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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
1
Special by telephone reports a large barn and hay crib belonging to John Matthews, five miles southeast of Epsom, burned between seven and eight p m. One horse died, three hundred hay and farm implements destroyed. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with no insurance. fire suspected incendiary as Matthews knew of no nearby persons.
John Arford and Edgar Potter attended town Thursday while Patten Poindexton visited Wednesday. Miss Anna Smith went to Washington party Tuesday night. Frank Ryand is ill with measles. The Thursday exhibition was a success. Mr. Lavelle plans to move to Oklahoma next week. May Brady hosted a party Tuesday night. Graduation results note nine graduates from Trainor school including Kim Lavelle and John Lundergan. John Parsons conducted county-seat business Monday. A. E. Myers transacted Tuesday. Curt Robinson recovering from measles. Miss Florence Osmin recovering from lagrippe. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Daugherty visited Garnettaville Monday. Miss Mary Norris visiting Montgomery. Peter Stoll very ill with rheumatism. Sunday School organized at Belleflower March 31, 2 PM. Eighteenth birthday celebration at Miss Minnie Wilson’s Monday evening with Dicey Tomey, Julia Wade, Mary Ash, and others. Joshua Simpkins Opera Company member George Schilling ill with typhoid in Kokomo. company owes $42. Kokomo lodge assisting. Col. Harry B. Smith named brigade commander of Uniform Rank R. of P.. Fran Hopiers appointed assistant adjutant general. William Rodimel and William Coffee involved in a Pettburg fight over money. Mrs. Rodimel intervened.
The B. and O. S-W will operate two new fast trains starting April 1, leaving Cincinnati and St. Louis at noon, passing each other at Washington at 3:30. They will carry mail and through passengers and complete the trip in seven hours.
A Fayetteville Arkansas report outlines a suspected murder and robbery. James Cannon known as Madison Cannon, a young man last seen near Rudy, is believed to be the victim. His wife Mrs Media Cannon of this city has not heard from him since August. Remains were found about 25 miles east of the city, and officials seek details to confirm the crime. The husband, James Cannon, alias Madison Cannon, formerly worked at Klohr laundry and Hoffar restaurant. Authorities at Fayetteville are investigating with information from local sources.
A group identified as Ladies of the Woman's Christian Union near Union Bay plans a campaign against saloons operating after 11 pm and on Sundays. They accuse several saloon men of keeping places open illegally and say police should enforce the law. If not, a broad crusade could involve many women and lead to convictions, as they accuse officers of inaction.
Wilmington Indiana reports the death of Johno N Clementi after a long illness at his home on West Main Street. He leaves a large family, served as a soldier in Co I 88rd Indiana Volunteers, and engaged in local trades. Also noted: the death of Miss Katy Smith of Logansport at eighteen after a spell. cause unclear. Miners in Sophia Pike County strike over alleged unfair labor practices by the company.
Special Despatch reports Lord Lansdowne announcing in the House of Commons that Britain and Russia agreed to withdraw troops from the disputed Tien, Tsin area and leave the issue for later examination. The summary notes other local items and brief notices from the era.
Rev Parker of Cumback preached here Saturday afternoon on business. Farmers begin oats, residents move, travel to Evansville and Indianapolis for tasks. School at this place likely closed Saturday. Local social visits include Fitzgeralds, Swanns, and Morgants. A concern over mad dogs causes anxious talk and dog killings.
Plainville schools closed March 19. Local residents and visitors include Alva Vickrey and son from Hyatt, Harvey Simons touring churches as a temperance evangelist, and others traveling to Indianapolis. George Hildreth, youngest son of Postmaster Wig Hildreth, died March 18 at age 2 after a period of illness. he joined the Christian church recently and was a Modern Woodmen member. Funeral held at the Christian church with Henry Winkler speaking. Woodmen and E Q O F cemetery honors observed.
Notice to creditors in the district of Indiana for Charles L. Carroll, bankrupt, No. 113. Adjudicated March 12, with first meeting of creditors set for April 4 at 2 PM in Washington Indiana, Hastings Allen Billheimer office. Dated Bloomfield March 19, 1901. Referee in Bankruptcy Thomas Van Buskirk.
Clara Irwin sues husband Harry Irwin for divorce contending they wed in 1900 and separated in 1901 after alleged cruelty and failure to provide. She cites a petit larceny conviction and seeks custody of their six days old son. Allen & Billheimer are her attorneys.
Jeffersonville reporters describe Aremis a thriving Clark County village near Louisville that was nearly wiped out by a daytime fire. Spark from Hawes stave factory ignited flames destroying seventy five dwellings leaving only ten. livestock and horses were lost. A special train hose line failed due to no water and the town lacks fire protection. Estimated loss near 15000 to 20000 with heavy toll on Ekininerusey who lost five tenant houses his store and contents and pews of property.
In Logansport Indiana a 22-year-old man and father of two is arrested on a charge related to alleged infidelity with Miss Edwards whom he married in January at Converne. The case unfolds amid reports of repeated absences and excuses about being on the road.
Hillsdale Indiana March 20 May Spurgeon daughter of a well to do farmer near here shot herself after her father objected to a young man's attentions. The bullet entered just below the heart and lodged in the back proving fatal.
Terre Haute Indiana records show grand jury returning an indictment against Charles Rogers for murder of Milburn Baty, stepfather of Mrs Rogers, in a separate Sunday shooting incident. The case outlines serious charges and signals ongoing criminal proceedings in local court.
Yesterday in Kokomo Indiana a premature explosion of gunpowder near eel stumps on William Mare killed two prominent local citizens. The blast destroyed nearby structures and firefighters battled flames as investigators sought the cause and whether safety lapses were involved.
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