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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
3
West Washington gains free rural mail service starting July 1 with Judge McBride as carrier. Initially thirty patrons on the new route, followed by more boxes as the route expands. The change stems from a petition by route residents and post office action through Washington.
Brazoria land firm opens Gulf Coast country to settlers at low prices. Offers favorable terms for small buyers. Claims fertile black loam soil, 40 inches rainfall, good corn oats fruits vegetables. Promotes John Dosch's office as contact for details.
Three patrons stranded on an alternative road must place their boxes on the nearest route road to reach Oak Grove cemetery. The note indicates a detour or access issue directing locals to use a different path.
The Walnut street school bids cover sanitary closets and plumbing. The M J Carnahan company won the contract choosing the American Warming and Ventilating plan, with Nelson plan bids also listed. Work must be finished by school opening in September, excluding septic tank construction, with installation of drinking fountains contemplated.
Washington residents observed Flag Day with many homes displaying flags and local businesses flying the Stars and Stripes. The White River Chapter DAR planned to join Petersburg, but members postponed the Petersburg gathering until Thursday when about sixteen members will travel by automobile to participate.
Hardware merchants report busy sales of self binders and mowing machines as farmers upgrade gear for a large lay crop season. Wheat harvest is near, with cutters expected this week as fields prepare.
The piece argues France’s thrift and finance ease support early auto adoption, noting Edison’s forecast of cheap electric cars and the broader rise of automobile manufacturing in the United States. It cautions thrift varies by individual and that progress in transport tech continues despite risks.
Chief of Police announces a missing sixteen year old boy named Martin Colanne. Described as five feet four inches tall, about a hundred and ten pounds, light hair and eyes, prominent teeth, intelligent and alert, with a firm expression. He speaks English and German and was raised on a farm with farm work familiarity.
The B and O Southwestern Railroad will run two special trains into Seymour on July 4 for a monster celebration and military jubilee. One excursion departs Washington at 7:30 AM from the local station with all intermediate stops.
A series of notices by trustees in Veale Reeve Washington and Bogard townships announce regular hours and locations for township business. Frank Swann will meet on second and last Thursdays at his Veale township residence, R V Cox at Alfordsville on Saturdays, and Grant Keith in Washington township near Main street on Fridays. Bogard trustee Daniel I Myers will hold sessions Tuesday and Friday at his residence.
Thomas Duffy and Miss Edith Bowman, a prominent Petersburg pair, wed Wednesday morning at 9 o clock in the parsonage of St Simons church in Washington. Father M J Gorman officiated with Matthew Dosch and Miss Ella Brown as attendants. Mrs Duffy, daughter of James Bowman, was formerly employed at the Economy store and is well known locally.
Ground was broken this morning for a new parsonage for the First Methodist church on the Meriaian and Walnut streets lot owned by the church. The contract was awarded last week to local contractors.
E. Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief after taking Foley's Kidney Pills. He says his backache weakened his spine and kidney pain, with better secretions and a pain free bladder. The product is sold by Smith and Winton in a yellow package.
Public notice in Daviess county Indiana to non residents of Jacob Freeland and others. The defendants must appear by September 6 1919 or face action. clerk WM A Wallace lists Hastings Allen Hastings as attorneys. The notice repeats for Smith Nursey Company v William G Carroll with a September 6 1910 hearing date.
The State of Indiana in Daviess county gives legal notice in the Daviess circuit court September term 1910 relating to the case George Emmerling and Lena Emmerling versus Morris St P Thomas and Sallie C Thomas. The notice is directed to the above party.
Named defendants are tied to an action in Daviess circuit court, Daviess County Indiana, set for trial at the September term beginning on the first Monday of September. Defendants must appear by June 2 to answer or demur. otherwise the case will be heard in their absence. Witness on the Lith day of June 1910 by WM. A. WALLACE and Hastings Allen & Hastings, attys.
Drainage commissioner will let the ditch construction to the lowest bidder on July 5 1910 at 10 am in the county surveyor office Washington Indiana. Bids must include a double bond for contract fulfillment and damages tax. Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT James O McCall estate heirs must appear in Daviess circuit court in September to show cause why final accounts should not be approved. Clerk W A Wallace. Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys.
Eveline srmingham files a divorce complaint in Daviess circuit court, noting Perr Cunningham is an Indiana resident. The defendant must appear or demur on the first day of the September 1910 term at Washington court house to answer.
A court seal dated June 14 1910 confirms a hearing will proceed in the defendant’s absence. The incomplete notice references a witness and affixed seal at Washington.
Executors sale of David B. Burks estate at the late residence in Steele township on June 25 1910 at 2 PM. Items include a mule cow hogs wagon buggies plows farming implements growing wheat and household goods. Terms cash under 5 00 with six months credit for larger sums with note bearing 6 percent interest. AMOUNT. The sale is conducted by Samuel P Arterburn executor and A T Morgan auctions.
The state of Indiana notices that the undersigned has qualified as executor of the last will and testament of David B. Burks, deceased, of Daviess County. The estate is expected to be solvent. DAVID B. BURKS, Executor.
Dersuigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Benjamin R. Carroll, deceased. Wilson R. Carroll, line administrator. Mattingly and Myers, attorneys.
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