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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
1
A Laughlin prosecutor describes himself as an ardent baseball fan in a filing read at his home in Odon this morning. He roots for the Washington team and noted his interest in the sport amid ongoing proceedings.
A partial report notes Biko Sunday asserting unity with a fan base and widespread local support for the team as speculation about a key figure circulates amid a tense scene.
Pike County officials decide to erect a new county infirmary. The project is estimated to cost from 20,000 to 20,006 dollars and follows criticism expressed by the Indianapolis News.
Wadsworth, science teacher at the local high school, received a $1,200 yearly nine month offer to teach at Chateau high school in Montana. He has not decided to accept and is not likely to leave. The Chateau offer arrives through A B Guttirle, former Bedford superintendent, who now runs Chateau schools.
The organi zation of Indiana University will stage Sheridan's School for Scandal in Bloomington this evening. John Ogdon, son of Mr and Mrs J W Ogden, will take part in the performance. Ogden will enter the quarter sprint in the dual Indians Purdue meet at Bloomington Saturday.
Trouble between the Princeton High School seniors and the faculty led to expulsion of sixteen students who signed over control to the staff. The girls allegedly signed under pressure from the School Board, splitting the class. parents advised caution. The seniors will still receive diplomas.
George Bubrer moves from West Main Street into a house on Garmick Avenue to work in his storeroom. His foot is badly swollen and hinders walking. W F Axtell walks again after a bicycle accident on Tuesday. He tried to dodge two children and fell, bruising his left knee and tearing clothing.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Av 10. H. is hosting a card party and dance Friday evening at the Masonic hall to benefit the lodge. A large crowd is expected to attend.
The Washington high school inter class field meet will be held Saturday at the north side grounds. Senior and sophomore runners pace the relay teams while the 100 and 220 yard dashes and mile events attract attention. The track, graded and in fine condition, earns praise from the school board. Freshman Carl Smith is tipped as a top sprinter with limited practice.
Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Earle interprets Section 602 of the new criminal code as making it unlawful to share cage or possess any wild native Indiana birds including bluebirds redbirds canaries and parrots unless they are game birds. He says enforcement will target owners who do not release trapped birds.
Charles Nt Evans and others sue The Knox County Coal Co. with Cullop and Shaw representing the defendant and Charles McCord for the plaintiff. Roland Smiley and Oliver Ty Cosby et al pursue quiet title with Hastings Allen Bastings for the plaintiff.
The note lists names of locals and visitors from Cincinnati Vincennes and Bloomington with plans and travels. It mentions a liquor license granted, a scarlet fever case, a Danville move, new watering trough, an orchestra at Masonic hall, farm work in Kansas, and a baby arrival on East Seventh Street.
A Sunday excursion is announced from Washington to Evansville and back. The steamer departs Washington at 6, arrives Evansville at 8:15, with a return trip from Evansville at 8:15 pm. The event is set for May 14.
The pulpit committee of the First Baptist church plans Sunday meeting at the regular hour to decide on calling a pastor. Four prominent men are being considered for the position, and an official call will be extended to one of them.
Ed Reeves and Dug Ricla arrived to Edwardsport Sunday. Willie Shanks and Loring Ricks visited Petersburg Sunday. Miss Cora Peek visited relatives in Washington last week. L W Barber and family and Swann and family were in town Sunday. Dave Carter and children at Riftorne visited Harve Stringer Sunday. Miss Kate Fitzgerald visited guest of Miss Cecil Singleton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Spark moved back to this place from St Louis Myre. Dug Ricks and daughter Janie visited relatives in Harrison township Sunday. John Will and Bred Wattsen hosted a crowd of friends Saturday night.
The Riley Club’s regular meeting is moved to next week and will be hosted by Mrs Nettie Wayhe on the northside.
County commissioners toured Barr township gravel road work and planned future extensions in Madison township. A local note records remarks and commentary from meeting minute excerpts amid the leafing room context.
A line from a New York Press excerpt depicts a cracker explaining creation and the myth that some men “walked off” the line when brains were added. The dialogue personifies rural speech and references patience, fate, and divine design.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powers for Children claims to cure feverishness teething disorders and upset bowels in children at the Children's Home in New York. It cites over 30,000 testimonials and offers free samples by mail from Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY with 25 cent price at druggists.
Two arrests made Tuesday by Sheriff Mitton Fitzgerald. John Raycraft charged with two counts and James Hogan with one count. Out of 63 indictments returned, 62 arrests have been made and 1 remains to be acted on.
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