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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
1
Washington reports a fierce northwest blizzard that shuts down streets and telegraph lines. The oath of office was given in the Senate chamber instead of the Capitol, with outside ceremonies postponed. A small crowd gathered indoors, while the parade was largely canceled due to extreme cold.
The county commissioners on Tuesday awarded four gravel road contracts to El nora contractor Oscar Perkins as the lowest bidder. Bids include Waggoner Abe Hart and others with estimated costs around 6,900 dollars. Covalt road bids near 3,000. Totipe road about 3,400. McGullouga road about 2,300. Completion set by January 1, 1910 if bonds sell by August. extensions possible. Also Monday, a saloon license order in Davies county declared the county dry until a future election. Unapproved licenses for Washington and Montgomery applicants were rejected pending law changes.
A three week revival at the First United Brethren church ended Sunday evening with a large congregation attending nightly. Pastor Rev. W. W. Moore led the services delivering eloquent sermons. There were fifteen accessions, bringing total to twenty five since the last conference.
Joseph Wallace principal of West Road School offers resignation to the school board to take effect at week’s end. The board has accepted the resignation.
The article notes the appointment of a local principal with a five year teaching license to deputy treasurer, and mentions his past roles including treasurer, school administrator, and real estate work with his brother. It highlights his qualifications and plans to retire from school work and relocate.
The circuit court jury found for George B. Anderson against Utterback on possession and damages in a Daviess county case. Albert Ex. Perkins sued the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern railroad for damages over hog shipments to Cincinnati from Plainville, receiving $100 after a compromise with Hoenflugs Allen Hastings advising.
Empry reports prominent Veule township farmer Lett injured Monday while loading hay from a wagon. While standing on the rear end and pressing the boom pole, a wagon broke midshaft causing Lett to fall hard to the ground injuring neck and shoulders. A farm hand nearby summoned aid as Lett, a well known local candidate, was carried to a residence for care.
Voters by an opening majority backed their proposal on the Heenge community. The article notes opposition from patrons and saloon keepers, who halted business and forced changes. The outcome would end six saloons and end the threat to local order, with plans to implement new regulations.
Northfield figure from Norwich University hints at a smokeless firearm design. He describes a hidden recoil dampening system and full-length barrel integration as part of the mechanism. The account is fragmented but centers on alleged innovations and testing claims.
The Indiana senate debates the biennial appropriation bill for 1909 10 as Governor Marshall warns of a possible special session to avoid state shutdowns. Lawmakers clash over cuts and payrolls while filibusters and political maneuvering mark days of tense activity.
John H. Padgett filed for divorce from Pearl Padgett in Knox Circuit Court on Monday alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They married October 20, 1801 and have two children, Alvena six and Catherine four. Pearl Baxter is the defendant.
The court notes that Péphary Halo is working at Camp N Ky and has resumed duties as of the first of March. Halo says his health is not improving and the land work at Jesaey remains.
A local notice recounts Julia Freeman’s third marriage to Fred Ralph Greene a Hogan saloon bartender after two prior marriages and a divorce in Greene county in 1904. It also details Archie Dial and Mary Ethel Hedden’s quiet Plainville wedding at the Commercial hotel and notes engagements and marriages of Harry James Drew Blanche Greenen and Harry W Croig with Anna B Wooda.
A crowd of young people gathered at the Stevens home on northeast Third Street Tuesday evening to give a surprise party for Denton Hale who leaves today for Reece Kansas. Hale attended the invitation and the group enjoyed games conversations refreshments of coffee and cake. Attendees included John Wertz Will Wiits Flord Linkenbeck Edna Milton Ruth Kelley Albert Linkenbeck Carrie Moore Mrs A L Linkenbeck Ethela Pruett Lena and Jessie Stevens.
February interest paid by county depositories for county funds on deposit includes Washington National 17.07 dollars Citizens Loan Trust 21.62 dollars Farmers Bank Plainville 1.63 dollars Montgomery Bank 2.10 dollars.
Oscar Switzer of Washington dies at 4:15 after a two month illness of pneumonia at his home 307 West Oak Street. He was born February 15 1877 in Knox County and leaves a widow Elva Cnest, a daughter two, a father G L Switzer of Worthington, a sister Nellie Switzer and a brother John Switzer. He was a driver for American Steam Laundry and other firms and was active in Red Men and Woodmen of the World. Also noted: Mrs Olive A Smiley widow of A J Smiley dies at 68 in Ligton. Laura Little daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Little of Plainville dies after long illness from consumption. she was a musician and slated for Rebekah degree but death postponed plans. John Cahill of Barr Township Montgomery dies at 60 after paralysis and declining health. survived by wife, three children Katherine, Rose, and two sisters and a brother.
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