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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
1
Bilva Baines Selby Hines, a young man from Washington Indiana, was killed near Houston Missouri when a train ran into him as he fell under the cars during early morning near Bedalia. His father James Hines seeks identification and burial details as relatives search for authorities.
County commissioners reviewed the proposed extensions of four and a half miles of Madison town gravel roads on Thursday and granted the petition for improvement. The action advances road work intended to connect key local streets and support regional access.
A brief item notes a project cost of 10000 dollars and a smaller available amount of 1000 dollars. It mentions Grant Faith as engineer and references Thomas Taylor and Thomas as viewers or observers. Further specifics are unclear due to fragmented text.
Charles Russell has been sick with pneumonia fever for some time at his home on West Main street and is improving.
A dog owned by Ed List bit John Kave on Thursday afternoon. The injury was painful but treated quickly and judged not serious. The animal was only to be muzzled this morning by Chief Geyer.
Mrs Fletcher Horrall of Enet Walnut Street suffered a severe heart attack Thursday night. It was feared her condition was critical, but she showed improvement today.
W B Allen deputy postmaster and Charlie Feagans city nail forrrier disappeared this morning after leaving in a Studebaker wagon special order. Postmaster Faith and money order clerk Tris Howman joined the search as excitement ripples through the postoffice staff.
The Indianapolis Star reports that William McDougal, son of merchant Wil liam F McDougal, escaped Fletcher's sanitarium and rode in passing buggies in Washington street. He jumped between vehicles, rode at speed, and nearly jumped again before Dr Buehler restrained him. McDougal was taken to police and later returned to the sanitarium under guard.
Liston management secured Rade Whitley to pitch Friday’s game against Washington. A large crowd is expected as the home team travels to Lin ton with hopes for a strong performance.
The Aerie of Eagles plans memorial services at 2 pm Sunday at the Christian church in honor of Hiram Hatfield Daniel Corcoran and Walter Bicking a special musical program is arranged with hymns solos and duets to accompany the service a large crowd is expected
A large number of persons have received invitations to a residents party at the sweat end area. The event appears organized and draws considerable local attention.
From fifty to seventy five members of the K of C lodge attended the funeral services for William F. Wagner this morning in Seymour. Several beautiful wreaths of flowers were sent by members of the order. Mrs. David Gawkins and Miss Lillie Brady of Madison Indiana, visiting city relatives, left this morning to visit friends in Linton.
Matthew Downey aged fifty one died at 5 oclock this morning at his East Walnut street home of pneumonia after a lingering illness. He was a respected member of St Simon’s church and leaves three children Marie Jead and Robert. wife also survives. Funeral Sunday at 11:30 at St Simon’s church with burial in St John’s cemetery.
Lr Montgomery, a sixteen year old from Loogootee, was ordered to the reform school by Judge Boughton in Plainfield. He will remain until age twenty one. Taken to the reform school this morning by Sheriff Milton Pisgerald. The boy has prior petty misdemanors. his father believes a reform school term will help. His companion will be tried at the June term.
George Hopking oversaw the placement of a new water fountain at the corner of East Third and Main streets. The fountain began operating today and previously served many people during last year’s summer drought.
Grays hold practice this afternoon at West Park in preparation for Sunday's match. Local team members, including catcher O Connore, arrived in uniform this morning as manager Etatt coordinates drills.
Martin County Tribune recounts a late night incident in Loogcotes where a party led by Col. Jack Prater and Jemee Ash wandered seeking a state road. They claimed Washpg ton as their village of origin and said lanterns would help them reach it. They were escorted to the town’s west side to camp for the night before continuing northward.
A Wheatladd Baptist minister, the Rav. B. Warman, received threats from local whitecaps and plans to leave his neighborhood. His aide alleged a troubling influence sparked village anger. Harry Russell resigned from Terrante work.
Robert Downing fifteen year old son of Stephen Downing left home Wednesday night after parental punishment. He was found Thursday afternoon after hours of search by parents and police. He had wandered the town but did not leave the city, and good humor was restored to him.
E T Clark a southside carpenter who has been working moves his family to Vincennes. The note indicates relocation to that place as a personal move by a named individual in the community.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening at Mrs. R. M. Smiley’s home. A musical and literary program, described as elaborate, is planned and the public is invited to attend.
Preparations underway by Peter Shied and Tom for a Wednesday gin party honoring visiting relatives. An entertainment program is planned with guests expected to attend.
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