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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
4
The article surveys views on party power and constitutional limits, citing Dr Porter on minimal state government and repeal of costly laws. It notes local political shifts, Judge Gardiner and others debating public sentiment, and references controversial lines about a furious woman scorned, with literary allusions.
The Indians conference of the Christian Endeavor Union United Brethren Church meets June 9 to 11 at First United Brethren Church in Vincennes. J Frank Hanly will speak on temperance. Program spans Bible study and missions, with speakers from Indiana Central University, Oakland City, Vincennes, Plainville, and more.
Detective H Abel relinquishes pursuit in the Winters case after charges against Dr W A Winters and Mrs W A Winters and HL Cooper for involvement in the disappearance of Catherine Winters, aged nine, last year.
Porter of Pike and Daviess counties accepts the Republican nomination for joint state senator. He endorses protective tariffs, opposes a constitutional convention and a statewide primary, and calls for cutting state expenses and avoiding a memorial hall project and the Public Service Commission. He stresses thrift, representative government, and fiscal restraint.
The circuit court case targets Cooper and Mrs Winters with first degree murder claims. Prosecution delays cited by Myers and Abel note renewed effort to file affidavits and appoint a special prosecutor. The investigation into Catherine's disappearance appears stalled as resignations and shifting witnesses complicate the case.
Richard Doyle a 73 year old farmer of Van Buren township was found dead at his barn lot while hitching a team. Coroner investigation found heart disease as the likely cause. Survived by three daughters. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church tomorrow at 9 o clock.
Mrs Laura M Cunningham sues in circuit court for divorce from Edward B Cunningham and asks to restore her maiden name Laura M Southerland. She accuses him of cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. The marriage is alleged to have occurred on December 5 1990. T D Stimp is listed as the attorney.
A veterans gathering honored the dead with services held Saturday afternoon at the new First Baptist Church. The auditorium was packed from entrance to pulpit as the church, decorated with ferns and plants, heard a program titled Hold glory.
Rev George Weeks delivered an inspiring Memorial Day address urging passage of laws banning entertainment on Memorial Day. Choir directed by Lois Shirles performed. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address read, and General Logan’s first order setting May 30 as Decoration Day was noted. Benediction by Rev S A Hayworth. master of ceremonies T Peek.
Gilbert Ritterskamp of Princeton drowned about 4 30 Sunday afternoon while bathing in White River six miles west of Patoka. Edward Uletenteter of Vincennes barely escaped a similar fate. Body recovered about a half hour later. Princeton physicians pronounced death. Accompanied by his mother Mrs W J Ritterskamp wife and sister Edna and Edward Pielemeier the party had driven to Longs pond near Princeton for a summer outing.
Two men escorted by a young city official crossed White River near Knox County. Ritterskamp fell into a sixteen foot hole and, after calling for help, was dragged under by Ptelemeier who also disappeared. Pielemeier reached shore to seek aid.
The county commissioners awarded the contract for two sanitary drinking fountains to the Connell-Barrews company on a bid of $80.00. Three bids were received and opened, with names such as Sam Nacle read and Henry Ihde Sena among bidders.
The body of Muchen O Rta a mill employee was found near a boat on the Watts River below Gre Sascp ets. Eyewitnesses say O Rta died in a mortifying stage before identification by friends, with initial details tying the discovery to local river activity and a witness named Johnsen.
Davis Allison is married in a ceremony on Pearl Street in the afternoon. The bride, daughter of Joseph Collitsar a prominent farmer, and the groom, Doe Johnsen, will reside at Moore’s Villa with Rev Mr. Davis presiding at Haptra church and plans to continue schooling.
A jury verdict favored the nine Hafacturing company after a trial in Portland Ore. The case involved collection of a due amount for fixtures supplied by The Lowroetes Gro. Defendants Evans and Hreasa of Langcoteig were linked to other firms in the dispute.
Bertha M Cann filed for divorce from Fred McCann in the circuit court alleging separation since March last year. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment natural drunkenness and failure to provide as grounds with Padgett and Barris as her attorneys.
Joseph Miller, a World War II veteran, lies in serious condition after a late night incident near Hawkins Creek along Southeast Sixth Street. He reportedly fell from a bridge or bank, was found in water by two men, and transported to his Grove Street home with a broken hip.
Fred White a young bootblack was taken into custody Tuesday as a possible suspect in the robbery of John Wood an old soldier. The pocketbook containing eighty five dollars found by Wood led to White being released by police after the treasure was returned and reported.
George Hackler, a longtime Madison township resident born in Lawrence County, marked his 90th birthday last Sunday with a large dinner. Fifty two relatives and friends attended, spanning five generations, including four great great grandchildren who helped celebrate. He enjoys good health, wears no glasses, and plans to continue life actively as gifts were bestowed.
Mrs Carnie Carliste, wife of Be sard Carlzie, longtime resident of the First ward, died Thursday afternoon at her home on the West Privatein street. She was eighty years old and a native of Greensburg, Ky. The remains will be shipped to Charleston County for burial tomorrow morning by train.
Thomas Hood formerly of Odson, a well known resident, was seriously injured when he attempted to alight from a train at Jasonville. He fell and broke his leg between the knee and hip. He was taken to his home with his condition described as serious and his health deteriorating.
Eureka Rebebekath lodge has elected officers including Noble Grand Miss Marie Hopkins Vice Grand Miss Lizzie Dunbar Recording Secretary Miss Jessie Dunbar in a local fraternal meeting.
Frank Gilbert, a conductor on the pn. and O. Southwestern branch, held a leave of absence to run a Mitchell restaurant. He has sold the business and resumed his route, returning to service after the brief hiatus.
Warden C E B Dixon and J D Clark arrested Homer Rigens in Odot on a charge of killing squirrels out of season. He was arraigned in a justice court and fined plus costs totaling 21.45 dollars. Open season begins July 1 for a three month period.
Moser and McFarland of Vincennes exchange the 120 acre James Be Stull farm in Van Buren township for Sumner Illinois hardware business. Stull takes the store, valued around 12 000 dollars, and will relocate immediately to the new oil field near Loosgootee.
Joseph A. Allen a former California citizen and jailed for safekeeping was adjudged insane today at an Inquest. An application was made for his admission to Evansville Hospital for the Insane. He is nearly helpless and unable to feed himself. The Inquest was delayed by his wife’s arrival from California to establish residence. Medical examiners were Drs. G. M. Robinson and B. O. Burris.
C E Pershing of Odon pleaded guilty before Judge Anderson in the U S district court at Indianapolis to shipping an immature tall carcass to New York in violation of the meat inspection law. Pershing was indicted by the last federal grand jury.
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