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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
4
The schedule sets the first week for state and probate matters while the second week focuses on divorce trials and grand jury sessions. The docket lists numerous State versus cases across several days from March 20 to 27 with multiple defendants and filings.
Mr. Wilson and P. A. Hastings were at Laogcotes this morning to buy mules for the Barr Lane hip system of rock roads set to begin next month. They expect to save a market in Washington to purchase the animals and will go to St. Louis if insufficient stock is found locally.
Will A Hyatt and A Smoot left Tuesday night with four in their party to inspect land in Mississippi and Alabama. They expect to be gone several days to review opportunities and close farming land deals. The district offers promising outlays and many new locations.
Byron Foster is laid off James Ellis of the car shop takes a vacation John O Connor of the machine shop takes a vacation Machinist Jobn Walsh returns to work after a brief layoff Will Waggoner of the boiler shop reports for work after a vacation
Houston Hatfield died at 10:58 pm after weeks of liver trouble. Born September 20 1858 near Harrison Ohio, he lived at 100 Main Street and married Emma Hoffmeister twenty three years ago. He leaves wife two brothers Elisha L Hatfield and J K Hatfield, funeral Friday at 2 pm private at Oak Grove cemetery services under the FI lodge. Remains at home until then.
The tale recalls Judge Charles M. Mears who adored phosphates until a mix up with linseed oil and syrup turned his drink into a nauseating shock. He rushed to a drug store and asked for a stomach pump, believing poison had been given. Dr Spink assured him no fatal danger. Frank Wallace was in the city from Wheatland.
Former Congressman Bob Miers of the Second district says he is not a candidate for any office and that two years is a long time. He discusses Governor Hanly’s stance for Dr. Samuel Phillin of Linton seeking a railroad commission seat and notes the defeat of a Force House bill affecting Orange County.
The annual convention of United Mine Workers District No 11 in Terre Haute drew over 100 delegates. Officers re elected include District President John Boyle and Vice President Wellington O Conboy, with reports and committee appointments the main business.
Deputy Prosecutor Fletcher in Bedford says the Schafer investigation will run through this term and possibly all summer to interview witnesses. He notes the current jury is reviewing other investigations and refuses to confirm rumors about lost documents. Policeman James Myers, who found a red bandana at the crime scene, says he believes he can identify the owner and that three indictments may follow.
Special one way and round trip fares to Atlanta Denver Evansville Buffalo Indianapolis Bedford and more for events including National Association of Manufacturers Epworth League Grand Army of the Republic and Benevolent Order of Elks. Dates of sale and return limits varied by destination with extensions possible for a 50 cent fee.
Unfurnished room rentals at 104 Flora street offered by Mrs Coughlin. A Baptist Sunday school social for classes 9 and 10 will be held at Masonic hall Friday March 17 with admission of five cents and refreshments. Liverpool Lodge O F No 110 holds special session tonight at 7 30 due to the death of Houston Hatfield. Washington Chapter D 2 R A M meets March 16 at 7 30 for Mark Master work. Washington Light and Power Company announces a temporary shutdown from Saturday night at 12 until Sunday afternoon for repairs.
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