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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

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Pupils Gather Friday for Promotion Tickets

Pupils assemble on Friday at Teknoon to receive their promotion tickets in a local school event.

Washington pupil honored for highest average in 1911 12 term

Edward Redford tops the list with 99.57 average in main building Melissa Olson notes second high mark at 99.50 Mary Wiles 99.5 and Barr Bogner 99.4 lead in Southside and other rooms. 1712 promoted. many miss exams due to mumps. Watsen elected representative to the supreme meeting of the Tribe of Ben Hur at Crawfordsville June 18.

Washington Public Schools Isa Edward Redford Josephine Sanford Mary Wiles Mayme Nicholson Barr Bogner Josephine Thompson Katherine Nellis Walter Wiley Pansy Torrall Addie Colbert Malcolm Johnson Donna Smoot W. P. Dennigan Myron Black Virginia Myers Lillian Gibbs Mary ‘Harvard Nellie Gresham Ellis Mont Chandler Washington Citizen Pauline Sanford Helen Schofield Anna Casto Lenore Vance Edna Gray Virgil Mattingly Jeo Summers Virginia Gresham Cleak Allen Mildred Harrow George F. Watsen Ben Hur Crawfordsville Knox Daviess Pike Martin Dubois Spencer Perry Crawford Orange Washington Harrison Floyd and Clark Watsen Washington Court

Young man drowns in White River near Edwardsport

Charles Taylor of Bicknell disappears in the west fork of White River while tending a trot line at Barr's bend. His companion slept through the incident as the boat drifted midstream with the trot line snagged. Authorities believe Taylor fell overboard after losing balance.

Charles Taylor Bicknell White River Edwardsport Taylor Barr’s Bend

Brady Objects To Charge Of Assault And Battery

John Brady of the Fifth ward pleaded not guilty before the mayor to an affidavit charging assault and battery on his wife. The incident stems from a dispute on East Third and South streets involving a pistol shot. Brady fled the scene and returned to Washington, then appeared to seek peace with the State ahead of a trial Saturday night.

John Brady Fifth Ward East Third South Sir John John Washington

Celebrate Children’s Day at Bethel Chapel

The Bethel M. E. church Sunday school observed Children’s Day with a fine evening program and a large crowd in attendance. Rev. J. C. Robiette of the Second M. E. church had charge of the Bethel congregation.

Bethel Chapel Bethel M. E. Church J. C. Robisette Second M. E. Church Hag Bethel

Memorial Day Observances Highlight Patriotism and Unity

The article recalls Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington with the U.S. Grant post G A R, the First Christian church address by Rev. Darby, and crowds at Oak Grove cemetery and the church. It quotes fervent remarks celebrating national unity, sacrifice, and the duty to educate future generations in patriotism, with references to Washington Lincoln Grant and Civil War memorials.

First Christian Church Mr. Darby Veterans of U. S. Grant Post Oak Grove Cemetery Dixie Union Washington

City moves to close nuisance on west Second and Lemon streets

Mayor McCarty and Police Chief McCrisaken tighten actions on the nuisance at west Second and Lemon. James Edmondson and family were taken to the infirmary after noon and John Dorsey was warned to vacate or face eviction by Monday noon. A notice to Mr Massey in Indiana orders repair or destruction, with city crews likely to clear the site soon, followed by a health department cleanup.

McCarty McCrisaken West Second Lemon Streets James Edmondson Counts Infirmary John Dorsey John

Babrick Resigns Fire Department Post

Frank Babrick, city firefighter, has resigned to join Dan Rutter. Leo Williams, son of Thomas Williams, is appointed to succeed Babrick and started work Monday.

Frank, Babrick Dan Rutter Leo Willams Thomas Willliams Babrick

Becks and Turns Turtle in Ditch near Terre Haute

Automobile crash on the Mins ville road left driver Joe Comparto and passenger Mr Whert with only minor injuries. The car, described as dilapidated, slid into a ditch and turned over after failing to stop. It was towed to a shed on the Terre Haute Brewin company property.

Joe Comparto Comparto Ina TV Jie David Woerty Minsville Road Rene T. J. Jaeden Grant Faith Whert Chee Wreeto Terre Haute Brewin Company Fifth Street Moore Menlon Main Street

Hastings Named Assistant Sergeant at Arms for GOP Convention

Elmer E Hastings of Washington has been selected as an assistant sergeant at arms for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He will help seat attendees from all factions including Taft Roosevelt boosters. Hastings also plans to attend the National League of Republican Clubs meeting as Lincoln League representative.

Washington Chicago Elmer E. Hastings William T. Stone Hastings Haviess County Tait Roosevelt National League of Republican Clubs Lincoln League Indiana Mel Hastings

Woman Ends Life After Note Left for Daughter

Mrs. Mars Taylor, widow of Cyrus D. Taylor, drank carbic acid at her home on East Van Trees Street after 11 pm, died two hours later. She left two notes, one to her daughter Elizabeth about funeral expenses, the other destroyed but reportedly unimportant. Neighbors say she had threats over her unruly children amid debt pressure and illness. She was 45 to 50, left four children, and her husband died recently.

Mars Taylor Cyrus D. Taylor East van Trees Street Lydia. Southern Denny N. F. Dean Main Street Methodist’ Episcopal Church New Albany Robert F James H. Denny Plainville Charles G. Fitts Washington South Meridian Street Indianapolis Mr. Fitts Orleans Orange County

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