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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
Obituaries recount the deaths of Br. William A Horrall born 1819 in Veale township, Joseph Floerke a St Meinrad priest-to-be, Wilham Davis Evans a North Vernon manufacturer, John W Schelser a Wheatland stationer, LeRoy Boyd prominent Wheatland farmer and bank stockholder, Bertha Snider Glendale girl, and Katherine Moorman Indianapolis relative. The notices note their ages, illness, and survivors.
Robert Washington files for divorce from his wife after nineteen years of marriage alleging years of mistreatment including repeated beating. The complaint states they lived together until recently and that the wife struck him on multiple occasions.
A Swiss-born janitor at the county courthouse, Louis Lauby, is said to be appraised of a fortune of 150000 francs left by a late Swiss banker brother. Through a friend in Buck, Switzerland, Lauby gathers proof including a passport and family documents to pursue the estate via the American Consul in Switzerland. He plans meetings in Boston or New York as proof of kinship is established. The tale follows his early life from Buck to Angelsville and beyond.
The G. A. R. petitions circulated for signatures to urge an appropriation for a soldiers monument have been placed in the hands of the county assessors and deputies. The post aims to gather broad voter support in the county before presenting the matter to the council in September.
Fred Harris, postmaster at Cannerburg, appointed as clerk in railway mail service. He traveled to Cincinnati to report and will be assigned to either the B. & O. Southwestern or the Queen & Crescent route.
James Frady, a Limestone township resident, shot his neighbour and former deputy Harris Sumner fatally, then attempted to kill his wife. He walked ten miles to Asheville’s county jail after midnight to surrender, telling the jailer he had killed a man and wished to be locked up.
The city reminds residents of a chicken ordinance now in effect punishing those who let fowl roam onto neighbors property. Violators face fines, and owners may have their hens removed if they invade others yards, protecting lawns during peak growing season.
A Wednesday wedding at the home of Joseph Williams in Barr Township joined Misa Mamie F. Williams and Charles E. Jones, both active farmers. Rev. B E Davidson officiated before about forty guests. The couple will establish a home in Sugarland.
Coroner Burke exonerates Fred Hitter stating he was on duty when the fire started and he activated the alarm and opened doors, with findings that the blaze occurred at the front area under his watch.
The coroner cites overheated pipes igniting the stairway and a projecting partition that caused children to jam at the bottom. Panic in the doorway led to deaths. he urged a state law for fireproofing schools and automatic safety devices to protect pupils.
Big wind halts operations at the Stanton Barber saw mill. John Hill returns from Columbus visit. Mike Hill visits his brother George Hill in Sandy Hook. Mrs. Ariila Lett and daughter with Mrs. Emery Lett spend Wednesday with Mrs. Perry Singleton. No church service at Mt Olive due to weather. Various local residents and guests visit households through the week. Meoures church to be repaired with new bell, repapered walls, new rostrum, and repainted interior woodwork.
The Indiana Sunday School Association will meet in Vincennes from June 2 to 4. A preliminary convention of Sunday school workers in Davis County is being arranged for April 24. Rev. A.M. McGuire urges township presidents and interested persons to arrange Sunday afternoon meetings to organize township committees and appoint delegates to the county convention. Seek information by contacting him promptly.
Labor leaders from the city are invited to gather Sunday at 2 30 PM at the K of C hall to form a central labor union and discuss related matters. Emmet T Floyd of Chicago will serve as deputy organizer. A separate meeting of journeymen painters, paper hangers and decorators is set for 2 30 PM that day at the same hall with Floyd addressing attendees.
Michael Witt a prominent Liberty resident and banker died in a broiling fire at his home on Millcreek Farm. The 60 year old man lived alone and left an estate reputedly worth 500000 dollars. Earlier a pair of his daughters perished in a blaze tied to a kitchen accident.
The clipped text mentions Phital Ricks visiting in Washington and Miss Pather as guests this week. It notes Epworth League night at Bethel and says thanks to Will and Clifford who entertained friends with ice cream and cake on Thursday, though many names and details are garbled.
House resistance to the post office appropriation bill yielded to pressure from letter carriers and clerks. An amended measure granted 1200 salaries for letter carriers, added 25000 for third class office clerks, and 15000 for contract stations. A prohibition clause against mailing intoxicants was softened to include cocaine derivatives. Overall appropriations rose by 1225000.
Hughe McDonald was at Montgomery Saturday. Pat McCauley of Whitfield was here Tuesday. James Reilly traveled to Washington Wednesday. Edward Fanning went to Washington Friday. Bert Hughes of Montgomery visited Tuesday. William Kellett and son Matthew were at Montgomery Friday. James Bennett returned from Topeka Tuesday. John Kellett attended Edward Carlin's funeral at Montgomery Monday. Michael Sullivan moved from Hedrick to Armstrong farm two miles south. Patrick Colvin moved to Kellett farm vacated by James Kellett who relocated to Washington. Charles Carrico and Rose Patterson wed March 3 at Curryville Texas and returned home after visiting Kansas City.
The Irish order will honor St Patrick with a lecture by Rev Father Stanton next Tuesday at 7 30 pm at St Stimons church. A O H division members meet at K of C hall at 7 to march to the church. Sunday March 29 is a general communion day with members assembling at 7 30 am to go to church for communion. St Patrick is the big day for the Hibernians.
President Henry Dickinson of Mt Victory Bank recounted a dream about the bank. A messenger then arrived reporting a real robbery. The Ware and vanity were blown open, with only 52 dollars stolen.
A damaged attempt to wreck a passenger train on the Southern railway Evanaville branch near Huntingburg was foiled when a farmer discovered the obstruction moments before the train's arrival. Authorities note several prior wrecking attempts in the same area.
Louis Lenis section foreman for the B and Co Southwesters railroad company died in Montgomery on Monday of consumption. Burial took place at Loogotes Wednesday.
The jury in the suit for 35000 damages brought by John W. Lewis against Karl J. Nutter and Gee Cunningham at Martinaville returned a verdict for the defendants.
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