.
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