Washington water pressure proven adequate after test
Washington officials tested city water pressure Thursday night with the fire department and council members. A ten blow alarm was set to direct pressure, revealing steady strong flow, countering weeks of alleged low pressure caused by cold weather and high domestic use. Public safety findings prompted by Chief Feagans and Supt. Bosch showed improvements, while residents gathered at the scene mistaken for a large fire.
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Washington
Feagans
Council
Public Safety Committee
Water Company
Bosch
Fire Department
Foagams
Ribs Broken Second Time In Coal Mine Accident
Will Gooldy, a coal miner from Wheatland, previously injured with three broken ribs, suffered a second rib fracture this morning while getting out of bed. He remains in serious condition and unable to work. Funeral services for John Barber of Veale Township were held at his residence with Rev. A W Doyle presiding. Burial followed at Mt Gilead Cemetery.
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Will Gooldy
Wheatland
Huge
John Barber
Veale Township
A. W. Doyle
Mt. Gilead Cemetery
Disbarment Probe Rumors Hit Bloomington Legal Circle
Prosecutor Miller faces calls for investigation amid affidavits not filed and talks of possible irregularities in a so called no cure no pay legal fee plan. Key figures include ex mayor Arthur Hadley and attorney James Hadley with connections to the Thrasher case and graft rumors.
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Miller
Bloomington
Eant
Ssy
Fred Thrasher
Wilson
Monroe
Attorsty
Arthur M. Hadley
Young
Thrasher
Two Men Hurt Today In KE and 1 Yard Incident
Joseph Nailer, a laborer on the KE and 1 line, was accidentally struck on the left side of the face by a lever near Hyatt's station and rendered unconscious. He’s recovering at home with injuries expected to keep him idle for weeks. John Wheeler at the round house suffered a head wound from a smoke attack, three inches long, and remains in serious condition. Dr. C P Scudder and Dr. Henry Herr treated the injured men.
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Joseph Nailer
Hyatt's Station
West End
C. P. Scudder
John Wheeler
The
Round House
Henry Herr
Notes of Shops and Railroads Chronicle Vacations and Absences
Round house foreman J Gurney is off. Engineer Ed List offers new class vacation. Andy Tidd takes a Cy Ward has reported for work after a vacation. Otia Stevenson lay ing off sick. Round house machinist Frank Siple on lay off. Will Vooper fireman west end taking lay off. Frank Myers becomes caller at shops. Will Maash reported for work after vacation. Engineer Mike Toohey reported for work after vacation. James Ellis returned to work in car shop after a vacation. Harley Williams brakeman west end taking weekday off. Al Davis machinist went to Henderson Ky to attend a dance.
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Ed List
Andy Tidd
Round House
Frank Siple
Will Vooper
West End
Frank Myers
al Davis
Henderson
Allen Buys Piano Store from Wilder Stock
S C Allen and Ray Allen take charge of the Starr Piano store as independent dealers after weeks of Wilder Stock sales. Mr Radcliffe, the former representative, returns to Indianapolis next week. A. Allen brings ten years in music dealing and Ray Allen follows with comparable experience.
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Starr Piano
Wilder
Dots and Cashes Report Amid Local School News
Isaac Hell of Barr township notes Smith's drug store in town as Martin plans to move his family to Washington. County schools mostly opened this week. Washington balances seven months while others end in April. A horse belonging to Charles Walker was badly injured after leaping a fence. Gainor school held an exhibition Tuesday. Alfords and Hin works praised for prep and attendance. March contest set with prize. Walls opens a mill in Alfordaville and students staged a musical entertainment with a future exhibition.
St Patrick Day Services Held Across Churches
Catholic churches marked St Patrick day with services today. Evening services are planned at St Simon's and St John’s Episcopal with sermons and litany led by Rev. Maher and Rev. Ay Deems respectively.
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Patriots
Ireland
St. Simon's
Wm. Maher
St. John 'S Episcopal Church
Ww. Ay Deems
Funeral Services for Houstin Hatfield Held at Residence
The funeral of Houstin Hatfield was held at the Main Street residence in the afternoon. Odd Fellows lodge led the services and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery under Dr. E. Hollingsworth. An investigation noted Charles Neidig with a mild case of smallpox.
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Houstin Hatfeld
Main Street
Odd Fellows Lodge
Bronte
Oak Grove
Cemete
E. Hollingsworth
Charles Neidig
Marriage Licenses for Albert W. Hunter and Margaret Summers
Albert W. Hunter and Margaret V. Summers obtained marriage licenses, signaling their upcoming wedding. The filing confirms eligibility and formalizes their union.
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Albert W. Hunter and
Margaret V. Summers
Hibernians Meet for Friday Service at St Simon's Hall
Little locals notice that the Hibernians will gather at St Simon's Hall Friday evening at seven for a march to St Simon's Church for services at eight. The short event highlights community religious participation and local group activity.
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Hibernians
St. Simon’s Hall
St. Simon's Church
Bank Statement for Peoples National Bank Indiana 1905
Report of the condition of the Peoples National Bank at Washington Indiana as of March 1 1905 showing loans and discounts 188 036 41 secured and unsecured bonds and reserves, cash items, specie and circulation details, liabilities including deposits, capital, surplus, and profits, with signatures of local officials and notary.
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Peoples National Bank
Washington
Indiana
U.S
CIA
Vas
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