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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
3
J G Appleton a farmer near Edinburg reports finding coins after a hard rain. An expert explains that dollars or pieces of metal may wash from soil during storms, leading to such discoveries.
In Evanaville a severe tram made a Barn warning Mrs Clay Williamson hears a voice guiding her to call her two small sons from a barn behind the yard. Lightning strikes the barn as the boys reach the house, killing a young colt. Mrs Williamson insists the boys were spared by Providence.
The suit alleges that a large brick house used for meetings by the tribe of Ireland is to be reconveyed and the tribe reorganized at the front, drawing attention from men and tribes in Indiana as the court awaits an outcome.
Members of the local lodge elected six-month officers led by Most Excellent Chief Mrs. H. L. Truelove and Manager Mrs. Williams Allen. The group announced installation next Monday as out-of-town visitors Mrs. Emma Jerrett Sandborn and others are expected for the initiation process and banquet at the hall.
In Vincennes police court Tuesday morning Rev W H Henning a noted negro minister facing assault and battery charges pleads not guilty Judge Robertson declines to need a lawyer saying the Lord will defend him The Rev Henning denies the accusation and a sworn affidavit by Patrolman Awe accuses him of brutal assault on Gates without provocation
Susie Wilson four year old daughter of Jeméa Wilson a prominent farmer living east of the city on Biata road was kicked by a young colt Monday morning. She was unconscious for about an hour after the blow to the back and a fall that struck her hip on a brick. Her father found her and carried her home where a doctor was summoned.
Fragmentary text mentions a Monday event with rain and teenagers, with scattered references to people and physical effects. The readable items imply a local incident or survey context but lack clear subjects or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Charles McCord of Vincennes report their son Frank McCord took the entrance examination for the Annapolis Naval Academy last Friday and Saturday. If his physicals pass he will be admitted to the naval school.
Joseph Seng a former father figure, struggles with a deteriorating condition and appeals for support for treatment. The note references his son Joseph Bebe and a possible medical effort at a local facility.
Word of a death reached the community for an 87 year old man with services planned for Monday. Mr. Seng and Mr. and Mrs. Reister attended the funeral. A ten month old child of Thomas Hart Mying near Lettsville died Monday with burial set for Tuesday at Montgomery.
Beginning July 1 the general delivery window will close at 9 pm instead of 11 pm due to higher mail volume and staffing needs. Vincennes window closes at 7 pm. Stamped envelopes rise four cents per thousand. bulk price up to $2.24 with twenty five pack up to fifty four cents. Postal exams show Arthur Allen highest with 82.15 grade, Charles Myers second. both may receive substitute positions.
In Vincennes district ministers at Plainville annual gathering discuss backing President Edwin Holt Hughes for bishop and naming his successor. E P Marlin of Baker University is mentioned. Vincennes expects Green Castle presidency to go to a eastern appointee.
The Pythegorian lodge 118 Knights of Pythias elected officers Tuesday night for the new term. O G Charles Raney V C Frank Curry Prelate Charles Creager M A Ora Algers I G Mr Bellville O G Louis Nimnicht installing officer Thomas Nugent M of W Barnet Chastein James Hart and Walter S McCullough chosen as representatives to the grand lodge in Indianapolis in September.
The Bloomfield public library established under Indiana statutes opened Tuesday night with Chalmers Hadley of Indianapolis presiding. The library began with 1,200 volumes and occupies two rooms of the courthouse. A book shower added 260 volumes to the collection.
Freeland Anderson age sixteen and a companion tried to board a moving freight train near Bloomfield on Tuesday. An iron wheel drew Anderson under the car and killed him. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson living near Bloomfield. The accident occurred at Head's Cut.
Visits and travels dominate the page with Ray Chandler and Victor Truelove from Washington visiting here. A. A. Alford attends work in Jasper. Dr. Alan Burris goes to Evansville for a veterinary meeting. Rev T. J. Alford and family travel to Oakland City. Stanley Van Winkle from Jacksonville is here briefly. Funeral details for Logan Chandler and multiple local movements of Gip Hedrick and others are noted. The Pythian Sisters plan an Ice cream festival July 4 at Godwin's hall. W H Myers buys the Myera homestead and plans a new residence.
GlendaIr James Megds visits Hudsonville six Wednesday. Mr and Mrs F D Grisamore attend Ogon Thursday. A T Canley ill from indigestion. Grant Lemons of Petersburg visit John Clark. Ragadale family members worsen after seven months illness. Gregorys of Washington visit Dr Lett and family. Lalah Hixson of Washington summering with grandfather A T Conley. Windstorm disrupted telephone lines for two days. May Hoard to return from Washington Sunday. Elrome Bennett of Spokane visiting his father. M E church plans July 4 ice cream festival to furnish the church. P H Ragsdale of Washington township visits Mrs George Wilson.
Rollie Carrico attended Loogootee on Sunday while Joe Roarty visited Washington on Saturday. Allie Kellett and Matt Kellett were in Montgomery and St. Louis respectively. William Kellett Ed Fanning and C T Carrico James Downey appeared in Montgomery and Washington. Wilson of Washington visited relatives here Sunday. Victoria Kellett accompanied Michael Kellett to Washington on Saturday. The Zinkan and Smith families hosted and joined neighbors after a lawn festival at Montgomery hosted by St Peters church members on Wednesday and Thursday.
The navy directs cruiser Milwaukee at Mare Island Navy Yard California to proceed to Central America to protect American interests after dispatches Tuesday indicating possible trouble in the region.
B F Yoakum chairman of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway writes in a current magazine in favor of direct federal control of railroad capitalization and publicity of accounts.
Frank Fornwald begins improvements on his north Meridian street property with new concrete walks and an iron fence. The project outlines a clearer boundary and enhanced curb appeal for the residence.
Mr and Mrs 3 H McBride and their children are in the city from Terre Haute for a week visiting Mr George Vance of the north.
A letter from Mrs A M Cunningham reports that Joseph Sullivan and Mary Cunningham wed at a St Louis church last Thursday morning at six. The bride came from North Street and the groom, an eldest son of Cornelius Sullivan a boilermaker, left his Blass blower job to join her in Loogootee after winter at the glass factory there.
Dr CG and FY Winton returned to Cincinnati this past Sunday amid routine medical duties. They were welcomed by colleagues at the city hospital and planned to resume appointments this week.
George Summit and Thomas Nugent visited Washington on Saturday. Miss Lena Cornett of Bicknell is this week. Mr and Mrs S O Corrall were at Washington. Wheat cutting begins as local farmers work fields. Isaac Cornett and Mrs. Cornett of Bicknell spent Sunday here. Patrick Everett and sister Daisy were at Washington Sunday. Mrs Rena Vanmetter of Bedford visits her brother Charles Bolton. Ella Baker has returned home to Washington after a visit here.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court dissolves the injunction restraining the constitutional convention from re submitting to a vote the proposed state constitution. A new election date will be set after further review and action by the court and District Judge Pancoast.
A brief note indicates Governor Warda joined a growing roster of recruits credited to zealous efforts. The item notes the Tuesday night timing and frames the event as part of a broader accreditation.
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