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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1909

Page

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Marriages in Washington and Cincinnati Weddings

The article records the marriages of Miss Sophia Vollmer to Charles J. Geisert of Terre Haute at St Marys Church with Rev Theodore Vollmer officiating and a small family ceremony. details include attendance, travel plans, and the bridge's social standing. It also notes the marriage of Clay Creager to Miss Marguerite Haggerty in Cincinnati with classmates present and future plans to live in Washington and then Cincinnati.

Sophia Vollmer Henry F. Vollmer Fifth Ward Charles J. Geisert Terre Haute St. Marys Church Theodore Vollmer St. Meinrads Seminary Father Vollmer Anna Klee Dolly Vollmer Washington Clay Creager L. H. Creager West Main Street Marguerite Haggerty Cincinnati Washington High School Beiny John C. Haggerty B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Creager Tell Colbert Lois Hastings Roy Smiley Lethia Creager

City Politics Heats Up As Mayors Race Emerges

The city Democratic scene pulses with a reorganization move on the central committee as candidates emerge. John W. McCarty announces signaling ring influence, Cy Ward seeks mayor, Dr Henry Gers and Arthur Greenwood may join, stirring tensions among hard workers who favor quiet campaigning.

Hute Democratic ‘Corpus” Ring City Central Committee Ring John W. McCarty Cy Ward McCarty Ward Henry Gers Arthur Greenwood

Kokomo Saloons Face Delay in Local Option Ruling

Judge J Le Kirkpatrick of the Howard circuit court blocked enforcement of the county local option law until promulgation on November 20. He discharged Kokomo saloon keeper Thomas McGoveren and ruled licenses granted before that date may operate for twelve months from the date of license issuance. Eight Kokomo saloons are affected, with operations continuing until November.

J. le. Kirkpatrick Howard Kirkparick Thomas McGoveren Fitzpatrick

Nelson Whiteshna Visited City Relatives In Law Career Note

Nelson Whiteshna former Daviess county boy visits city relatives. He practices law in Mt Covington and continues serving as prosecuting attorney for the Sixty first district including Fountain county. He is a native of Harrison township.

Nelson Whiteshna Mr. White Daviess’ County Mt Covington Hixty-fist iFowntain County Whit Harrison Township

Indiana Shamrocks set to face Pineville Red Sox

The Shamrocks, a top semi professional squad, travel to Pineville to meet the Red Sox in a scheduled Sunday game. Both teams seek wins as Blainville’s diamond hosts several open dates this season with potential pro afiliates in play.

Local Notes From Vincennes and Nearby Towns

Neighborhood items report visits by Paul Dant Maggie O Neill and others to Vincennes and Washington. Movements include Edward Walker moving here from Jabonville and Dr B L McPherson in Washington. Local dance attendees and stock shipments to Cincinnati are noted along with a daily Montgomery creameries butter export to New York. The Barr Towns Sunday school convention is set for June 20 at U B church.

Paul Dant Maggie O'Neill Vincennes Slnday Edward Walker Jabonville W. Slinkard James Grannan Washington M. F. Nicholas Grand Rapids Mich M. H. Wilson J. H.graham James Carlin Cincinnati Thomas Lamb Here W. K., Penrod Loogootee Montgomery Creaimery New York

Children Day Exercises Draw Large Local Crowd

A large crowd attended Sunday night’s children’s day exercises at Cornettville. Miss Essie Cornett of Bicknell visits. Miss Myrtle and Essie Eaton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John O’Brien of the Marsh. Local residents and visitors from Washington, Edwardsport, Epsom, Elnora, and Sugarland joined in the event.

Essie Cornett Bicknell Myrtle Is Essie Eaton John O'Brien the Marsh Jacob Cornett Washington James Carroll Edwardsport Carli Bogis George Summitt

Montomery and Loogootee Social Visits Reported

Names of residents and visitors appear across Montgomery Washington Loogootee and nearby areas. Entries include Cullivan Yates McCauley Kellett Deckard Trudue Cherico Roarty Bennett Donnelly Fanning Molloy and others visiting or returning from trips across the weekend.

Thomas Cullivan Walter Yates Montgomerye John McCauley Washington John Kellett Maud Deckard Gertrude Coletta Chrrico Loogootee Joe Roarty East St. Louis William = Smith Sylvester I Smith Harrison Township John Kelleté Victoria I Willam Bennett Dan Ferguson Terre Haute John Donahue Montgomery Matt Thomas Kellett Edward Fanning Slater Kate Fanning Patrick Molloy Michael Bennett John Donnelly Martin Pyle Memphis Fenn

Religious services and local visits across Southern Daviess

The Rev Mr Wainwarring led a High Rock service with more to come at Locust Grove. Hudsonville youths attended Aikmans creek children's day. Ben Potts family visited Davies near Hudsonville. Mrs Sablan Rayhill and Mary visiting Washington. Harry E Jacksons visited Alfordsville. Daniel Taylor visited Haresville. James Crockett Wallus Clark E E Meade went to Loogootee on business. Sabian Rayhill at Alfordaville. Sanford Brown returns from Martinsville after rheumatism treatment and is improving.

Wainwarring High Rock Locust Grove Hudsonville Aikmans Creek Ben Potts Tom Davies Sablan Rayhill Mary Washington Harry E. Jackson Alfordsville

Weather Outlook Promises Large Crop Yields

The report notes favorable weather for wheat cutting starting late this week or early next, with oats expected to be the heaviest in years. Melons and corn are growing well, hinting at a good crop. Local players Steven Grube Elmer Ennis C M Ragsdale and Ingleton attended a game in Petersburg last Sunday. George Hill noted in Algiers and Van Allen in Pike County.

Grewall Steven Grube Elmer Ennis C. M. Ragsdale Ail Ingleton Petersburg George Hill Algiers Pike County van Allen

A Sensible Victim In NYC Pedestrian Accident

Patrick Shields of Kingsbridge New York was knocked down by a car at One Hundred twenty fifth street and Third Avenue. He apologized claiming it was his own fault after walking into the vehicle driven by William Fox. He declined hospital aid and returned home after Dr Cassin treated a foot contusion.

Patrick Shields Kingsbridge N. Y Fox Magee Cassin Harlem Hoegital Shield Shields

Baltimore and Ohio Relief Department to Be Established

Following a visit by Dr. S. R. Barr, superintendent of the relief department of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, a relief department will be set up in this city at once. A physician from the East will be sent to take charge, with multilingual ability required for the examining physician. The department will oversee general relief work for railroad employees. All men employed by July 1 may join without examination, with optional enrollment now and later restrictions after ninety days. Fees are small and benefits substantial.

S. R. Barr Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Reief Relief Department

Relief Department Expansion At Local Merical Office

Partial, garbled text indicates discussion of establishing a relief department to bolster the medical force. Mentions both divisions east and west and the need to keep records, suggesting a plan to strengthen relief services at the local office.

Sunday School Convention Opens in Owens County

The county Sunday school convention runs June 29 and 30 in this city with a strong program. General state secretary E W Halpenny of Indiana is the principal speaker and the event draws a crowd from across the region. Plans include devotional services, addresses, and reports by George B Weeks Tulsa work Miss Carrie Ky bts and Rev Frank. Officiating officers include President Weeks and A H Eshwood secretary treasurer with E G Owens supervising adult work. Local pastors and workers are urged to attend.

Isi Coun EL W. Halpenny George B. Weeks Tulsa Carrie Ky Frank H. Ek Cael Iareie i Egree

Mayor Returns Amid Police Silence In Dowdelen Shooting Case

Reporter note says Mayor Wiley returns after days away as police chief Metz remains on leave. City officials say there will be no public statement on the shooting of heiress Neli Dowdelen and the department faces questions about leadership and timing.

Deaths touch Yale farmer family with multiple losses

Mrs Amanda Allegree of Yale Township dies of paralysis at 60 after years of illness, leaving a husband George and several children including Sarah Bateman. In Shoals, William Brown, 49, dies from lockjaw after a foot injury. Alfred Burris, 60, Petersburg farmer, dies after long illness. General John S Kounts, 83, Petersburg native and Grand Army of the Republic leader, dies in Toledo of Bright's disease.

Amanda’ Allegree Wof iGeorge Allegree Yale Township Will Allegree Mplhalm Hogshead George Allegree Orqnga County Veale Township Sarah Batenelor William Brown Shoals Lock Jaw Mr. Brown Brown Toledo John S Kounts Grand Army of the Republic Bright Kounts 37Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Grand jury considers auto case involving city officials

The grand jury met Tuesday afternoon to hear testimony about an automobile incident. Chief Metzger, Captain Asch, and others in the party are expected to testify. Uncertainty remains whether Dowden was in the speeding vehicle.

Metzger Asch Asca

Boy falls into well in Muulenberg county incident

Five year old son of Mrs Samuel Scott was reprimanded for mischief and fell into a well. The boy's head appeared above water seconds after the scream. Rescuers pulled his body from the well. neck broken from the fall.

Owensboro Samuel Scott Muulenberg

Reverend Piety to Preach at Bethany Sunday Services

The Rev. C. R. Piety of Fairbanks will preach at Bethany Sunday morning and evening. James Gray has returned home to Chicago after a stay in this city.

C. R. Piety Fairbanks Bethany Haured James Gray Chicago

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