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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

1

Short Session of Convention Adopts Noon Adjournment

A brief convention session met at noon and adjourned until 1 o clock Friday morning. The proceeding paused after action and reconvening was scheduled for the next day.

Roosevelt Roars At Chicago Convention Showdown

At Convention Hall Chicago delegates clash over credentials as Roosevelt and Taft factions mobilize. The credentials committee reports loom large while crowded streets and adjacent headquarters reflect tense strategy and withdrawal rumors.

Roosevelt Loses Second Test At Republican Convention

Chicago June 24 The Roosevelt forces suffer a 564 to 510 defeat as they attempt to oust 92 Taft delegates and seat Roosevelt adherents. The fight shifts to the credentials committee where Roosevelt losses persist in a two to one Taft majority.

Chicago Roosevelt Taft Committee On Credentials National Committee Illinois Maryland Pennsylvania Oregon Tait Wisconsin la Foatlette North Dakota Cummins Root Hadley James Watson Watson

Roosevelt Men Bolt Credentials Committee

Roosevelt members of the credentials committee act under an order. The report continues on page eight. Services held for children across churches featured large Sunday programs with primary and junior departments performing songs recitations and solos. Church leaders preached on children from infancy to adulthood highlighting Sunday school influence. Exchanged pulpits featured sermons from Worthington and local pastors, with further arrangements announced for next Sunday.

First Methodist Hayden H. Allen Rodarmel Trene Russell Gaylord Palmer Lambs Margaret Clawson Wilma Feagans Johnny Misses Palmer Wadeworth Geraldine Drury Blanche Feagans Helen Schofield Miss Selzel Bee Mary Brown Vera Leverett Alberta Gossett Daisy D’donad Ruth Walters Abarnbury Mary Willer Lone J. A. White W. P. Hosken Westminster Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Worthing Benjamin 4. Rankin Worthington Church Mr. Rankin Hayden H. Alen First Baptist Church

Washington school building bids awarded to Patterson & Riester

Washington school trustees awarded general contract to Patterson & Riester for 47272 to begin site work next week with completion by January 1 1919. O'Donnell Barrows Cochran of Washington won the mining and plumbing contracts while John Z Quinn of Bedford took heating and ventilating work. Architect M W Johnson of Brazil supervised bids and plans.

Atterson & Rhester TER O'Donnell-Barrow Cochran Company Washington John J. Quinn Company Bedford Board of Educwion Eg Titus Tees Gronnd Walwit Street Uathding Xcuoel Pytrankt: Pressed Brick Company of Brazil Oxford M. WW. Johnson Brasil Allen Brubaker Patterson & Riester O'Donnell-Barrows- Cochran Company Clumbinz John Z. Quinn & Company

Washington Township teachers selected for duties

A list shows teachers chosen by Washington Township for reader and trustee duties. Names include Lints, Grant Keith, McCoy, Wise, Patterson, Vlassie Bailey, Lemmon, Wathen, Colbert, Donaldson, Lavelle, Lemmon, and others across West and South Washington townships with several consolidations and assignments noted.

Grant Keith Ten Township Maysville McCoy Wise

Acrobatics on a runaway horse causes accident on East Third Street

An umbrella delivery mounted a horse and caused a runaway accident on East Third Street. A bystander leaped onto the horse, jumped astride, and halted the frightened animal as it moved along Van Trees Street.

Ford Gross van Trees East Third

Rev George Owen Welcomed as Decatur Pastor

The Rev George Owen and Nora Bell were married in Washington and welcomed to Decatur as the new pastor and wife. The Decatur Democrat notes the heartfelt reception and the community’s belief in the couple’s sincerity and service to the church. The Owens plan a residence at Ponti and begin parish work with local friends praising Owen’s past service in Palas.

felonIne Clppins Decatur Democrat George Owen Nora Bell Washington Dhe Christi George Osen Ips Ureseny Res Gwen Crea Qiven Tea oDeasine Rustane Quen Ponti Harner Qoven

Walsh Speaker at Joint Memorial Service

J Madison Walsh, a local attorney and member of the Woodmen of the World, delivered the memorial address at joint services held Sunday afternoon by Washington Camp Woodmen of the World and the Woodman's Circle at the K of C hull. Committees from both lodges visited county cemeteries to decorate members' graves.

Lightning Strikes Farm Tree Injures Horses and Kills One

A storm's lightning bolt struck a catalpa tree on Dr. R. M. Smiley's Troy road farm south of the city. The tree near the house and barn blinded and deafened three horses, and one horse was killed in the lightning shock.

R. M. Smiley Troy Road Hoz

Wrecker Cleans Up Vincennes Track Wreck

The B and O Southwestern wrecking crew was called to Vincennes Saturday morning to clear a small wreck at the Sixth Street crossing. Two tied cars jumped the rails and tore up a stretch of track. No through trains were delayed.

B. & O. Southwestern Vincennes Sixth Street

Pike County Telephone Damage From Sunday Storm

Reports from Petershurz describe heavy losses for Pike County Telephone Company as hundreds of telephones were destroyed by the storm. A dynamo at the electric works burnt, plunging the city into darkness. Lightning damaged barns owned by Jacob Windy and George Vincent with about 550 dollars in losses each. Reports say much stock was killed. The Central Union Telephone Company reports little damage locally.

Petershurz Pike County Jacob Windy George Vincent Central Union Telephone Company

Saint Simons Academy Recital Showcases Student Talent

The St Simons academy annual recital Tuesday night featured students and instructors in a vocal and instrumental program. Performances included piano violins mandolin cello and chorus with pieces by Liszt Weber Delibes and more and celebrated the Sisters of Provisioner for their training.

St. Simons Academy St. Aimons Auddence Greaier Eee Poller Dirand der Grau Leda Walker Marie Vonderschmid Weber Geonee Walters Dorothea Mar- Walsh Gondoliera Liszt Lenora Davila Hark Lisast Gertrude Doseh Plow Phang Clara Zinkan Marie Vonderschmitt Margaret Walsh Alma Dogsh Eva Mowery Mary Sanford Gertrude Smit Marie Dixon

Physicians Fail to Report Births Promptly in Daviess County

County health commissioner Dr A J Donaldson reports some physicians and midwives in Daviess County delay filing birth certificates beyond the 36 hour legal window. Dr J N Hurty, secretary of the state health board, complains several certificates are late, risking invalid bills for services. The Rev Father Boland preached at St Simons parish in Petersburg, whose church was added to the local charge.

Stevelyea Cortplaint A. J. Donaldson Daviess County Pr. Donaldson J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Donaldson Father Boland St. Simons Parish Petersburg

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