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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
4
In a Washington Indiana mayor court scene Lee and Kennedy faced adultery charges. Lee, a married man, was fined 50 and jailed 30 days. Kennedy was fined 50 with suspended sentence. Kennedy claimed sharp testimony from Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Lee accused Kennedy of lying about maternity. The mayor ordered a further investigation into the birth claim.
A Friday blaze destroyed Gix business and two residence blocks in Jasonville causing about 300000 in damages and the death of John Hughes a 40 year old teamster who perished after being trapped by a collapsing wall amid dynamite used to check the fire. Neighbors and firefighters battled the flames as efforts to save adjoining structures continued.
A fire Friday afternoon on Robert Zisler’s farm two miles southeast of Odon destroyed a separator belonging to James Chestnut and 364 bushels of wheat. The wheat was owned by Mrs. Zisler and Al Winklepleck. The nearly new separator had operated for a second season. Chestnut’s losses are estimated at 800 to 1000 dollars. Sixty seven bushels had been threshed. several outbuildings were threatened. The cause is undetermined though sparks from the engine are suspected to have ignited wheat near the separator.
The seven year old son of John Gobel who ran the Whisman ferry near Elnora fell from a ferry into White River and drowned. A nearby boat mishap led to the fall and a search by a crowd found the body about ten thirty the next morning. The Gobels had recently moved from Henry County for burial at the family home.
Wallace Ferron son of John Ferron of Qdon fell ten feet from the second landing of a stairway and struck his head on a concrete floor. He is improving.
Edmund Bono three years old son of Peter Bono living six miles south of Vincennes suffered probable fatal injuries after a fall from a horse. His right side was paralyzed.
William Kinnaman, a well known Washington resident, was killed instantly Friday at 10 30 am at the Old Bicknell Coal Company near Vandalla station in Bicknell. He was riding a moving coal car when brakes failed and a piece of wood caused him to be thrown under the wheels. His son Roy witnessed the tragedy. The coroner held an inquest and burial plans were made with his widow and five children left in Washington.
Ruth Summers month old child of Mr and Mrs Thurman Summers former Loogootee residents died last Thursday and was brought from Galveston Texas to Washington for burial at Bethany cemetery. The mother and Mr John Beckett accompanied the child to the funeral. The Summers plan to move to Indiana in two weeks, continuing to Washington as their new home.
A scaffold collapse at Baross barber shop in Petersburg caused serious injuries to Erastus Johnson who suffered a knee break and possible crippling. Robert Glezen and Mage Taylor escaped with minor injuries while about thirty five shaving mugs were ruined. Johnson, a longtime local grocer and township trustee, was taken home for treatment.
Early Friday a Womas passenger train brought the Selfridge family and a child to Elnora Stirring talk centers on Dr W R B Selfridge and a later incident involving a troublesome paper The Selfridge clan had rented a house in the growing northern Daviess county town but the doctor soon left for parts unknown leaving questions about his move.
Sheriff Harman arrested Dr. W. R. Selfridge in Elnora on Friday afternoon and brought him to town on forgery charges. The case centers on a bad check sent to an Oklahoma recipient to cover losses by John Bob of Elnora and A R Lytton of Wheatland. The physician showed a shaken, nervous condition and required medical aid.
A sister living with the RINZS enters proceedings as holder claims rights. The matter notes a day or so for action and response in a pending filing, with a focus on orderly proceedings and potential motions ahead.
Injured worker Nilua Wilson of Gwent sustained serious injuries Thursday when struck by a moving pulley at the Davis five Southwestern shop in this city. He was taken to his uncle Thomas Deeris home for initial care, then to Bowes-Lescher hospital for X rays of a fractured elbow, with additional injuries to the leg. Wilson, son of Frank Wilson of Reeve township, was on the platform adjusting a debt when the accident occurred.
Large congregation attends Mass at St Marys as Rev John F Lunderson of Ferndale Conn presides amid praise for his first sermon. The Divinie service highlights the Holy Ghost and its influence on intellect and civilization, with well wishes for his mission assignments.
Old cornerstone at Race and Spring reveals papers from 23 years ago including lodge records and business cards, some illegible by water damage. A Penny among the list is noted. A cholera morbus warning urges families to prepare, touting Chamberlain's remedy via Mrs. Spyder of Harkimer, N Y. Safety urged.
Isaac Todd sues Sarah Holt in circuit court for 500 dollars alleging negligence after tripping on a wire stretched across a lawn in front of Holt’s property. Padgett and Burris filed the complaint stating Todd incurred medical expenses and pain from the injuries.
Joseph McLaughlin of Philadelphia was elected national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the biennial Norfolk convention. Bowton named 1916 meeting site. Mechaushiin defeated Maurice Donnelly for president by 51 votes. Other officers include Cannon treasurer Delaney secretary Sullivan and national vice presidents for Canada and various directors.
The Improved Oress of ited Men installed nine officers led by sachem W H Hamilton and prophet Alex Allen as drought sharpens water famine. A parade of visits, travel to Washington and Indianapolis, and job moves fill Montgomery notes. Typhoid afflicts Arile Wininger. many residents attend meetings in Terre Haute and Princeton while local business upgrades progress with a new undertaker shop. A later scene recalls a large gathering at the Graber home with plentiful food and abundance of fried chickens.
William Clark of Vincennes was jailed around 1 a_m Monday for alleged assault on a woman on East Second Street near the Palace restaurant. Officers say bystanders helped as she screamed. Clark faces no filed charge since the woman did not wish to prosecute. He may be released if no section is taken.
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