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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary text recalls a Custer era event with Wasgoner and a band attacked by redskins. It mentions alkali water, coffee, canteen, and a discharge for disability shortly before a massacre near Weale township, noting a local man present.
Anna Cunningham Smith a long time east Davies County resident dies after years of illness. Born in Queens Ireland she married William Smith in New Albany and moved to Barr Township where they raised twelve children eight living. Surviving children include John Smith Loogootee Mrs James Hunter Washington Mrs Charles Bassett of Washington Mrs John Harbin Cannetbare Mrs John Lasidergan New Albany Mrs James McCann Montgomery Mr Charles Gootee Cannonsburg and Mrs Hugh Ryan St Michaels. Her death followed a Wednesday night decline and she was found Thursday evening with a bottle of medicine in hand near the telephone. The community notes her motherly kindness and lively Irish wit.
A commercial hotel at Shoal is reported destroyed in a blaze. The incident leaves the fate of guests and staff unclear as firefighters battle remaining hotspots. Local authorities inspect the wreckage for cause and assess damage to nearby structures.
Fragments show a mix of social visits and family news from Lawrenceville Illinois. Mrs F J Linighalbor travels to Chicago with relatives Carl and Claude Brown. Mr and Mrs Harry Carrico visit Capherburg. extended family includes Mr and Mrs Edward Carrico and Mrs J J H McCracken. A funeral for Roe Horton, shot while hunting near Trevorland is described with Odd Fellows and Red Men involvement. Additional mentions include Tepsony Fetreach study groups, Lawrenceville lodge degrees, and community banquets with Mackinaw and local troupes assisting various families.
In Evansville a Sunday school meeting concluded with plans for Indianapolis participation. Dr. Hamill of Wanted-Men and Dr. McKinny of New York spoke on a Christian Worker's Privilege. Attendees and officers were elected, while no convention decision was reached.
A Graham Glass Factory tank burst at the Okmulgee ranch facility on Wednesday, causing extensive damage and delaying operations for several weeks. The plant reportedly fell behind on orders as workers scrambled to assess the scene and resume production.
In a broken OCR fragment a man around 35 years old and 180 pounds is described with a light suit shoes and tan hat. The text references Delphos and Shriner's pin in a garbled way and lacks clear context or outcome.
The scene describes a girl struck by a car as it turned from Third to Main. Dr. Gers arrived quickly for examination but found only a small scratch on her arm. Peter Guyer, acting chief of police, noted the incident. witnesses claimed the vehicle moved slowly and warned insufficiently.
Word arrives of the death of Mrs Andrewa, daughter of the Rev. J. B. Cleary, former pastor of First Christian, who visited recently in Texas. She died at her home in San Antonio. National Child Labor Law cited as recently organized by state authorities.
Fragment reports rain ending a drought and mentions financial gains for Gains County farm losses and pasture issues due to damage. Details are garbled but imply agricultural relief from rainfall. Public notice tone hints at county level impact and farm recovery potential.
In a chaotic clash at Loogootes Park the Graham Glassworkers lead shifted with hits from McAdams and Snapp while Mayerhoff and Stewart produced key scores. Riots erupted in the fifth inning prompting stoppages as Lawrenceville rallied with hits from Cullum and Kirkwood.
Fragmentary sports entry describes an eleventh inning at bat with bases loaded. Mentions players Miera Anderson, Glasswoters, Bicknell and McKissick, but lacks clear teams, scores, or complete context.
The Opon team defeated Linton with a two to one score as Jones of Linton shined in the effort. Washington White Sox challenge any second team in southern Indiana and plan to travel on a special train for next Sunday's game. For dates contact Marvis Bracken, manager, Washington, Indiana.
Harry Bray, a grocer, asked Mayor McCarty to stop gravel road wagons from traveling on brick streets. He contends pebbles loosened by wagon wheels damage bricks and land tiles, risking street destruction. City officials promised to investigate the complaint.
Ruby J Kramer son of Jake Kramer from the south side receives a Palmér diploma for proficiency in penmanship at the Simdna parish school. The ceremony honors his skill and marks a local educational milestone.
The report outlines Walter McCarty rising to editor in chief at Indiana University plus a reshuffle in the university journal department. It notes his Sigma Alpha Epsilon membership and indicates his winter term appointment will begin next year. The item mentions related transfers and the Herald’s staff movements in Washington.
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