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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
3
A district gale caused damage across rural districts with outbuildings fences and barns blown over. At Vonderschmitt farm in Knosty a corn crib collapsed onto a house roof and other structures sustained damage while debris and toppled hay stacks affected multiple farms.
James Bellville of Bellville dies at 73 after months of illness. He was a longtime resident, connected with the municipal light plant, and a member of local Christian and fraternal lodges. Services set at the Christian church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. He was born September 30, 1857, in Ag-1 5 ft Ho and had lived in the area before moving to Daviess county in 1893. He is survived by several siblings and a large family.
The Indiana political scene centers on Governor Baldy Ralston and state superintendent Charles A. Greathouse. Rumors say Greathouse will seek the governorship as party leaders discuss appointments to the fire marshal and public utilities boards. Detailing shifts show Thomas Duncan and Fred S. Caldwell eyed for Democratic vacancies, while Braily’s term is extended to two years.
Mrs J W Feagans and McCall visited Mrs Thom Monday in Spelton. Alfordaville Burnton noted as the son of a neighbor. Samuel McKnight of Mrs Joe Williams visited in the Wilington area Sunday. W M Hardy Josie and others were part of the neighborhood visiting scene.
Reported break in at Tack Simon wing depot on Southeast Second Street. Tramps entered by back door with tools and stole a crate of beer, drinking many bottles on the overhead ridge. police recovered a fourteen full bottles hidden under debris in ruin. entrance gained by prying door with a lash from a shop.
Members of the L A O H division from Washington left for Evansville to establish a new lodge in the city. They visited Mr and Mrs Ed rence Coll Shrjday with a farewell and best wishes for prosperity in the new home. A party unfolding with a gift of cut glass impressed the hosts as the group departed. Mr Scholl, longtime employee at the Merchants bakery, plans to enter the business of the Anderburg county area.
The text outlines a Christian district annual competition with dates April 30 and May 20 to be held at Coterens. Alexander is noted as secretary while G H Rowe of Shoals is referenced as a key figure. the committee chair and meeting notes are described but details are fragmented.
Robert Barr the well known fruit grower bought an orchard sprayer for use on thirty acres of apple trees and five acres of pear trees. The device with a gasoline engine and three plunger pumps was inspected at the O'Donnell run company waterooms before being moved to the Barr farm. It carries a fifty gallon capacity tank and is the first of its kind to be introduced in this section.
Keith trustee appoints eight men to enumerate voters in Washington city and a separate tally for school children in township. Enumerators begin Tuesday April as work starts across Daviess County with 70 days allotted. Records will track voting strength for the census and county auditor.
A January report from the B and Heong jerd railroad relief department lists total month disbursements of 12 504.44. The figures show accidental injuries 1238.40, natural illness 3841, accidental death 2000, natural death 4000, excursion expenses 441844.
The Pi Chi club held its monthly meeting in the Peoples Theater building Friday night and elected officers: President Frank Von Werschmitt. co president M. W. Luke. second vice president J. P. Cavendaugh. Secretary H. F. Schwab. Treasurer Leo Isenogle.
The undersigned offers for sale at his farm on the Montgomery and Jasper road seven miles south of Montgomery and one mile past Glendale on Tuesday in April. Items include a 16 1 2 hand, 10 year old bay gelding, a four day sale of Aberdeen Angus and Jersey cattle, brood sows and litters, yearling heifers, two fall calves, Poland-China sows, Eco feeders and sten feeders weighing about 125 and 90 pounds, harness, and other articles. Sale to begin at a specified time with 8 percent in front. PATRION KAIN.
Farmers face heavy losses from rats feeding on stored corn, with reports noting over $20,000 annual damage in the corn belt. Experts advocate concrete floors and silos to prevent waste, deter pests, and improve sanitation, citing Japan's recent adoption of reinforced concrete structures as a model.
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