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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
4
R R Coan passes away from consumption at his sister’s home in Petersburg after a short visit with the aim of a speedy recovery. He came to Petersburg planning a week’s stay to see his sister before further confinement. He was previously a member of the community.
The article notes the Woodmen of the World and $1,000 insurance linked to a body arriving at 6:35 PM and being taken to the home of his uncle Pat Cobn at 516 North Meridian Street. Burial time is not set. The piece also mentions Roy Sommers Gibson Ellis and Roysa visiting the old bed of White River for fishing.
Bridge foreman H C Byer from Flora and John Spurgeon taking a vacation. W A Shackleford of the west division on vacation. MN L Thayer returned from a business trip. Tom Donatde returned to Cincinnati after Sunday visit. Albert Miller left for Rivervale to assist in engine repairs. Kuhn and Shiel from Bedford watched at Linton Sunday. Baltimore and Ohio orders 10 000 freight cars for 17 000 000 dollars. delivery September, finish by January. Road will have 2 077 engines and 88 000 cars once arrives. Jesse Goshorn and wife of West Van Trees at Elnora. Mother Gray’s Pills advertised for children. 89 000 testimonials claim success. Allen S Olmsted address given.
A disorderly assault on Saturday night ended with a knife slashing near Hopin’s thumb and Morrison woman jailed awaiting sentencing for assault. Officers Goyer and Ker escorted her from the scene as officials order her to leave town or face months in prison for public nuisance. Witnesses, including Prosecutor Langin and Postmaster Abrams, described the scuffle and baseball game antics surrounding the incident.
The Gray baseball clash ends with Linton scoring in the third and ninth innings amid errors and wild pitches. Washington collects scattered runs as Dickey and Whitley duel on the mound, with Banta delivering a two-bagger and Condit driving in runs.
George Raycraft faced a police court trial after Mason Davis accused him of threats. Davis paid all costs. Col. A M Siardy acted as Raycraft’s attorney.
A large delegation of colored '08' Fellows traveled to Vincennes on Sunday to spend the day with the Vincennes lodge. Princeton members attended the meeting and Elder Brewer delivered the annual sermon. A banquet followed in the evening.
A collage of social greetings and arrivals from Vincennes and surrounding towns. Names include Alex East Olney L Rodgerson J T Layman Miss Bertha Oat and many others visiting or returning home. Also listed is an apartment rental notice and a funeral notice reference from the community.
A friend asks for a short term loan and is met with a firm refusal. The lender explains the refusal stems from personal reasons and a wish to preserve the friend’s character and future, preferring to keep money matters separate from their relationship. The dialogue contrasts prudence with temptation and ends with the lender advising the friend to borrow elsewhere.
A lawyer and receiver discuss Bushall company affairs with cautious optimism. They note initial gloom but now see improving prospects to realize enough to cover salaries, signaling potential recovery amid challenges. Burdock Blood Hitters advertised as health remedy.
Special excursion on Sunday May 14 1905 from Washington to Evansville and return aboard the steamer J.8. The round trip fare to Evansville is 61 with departure from Washington at 6 am and return from Evansville at 8 15 pm. A Knights of Columbus event excursion leaves Washington at 8 am and returns from Evansville at 11 30 pm.
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