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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1903

Page

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Purcell Returns Yet Offers No Explanation for Actions

Madison Purcell a young farmer from Barr town ship returned home after several days away with no word on his whereabouts or reasons for leaving. He previously kissed his children and left after placing a razor in his pocket sparking fears of a possible suicide. Separately George Sturgeon a teamster for Kelle and Dillard is reported missing after leaving his West End home Wednesday night amid alleged domestic troubles.

Madison Purcell Purcell Nathan Ragle Barr Township Geo. Sturgeon George Sturgeon Kelle & Dillard West End

Peace Bond Set For Cornettaville Farmer Greenberry Patterson

Greenberry Patterson, a noted Cornettaville farmer and former Washington resident, was arrested Friday and appeared before Squire McFadden in Plainville to answer his wife’s charge. He waived a hearing, appealed to the Circuit Court, and was placed under a $2100 bond to keep the peace until the court convenes. His wife then proceeded with the action.

Greenberry Patterson Cornettaville Washington Squire McFadden Plainville

Local Romance and Club News Paint Quiet Week in Town

Patterson seeks divorce as wife refuses to live with him while under bond. Riley Club hosts a pleasant gathering at the Whayne home on George street. Classical club to hold a reception at Mrs. Hyatt on Main street next week signaling a key society event. Miss Pansy Akridge entertains with a novel pillow fight at Stringtown garnering many friends. guests include Lela Lamb Lizzie Lemmon Julia Brenton Maggie Gray and others from Patoka and Washington Petersburg Press notes the social swirl.

Classical Club Hiram Hyatt Main Street Pansy Akridge Stringtown Misses Lela Lamb Lizzie Lemmon Julia Brenton Maggie Gray Sallie Brenton Marada Chappell Janie Brewis Pearl Chappell Elvie White Pat

Tolliver P. M. Allen and Armanda E. Mink Marry

Tolliver P. M. Allen and Armanda E. Mink have obtained a marriage license.

Teachers Named for Principalships in City Schools

City trustees chose Cyril J. Ward as principal of the Main school, Joseph L. Wallace as West Washington principal, and C. F. Maxwell to head the Colored schools. Succeeding Hicks, Duncan also named for assigned posts as other staff listed, with W. F. Axtell as Superintendent and Hamlet Allen as High School principal.

West Washington Cyril J. Ward Noah Pate Joseph Wallace Washington Township W. &. Davis C. F. Maxwell S. C. Hicks Franklin Nellie Duncan Hattie Duncan W. F. Axtell J. M. Black Hamlet Allen Harrys Gers Sue Reese Miriam Sanford Hattie Cook Mary McGragal Joseph L. Wal Face H. E. Hopewell Ira Ragsdale Lizzie Houran Edith Cottingham Mary Shirley Mary Harvard Margaret Walsh John Runsey

Honors in the Grades at Sunt School

The school lists top grades by room and teacher across multiple rooms from A to S. Notable scores include 99 point spread for several students such as Carrie Myers 99.5 and Hartis Duncan 99.50, with multiple teachers and room assignments recorded.

Leona Gooper Susie Weeks Elsie Tagga Edith Cottingham Lulu Weeks Shirley Spaulding Stella Cullivan Margaret Walsh Mary Crump George Arms Charles Massena John Rumsey Raby Lawhorn Joe Collier Viola Lawhorn Otto Ambles C. Hicks Rosa Lawhorn Iva Nichols Alonzo Simmons Carrie Simmons Smith Hawning Lizzie Houran Hazel Streeter Harriet Alberti Margaret List Boontz Ida Campbell May Robinson Mary Corning Wanda Whitney Mary Clements Kenner Palmar George Jackson Bernice Miller Minnie Carnahan Nellia Allen Mabel Johnson Claire Serrit Hattie Cook Marie Branzen Bertha Povey Doris Feagans Daisy Stiple Room Delta Mary McGraver Lydia Walker Cornelius Colbert Hester Kellams Gertrude Selby Miriam Sanford Brank Parrill Minnie Cox Harold Roberts Zeta Nettie Whayne Hazel Fereagans Ralph Stuckey Cartie Moora Room Era Kate Foster Oral Gregory Maria Kelley Lena Lunsford Sunt. W Stacy Kinneman Glenn Potts Madge Sweeney Marguerite Walker Ruth Meredith Edna Wilson Loyd Medcalf Nathan White John Boyd Jennie O’brien Laura Hastings Josephine Sanford Helen Fitts Mary Sanford Mildred Whetsell Irene Welch F—N.s. Pate Pearl Smith Nellie Sechrest Marguerite Scoble A. A. Fulkerson Belle ‘Switzer Elsie Gregory Laura Ragedale Mary Harward Mary Aikman Ralph “Monger Olive Deering Rae Martin Ira Ragsdale Nellie Sanford Mamie Campton Reynald Rider Kate Wilson Beryl Monger Bertha Gamble Frank Hastings R—Hallie Head Beatrice Sechrest Josie Steele Helen Foster S—Hartis Duncan Carl Strong Helen Colbert Edith Strong H. E. Hopewell

Dots and Cashes and Local Notes

Story fragment notes rich men in shoddy clothes and a barber's return from Vincennes. It lists visitors to Laycock's factory and a minor injury to a child. It reports a new pest, the buffalo ear gnat, harming livestock with ear punctures. advice cites coal tar or axle grease as preventives.

Talent and Vocation as Individual Paths

Emerson argues that each person has a unique vocation shaped by inner faculties. He likens a person to a ship constrained by many obstacles except along one open course toward an infinite depth. The talent and call depend on the organization of the general soul within the individual.

Emerson

Life and friendship in youth men and maidens

John Oliver Hobbes argues in Pall Mall Magazine that life becomes intolerable if girls are not allowed frank talks with men of their age or older. He says friendships between young people need not lead to love or marriage and that no one is harmed when they remain friends rather than lovers.

John Oliver Hobbes Pall Mall Magazine

Sorry Finish and Outspoken Exchange

Kadleigh and Henpeck discuss being outspoken with playful exchanges. The passage also mentions Philadelphia Presa and Alush prompting readers through two great columns that contrast joyous and sorrowful tones.

Kadleigh Bhie Philadelphia Alush

County Commissioners Act on Ditch Petitions Today

County officials meet to weigh petitions related to ditch projects today. Local residents threaten action if concerns over drainage and land use are not addressed, with hearings set to determine scope and funding.

Ditch Dredging Plans Grow As County Votes

County commissioners adjourned after approving two ditch petitions aimed at drainage and land reclamation. The proposed Prairie canal ditch would run along the E I railroad and extend over five miles with ten lateral ditches under the track, costing about 7000. Viewers Elianah Allen Williamz Herndon Devi Kirbs named for the project.

Prairie Credit Pisinville Elianah Allen Williamz Herndon Devi Kirbs Odeon James A. McCoy James Kane Caleb O'Dell

Water Ends Dredge Work As Creek Surges

The dredge boat on Smothers Creek halted after floods raised water eight feet above the bank. Contractor Hughes says digging will resume once waters recede and conditions permit.

Smothers Creek Hughes

Drecting the Creek Boat Move Delayed Until Waters Fall

The article notes plans to direct the creek in about a month as work nears completion. Pete Brown has been assisting with the boat but returns home to wait for waters to subside so the vessel can resume operations under his contract in the northern part of the state.

Pete Brown

The Water Tank Repainted and Railroad News

The E and I water tank has been repainted. The B and O S W will run an excursion from St Louis to the city Sunday. J G Rawn becomes superintendent of transportation for the Illinois Central after J C Gins retires. The posts on will now be abolished.

St. Louis J.G. Rawn Illinois Central J. C. Gins Istin

New Telephone Manager Succeeds At Home Telephone

Omar Spangier who came from Bryan Ohio resigned to return home and Edward K Hertford of Charleston West Virginia succeeds him as practical manager. He brings considerable experience to his new post.

Omar Spangier Bryan Ohio Char Ze Home Telephone Company Edward K. Hertford Charleston W. Va

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Green Patterson Husband Patterson Riley Club Misses Nettie Eunice Whayne George Street One Price Clothiers Eee Cy Ward Joe Wallace Maxwell Hicks Charlestown Charlie Dant Vincennes Kidwell & Gray’s Laycock’s J. B. Williams A. J. Padgett James Holland G.D. Stuckey N. J.holland Ar, Wilson John W. Sullivan G. W. Snider D. 8. Coulter Grover Pate Eaglesville Owen Skemp Gaon Evansville Acsville Ore Indiana Evansvills Reseey Woasuiserox Meyer Wagrgone Steinentz I Lee i Pollard Rf Banta Bohner Corcoran Artes Corcoran Listy Ob Ferris Erwin Ag ' Prudent Dannantell Fry Thrall Dalsiz Neal & Eskridge
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