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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

6

Notice of Drainage Report Hearing in Daviess County

Notice to residents named in the Oscar B Findley drainage petition that the county drainage commissioners have filed their report and fixed June 2, 1914 for a hearing at the Washington Indiana courthouse. Signed by Auditor Lewis Gore. Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys.

E. Norris John Jones Joseph D. Moore Mary E. Tenvileton John W. Ritter James Willard Laura Tomey John W. Baler Hazel E. Bowman Elbert L. Dyer Firman Sims Elijah Flinn Frank Hastings Arlie Burroughs Michael T. Madden Michael A. Ryan Ira Cox Oscar B. Findley Board of Commissioners County of Daviess Indiana Washington Lew S. Gore Daviess County Hastings, Allen & Hastings

Appointment Notices for Estate Administrators

Notice declares James A. Colbert appointed administrator of Lydia A. Manfield's estate and Elmer E. Hastings appointed executor of H. Garten’s estate in Daviess County Indiana. Attorneys Mattingly & Myers and Atta & Hastings listed. Both estates reported solvent or qualified as required by filing.

Lydia A. Manfield James A. Colbert Mattingly Myers Indiana Daviess County Gnod H. “Garten Daviess Elmer E Hastings Atta’ & ‘Hastings

Estate Final Settlement Hearing Notice

James Porter administrator of the estate reports and vouchers in final settlement filed with the Daviess circuit court clerk. The court has fixed April 4 as the hearing date. All interested persons must take notice. Mattingly and Myers, attorneys.

The Daviess Circuit Court James Porter Mattingly & Myers

Newborn Daughters and Sons Named in Local Birth Notices

Birth notices report a daughter for Mrs Ray Stone of Harned Avenue this morning. A son for Mrs Ray Bellville of Leogootee. she is visiting her mother in the city. Mrs E C Witherby of Cincinnati welcomes a daughter.

Marriage Licenses Report

Burris and Harris wed unlikely pairing with Lloyd Burris 91 and Mary Lula Harris 20 in Martin county near Alfordsville. Harvey Neal ley Nolley and Cath erine Ash, ages 34 and 18, from Barr township and Cannerburg. Smyth and Best James Franklin Smyth 23 of Owensboro Ky and Ethel Pearl Best 20 of Washington township.

Burris-Harris Lloyd Burris Martin County Mary Lula Harris Alfordsville Nolley-Ash Jacob Harvey Nealley Barr Township Catherine Ash Cannerburg Smyth - Best James Franklin Smyth Owensboro Ethel Pearl Best Washington Township

Washington Grey nine prepares for Evansville visit next Sunday

Captain Hicks unveils Washington Grey lineup for 1914 season with Dinkle Terre Haute Picket Washington May Danville Grefe Terre Haute Hicks Martin Terre Haute Cary Vincennes Steffy Shelbyville Reynolds Rosebery New Lebanon Jenkins Evansville Crowe Orleans coach Calendonia. Mayerhoffer to face expected strong Gray defense and hitting lineup in opener.

Frank Mayerhoffer Evansville Goldblumes Washington Hicks Dinkle Terre Haute Frank May Danville May American Steam Laundry Grefe Martin Cary Vincennes Steffy Shelbyville Reynolds Rosebery New Lebanon Jenkins Evansville Crowe Orleans Oach Calendonia Carey Greys

Marion County Primary Debates and Party Split Rumors

In 1914 Indiana politics Marion County shows a strong Republican lead over Progressives in the primary while calls for indignation meetings rise amid corruption claims. Figures cite Dr Johnson Hedrick Indianapolis Star and Beveridge area votes as proof of discord as supporters cite the old ballad Onward Christian Soldiers.

Marion County Bill Headrick Viners Dr. Johnson Bill Hedrick Indianapolis Albert J. Beveridge Bell George Hopkins Marion

Martin County Notes and Baseball Roundup

Charley Cushing plans a future aeroplane axis across Martin County while local plans hint at river traffic and millionaire electric launches. Nick Lewis’s Graham Colts lost 16 to 8 to Walkovers. DePauw edged Wabash 5 to 2 as Earl Sisson starred for Washington. Fred Curtis, trainmaster for the Haag circus, dies after being shot by Claude Purcell in Sullivan Illinois. Purcell faces murder charges.

Charley Cushing Martin County Short Windom White Cushing Loogootee Sentinel Nick Lewis Graham Colts Washington Colts Sullivan Fred Curtis Mt. Vernon Ill Haag Circus Claude Purcell Purcell Curtis

Breeding stock ad seeks loans for improved farms

Breeding stock offered by A M Perk ins and the Zinkans at the Me aig arm building. A loans program promises five years at favorable rates for improved farms. Mattingly and Myers handle the arrangements five and one half percent interest.

A. ‘M. Perkins Meaig Arm Zinkans Mattingly & Myers

War talk and Mexican tensions loom in Senate debate

Service senators push resolutions asking the President to back the scoundrel Villa while a Washington special reports ten Smith family members in Tonaluchipas Mexico face mob danger as Smiths jailed for killings in San Pedro. O Shaughnessy arrives in Washington hoping for a peace cabinet and a possible settlement plan in Mexico.

Ready to Strike General Funston Prepares for Veracruz Defense

The war department readies plans for possible advance to Mexico City as General Funston is positioned to defend Vera Cruz and launch an offensive if ordered. Officials emphasize readiness and rapid mobilization for any required action.

Vera Cray Mexico City

Heated Senate Debate Over Villa Mexico Policy

Senator Lippitt of Rhode Island urged action to question President Wilson about backing Villa for Mexico's next ruler. The dispute centered on Vera Cruz and U S policy neutrality, with Chairman Stone defending the administration as the resolution was tabled without a vote.

Vera Cruz Lippitt Rhode Island Wilson Pancho Villa Mexico Stone Foreign Relations Committee Senator Lippitt Villa Congress Senator Stone Huerta Rhode’ ‘Island

Senator Remarks on Arms Embargo Sparks Debate

In a tense exchange some senators accuse others of favoring Mexican rebels and arming them with field guns rifles and millions of rounds. Lippitt interrupts questioning whether lifting the embargo on arms for rebels in northern Mexico would backfire on the United States.

Vera Cruz Senator Lippitt Mexico

Marriage of Miss Eula Colbert to Walter B Wallace

Miss Eula Colbert married Walter B Wallace in a simple ceremony at the Colbert home on the Maysville road. The Rev Franklin Wise officiated as relatives attended, with grandparents present, and the couple planned to housekeeping at a new home on South Meridian street after a visit to Farmersburg and Terre Haute.

Eula Colbert Walter B. Wallace James A. Colbert Maysville Road Franklin Wise Abwie Wallace W. H. Boone John M. Colbert

Damage case on trial in circuit court

The case filed by W. H. Boone a Washington hardware merchant alleges that neighbors H C Truelove tapped a tile drain in Boone s yard to drain their bath room causing excrement and refuse to back up in his cellar and ruin the Boone well Damages of 400 are sought Padgett Burris represent Boone Mattingly Myers defend.

Circuit Court W. H. Boone Washington Boone H. C. Truelove

Springfield woman hails Chamberlain's Tab relief

Mrs F H Trubus of Springfield New York commends Chamberlains Tab for prompt relief during Myer’s disordered condition. She notes six years of use with reliable action and satisfaction for gale by all dealers.

Chamberlain Myer F.h.trubus Springfield N. Y Gale All Dealere

Clergymen Enjoy New Touring Cars in City

The Rev. W. J. Rader of the First M E church owns a Studebaker touring car and expects higher efficiency in his work. Fathers Boland and Kavanaugh of St. Simons Catholic church also have Ford touring cars to reach parishioners and refresh themselves. Roal Roberts, principal in Alfordsville, drives a new Ford touring car.

W. 3. Rader M. EB Boland Kavanaurh St. Simons Catholic Church AL Roberts Alfordsville

Paroled Real Estate Dealer Charles C Higgs From Illinois

Charles C. Higgs a Sullivan real estate dealer convicted of highway robbery at Carmi Illinois about two years ago has been paroled by the Illinois board of pardons. He was serving three to twenty one years for robbing a hardware store at Enfield. Accomplice St Henry Davey escaped from Carmi jail and remains at large. A parole petition was pushed by Higgs wife of Sullivan. James Leonard and Sam Woodsmall of Sullivan county were convicted as accomplices. Leonard is in state prison and Woodsmall released on bond pending retrial.

Charles C. Higgs Sullivan Carmi Ill Board of Pardons Illinois Riggs Enfield St Henry Davey Shelburn Carms Rigg James Leonard Sam Woodsmall Sullivan County Davey Leonard Woodsmall

Memorial Day Plans Advance in City Church Service Set

Local G A K post tightens Memorial day plans with a Decoration day address by Rev. George B Weeks invited and awaiting acceptance. Civil war veterans to lead a church service the Sunday before May 30, with other arrangements still pending.

G. A. K. Post George B. Weeks Weeks

Near-Side Stop Enforced By Washington Street Railway

The city council ordered the near-side stop to be enforced to aid riders and cut collision risk. A copy of the order was given to the company superintendent after cars had previously stopped at the far side causing confusion.

Washington Street Railway Company

Gun Club Scores at Regular Weekly Shoot

The Eagle Gun Club held its regular weekly shoot at Eastside Park on Wednesday afternoon. Scores out of fifty: John Winston 34, Alva Sims 41, Russell Smith 39, A J Morton 39, G L Cosgrove 34, Sam Brown 27, Dr Ira Bowman 28, Ed Laughlin 37, Joseph Arehart 9, C W Wade 39, F M Trainor 38, L H Smith 33, William Fowles 16, Watter Hatfield 39.

The Eagle Gun Club Eastside Park John Winston Alva Sims Russel Smith A. J. Morton G. L. Cosbrove Sam Brown Dr. Ira Bowman Ed Laughlin Joseph Arehart C. W. Wade F. M. Trainor L. H. Smith William Fowles Watter Hatfield

Remarkable Cure Claim for Whooping Cough Relief

Mrs Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports that after a year of persistent coughing fits her three children suffered whooping cough. She used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and observed a rapid recovery with relief from coughing and whooping spells. The product is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain Archie Dalrymple Crooksville Ohio

Breeding Percheron Offered At Stem Township Farm

Amiel Tork announces the purchase of a new Percheron horse and a jack for breeding. The pair will stand the season at his Stem Township farm, five miles north of Washington. Contact via telephone 570K2. Mar 19d&wif.

SteMle Township Washington Amiel Tork

First South Central Athletic and Oratorical Meet Sets Program

Preparations for the first annual meet of the South Central Athletic and Oratorical association underway in this city. The oratorical contest will be at the new high school gym with a full program of music readings and orations. Appointed are judges for finish and field events, and association officers include President E C Snarr of Sullivan and Secretary Treasurer Hamlet Allen of Washington.

South Central Athletic and Oratorical Association Washington High School Orquestra John Rowe Bedford Reading Fayp MsArthur Sullivan Elmer Sherwood Linton Bud Alpa Smalley Washington Fern McGuire Ingomar Parthea Olive Mitchell John A. Hastings Jerra Heaton Ernest VY Shockley Loomington Frank Aydelotte J. H. Haseman Jesse Lord C. Rhodes Field R. E. New John Boyd Charles Smiley Forrest’ Layman Charles L. Sembower Bloomington Oscar Willams Louise Peters Terre Haute Horace Ellis Vincennes Ernest V. Shockley

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