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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
4
The heated inning featured two misplays by Paadwig and Grefe, turning the tide in a sunny ballpark. A large crowd, about 2000, including many Washington followers, attended by car and train to watch the game and cheer loudly.
The Clarion reports the Washington versus Princeton game ended in a forfeit to Princeton by the umpire following disputes over Laws and umpiring. At the moment of forfeit the score stood Washington three, Princeton two, with a lively ball game ongoing.
Washington Grays forfeited a 9 to 0 loss at Princeton amid protests over umpire decisions. Captain Hicks led his team off the field after a disputed ball call with Houck weakening on the mound and Peters’ error allowing three Princeton runs in the second inning. The dispute also touched gate receipts and postgame remarks from both sides.
A garbled quote mentions a person nicknamed Chick Harris discussing bets and a game, but the text is incomprehensible and leaves unclear who is involved or what event occurred.
The article describes heated scenes at a recent game with bids to eject Pierce, calls for park policemen, and criticism of umpires and players. It notes Hicks denying major complaints at home and abroad, and mentions Gray and Smith in tense exchanges about rules and onfield conduct.
Miss Estelle Marie Bohn of St Louis and attorney Joseph O Hoffman of Indianapolis wed at 7 30 am in the new Cathedral chapel St Louis Rev Father Francis Gilfillman officiated. Miss William Bedford maid of honor, best man Robert Leacock, and bride’s brother Harry M Bohn gave her away. A wedding breakfast followed. future home in Indianapolis. Also Miss Iona Neal Washington musician married E S Nihma of Logansport at St Simons church parsonage with J F Mitchell best man Irene Lockridge bride’s maid. They will reside in Washington after July. Nihma travels for a Chicago jewelry firm.
Everett Gilmore son of Bud Gilmore farmer from Washington township was operated on at Webber Sanitarium Olney to correct club foot deformity this morning.
Monte Pride, a B and Q Southwestern brakeman, was struck in the jaw and robbed at the Sixth street crossing in Vincennes on Saturday morning. Three men from Canaan, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City were arrested after a tense chase and found with revolvers and other items. They are jailed in Vincennes and suspected in other jurisdictions.
A. J. Biddinger, local real estate and insurance dealer, awarded the contract for a new Washington garage on the Lavelle lot east of Kak street, between Third and Second. Morton Bros. to execute the 40 by 80 foot steam heated structure with modern features inspired by Indianapolis designs. Construction to begin with foundation excavation today as the business plans to become a fully equipped southern Indiana garage.
Ernest E. Dutton a 22 year old Drakeman on the B and O Southwestern freight east bound was seriously injured last night in the Vincennes yards. He was on the tender running board signaling the engineer when he was crushed between cars requiring the train to be uncoupled. He was taken to the Bowers-Lescher sanitarium with a fractured right pelvic bone a three inch abdominal wound and possible internal injuries.
James Hembree of 12 Harned Ave Washington testifies that his years of kidney trouble and uric acid issues improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Clapp's drug store. He says one box relieved symptoms and restored rest. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the remedy.
Mrs Anna Desler of Germany staying with Mr and Mrs A F Cahbel lost a pocketbook Saturday containing more than $100 She advertises a liberal reward for its return payable upon delivery to this office.
The injured man is married and previously worked on a farm near Wheatland before taking employment with the B&O Southwestern.
Party chiefs outline steps to register voters under a new single registration system set for one day prior to the election. An emergency 300 voter petition can trigger a special registration eighty days before voting. Affidavit registrations allow voters to file without in person presence, aiming to boost turnout and simplify costs.
The Indianapolis News explains that the corrupt practices act aims to curb money or item influence on votes. A provision bans paying for meat drink or entertainment to sway voters with penalties from 300 to 2000 dollars and up to one year in prison, plus four years public office ineligibility.
Daniel Tonguegate of Mitchell, employed on a B and ge impsteen stallope, swallowed carbolic acid in a suicide attempt after a girl from Seymour caused his distress. Medical aid was summoned and he will recover. reports say Tonguegate was infatuated with a Seymour girl. Mr and Mrs L C Brooks and W L Evans have returned home from an extended trip to Seymour.
A man determined to take his life after being jilted attempted suicide by acid. He was reportedly relieved from railroad duties amid a traffic movement layoff last week. Prompt medical care saved him from the deadly act.
Ralph G. Wine, once a principal in the Minstrel produced by the Washington fudge of Ells last February, wed Myrtle Underwood of Bridgeport Illinois Thursday afternoon May 25 at the Methodist parsonage in Lawrenceville. They plan a weeklong trip then reside in Lawrenceville. Wine works for Maxwell Motor Car and is a familiar Washington figure. The bride is daughter of George Rader formerly of Lawrenceville.
Ed Seneff of Odon and three men who would not name their hometown drove toward Mt. Pleasant when their car ran off a bend near the Ezra Rawlings home. The vehicle overturned injuring a man with a sprained arm while the others escaped with minor bruises as one wheel was wrecked.
George B. Drew trustee of Barr township in Daviess county announced bids for the Canonbure township high school, awarding the $10,506 contract to Warren Routt and Sons of Washington. The advisory board recommended shale brick from Lawlind Brick & Tile Works and Lawhead Company to supply about 160,600 bricks for the project.
The Rev. William Price, a retired Baptist minister, died Tuesday at his home in Monroe City at age eighty two. He was the father of W. E. Price a prominent citizen of Barr township. Surviving children include W. E. Price of this county and Mrs. rela Small of Monroe City. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Wilson Creek Baptist church south of Monroe City.
A. O. Fulkerson county superintendent will write the Democratic political history of Davies county. The work will be published by John B. Stoll of South Bend.
In Portland Oregon the Carnahan Manufacturing Company filed suit against the Northwestern Bridge Company over materials furnished for a Portland building. The jury awarded a $3600 judgment, and Carnahan’s members are elated at the success of the claim for payment.
Mrs. Matt Sparks of Washington returned home after a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bad Cornett of Bicknell visited relatives. Crops suffer from lack of rain. Miss Edith Myers of Washington visits Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Williams. Alfred Moren suffers leg injuries from a fallen tree. Mrs. DeHa Crouch of Bicknell visits relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams and children of Washington visit Wesley Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clones of Cloverdale visit Sunday. Seth Meyers at Washington Wednesday. Mrs. A. E. Meyers and May Bell at Washington Wednesday. William Wilson and family visit near Veale Creek church Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Patedrkon visit John Goshorn and family north of Plainville.
Miss Mary Waller, librarian, issues the May circulation report. Total circulations reach 2 409 with an average daily circulation of 96.36, and 46 percent of loans were fiction. The library operated 25 days with hours from 9 o'clock to 11 and from noon to 5.
Odon Journal notes Dawson, born in the old Williams house, once a local boy, is the subject of community sympathy after an accident. Residents recall his youth, earlier antics, and the hope he may recover quickly as news of his condition spreads.
S N Galloway of Stewart endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only remedy that fully satisfied and cured him. He recommends it to friends and notes it is sold by all dealers.
E. Hastings of Pittsboro in Hendricks County delivered the sermon at the J. O. memorial service held Sunday afternoon at the local church. Hastings was at home in Pittsboro for the event.
Miss Gladys Summers aged about nineteen died Saturday afternoon at 4 45 at her home in Barr township west of Longs toe. Organic heart disease was the cause of death. She was the daughter of Mrs Thomas J Mille.
The text lists attendees who traveled from various cities to attend Henry A. Sheron’s funeral and notes they have now returned home. Names include Will Sheron of St. Louis Pat Sheron and daughter Mayme of Seymour Mrs. Morris Mayer of Marion Miss Nell Flemming of Indianapolis Mrs. Alice Stein of North Vernon and Mrs. Alfred Camp of Cincinnati.
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