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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
5
A record notes the cost of each registration in Daviess County dated May 9. It lists the fee per registration and the amount due, reflecting local administrative charges.
Daviess County commissioners set aside about 846.52 for the first voter registration on May 9 with 3,337 registrants. They project total costs over 2,500 for two more registrations in September and October under the democratic registration law, with inspectors paid four dollars per day and precinct wages varying by location.
Michael Stubblefield, who has had an engine run on trains 11 and 11, is transferred to the Louisville division and will move his family to North Vernon next week. A sprained ankle may heal in three to four days by applying Chamberlains Liniment per bottle directions. For sale for all dealers.
William Eastman of Sixteenth and Walnut Street was suspected of insanity after violent acts on Tuesday afternoon. Patrolman Gates arrived in an automobile and escorted Eastman to jail.
The article notes a nationwide scarcity of flowers for Decoration Day as spring was late and shipments failed to meet demand. Washington greenhouse owner Chris Voges reports selling nearly all his best flowers by early afternoon, with carnations in particularly high demand.
A Washington soldier argues Memorial Day should be observed on the Sunday around May to honor heroes. He objects to auto racing on Memorial Day and urges public sentiment to support a sacred, solemn observance with services and flowers at veterans’ graves.
Rumors say the B&O Southwestern Railroad completed negotiations to buy the Chicago Terre Haute and Southwestern line formerly the Southern Indiana and may gain control of the Walsh property. Officials have not confirmed the sale amid doubts among Washington railroad men.
Display in the east window of O'Donnell Barrows Cochran features Hill Crest farm strawberries from Steve Burton. Large berries were sprayed while small ones show less promise, illustrating the benefits of spraying to small fruit growers.
Local observe Feagans forwards May weather with mean temperature, high and low, rainfall totals, and days of measurable precipitation. The report notes five inches total precipitation, 21 clear days, eight cloudy days, two partly cloudy days, and three thunderstorms on specific dates. prevailing wind from the southwest.
The World reports 1087 delegates polled across 48 states showing Taft with 132 votes for president and Roosevelt with 457 with La Follette and Cummings also listed. Root is eyed for temporary chairmanship while Roosevelt contests persist and Chicago delegates await seating amid 220 contested seats. The piece notes ongoing disputes as Roosevelt and Taft camps fight for nominations.
Richmond prepares for the Indiana Sunday School convention to be held June 24. Leading business and professional men organize committees and a corps of ushers will manage the 2000 seat Friend's Yearly Meeting house. For more info, write to the Indiana Sunday School association at 517 Law Buildings Indianapolis.
Ambach, long serving as chief visual engineer on C H D roads, is appointed assistant signal engineer for the B and C Southwestern and C H D with headquarters in Cincinnati. Mrs Ambach has served fourteen years in the C H D. The title change aligns with the B and O policy following Daniel Willard's leadership.
Joseph Bernstein, seventy eight, a merchant tailor, was found dead yesterday in a room at Vincennes. His daughter Mrs Jan Her OKs mourns his passing while relatives in Louisville note his long suffering from back pains and kidney issues. A Washington Ind reader recommends Doans Kidney Pills after a family member recovered following use.
D J Abrahams of Qdon Indiana allegedly ate tainted food at the Speedway and fell ill on an inbound interurban tear after the race. The dispensary ambulance met the car at Michigan street and Belmont Avenue and Abrahams was taken to a relative’s home. Physicians say the condition is not serious but could worsen.
A letter from the Republican State County Option Committee argues for a county option plank in Indiana's state platform. It says counties should decide on saloons, not a unitary state rule, to reflect local will and protect public welfare. The group cites past votes and calls for restoring voters' rights after Democratic actions.
Notice details bid solicitation by the City School Board of Washington Indiana for a two story high school with heating ventilation plumbing vacuum system and program clock installation. Sealed bids due June 4 at 2 30 pm with certified checks required and performance bonds. Forfeiture terms apply to non completers and bidders may be rejected. Address and contacts provided.
Trustees Swann Swann and Cox announce regular meetings on the second and last Thursdays of each month at Veale Township residence and Alfordsville office to transact township business and receive any matters for action.
Bogard Township notice lists weekly Tuesday and Friday sessions at the trustee residence for township business. Washington Township details call for trustee access and office hours near Main Street and nearby streets, with GRANT KEITH and DANIEL J. MYERS named as trustees.
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