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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

6

Marriage Licenses in Hindman Cox and Dagley Couples

Hindman Cox of Epsom, age 20, and Hassie Goal Cox of Epsom, age 20. Farren Dagley, 21, of Oden, and Grace E Dagley, 21, of Oden. Keith Wilson, 21, of Washington, and Dick Isabella Wilson, 18, of Washington.

Hindman-Cox Glen Dale Hindman Epsom Hassie Goal Cox Farren - Dagley William Farren Oden Grace E Dagley Keith Wilson Ray Anderson Keith Washington Dick Isabella Wilson

Mangin Baby Born to Mrs John P Manbin

A son was born to Mrs John P Mangin of 612 Southeast First Street. The birth details follow local newspaper notice style.

Mangin John P. Man- bin First Street

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Land Man

Transfers include Sherman Summer to May Bageman a nwq neq s14 t2 r7 and others with several parcels, values listed. Notable deeds include Harry K. Bissey to Mary McCall, Walter E. Cole to Thomas A Prater et al, Frank K. Reinsel to Madison Walsh, and Charles A. Clark to Dicey Tchley et al with multiple small lots and acres.

A. J. Biddinger Temple Court Sherman Summer & W May Bageman & H Harry K. Bissey & W Mary ¢. McCall Willard Byrer & W Frederick E. Byrer W. Corfer Walter E. Cole John E Miranda B. Priest Elno‘fa Coleman Ketchin’s Charles A. Clark

Postmaster notices and local notices from Washington Indiana

Uncalled letters for week ending May 5 and May 12 1914 listed include Agnes Robbin Minnie Brown Mary Cox F W Dry Lat Farris Rilynn Hornish Iarett Lett and various others. Breeding stock and local court case notices appear alongside a card of thanks from Levi Wainman’s family.

Washington Ind Vontrey Agnes Robbin Minnie MD Vie Brown Mary Tests Tasward ‘Cox F. W. Drybei Farris Rilynn Hornish Es Sorsythe Sthay Fére Washington, Ind Brown J. C. Clark Hirsch Henri Leffler B. Sforsytne

Crossing accident sues settled in Daviess court

Two damage suits against the IC&E railroad stemming from a Worthington crossing collision July 18, 1918, were compromised in Daviess circuit court on change of venue from Greene. A milk wagon driver Uriah Resler died, his son Ralph suffered serious injuries. Settlements totaled 3,750 split between the administrator Henry Buckner for Uriah and Mary E Resler for Ralph.

Worthington Uriah Resler Ralph Resler Henry Buckner Ralph Mary E. Resler Charles E. Henderson Indianarvalis

Hopes 10 Win Track Honors at State Meet

Local school figures earn ten top finishes at the state track meet in Crawfordsville. Strong showings by multiple athletes highlighted the team’s solid performance and good form across events.

HOPES Crawfordsville

Eight Men in Fight for State Track Honors at Crawfordsville

Washington high school students show high enthusiasm for the state track and field meet at Crawfordsville Saturday. The eight man squad, coached by H. A. Gass, includes Captain Allen in high jump and hurdles, with Ambles, Barjow, Defferstall, McBride, Lett, and Kiefer among the contenders. The team departs by train tomorrow afternoon.

Washington High School Crawfordsville Allen Washington Lee Ambles Barjow Defferstall McBride Lett

Alva Sims Heads High Score at Club Meats Shoot

The Eagle Gun club held a regular weekly practice shoot at Eastside park with fifty targets. Top score went to Alva Sims with 4 hits. others include Russell Smith 41, Walter Hatfield 29, Edward Laughlin 3, John Winston 35, James Garret 34, William Wilson 30, C. W. Wade 34, V. M. Traine 27, A. J. Morton 26, L. W. Brown 22, William Forbs 26. A death notice for Mrs Iva May Pickett follows.

Eagle Gun Club Eastside Park Alva Sims Russell Smith Wal‘ter Hatfield Edward Laughlin John Winston James Garret Wiliam Wilson C. W. Wade V. M.¢Traine A. J. Morton L. W. Brown William Forbs

Boy of Reverend Darby Undergoes Operation in Indianapolis

Harold Darby, son of Rev J W Darby, underwent an operation Monday afternoon at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The procedure was successful and he is improving rapidly, though he has not yet been discharged.

Harold J. W. Darby Methodist Hospital Indianapolis

Retreating forces flee Tampico after rebel victory

Dispatches from Vera Cruz report General Semagosa and remnants of a shattered army in full retreat toward Mexico City after Tampico fell to constitutionalists. About 3,000 killed or mortally wounded, with gruesome battlefield scenes in Tampico as both sides suffer. Wounded lack hospital care amid ruined streets and obstructed passages.

Vera Cruz Semagosa Mexico City Tampico Plaza

Indiana Supreme Court Rules on County Highway Superintendent Appointment

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Judge Ogden in Bateman v Hart, ruling that in counties with fewer than 200 miles of improved highways the county surveyor may serve as highway superintendent if the board deems it appropriate. Martin County, with 125 miles of gravel roads, illustrates the dispute over whether the surveyor must be replaced or may take the new office. The decision emphasizes the board’s discretion when road mileage is under the 200 mile threshold.

Frank M. Bateman Martin County Bateman Thomas G. Hart Frank Giikison Shoals Hart Supreme Court Ogden Morehhan

Automatic Telephone Company Seeks Vincennes Franchise Again

Pike County Telephone plans to ask Vincennes for a new franchise amid renewed interest from Lansing financiers ready to back bonds up to 125900. Mayor House has not commented, while business leaders recall the prior rejection and note Bell’s rate increases may influence sentiment.

Vincennes Board of Works C H. Webb Pike County Company Lansing Mich Webb Mayor House New Automatic Company Automatic Company

Supreme Court Opinion From Martin Circuit Appeal

The case was appealed from the Martin circuit court. Judge Cox wrote the opinion for the supreme court, clarifying the ruling and guiding the decision.

Martin Circuit Court Cox Supreme R Court

Elopement Suspect Sentenced to Indianapolis School

Mahbul Thompson, sixteen, was sent to the girls industrial school in Indianapolis by Judge Swails on a delinquency charge. Sheriff Van Robertson and Miss Mona Robertson escorted her from Seymour after her arrest Saturday night. She claimed Washington as her home and said she eloped with William Havener who escaped.

Brownstown Banner van Robertson Mona Robertson Mahbul Thompson Girls’ Industrial School Indianapolis

Young Enkoff Dies After Terre Haute Auto Accident

Friends report the death of George Enkoff in Montgomery after an auto collision in Terre Haute two weeks earlier. The 16 year old was bicycling near his parents home when struck by a motorist, suffering internal injuries. He would have turned 17 next Wednesday, a Montgomery student and sod fountain helper at a restaurant. He was a grandson of late George Brown. The body arrives by train Friday and the funeral is set for Bethany Saturday.

George Enkoff Terre Haute Young Enkoff Montgomery Charles Enkoff Montgomer George Brown Bethany

Revival ends as First Baptist church reports ten new members

The special meetings at the new First Baptist church closed Wednesday night. Rev. Clive McGuire, associational evangelist, returned to Sullivan this morning. Ten additions to the church resulted from the revival. Frank A. Evans returned from Vincennes this afternoon.

New First Baptist Church Clive McGuire Sullivan

New Mexican General Takes Command Near Vera Cruz

Washington sources report General Garcia Pena, a top Mexican federal army officer, has assumed command of forces around Vera Cruz, replacing General Mana. The move signals a strategic shift as reports confirm the transfer of command near the port city.

Vera Cruz Washington City Garcia Pena Mana

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