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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
Gov Ralston confirms Van Allen parole is conditional for health recovery and later return to Michigan City prison after Perkins Walker case resolution. The case involves Allen Wolfe Drake and others in arson swindle scheme in Davie ss county with prior verdicts and appeals.
PAROLED farmer van Allen arrived Tuesday afternoon from Michigan City on a Southwestern train accompanied by a train man. He walked to the station platform with Mire Allen and showed evident emotion before leaving in a motor car with Ora Guy. Governor Ralston said Allen will go back to serve his term and may testify against Perkins and Walker, with no immunity planned if his testimony helps convict them.
An alfalfa tour across several high school fields drew attention on Thursday and Friday. The event showcased forage practices and field health at multiple locations, highlighting participation from local students and agricultural groups.
Mrs Catherine Healy died at her home on Lemon Street after a period of illness. The death occurred quietly with family in attendance. Funeral arrangements are pending in her hometown.
Funeral services for Catherine Healy will be held Wednesday from the home of her daughter Mrs Padgett on West Water Street. The aged Washington County pioneer daughter of a Maryland contractor, widow of Baynel Healy, leaves seven children and several grandchildren, including Helen Marie and Margaret Shaw, with memories of a life devoted to family and farm work of the region.
ae McKnight a longtime Davies County farmer died at his home near sent gombry at 1s o'clock Tuesday after months of Brights disease. Born in Davies County sixty three years ago he lived near his birthplace most of life. Survived by widow Jane McKnight two children Mrs Cora Wilson of this city and George McKnight of Montgomery. He was active in the Christian church and belonged to the Montgomery lodge of Add Fellows the only secret organization. He was a Republican in politics.
1S Out on bond. Trico was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Mathew Kellett. Bond set at 500 dollars with sureties signed by Carticols 4 pale.
George warns Britons in Manchester that the nation must rely on its workers to endure a brutal struggle. He cites German shelling and Russian losses as proof of devastating warfare and urges resolve to end the war with stronger unity and power.
A special train carrying 230 recruits from Columbus Barracks Ohio passed through the city Saturday afternoon en route to the Army camps at Texas City Texas.
Lincoln Trail Commission members will visit Daviess County to investigate a potential route. The delegation plans a short field survey and site assessment to evaluate feasibility and impact.
Elder Elias Stone recalls Lincoln family possibly staying overnight at Jerry Allen’s near Glendale Indiana while traveling from Spencer County to Sangamon country. He argues the Porterville road via Washington and Portersville bridge was the likely corridor with possible small route changes since Lincoln era. Stone, 87, tests the crossing through Portersville and asserts no White River bottoms traces.
Ed Tone quits the party of the Bullemose and returns to G. Olpy. The move shifts local political alignments as Tone switches allegiance amid ongoing regional campaigns.
At a meeting of the Progressive state committee in Indiana, Ward C. Toner and Paul J. Haynes resigned as chair and secretary and said they would affiliate with the Republican party. L. Ray Lenich questioned dissolving the Progressive party. a motion to disband was rejected. Jackson Ince of Greencastle was elected to succeed Toner.
In a Monday night caucus the Democratic body discussed replacing Dr T F Spink as school trustee whose term expires next month A reliable account says all but one Democratic councilman supported Lyle Read cashier of the Washington National Bank The dissenting member reportedly agreed to vote for Read if the bank accepts the position Mr Rout stated he is not a date and does not want to be pressed into service
The Daviess County Hospital Association held its annual meeting Tuesday with officers elected. President Josiah G. Fohn, Secretary I. M. Twitty, and Treasurer Mrs. M. O. Burke were chosen. Alvin Padgett was named to succeed Henry Vollmer on the association board. Judge W. Ogdon and Mrs. Jake Beitn reelected. The treasurer’s first report and various statistics will appear in the election of officers. Mrs. Anna E. Harned and J. G. Allert reelected. Nieyers resigns as head nurse and superintendent.
A note indicates two sanitary drinking fountains will be installed at the Trainor barber shop in Washington with city funds approved.
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