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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
4
Heavy rains near Hayden washed away about 100 feet of the B and O S W embankment on Storms Creek. The local freight crossed safely. a farmer signaled engine 97 and stopped it in time to avert disaster. Section foreman Charles Richardson and crew repaired the track.
Officials of the Operating and Engineering Departments of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern met in Cincinnati yesterday with General Superintendent Carothers to tidy up business before his vacation starting tomorrow night. Attending were J. G. Neuffer motive power superintendent W W Brimson Ohio division superintendent and E. R. Scoville superintendent.
Division officials including J. B. Carothers and E. Slimaon hosted a luncheon at the Business Men's Club. Carothers plans a Maine vacation to fish and will return to headquarters on September 1.
Trainmaster in Burlingame visited Bora while Supt E R Scoville and Division Engineer Earl Stimson returned from Cincinnati. Walter Robbins and others were arrested for ransacking a B and O S W caboose and bound over to circuit court. Baltimore and Ohio forms new police department with G A Ogling as superintendent and G S Ward as inspector. The B O overall fiscal year record earnings exceed prior highs with June receipts reaching 15 860 and year total revenue at 203 449 633, reflecting strong growth across operations.
An 19th century ad touts Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as a voyage aid easing dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. It promises pleasant taste and easy use, framing the remedy as a trusted companion for travelers and mariners.
The Young Peoples Christian Union convention at United Brethren church continues with Rev J A Huber to deliver the annual address this evening. Rev W E Snyder spoke Wednesday, Miss Garriott praised temperance, and Rev J Gruber urged decisive, intense living to aid humanity. A male chorus and church groups support tonight's program.
Cyrus Rose a Cornettsville farmer school teacher and former merchant and assistant postmaster at Plainville died this morning after several weeks of illness. Rheumatism of the heart was the cause. He was thirty, son of the late David Rose, survived by his mother one sister Mrs Mary Stafford of Cumback and his wife, daughter of Mrs Jane Tomey. No funeral plans announced. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Emmick died at home west end after several days illness and burial was held at Ebeneezer cemetery.
Judge remarks distress and old bore comment. Enoch Cheek named deputy fish commissioner with jurisdiction in Daviess and Knox counties. John Frederick buys W S Rouderbush property on West Walnut for 1300 dollars. Red Men hall gains a new piano. First band concert of the season set for Main and East Third with a program including Star Spangled Banner and other pieces.
Charles Howell of the west end was arrested by Shop Police man Wilkinson for stealing brass from the machine shop and attempting to sell it at Jesse Goshorn. He was arraigned in Mayor's court.
A defendant appeared in Clark court this morning but failed to furnish bond and was ordered returned to jail pending further action by the Circuit Court.
This morning Mr. and Mrs. John Rumsey, both described as colored, fought at their east end home. Police arrived to settle the dispute. Mrs. Rumsey alleges he threatened to kill her. Rumsey was arrested and fined two dollars and cast by Mayor Clark. Ife went to jail. Schuyler Love and Mrs. Chas. Valin were acquitted today of selling liquor to John Arnett, a minor.
The Washington township school board appointed numerous teachers for next year across many townships and rooms including Mayaville Roseth Carnahan Allen Lucy McGehee and Wise Harry Billings with several other names such as Sugarlacd Geo Stuck Maple Valley Frank Wertz Prairie Luna Smoot Ford Joe Westhafer and Eads Maud Flannagan Plus Harrison and Stee townships appoint ments announced by trustees Marratt Levi Reeves and other boards names include Cincinnati Lila Corlett Plainville Room appointments Bennington Bokum Hawes Columbia Clark Jett Wave Glendale McCafferty and more. The text also contains unrelated vignettes and an ad for Foley's Kidney Cure.
The Eagles select the week of September 28 to October 3 for a city carnival in Washington. Plan parades and balls with Eagle Day Friday and a possible horse show Saturday. It is billed as Washington’s first big entertainment in three years and aims for high class amusements. Guests include Ada Osman and W A Fousta Osman of Plainville, with Misses Lizzie Bender Minnie Wilson and Messrs E R Case Earl Monger at events. Refreshments featured. Rev T R Ragsdale hosted a board meeting at the parsonage.
Anna Davis daughter of John Davis was seriously hurt in a runaway while driving with her father. The harness slipped loose, forcing Mr. Davis to step out to fix it. The horse bolted and dragged Anna for some distance before the danger ended. the buggy was wrecked but Mr. Davis escaped injury.
In society circles Miss Etta Wallace of George Street entertained a group of friends at View on Wednesday. The gathering reflected a cordial, refined social scene with light refreshments and conversation among attendees.
Joe Hickle Vincennes pitcher who quit to join Washington has signed with Henderson Kentucky in the KKTL. Porter left fielder also signs with Henderson. Next Sunday Washington faces Odin Illinois, a top amateur club. Howard of Seymour may pitch.
Local residents announce births and illnesses while noting visits and travels. Mr and Mrs Lee Sullivan welcomed a son. Mrs George Wilkes and children hosted by Mrs Anna Lark. Rafe Strange vacationed in Edwardsport. Typhoid pneumonia illness of Hattie Cundht reported. Tresse Engibhsrt employed on Job Chandler. A L Vickery at Wabbs urdhy. Rosa Alsman of Huntingtonburg visiting relatives. Clara and Claude Gasser returned from Washington after visiting kin. Mack Lomax and Neary Lomax visiting Otwell. Marion Chandler and wife in Washington Saturday. Lewis Dillon in Washington on business. Quip about recruiting ends.
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