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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
1
Reports from East St. Louis describe a Mississippi flood breach at Lulinoig Central levee causing widespread devastation. Estimates of dead range from 11 confirmed to hundreds feared. 2,500 homeless and militiamen aiding rescue efforts as officials monitor levee integrity and train traffic along the B&O S.W. line.
Special dispatch reports a military revolt in Servia with King Alexanria and Queen Iaga killed. Premier Markovitch and three ministers slain. Prince Karageorgevitch proclaimed king as a new government forms. Crowds fill the streets amid celebratory unrest.
Louis Peck, nephew of Mrs. George Watgen of Flora Street, died Tuesday in Amaville Texas. He was 33, son of the late Eugene Peck, born here, raised by Elizabeth Peck, and later lived with his mother in Effingham Illinois. He traveled Texas for Rice Stix dry goods. Body expected Friday or Saturday, to be brought here for burial at family residence, funeral arrangements to follow. Funeral for Lawrence Hooker set for Friday at 8 AM at St Marys Church with burial at St John Cemetery.
The St Louis flood delays east bound trains of the B and O S W and Pennsylvania freight. A. McDonald returns from St Louis while A M Brian visits from Washington on a vacation caused by the flood. J G Bloom leaves Baltimore and Ohio for Chicago Rock Island Pacific as assistant engineer with Topeka as HQ.
Deputy State Auditor J. C. Billheimer ships household goods to Indianapolis and plans to move his family there soon. J. E. Williams, W. E. Cole and Rev. N. C. Smith of Princeton assist in Eagles organizing efforts. An area bird tragedy attracts attention at H and O W depot. Ex County Auditor E. H. Tomey shows slight fever improvement. Local vandalism reported on East Walnut street. New Decatur announces Owensboro franchise in kitty league. Vincennes papers expected to push Washington from league lead. Walter Williams relocates from Cornettaville to the area.
S M Porter, John Kellett, Clarente Chandler, and others are recorded visiting Loogootee, Washington, Odon, Otwell, and nearby areas on various days. The piece notes Porter plans a public sale, moves to Enid Oklahoma, and the Alfordsville Cornet Band will play at Haysville on July 4. Five Chandler family members have smallpox, all non critical. Christiano church children’s day program at Godwin’s hall drew a large crowd with strong performances.
In Adrian Hamersly's real estate office a situation is reported. The German Benevolent Society elected officers for the coming year: President Louis Lauby, Secretary John Smith, Treasurer Joseph Faust, Trustees Henry Vollmer, Simon Grill, and John Dosch. Cornettsville churches plan children’s day services at the Baptist church. The County Board of Review increased Barr township assessment by 25 percent. Home Telephone issues new cards, 14 Lawns 5 and 10 cents at Hyatts.
Parks M. Martin of the state board of tax commissioners spent Thursday with the Board of Review to discuss corporate assessments and answer questions. The Board raised land values in Barr township by 25 percent, with much of it lowered back to township assessments and some even lower, while the best land kept the 25 percent raise. Bogard township is under consideration and will not be raised, as it is already valued high. farmers argue the appraisal is not well balanced.
The notice outlines round trip rates from St Louis to California and back via Missouri River with 57.50, 25000 and 247.50 amounts, plus 45.00 for August routes. An additional 11.00 in August applies for return via Puget Sound northern routes through Billings or St Paul.
The case follows the burial of Arthur Henry Lyons in Saoacs Indiana. Locals say citizens from Indian Springs claim the Lyons arrest reward was refused and fear a spreading feud may trigger more deaths as groups organize for self defense.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Burton of Mitchell, newly married in secrecy, announced their union this week and hosted a reception at their home with Miss Sara Neal from the city in attendance. The Classical club plans its final meeting of the year tonight at a local home.
Miss Pearl Stevens of Bumner Illinois wed Dr Hugh K Murphy at the bride’s home in an out of town attendance. A Sugarland grove picnic drew Dr and Mrs T F Spink and many locals with several Indianapolis guests. Dorothy Welch will host the Revelers club swap party this evening.
Mrs Elmer Hastings of Washington visits her father J Hy Garten. Perry Barks and suni Denny of Elcora spend Sunday here. Miss Effie Shively was at Elcora Monday. Miss Anna Bash spent Sunday at Elcora. Mrs Fred Brooks returns home in Washington after visiting her mother Mrs Henry Shively. Miss Ada Callahan travels to Terre Haute to visit relatives. A A Lane was at Seymour Tuesday. Miss Pearl Seneff visited Eaglesville Sunday. The Christian Endeavor Society will host a Jane social Wednesday evening. Miss Clyda Garten attended the Cooper Jacobs wedding at ElNora Sunday. Charlie Williams returns from a visit with his parents near Burns City. Mr and Mrs Charlie Shafer of Bedford spent Sunday here with John York's family.
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