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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
1
Oris Snyder of the west end caused a scene on a streetcar at 6 80 p m and again at Valin's saloon. Constable Enoch Cheek arrested him for creating a disturbance and he was jailed for the night. He was later released for lack of a charge.
Notes show Tom Deering of the boiler shop is Jay Chas. Decker, of the car shop, who
The document lists several shop employees taking vacations such as Frank Ninatoight and Mi am Julian, with others like Herbert Voateri and Farrell of the car shop on leave. A layoff is noted for a machine shop worker while J. S. Givan remains at work on business.
Col Jack Prater, agent for State Life Insur company, tops April in the state with $25.00 written and seeks a May record. If he leads by the seventeenth, he earns free transport to his home and an official commendation from the head office.
A German Evangelical Bethel church row centers on Rev Schulz amid allegations of dishonesty and misuse of funds. The $3,600 mother in law estate dispute prompted two heirs to seek court action, with Schulz missing after notifying intent to contest. Nearby residents travel and church events are noted as turmoil unfolds.
A new delinquency law holds parents and senders responsible for youths involved in vice. Messenger companies and employers face fines up to 90 dollars and potential jail time for sending delivery boys to saloons or bad resorts. The statute also punishes parents who permit or encourage children to engage in crime, smoking, or other unlawful or immoral acts.
John O2 of this city has been appointed coach of the New Albany track team by Coach Home of Indiana University. OgJon silk pus pare his proteg si for the apaual mtet under Purdue University at Lafayette May 20. Ogdon is a son of Mr and Mrs diew, Ogdon of this city and a top Indiana performer. This is his third year at IU.
The Wilts Brothers are announced to appear at Spinks' Opera House in Atlanta City on Thursday night. The note hints at a lively show with laughter and pleasure, mentioning the manager of the organization benefiting financially and urging attendees to avoid disappointment by attending.
The young ladies of St Marys congregation will host a euchre party and dance Thursday evening at the Masonic ball. A good crowd is expected to attend.
Early in the morning lightning struck a tree on the arm of Charles Palmer northwest of the city. Two milk cows standing beneath were killed. The tree splintered, and the cows were valued at fifty dollars each.
Dona W. Dillard of Kelle & Dillard is confined to home with pneumonia. His condition is described as serious by the firm.
Doctors at Vincennes say no truth in reports that James Goldring died from eight grains of corn. Attending physicians state no grain of corn was found during the operation or prior to death.
A large crowd filled St Simon’s Church as the forty hours devotion ended Tuesday evening. About 1200 attendees heard Father Mahoney’s sermon on Communion. A papal blessing followed, with a procession of boys bearing lights and a choir leading to conclude the service.
James Feagans adjudged insane was transported to Woodmere Hospital in Evansville today by Sheriff Milton Fitzgerald and James Ferris for treatment. He worsened Tuesday afternoon at the jail and refused aid in changing clothes.
John T. Montgomery and Mary Abbam Oe strike among teamsters grading Barr township roads delaying graval laying. Workers demand higher wages. 10 hour days cited. Supervisor Milt Wilson urged continued work until Saturday night but failed to move strikers. Replacement efforts planned to resume construction.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Edward Faith Jos and angling for the day. No clear event details or entities to establish a full news item.
Dr. Girard of Crawfordsville Supreme Chief of the Tribe of Ben Hur Indiana arrived in the city this afternoon. He will present the state prize banner won by the lodge for securing the largest number of members in the last six months. A parade started at 1 30 this afternoon from the lodge hall along Main Meridian Walnut and East Four, ending at the Judge room. Welcome address by William Heffernan followed by Girard speech and Dr. R B Mitchell remarks. A public social at the Judge room tonight with coffee sandwiches ice cream and cake. both events open to the public.
New York critic Allan Dale declares the audience values live humor above past glories. He urges readers to attend this week’s shows to judge by merit and public reaction rather than nostalgia.
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