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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1905

Page

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Suit Filed Against Burton J Millis for 8000 and Foreclosure

Josiah D. Myers of Worthington filed suit in the Circuit Court against Burton J. Millis of Plainville seeking an accounting and judgment for 8000 plus foreclosure of mortgages held by Millis and his bondsmen. Myers alleges advances totaling over 37 000 with a remaining due of about 8000 and says Millis absconded in February. He continues operating the Millis elevator in Plainville with another man in charge while Millis is missing.

Josiah D. Myers Worthington Burton J. Millis Plainville, Ream Myers Millis Burton Amy Millis Sillis B. F. Carlett J. A. Evans Joseph ©. Nowling W. H. Lonch Ezra Mattingly John Williams Mary Williams Dode Lester Union Savings and Loan Association B. J. Millis Doesues Plainville Sitce

Catholic social event closes before Lent at Masonic hall

About two hundred attended a Catholic social at the Masonic hall. Euchre players filled forty tables while Thomas Walker won the first prize dish and Migs Anand Heal took the second prize, a dish. Zsa Bonham won the gentlemen's prize a box of cigars. The evening ended with dancing before Lent resumes after twelve o'clock.

Masonic Hall Fay Catda Thomas Walker Migs Anand Heal Zsa Bonham

City Team Forms Ahead of April Baseball Challenge

A new city baseball team organizes a lineup including Catcher John O Brier Pitcher John Feagans First base Will Kiefer Second base Cap Kutter Shortstop Tom Williams Third base Wilh Sullivan Left field Jacob Miller Center field Jos Schofield Right field G L Grose They have issued a challenge to the Pirates and expect a game in April.

John Brier John Feagans Will Kiefer Cap Kutter Tom Williams Wih Sullivan Jacob Miller Jos Schofield G. L. Grose Piratesg

Schafer murder inquiry halted by foreman illness

The Sarah C. Schafer murder case at Bedford was suspended Tuesday morning when the grand jury foreman fell ill, with adjournment moved to Thursday. Attorney J H Underwood reportedly will not accept the deputy prosecutor role at this late stage, as friends say he was pressured to take the position earlier.

Sarah C. Schafer Bedford J. H. Under. Wood Fefuasl

Wheatland Mine Rapidly Expands as Output Increases

The Washington Wheatland Coal mine at Wheatland was rushed with new workers joining the force. Daily output includes about 20 tons of coal and 100 tons of stone, stone mined to support coal operations and shipped to a stone crusher company at Mitchell.

Washington- Wheatland Wheatland Mitchell

Sweetheart to wed after 1900 mile journey

Eva Tolson of East Fifteenth Street travels alone to Oklahoma to marry her schoolmate Ernest Purcell. Purcell left town years ago with his mother, and the couple met again while she flies 1900 miles to join him for marriage this week.

Mise Eva Tolson George Tolson East Fifteenth Oklahoma Ernest Purcell Sweet-Heart Mr. Purcell Misa Tylaon Oklihoma

Webber Gregory Marriage Tonight In Local Baptist Church

Millard Webber son of Mrs Louies Webber of East Yan Trees street and employee at the B 10 8 W shops to wed Miss Elsie Gregory seventeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gregory of Mill street. Rev O P Miles of the First Baptist church to perform the ceremony this evening.

Millagd Webber Elsie Gregory O. P. Miles First Baptist Church Webber Louies Webber East-Yan Trees Street Miss Gregory Frank Gregory Mill Street

Wadsworth Hamersly Marriage Confirmed at Jeffersonville

The marriage of Roscos C. Wadsworth and Mile Ava Hamersly was celebrated in Jeffersonville on Monday afternoon. Wadsworth returned to Louisville with his new wife for a few days due to her illness and operation, and they plan to establish a home there by week’s end. Wadsworth is son of John Wadsworth of Eaglesville, secretary of Cable & Kauffman Mercantile Co. Hamersly is described as a popular young woman from Oak Street in society circles.

Roscos C. Wadsworth Mile Ava Hamersly Jeffersonville Wadsworth Louisville Wadeworth John Wadeworth Eaglesville Cabel & Kauffman Mer. Co Willian Hamersly Oak Street Chargilog

County contracts awarded amid county supplies bids

The commissioners awarded contracts for county supplies including groceries to Zack Jones and Dabs & Kauffman Company. The Tahoe contract remains unawarded as officials inspect the county farm and home with Supt and Mrs Allen. Liquor licenses granted to Henry Shuck Lows Smith and Will Hawking.

Stadnty Zack Jones Dabs & Kauffman Company Tahoe Lota Salesiomiers Allen Henry Shuck Lows Smith Will Hawking

Montgomery trio named in legal notice

City residents John Borkett and A. T. Brewer of Montgomery and W A Clark of Gannelburg are mentioned in a formal notice regarding a pending matter.

City John Borkett A. T. Brewer Montgomery W.A. Clark Gannelburg

Notes of Shops and Railroads Report Employee Vacations and Returns

Frank Siple of the round house takes vacation with Machinist helper Herbert Foster. Frank Solen also on vacation. Engineers H. Walter and Frank Nimoloht are sick. Charles Brown returns to work after a vacation in the paint shop. Gua Malinsky resumes work after eye illness. A. F. Dor ley back from St Louis business trip. Will Hawking resumes work after vacation. Fireman W. Shakleford returns from Vincennes business trip.

Herbert Foster Frank Solen The Round House A. F. Dorley St. Louis

Theatres Construction Bill Signed Into Law

Governor Lianly signed a bill regulating new theatres and remodeled halls. State Factory Inspector Mcadoe promoted the measure which lacks an emergency clause and becomes effective on publication in late April. The act governs materials seating arrangements space fire escapes and exits.

Lianly Mcadoe

Contractors Purchase Mule Teams for Marr Township Roads

Milton H Wilson and P A Hastings presidents of the M in Wilson contracting company went to St Louis to buy six or more mule teams for Marr township rock roads. They plan to start work soon, have power pipe, wagons and harness contracted, and bids received for scrapers graders and other tools.

Milton H. Wilson P. A. Hastings M,in Wilson Contracting Company St. Louis Marr Township Theae Ecrapére Gradera

Pioneer of Washington Dies in Trenton

Jacob Beitman Sr a pioneer Washington clothing merchant died at a relative s home in Trenton N J after years of illness a stroke a year ago leaving him nearly helpless He was born in 1819 and his death leaves only one surviving pioneer merchant Gabriel Beitman in Washington other Beitmans died earlier He is survived by several children.

Jacob Beitman, Sr Washington Trenton N.J Alr, Beitman Gabriel Beitman West Main Strest R. Beitman Jake Beitman Beitmen L. P. Beitman Mr. Beitman

Auditor Nugent Seeks Higher Pay for Tax Duplicata Work

Auditor Nugent receives an extra $100 for handling Clerk Kiefers tax duplicata duties, but he deems it insufficient. Sheriff Fitzgerald earns a per diem for transporting prisoners and overseeing inmates, including the insane, with public concerns noted.

Nugent Kiefers Fitzgerald

Milburn Bill Fails in Senate Amid Temperance Push

Senator Milburn's "appalé easy" blind tiger bill failed to pass in the Senate. Supporters hoped for immediate lawmaking to curb illegal bars and clubrooms. The column also advertises Dean's Ointment for piles with a 50 cent price tag.

Milburn Senate Dean

Train Collision Kills One Man In Ohio Report

A head end collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line four miles from Defiance near Toledo instantly killed Samuel Beadle of Garrett Indiana. Fireman J E Coggley and brakeman Thomas Carr, both of Garrett, were badly injured with leg amputation considered for Carr. The crash damaged both trains leaving few solid cars intact and train order confusion blamed for the wreck.

Toledo Baltimore , Ohio Defiance Samuel Beadle Garrett, Ind J. E. Coggley Thomas Carr Garrett Cogley Carr

Wheatland to Build New Oak Grove M E Church Plan

Plans are completed for a new Oak Grove M E church at Wheatland with almost $1,000 in subscriptions and $310 in lumber donated. Many members will donate labor for construction and hauling material. F B Fullerton traveled to Vincennes today on business. Engine 1468 was moved from the back shop this morning and is being run in today.

Oak Grove M.E Wheatland

City Council Sets Evening Session on Gravel Road Plan

The city council will meet this evening to discuss the gravel road proposition before sending it to the commissioners. They plan to pass provisions for city streets and decide whether to approve the petition filed by the organization.

Dayton Ohio Grocery Orders Offer Home Trade

A local notice urges residents to order groceries from home rather than solicitors. It promises 16 percent savings, exact quality, and terms on last sixty days purchases, plus ten percent freight deductions. Bring order slips with dates quantities and prices to receive fill from a large stock.

Dayton

Five styles of corset covers and related garments on sale

The ad markets Muslin corset covers with tucks embroidery and lace trims from 25c to 81c, cambric and muslin drawers at 50c and 75c, gowns at 1.00 to 2.00, and nainsook pieces up to 2.00. It touts numerous styles, fine laces and drawn work with matching insertions and skirts in assorted price ranges.

Amusements At LeRoy Stock Co Stage Busy Week

The LeRoy Stock Co gave The True Ken tuckians at Spinks opera house Tuesday to a fair sized audience. The company showed solid artistry, with Leroy managing a sixteen-member cast and strong specialty numbers. Tonight features A Woman's Rights Society, free for Ladies under usual conditions. The Girl from Kaya at McKlinsey theatre Vincennes Tuesday night drew attendees from Washington praising the musical comedy. Supt motive power John Hair Fran from Cincinnati visits shops today on company business.

LeRoy Stock. Co Spinks Opera Leroy Todight Herb John Hair Cincinnati

Officials Are Happy Over New Law Increases

County officials welcome a state legislature adjournment that grants pay raises. Assessor Daily will earn 950 dollars annually and 78 dollars per day for review work, County Superintendent Metibury gains about 50 percent to 450 dollars per day, and Treasurer Truelove receives 300 dollars for settlements as city treasurer with a share of delinquent taxes redirected.

Bali Metibury Truelove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burt Millis J.D. Myers Euchre Club Riley Club Luther Johnson George Schafer Miss Tol Son Gregory Wadsworth-Hamersly Home Supplies and Railroads Frank Siple H. Walter Frank Nimoloht Charles Brown J Has Gua Malinsky Hhus W. &. Shakleford Vincennes Indiana Law Barr Trenton, N. J J. Beitman, SR M. &. Church F. B. Fullerton Peti Ohio Art Soc McKlinsey Theatre Wanhington Davies Broil
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