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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
3
An elderly anecdote extols outdoor sleeping as a cure for anemia and insomnia. A western father and his daughter sleep outdoors under an awning, improving their health within weeks. The piece argues fresh air prevents tuberculosis and condemns overheated indoor air, urging open windows and outdoor sleeping rooms as a general practice.
John Greenwood was acquitted of murder in the second degree for the March killing of Andrew Parker Irisk near Shoals. The jury after less than an hour of deliberation returned an acquittal, with defense attorney Inman highlighting self defense and a history of Parker’s violent actions.
Inman addressed the court with remarks about the defendants while Mr. Ogdon summarized the life events of the two men in a rapid vivid manner. The Shoals trial drew praise for its capable conduct and the young Greenwood returned home with his father on Saturday morning.
County Recorder McCracken reports a profitable quarter with $867.15 collected, $565.15 salary paid, and $302 turned to the county treasury. The office recorded 10 deeds, 394 mortgages, 10 mechanics liens, 372 mortgage releases, 18 assignments, and 43 miscellaneous instruments.
Joseph I. Gordon a saloon keeper tests the local option act. Deputy County Clerk Walter prepares the transcript of record as Judge Houghton previously ruled the local option valid and refused an injunction to keep Gordon's saloon open before license expiry.
A humorous long poem fantasizes June with roses and rainbows, then shifts to a sarcastic weather outlook and social quirks. It mocks optimism, markets church finances, and flirtations, while lampooning seasonal ritual and rural life with vivid, sprawling imagery.
The piece recalls a past revival led by a charismatic evangelist whose fervor filled the church while he stayed, but dwindled after his departure. It notes lingering zeal among some parishioners, a faltering preacher on a modest salary, and calls for sustained civic revival through honest effort and ongoing devotion. Memorial Day services honor deceased members of the Washington Red Men and Modern Woodmen with processions, sermons, and graveside rituals at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Robert Vaugier, a Scuttty Waglington boy, was rescued after a perilous fall in a coal mine. His companion alerted Frank Miller, who descended to pull him from the main entry as Vaugier lay unconscious and near death. Miller nearly collapsed during the dangerous rescue.
Washington Ind. Rep Cullop cited a discovery that Roy Smalley, named as second alternate for the Naval Academy, is underage. Applications of boys under 16 are not considered, prompting a peculiar predicament and review by authorities.
Miss Mirian Seriford, a teacher in the public school, has resigned her position.
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