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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1905

Page

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Big Stack Farm Sold in Jackson County for 15000

Sheriff of Jackson County O R Pachel buys the Eli Hornady stock farm a 616 acre tract in Reeve township near High Rock for 15000. Also 200 acre Brownstown land traded to Pachell. Sheriff Richards plans stock farming and local management. Alf Killian home farm 112 acres sold to William Lindley for 27000. Deals handled by Bright and Slimp.

Eli Hornady Reeve Township High Rock O. R. Pachel Ed C. Richards Jackson County Brownstown Mr. Pacheel Alf Killian Steele Township William Lindley

Society gathering at White River pool during fishing trip

A crowd of high school boys and girls fished at the old White River pool and will return late tonight. The event was described as one of the season's most pleasant gatherings.

White River

Married Ladies Euchredale Host Card Party

Married Ladies Euchredale held a Thursday card afternoon with Mrs Adrian Hamersly presiding. Prizes included a silver spoon for first awarded to Mrs Harry Hyatt and a hand painted plate for second going to Mrs Thomas Graham. Guests included Mrs Felix Cadou of Vincennes and Mrs A J Hill of Bowling Green Kentucky.

Euchredale Adrian Hamersly Harry V. ‘Hyatt Thomas Graham Club Felix Cadou Vincennes A. J. Hill Bowling Green, Ky Eroscoe Wadaworth Hugh L. Cor

Loogootee businessmen plan drilling test at Trenton Rock

Local entrepreneurs in Loogootee raise funds to drill a 2550 foot well at Trenton Rock to test gas potential in the field. The effort aims to evaluate the site's viability through a deep drilling project.

Loogootee Trenton Rock Reneral

Dorsett Divorce Trial Captivates Circuit Court

In Vincennes Circuit Court the case Francis J. Dor sett v Jenkinsa Dorsett is heard with focus on claims she refused to cook and threatened to poison him. Dorsett alleges she hid in Washington and Vincennes evading officers until finally caught. She contests the divorce vigorously and seeks to block the decree. The Wilson suit against Brown Brothers was continued for final evidence. Mary Ry Annie et al vs Catherine Connor involves partition and land division. Foreclosure in Cardaha Co vn Anna Beat dismissed.

Francis “J. Dorsett Jenkinsa Dorsett i Ig Washington Vincennes James H. Wilson Brown Brothers Mary A. Ryati Catherine Oo’ Connor Harry H. Crook Issac W. Feagans James T. Sause M. J. Cardaha “Co Anna Beat

Double of Teddy Here Double of Teddy Here

George B. Kemp traveling salesman for Foley and Company of Chicago visits the national capital city. He is widely known as a dead ringer for President Roosevelt and is often mistaken for the president by crowds and even secret service agents. Kemp notes people bow and hats are raised as he passes.

George B. Kemp Foley & Company of Chicago Hyatt Hotel Mr. Kemp Roosevelt Washington, D. C

Min Will Borders for Riding Traing

They were brought before Mayor Clark and fined ten dollars each for riding training. AJ was jailed.

Min Clark

Pastor’s Vision of Wealth Prompts Church Egg Tax

Members of the Salsm Separate Baptist Church of Clay township Owen county pledge to guarantee the pastor’s salary with proceeds from all eggs laid by their chickens for Sunday. Cure the cough and save the life. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs and colds.

Salsm Separate Baptist Church Clay Township Owen County,a

Stafford displays glass casket samples at Meredith hotel

Rev J M Stafford a Petersburg glass bottle maker brought a larger sample of his glass casket and other bottle samples to the Meredith hotel at noon. The display is drawing attention from visitors.

Petersburg Meredith Hotel

Hickman Sues Over Train Death Damages

James Hickman seeks 6000 damages from the B&O Railroad after his son Walter Hickman was killed by a passenger train two weeks ago near the line. Local authorities say the case targets the railway company for wrongful death.

James Hickman Ldogootes Walter Hickman

Vincennes Watch Suit Involving Miss Morris And Monroe

A legal case in Vincennes involves Miss M Morris suing to recover a watch and two rings claimed by James Monroe her former sweetheart Monroe was arrested and then turned over the items to the sheriff He says the lady owes him a $125 diamond ring found earlier and he will file suit to recover his property.

Vincennes M. Morris James Monroe Monroe Sherif Westfall

Saloon Keeper Charles Chickedantz to Retire

Charles Chickedantz, a saloon keeper for forty years, will retire next Thursday when his lease expires. He currently operates a saloon on Third Street.

Charles Chickedantz Hig Third Street

New Suits Nash vs Mary and Jobo Monger

Legal notice of appeals from a justice's court involving Nash against Mary and Jobo Monger on an account dispute and new suits filed in the higher court.

Bernarges Nash Mary Jobo Monger Justice’s Court

Community News Briefs Stumble Through Local Notes

James O'Brien is on the sick list and Miles Jones repairs his residence. Daisy Wilson quit her clerk job at Holrrall Brys. Claude Wilson took a job at M. J. Carpaban stores. Julie B. Cook, bedridden, is able to go out. A box social for the colored folks at the I. O. C. F. lodge room last evening. Mr. and Mrs. IO. C. Gurney travel to Flora to visit relatives. H. L. Lockridge and Dr. A. H. Hold fishing on the White River. Vincennes visitors saw the Mipona at their lodge room. Jobo Biddinger injured his eye from a cold. Frank Hedrick slightly improves at his Meridian Street home. Harry Kidwell returns from a trip south and stays for a while. De TF Spink's new office building near Second Street nears completion. Charles Walker to report for work at the ice plant soon after fingers frozen in January. Fred Orr, transfer wagon driver, mashed four fingers Thursday night unloading a truck. Funeral of W. J. Cooper held at St. Simons church this morning at 10 o’clock.

Notes of Shops and Railroads

Walter Hyatt of the tin shop rests while machinist James Howard takes vacation. Several workers face vacations or lay offs. Supt Scoville and others conduct business between St Louis and Cincinnati. Cogswell resigns and plans to enter the Bedford hotel trade after April 15.

John Kelley E. R. Scoville St. Louis Earl Stimson F. J. Smith St- Louis Frank Davis Machinst A. F. Dorey Flora John Nolen W. D. Cogswell Bedford

Marriage Licenses Issued To Five Couples

Ira Lee and Anna Potts. Harry Fennington and Lillie Farrell. Oliver P. Smith and Sarah Wildridge. Harry G. Vannustram and Bertha E. Humerickhouse.

Ira Lee Anna Potts Harry Fennington Lillie Farrell Oliver P. Smith Sarah Wildridge Harry G. Vannustram and Bertha E. Humerickhouse

Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern accused of tariff discrimination

Charges filed with Ohio State Railroad Commissioner Morris by E. E. Williamson of the Cincinnati Receivers and Shippers' Association accuse the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railroad of excessive switching charges, higher short haul rates, unposted rates, and private rebates to certain shippers.

Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Morris Ohio E. E. Williamson Cincinnati Receivers and Shippers’ Association

Lee Potts Wedding Held at Bride's Home

The ceremony uniting Miss Anna Potts and Mr Ira Lee took place Thursday evening at the bride’s parents’ home on Herron street with Rev W Baker officiating. Immediate relatives attended and a supper followed. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Potts, and Mr Lee, a machinist at the B and O 8 W shops and Washington ball team member, will reside with the Potts family on Herron street for the present.

Herron Street Anna Potta Ira Lee W. Baker George E. Potts Mr. Lee Washington Ball Team

Jap Farris Hurt by Kick From Horse

Jap Farris formerly with the Washington basketball team was kicked by a horse at J. D. Morgan & Co livery barn this morning. The injury to his right ankle is very painful but not serious. He was walking behind the animal when struck.

To Die at Dawo at Spink's Opera House Sat

Amusements note the play To Die at Dawo at Spink's Opera House Saturday night. Miss Elsie Crescy, a popular young actress, stars with a strong supporting company. The production is proving a big success.

Dawo Spink's Opera House Elsie Crescy

Police Court Records Of Four Tramps Arrested

Four typical tramps were arrested in the morning by B and O police. The incident details are recorded in the police court brief, noting the arrests and charges filed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

BIG Stack Farm Reeve Alfred Killion Mr. Killion The Dea Geo. N. Engert Main St Dorsett Joint Cemetery Schilling West Main Street Mrs Frank Dorsett Wilson William Crosby Ind Ity R A.M. Chapel A. M. Willoughby Ff. D. Foulkes T. F. Palfrey Ed. Clark Dr. Hindman Mason Summers C. L Teddy National Capitol and Police Stafford J. M. Stafford Hickman Will Aretire James O'Brien Miles Jones Daisy Wilson Holrrall Brys Claude Wilson M. J. Carpaban Hardware Stores Julie B. Cook Colored Folke I. O C. F. Lunge IO. C. Gurney Pown Rel Atives H. L. Lockridge A. H. Holdare Jobo ‘Biddinger Frank Hedrick South Meridian Street Harry” ‘Kidwell TF. Spink Toill En Second Streets Charles Walker Fred Orr W.J. Cooper St. Simons Church Walter Hyatt Tin Shop James Howard Will Jones J. R. Frank Charles Schilling Charles Kidwell H. G. Kruse St Louis Tom Julian Oil House Martineville Machiniat Foster Reuss J. W. Currhca Cincinnati W. H. Brimson Baltimore B.&c.s W Ciation Lee-Potts Bride's Farris Ingrain Rapeatey Hrangels Saxony Axminster Wiltons Brussels Smyrnas Ingram
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