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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
3
A narrator muses on flowers that change color from blue to pink and yellow to purple, cites phlox and other camouflaging species, then shifts to a Hindu marriage homily about strict duties and privacy. The piece ends with a grim aside on exams, cannibalism of flesh through stress, and a jokey wartime memory.
The text recounts a European duke’s disillusionment with socialism after studying under Bebel and Vollma n, noting idle peasants and property depredations. It describes his legal action to regain suzerainty and observes a broader pattern of failed communal experiments and rising selfishness per the Chicago Chronicle.
The text presents garbled reflections on organizing a state meeting and perceived dangerous friction. It references a belief that certain theories are unchanging and cannot be practically implemented, suggesting anxiety about action and consequences.
An Oklahoma author questions reasons for a 2 loss in Gibson County and disputes drought and rail rates as causes. The piece argues the county is praised for wheat corn and land yet criticized for migration and high rents, implying social issues and population decline.
The article discusses General Kuroki’s reception in the United States, noting surprise and approval of his visit. It contrasts admiration for educated Japanese travelers with strong opposition to Japanese cheap labor and coolies, arguing for selective immigration while cautioning against misreading American sentiment toward Japan.
The Washington Commercial Club reportedly gave 25 008 dollars to build a fine automobile factory in the city. The building’s creator vanished, and local youths converted the shed into a skating rink with a wooden floor and ample space, drawing a crowd for skating this afternoon.
The Washington Herald and the Princeton Tribune are noted as fearless Indiana newspapers. They express strong convictions and take a stand that reducing liquor traffic is essential, arguing for measures to curb alcohol’s harmful effects.
The Times mentions Hon. Gilbet H. Hendren as the Democratic candidate for the district. The editor notes the party lacks a more deserving figure and calls Hendren the most entitled choice, though it remains uncertain if he will secure the nomination.
The Jasper Courier reports the death of Ab Traylor, mourned by family friends in Pike County. The notice notes his loss to Mary and the community with plans for Saturday services.
The Winslow Dispatch reports on local social visits with Miss Flossie Pepes dining with Miss Fannie Toler, Miss Beatrice Wanglahing visiting Gofimbus last Saturday, and remarks about community figures like J C Littell and T R Heath.
Sunday visits show Eva Peach with Elza Peach and Treeva Howard hosted by James Peach. Other Peach siblings Virgie and Ethel with Hegtha Peach visited, and Jack Peach visited by Mrs James Peach and baby. Miss Marvie Hrown has measles. Daisy Peaner went to Hog day. Joe Deffendolh and Audie Robling round out weekend notices.
The Otwell Star recalls a Saturday night coon hunting outing at the Winelager residence near Hillsboro with Ralph Brittais Vinnie Doolex Maud May Lenor Ike and Iva Inman and Mr Mrs Havillah Winelager. Music from phonograph and organ accompanied the event into the late hours.
A fragment describes ancient Chinese bank notes bearing issue date and signature of a general. The notes, printed in blue ink on paper from the mysierry tree, are cited as among the oldest, with an example dated 13 YB Ci. One specimen is preserved in a museum at Saint Petersburg.
Frank Kays of Loogootee was here Tuesday and Dr A H Burris went to Loogootee Wednesday. Robert J Barr and Tobias Burris of Washington were here Monday. James E Gilley deputy county treasurer moved to Washington Wednesday. Rev Daugherty of Moorea Hill preached at the M E L church Sunday night. Joseph Canolly, dangerously ill for ten days, is slightly improving. Mrs Wayne Gilley and Mrs Ollie Burris of Mitchell are visiting relatives. Mrs C L Rowland and son Leon and daughter Mildred went to Eckerty Friday for a visit. Rev Joe Adama, en route to High Rock church, fell from his bogey fracturing two ribs. Alex Swickard, injured in a runaway, is out on crutches with a severely sprained ankle. Rev R O Clements of Gentryville preached the G A R memorial sermon at the M E church Sunday. A large audience was pleased. Clements was born near Alfordsville and lived there until five years ago when he became pastor at Selvin.
Cornettsville notes list Charles Bush at Epsom on Thursday and Arthur Chandler in Washington on Tuesday. Miss Edna Tomey also at Washington Tuesday. The Rev J L Shroyer visited from Plainville, and Mr and Mrs Sparks, and the Lester family visited Washington and Plainville respectively. C A Ward passed through on the way to Epsom. Charles Osman left for Oklahoma. Mrs Furgeson and Emma visited from Plainville, and Mrs Belle Conrad left for Missouri.
William Hunter attended Washing ton on Sunday while Jack Kellett from Whitfield visited. Thomas Kellett was at Washing ton Saturday and Mr and Mrs John McCauley were guests at Whitfield on Sunday. A daughter was born to Mrs John Donelly on Saturday May 25. Mr and Mrs John O Conner near Aogiesville were guests at Francis Galligher and family Thursday.
Wheat was weak on the Chicago market on Wednesday as favorable weather conditions supported fields. An opening decline gave way to a partial recovery but the overall tone remained soft.
The town reports widespread removal of shade trees by property owners. Officials warn trees damage wells and sidewalks and note many have been cut this spring.
A Louisville committee on Wednesday presented Dr J W Fowler as a suitable candidate for mayor to Governor Beckham of Kentucky. The move aims to place Fowler in the Louisville mayoral race.
The Japanese association in San Francisco issued a statement attributing the recent attacks on Japanese residents to race prejudice and saying they were unprovoked. The remark underscores tensions between the community and local authorities amid the incidents.
Ten stockholders filed a petition before Judge Windes in Chicago Circuit Court on Wednesday seeking a receiver for the Chicago New York Air Line railroad.
Workers at several mines in the eastern Kentucky region have halted operations. The stoppage threatens to spread to other plants not yet affected, signaling a widening labor dispute and potential economic impact in the area.
Judson Harmon delivered a Wednesday address in Cincinnati with a keynote urging tariff reform led by the Friends of the People. The talk framed tariff revision as a civic duty and group effort.
Work crews start laying the foundation for the B and O Southwestern depot. Concrete work marks the initial phase of the project as construction advances.
Reunion at Richmond Va brings together General Robert E Stee s former ragged battalion now in progress with veterans and locals attending the historic gathering in the capital.
Snowfall on Wednesday measured two and a half inches at Cloudcraft New Mexico with fresh accumulation affecting early commutes and local visibility. Weather observers noted clearing skies later in the day as temperatures remained cold.
Tickets for the choral symphony concert will be on sale Tuesday. The notice emphasizes advance purchase and availability details for interested concertgoers.
Tickets bought for the event sold quickly with many reserved at Hora as large crowds attended the concert.
A governmental bulletin declares an urgent, systematic approach to exterminating rats, noting the brown rat as the top mammalian pest. It estimates rodent consumption of grain causes billions in losses, outlines rapid reproduction, and hints at a future disease-based, nationwide inoculation program if feasible.
In the county a worm outbreak known as army worms appears in meadows and wheat fields. Farmers fear widespread damage to crops as the infestation spreads, endangering yields in the district.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Chatard of Indianapolis names recent ordinations to new assistant pastorates. Willis P. Garrity moves from Washington to St Patrick’s Terre Haute, John Loibl from Terre Haute to Brazil, Patrick Griffin from New Alban to St Simons, Michael P. Halpin from Holy Cross Indianapolis to Holy Trinity New Alban, John Rager from Richmond to St Boniface Evansville, Joseph Poelhuis to Holy Cross Indianapolis, and George Poh to St Anthony’s Indianapolis. Garrity’s five years at his current post concludes with a transfer noted with regret.
The New York limited eastbound on the B and C Southwestern failroad narrowly avoided wreck near East Madisonville at 2 o'clock Wednesday night when sixteen coal cars broke loose from a westbound freight between Indian Hill and Madisonville. Cars piled in the ditch and across the up track. the limited crashed into wreckage after delay. Engineer and fireman uninjured. initial injury reports proved unfounded. Another engine was used as the passenger engine was damaged and the limited rerouted via Pennsylvania tracks.
A storage building at the Farnsworth mine near Sullivan exploded on Wednesday afternoon. Claude Davis aged eight, Paul Keen aged nine were killed. Arthur McClure aged ten, Cecil Smith, and Charles Davis were seriously injured. Cause unknown. accidental ignition suspected.
Louis F. Bohnert and Miss Anne McHale were united in marriage at St. John German Catholic church in Vincennes. The ceremony was performed Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock by Rev. M. Fleischman. The bride is a young woman from the area and the groom is from Washington, son of Joseph Bohnert, an engineer in the city. They will reside in this city.
Concrete pavements are being put in in front of the residences of C. M. Vance, Louie Read and Joseph L. Gordan. The project names and exact start dates are not given.
Mrs. Cheries Evans, a prominent Avoca resident near Bedford, was reportedly shot at noon on Wednesday in the village. Police began a search for the assailant described as an unknown person in the incident.
Ida Baoxton McKinley lay in a black casket at the McKinley home as a simple funeral rite followed the earlier state events. The crowd thronged through Segaton streets to witness the private service conducted by Methodist Episcopal ministers Dr Buxton and Dr Holmes. Roosevelt and officials including Root Cortelyou Harriman attended a brief, restrained observance in the house and at the cemetery. Flowers and roses predominated in the room, and the procession to West Lawn cemetery reflected a quiet, farewell tone.
Ras The Silk Banner lodge held a major initiation in the city Wednesday with about forty members present. Seven candidates were admitted to the council, as an initiatory work and class exemplifications followed by speeches from notable members. The banner was awarded for the largest class, with Washington and Shelbyville among competitors. district officers and past great Pocahontas attended. A farewell banquet for the outgoing seniors capped the night.
A period style advertisement extols Mi a Na digestion tablets for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims quick relief without weakness and offers a 60 cent box with a pharmacy guarantee for refunds if unsatisfied.
In the Daviess Circuit Court September term 1907 Anna Burris vs Elmer M Burris complaint 11942 Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys file complaint with affidavit that Elmer M Burris is non resident and necessary party Notice given that unless he appears on first day of next term September 1 1907 at Washington Indiana he will be defaulted Witness seal of court Washington Indiana dated 15th day of September A D 1907.
Notice is given to defendants named and unknown heirs and representatives that Levi Christenberry has filed a complaint in the Dareless circuit court to quiet title to real estate in Daviess county Indiana. The court will hear the action at the courthouse in Washington on September 3, 1907. Witness the court seal May 16, 1907.
A resident of Washington township, Daviess County Indiana applies to the county commissioners at the next session opening June 1907 for license to sell and barter spirituous and intoxicating liquors in a specific ground floor room of a two story brick building on Main Street in Washington now city. The room fronts Main Street, has a glass door, and is arranged so it may be locked when sales are prohibited by law. The applicant is Joseph Faust.
In Daviess county Indiana the circuit court April term 1907. We named as executor of the will of Susan Gilley deceased. Estate believed solvent. Robert J Barr executor Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys
Notice to residents of the Second ward of Washington in Daviess County Indiana. The undersigned issues this formal notice to all concerned that actions or declarations follow under applicable local authority and will be conducted as required by law.
The readable lines describe a first floor room in a building known as Liverpoo being sixteen feet abate two inches wide and sixty feet long with double glass Spurs and two glass windows fronting Main Street. The room lies east of the Hyatt house office and has a rear entrance that can be locked and a view from the front.
Edward S. McCarthy publishes notice that after ninety days he will apply to the Daviess county commissioners for a license to cease selling spirituous liquors in a specific premises. The room is in a two brick building on lots 13 and 36 in old Liverpool now Washington, Indiana. The room fronts a street and is in plain view with front and rear doors.
John M Mullen and address in Wilson Wright and Clark addition request license from Daviess County Board of Commissioners to sell and permit consumption of spirits in a defined room on Lot 51 Lo Branch Washington Indiana. Notice states location details and June 1907 regualr session.
Report of the condition for the First National Bank at Montgomery Indiana as of close of business May 1907. Includes loans and discounts, due from banks and reserve agents, cash items, legal reserve, and capital and liabilities details sworn by cashier C W Slinkard. Directors named Lyman and McPherson. Public official sworn affidavit with expiration dates.
Notice to Washington voters of an election on June 18 1907 from 1 to 7 pm. Ballot questions whether the city shall purchase Washington Light and Water property and contracts for 3500 dollars. Voters to choose FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT WORKS or AGAINST ELECTRIC LIGHT WORKS. City Clerk Charles Willey أعلن.
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