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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
The Bloomfeld Democrat reprints Vincéanes Commercial’s account of the recent convention. The report outlines key moments and quotes, reflecting local interest in the event and its outcomes.
The piece recalls William A Stark of Monrans and the Senate retirement, criticizes party figures and alleged buying of votes, and argues that honest voters outlast corrupt influence. It cites Carl Schurz as a forceful, sincere leader and defends Indiana voters against claims of purchasable ballots despite reform talk.
A fragmented notice references a little girl and an eight hour period, with unclear details. The readable text presents limited context and no identifiable names or locations. Further details are unavailable from the supplied fragment.
The article lists bidders including Theis and wife Hion George W Killion Mischner Myers and John Mc Cullorigh for a four mile ditch. Work is to be finished by January 1 1907.
The Meads family feared their daughter had been stolen or fell into a well or creek after wandering from her grandfather’s Harrison township home Saturday. After hours of searching, she reached the Stevenson residence unharmed, then returned home by 2 p.m. Her father’s illness and the scare linger, but the child appears fine.
The Elkhart Review lauds libraries for broad public benefit noting they educate all ages, complement schooling, and act as community post graduate centers. It argues librarians guide lifelong learning, with libraries in Wash Bragton seen as wise, cost effective investments saving thousands annually.
The Sun editor Purdy accuses Judge Spage Alford of abusing power by threatening contempt charges to jail editor for criticizing official conduct. The piece argues the judge’s action undermines press freedom and hints at political fallout, noting Alford’s failed renomination and the public reaction in Indiana.
The court ruled that a citizen who has avoided taxes for ten years cannot stop county commissioners from deducting accrued taxes from sums owed to him by the county. Cain Baker presented a $50 ditch warrant to the Ft Wayne treasurer who subtracted accrued taxes and gave him $10.38. Baker filed for a mandamus. the circuit court sided with him but the supreme court reversed.
Alma Gates nineteen lived in Loogootee eldest daughter of George Gates passes Friday after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Ladies Cornet band and Catholic Church. Survived by father, mother, sister Etta, two brothers, and cousins Misses Anne and Emma Norris. The Gates family well known in Martin County.
County Surveyor George A. Faith sold the Bean Ditch and the Core Ditch reconstruction in Elmore and Bogard townships. Archie McMullen purchased the property at the courthouse on Friday afternoon for 2499 dollars.
The state board of education awarded contracts for new school books to publishers including Silver, Burdette & Co. and Green & Co. The spelling book from Green & Co will retail at ten cents with exchange at seven. Scott Foresman grammar from Sandborn & Co. sells for fifty-five cents with exchange at nineteen. Montgomery history from Ginn & Co. will retail at sixty five cents.
Henry W Schafer, brother of Mrs Nettle, died in Vincennes aged sixty three after being ill last Monday. Born in Prussia, he came to St Louis to learn carpentry and served in the Civil War. He later ran stores and a general merchandise business until retirement about a year ago.
Martin Hall of Lawrence county aged sixty four and a Civil War veteran was found of sound mind Friday in Bedford circuit court after twenty years under guardianship. He had been drawing a pension of twelve dollars a month and resides in Marion township near Mitchell.
The appeal in the age of the state against Charles Gett, convicted of assault and battery with intent to murder in Daviess Circuit Court, Tee term, and now serving time in Michigan City prison, has been accepted by the appellate court. Appeal was taken by the defense on an assignment of errors.
Samuel H Smth of Ocean Park California, son of H A Smith of Jordans Station, placed seventh in a voting column conducted by Ocean Park Journal and will receive a course in the Scranton Correspondence School. He will take up electrical works.
Readable fragments mention Jagkqgon of Reate and Ethel Allen with unclear roles or affiliations. The text appears to be a damaged line from a historical record or correspondence, lacking complete context, dates, or actions to determine a specific event or outcome.
First communion services were held at St. Simons and St. Marys on Sunday morning. St. Simons celebrated 4 class of twenty five boys and thirty two girls. St. Marys had twenty one communicants, eight boys and thirteen girls. The Rt. Rev. Bishop O Donaghue of Indianapolis administered the sacrament to a class of 200 at St. Simons and to a class of nearly fifty at St. Marys with assistance from Fathers Doyle Garrity and Torbeck. Large crowds attended and the bishop delivered strong sermons at both churches.
A Sunday baptism drew about 1 500 witnesses as the First and Second M E churches joined. The Rev C A Ward baptized eighteen and the Rev J W Baker three at the Knox county river sand bar. Crowds crossed the river and many stayed on the other side for the rites. Ward serves two country charges and the city church.
Andrew Evans of Pike County faced twelve liquor law indictments. On trial for the first indictment a jury found him guilty and fined $100 plus costs but could not pay and was remanded.
The Indiana Supreme Court reverses the appellate ruling affirming a judgment for James Neal against the Indiana and Chicago Coal Company, altering the earlier decision and returning the case for further proceedings.
Court declares requirement to provide a person to open and close mine doors when cars pass. The doors are not for authorizing drivers. rather they prevent doors from being left open and interfering with ventilation.
Farmers plan to replant based on crops that performed best with melon acreage in the state rising notably from last year. The shift reflects adaptation to prior yields and aims to stabilize overall harvest prospects.
L Carters glass factory at Peters burg employing 250 men paused after a steady eighteen month run. plans to resume operations in September.
Indianapolis correspondent reports Smiley N. Chambers resigned from Governor Hanly's staff after a dispute over ethics and a pardon matter involving ex-Auditor Dave Sherrick. The resignation took effect over a month ago and was later accepted, though not publicly announced.
The Washington city council opened with a full Republican slate. Judge W. R. Gardiner was named city attorney succeeding John H. O Neall. New police, sanitary, and fire officials were appointed and standing committees established including finance fire water light public schools police streets contracts and permits purchasing. An ordinance bans intoxicants for officers on duty with penalties and possible dismissal.
Readings show an ordinance limiting intoxicating drinks in private by minors and adults, with penalties up to $50 fines and license adjustments. Council also addresses annual president pro tem, claims filing, department requal duties, and fishing laws for inland lakes with size limits, open seasons, and penalties. protects young fish and sets bag limits.
Wil Sanford arrived in the city from Monte Vista Colorado Sunday night and will spend a month or more visiting his parents on East Walnut Street. Sanford is a bank cashier in Monte Vista and has been away from Washington.
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