11 May 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
1
A fragmented report references a commission discussion on extending rural routes and improving highways. It notes intro by a senator and a legislative vote on rural post service and road improvements, emphasizing continuance of present routes.
A Saturday derailment near Elliston involved five cars of a train traveling about thirty mph. No injuries reported as crews cleared the track and detached wagons, with sections of the rail torn up and long delays for rerouting.
Vincennes Caphal reports Thomas Nu gent auditor for Daviess county filed three bills with Knox county auditor. The first covers trial costs for Walter J. Abie vs Van R. Low totaling $13. The second relates to Lincoln Moran against Edgar Fuller trial costs. The third claims $601.86 as exact costs of a Bond issue case transported to Daviess county. judge Houghton notes the figure and cites a swearing on oath about impartiality.
Judge Houghton set Frank Mallett’s bond at 3000 late Friday afternoon. Mallett was brought to court for arraignment and pleaded guilty as stated in the affidavit of voluntary plea filed with Biles and Mallett, Fulkerson, and others listed in the record.
Fragmentary report notes a 56 year old woman, Mrs Elizabeth, wife of James Burris of northwest Third street, dislocated hip after mistaking a door and stepping from a room to an outside doorway, four feet, in a Saturday night incident. Recovery time anticipated.
Fragmentary notes describe new Jamestown exposition stamps arriving at a post office. One cent stamps feature Captain John Smith, while two cent stamps show a pictured landing scene.
Governor appoints and reappoints labor and hospital board members with several names across Indiana citizens. Purcell, a Republican, leaves labor commissioner post after term end. D H McAbea seeks reappointment. Blakely considered for an inspector role. list includes multiple state boards and hospital commissions with Democratic and Republican appointees across cities like Indianapolis, Plainfield, Crawfordsville, Bluffton, and Logansport.
Reports from Rhode Island and Washington discuss possible Senate committee shifts. Senator Hemenway is highlighted as a strong candidate for the Senate Appropriations Committee, with Wetmore's likely departure opening a spot. The piece also notes Hemenway’s senate tenure, committee roles, and respect for his prudent leadership. A separate local item covers a theft confession by McBride, a parole violation, and a jail interception in New Albany.
Warren Routte proposes constructing a two con crete wall around a Mount Pleasant Martin County graveyard in Indiana. The project aims to mark and secure the burial site in the rural area.
A man in Alfordsville lost his left index finger while splitting wood on Monday. Doctor Rowland treated the injured hand after the accident.
Bay Vance L Bratton of Plainville is listed as serving in the Coast Artillery in the Regular Army. He is the son of Bratton.
Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon in the Eagles aerie hall for departed members of the White River aerie including Hiray Hatfield Walter Bickings and spaniel Corcoran. The ceremony was led by the memorial committee Howard Stewart chairman James O’Brien and Ben Clawson with Philander McHenry delivering the address. Miles Jones presided and Kieffer’s orchestra provided music. Reverend C R Hodge gave the invocation and benediction with Alvin Padgett delivering the welcome and Jennie McCafferty singing Igolo Beyond the Gates assisted by Mika Helen Brown. George Hodge performed a final song on the piano.
During a heavy thunderstorm a bolt hit Taylor Potts s home in Wheatland Knox county. The blast tore a hole in the carpet before the stove and sent a bright imprint fern on Ola Smith s leg ten inches long. Ola fainted but recovered. Maurice Potts received a forehead burn and cherry red skin while a fern imprint appeared on his leg. Others in the room felt no impact.
Wells and land deals surge as derricks dot the landscape near Bridgeport and Lawrenceville. J B Harlan reports a new well in Bridgeport yielding about 150 barrels daily, with drilling by J H Robinson and profits based on a percentage share of the production.
The Montgomery Creamery reopened on April 15 after a shutdown and reports brisk business. It uses traveling milk gatherers to collect fresh milk, processes it at the creamery, and returns the skimmed milk to collectors. The $5,000 venture is led by secretary-treasurer T. J. Morris Jr. Butter produced is of extra fine quality and sold in Cincinnati and Louisville markets.
Eleven new members were initiated into the I. C. F. at Montgomery Saturday night. After the initiation a banquet was held with representatives from the surrounding area. Lafayette Gilley Will Porter and Joseph Schofield attended the event. Seven initiates were from Loogootee and four from Montgomery.
District Supreme Chief D A Par elgn of Greencastle and O M Algiers led a court of the Tribe of Bep Hur at the K of P hall Friday evening. Twenty nine candidates were initiated and officers were installed including Chief William Warmouth and past chief Gene Wirtz with R H Baldwin as Scribe and J Keller keeper of tribute.
A wedding occurred in St Louis on a Wednesday involving Roy Froman, a railroad employee, and his bride. The Rev Father Froman officiated. The bride is well known in the city, a graduate of local schools, and has been in St Louis for two years. parents received word of the marriage on Thursday.
The Negro Odd Fellows will meet at the A.MCLE church in Vincennes on Sunday May 312 to hear the annual sermon delivered by Rev. Mr Sanders, pastor of the church. Lodges from Pinkstaff Illinois Washington and Princeton will attend.
A fragment notes J W Doyle traveling Sunday to assist in a confirmation ceremony. The line hints at a confering or confirmation context, with limited readable detail about participants or location.
A fragment notes a printer named Donnie involved in a Petersburg acid incident case with unclear details. Authorities and local firms are referenced, but specifics remain unreadable in the OCR excerpt.
John Himburg a noted Washington D C printer aged about 31 took poison Thursday night after a day of illness and despondency. He arrived at the Pike County Democrats office and died Friday night at 12 o clock after suffering severe physical distress. Relatives report no clear motive though threats were heard. he had worked in Ohio Indiana and Illinois and was a member of the local Typographical Union. He leaves a widow and two children.
At a recent gathering the board discussed a five percent dividend on the capital cost of twelve thousand dollars. Names mentioned include Charles G. Sefrit Oily Vance Paris Jostat Alleh Exra Thomas Nidgent William A. Wallace Edward Fairh and Theodor Jones. The dividend was declared at the last meeting and distributed previously.
Eugene Rush of Frankfort states no demolition doubts remain for his White River dam and powerhouse plan. He cites steady preparatory work and a new state law enabling land possession of backwater areas, with Deputy Surveyor Rogers assisting in surveying. Critics link the project to traction schemes despite no design changes.
Elmis Carter, formerly of Washington, freed from Sullivan jail on a 2000 bond after months held for the murder of Joseph Orr in Sullivan last October. Bond signed by Adam C. Miller and William Draper. father James Carter and brother Ray released after January term. Trial set for next Sullivan circuit court term alongside Green of Vincennes and Sanders of Dugger.
Tillie sues for divorce from August Fe Kiel claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. She says he choked struck beat and kicked her on multiple occasions and often stayed away drinking. She requests alimony of 5000 dollars and notes the husband’s alleged worth of 16500 dollars.
Drillers on George Singer’s farm one mile west of Saundboro hit a striking oil gusher Tuesday at 10 o clock after drilling to 1545 feet. The well is expected to be a paying prospect, with pumping underway. A valuable cow belonging to Sheriff Fitzgerald died Sunday morning.
A list of petitions presented to the township shows many residents seeking viewership. liquor licenses were granted to Jo Bergert, Joseph Leng and John Blas. Bridge contracts were awarded to Vin eBines Bridge Co for two bridges totaling 2030 dollars. Charles Elis named tru ant officer. bondsmen chosen after lengthy deliberation in a case related to Ida Noel and children seeking $2 in the state suit.
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