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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1905
Page
1
Ed Whiteman of Elnora slashed his throat three times with a pocket knife in a suicide bid. He bled heavily but doctors arrived within twenty five minutes, he was dressed wounds and showed improvement. Whiteman, about twenty five, has no clear motive for the act and is under close watch to prevent a second attempt.
Everett Lockwood, former clerk at Cabel & Raufman stores, departed the city Thursday night saying he would not return. He had promised to marry Pearl Driscoll, a waitress at the Seredith hotel, but postponed the wedding that afternoon until Sunday night.
Fragmentary OCR sketch mentions Lockwood as son of Joseph Lodie, once a livery worker, with unclear modern name. No clear event or location readable to place in a full news item.
A Barr Township farmer attempted to pen a pig but the animal escaped after a scuffle. The farmer used a cand to gain control, with the pig eventually running free but then recaptured.
Samuel Lyons, 78, a pioneer resident of Daviess County, was found dead in the home of his son Grant Lyons after walking twenty miles from Regleaville. Coroner Bonham to hold an inquest this evening to determine the cause. no funeral arrangements announced. Lyons left three children Grant, John Lyons, and Lizzie Mallett.
The funeral for John B. Davidson, who died Wednesday night, was held this morning at his west side residence with Rev. C. A. Ward officiating. Burial followed at Mt Olive cemetery. Earlier, the funeral of William Winters, found dead in Hogan’s area, occurred this afternoon at 3 o’clock with burial at John’s cemetery.
Rev W A Dannia rector invites all to regular services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m preaching by the pastor The Coming Christ in the morning and As in the Days of Noah in the evening coverage of the worship schedule and topics.
Charles Smith and Miss Frances Conrad married last night at eight o'clock by Rev. C Ai Ward at his residence. The bride is a West End resident and well known. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Mike Smith, a West End saloon keeper. They will reside with the groom's parents for the present.
A Danville Illinois couple Curtis Bron and Lydia Hoffer wed after moving to the city for work. The Riley club enjoyed a gathering hosted by Miss Garrie Myres with a Simple Life meal. The disabovary society of First Baptist met at Miss Josephine Sanford’s home. Nathan Beitman returns from Kay Indiana after a clothes sale.
Our promise for spring emphasizes latest styles and best stock. Prominent fashion authorities consulted to ensure shoes are distinctly select refined and up to date. Goods show care in selection with tasteful individuality and complete design. Prices moderation practiced.
Frank E. Bakeman sues William H. Schott in Terre Haute seeking 25000. He claims Schott promised him control of right of way projects between Terre Haute and Sullivan with 3609 annually as general manager, expenses of 925, and 50 shares of stock valued at 100 each, but fails to recognize him, pay expenses, or turn over stock. The contract allegedly dated February 1904.
Louis A. Meyer faced a preliminary hearing in Vincennes this afternoon at 2 o clock for the murder of Col A S Taylor. He was expected to waive the preliminary and send the case to the Circuit Court.
The jury awarded James Rosenborough $33500 in the $10000 damage case against the B and O South Western after hours of deliberation. Rosenborough, dragged in Vincennes yards, was badly injured. Judge Gardiner appeared as railroad counsel.
Dr. English, president of Moores Hill College, is in the city visiting Rev. J. W. Baker. He will preach at the First Methodist Church Sunday. as a prominent educator, he is expected to draw a large audience.
Fragmentary item lists individuals including Charles Smith Frances Conrad Charles Ketchem Kya Cropp and others Sarhuel Raney and Viola Chestnut in a damaged notice with unreadable context and roles.
Charles T. M. McCarty visits from Shoals. Chas. Farrell and Alvin Padgett travel for business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith return from Cincinnati. Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker returns from Princeton. Mrs. Frances Johnson visits Loogootee. Bert Hughes and Consitious Reilly to Madison to establish a home. Hughes to work in a car shop. Larry Clark returns from California to spend time with parents before resuming work there. E. R. Scoville and his wife come back from St. Louis. Local ads urge gas ranges and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Dr Wood’s syrup for coughs.
Thomas Wade was found guilty in the Circuit Court last night of forgery after a brief jury deliberation. A motion for a new trial will be argued Monday and sentence is suspended pending that ruling. No court was held today as Judge Hoightoo returned to Shoals.
Harry Yelchj, a high school senior, sprained his ankle playing basketball Friday afternoon and cannot play in the game between Prof West's team and Prof Wadsworth's team this afternoon. He can hobble with a cane.
The Christian Church schedule includes morning worship at 8 and 10 with evening service at 3. themes are Certainties in Religion and Pilate's Question. Special music by Mrs Matthews and W Ge Daye. The Parabytagian Church reports sermons on Adopted Children and a Remarkable Contrast with Sunday School at 6:15. The Second M Church notes Sunday school at 9:00 and prayers at 2 tomorrow.
The Bloomington Star reports quirky remarks at a fictional gate scene with references to Bedford and Schafer murder. It notes Fred Wilson becoming a bus driver for Helpheostine Colemad while Bart Carrico works on business in Sasgoville. Ben Kieter starts as clerk at John Keinsal Son shoe store and Will returns home from Terzo Flaite.
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