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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
1
A report notes Roy plans construction on a city lot while officials indicate no prosecution will follow. Details on charges or legal actions remain undisclosed.
Hundreds witnessed a blaze at the abandoned Airdome on Fourth and South streets. The wooden structure burned within half an hour, destroying the theater and melting a large central telephone cable, cutting service to southeastern areas for hours. A young boy confessed but was released without prosecution due to age.
H B Barnard of the Indiana State Board of Health reports May 5 1916 that Washington Water Light and Power Co water is satisfactory. Samples taken May 1 at taps on Dewey Avenue Second Street Center Street Walnut Street and East Walnut Street show no typhoid germ etc. He notes the water is satisfactory at present and praises the company for providing safe supply.
At the seventy seventh annual Indiana Christian Churches convention in Danville Dr O L Jordan of Chicago urged ministers to work six months in a newspaper office to grasp the value of printers ink He said a newspaper story of a prize fight gains immediate interest and ministers should avoid long introductions The Rev and Mrs R A Bennett and Mrs Flora B Cox attend the convention traveling in Mr Bennett's motor car
The document outlines a rule to send random water samples from taps to the state chemist at fixed intervals for complete analysis. State water chemist C Diggs recently visited the plant to review equipment and methods for testing water, with plans to inspect the pumping station and water supply this spring.
Matthew D. Kelly traded Trinity Springs property to Carl M. Short for an 850 acre Bedford area farm. Kelly paid a cash bonus in the deal. The Short farm is regarded as one of the best around Bedford and Washington visitors frequent the springs as a summer resort.
Mrs. Thomas Clements former resident of Reeve township now lives at Wheatland sustained severe bruises after falling into an open cellar door at Frank Roberts home in Alfordsville. No bones were broken but the 70 year old will be laid up for some time due to age.
A one story barn and several outbuildings at the home of Lee Summers in Loogootee were destroyed by fire on Thursday. Loss is estimated at $500 with little insurance. Children playing near the barn in the morning are suspected of starting the blaze.
Seymour Democrat reports Reverend J. J. Moore, a Christian minister, has moved his family to Amelia Ohio where he will face three charges in the nearby rural area. Dr Moore has resided here for about four years and is known to many persons throughout Ackgon County.
Theodore Taylor a well known farmer northwest of Washington is patient at St Marys hospital of Basville. He underwent a serious surgical operation Thursday morning to gain relief from a stomach ailment.
A jury in the Daviess circuit court returned a verdict Saturday morning in the case of Harley R. Snyder versus Sol Frank and Simon Levi. The court entered judgment for Snyder amounting to 1784 dollars. The suit originated in Pike county and moved to Daviess on change of venue.
A political contender named Ron Gains support as Indiana shows steady strength and organized backing. The article emphasizes a growing, well coordinated campaign presence in Indiana boosting his favor.
Indianapolis Star reports Republicans favor Fairbanks for the presidential nomination with a Chicago convention decision seen as likely to endorse a Fairbanks ticket unless old guard actions force a Roosevelt or Hughes intervention. National sentiment suggests Fairbanks leading among possible contenders, with Roosevelt and Hughes as primary rivals.
W H Lamb, Steele township assessor, reports personal property gains of 22747 dollars raising total taxables to 1191758 dollars, triggering a reduced tax levy. The article notes ticket distribution tensions for Indiana delegates to the Chicago Republican convention with Goodrich and district chairmen involved.
The Daviess County automobile owners plan to form the Daviess County Automobile Association affiliated with the Hoosier State Automobile Association and the American Automobile Association. A county board will oversee local chapters and install road signs to aid motorists and support crossroad safety efforts.
The Rev A Jochum presided at St Marys church as boys and girls received their first holy communion during Mass at 10 o clock. The pastor delivered an appropriate discourse and the communicants were enrolled in the scapular in the afternoon.
William Roby Jr suffered a painful fracture when a car back fired while he tried to crank the engine at his east Pearl Street home. The backfire struck his right arm, breaking the wrist and crushing the knuckles of his hand.
Mother's Day services across Washington churches featured sermons honoring motherhood. Pastors emphasized family values and community responsibilities during Sunday worship, reflecting the holiday’s national observance.
Dr Amar TN called a meeting with Tauqua guarantors at Cry Hale to discuss financial arrangements and future support.
Washington held a meeting Tuesday night at city hall to plan season ticket sales and committee duties for the upcoming chautauqua. Officers include President T D Slmp Secretary Treasurer M F Burke and Marshall Wilson. Tickets go on sale about six weeks before opening July 2 with Redpath bureau supplying the program details and no Sunday sessions will occur.
Indiana supporters organize for Charles Warren Fairbanks with headquarters at Chicago upcoming. James A. Hemenway and Will Hays backers visit Wisconsin, while letters from delegates in多 states express favorable sentiment. Fairbanks aides plan early delegate contact in Chicago ahead of the convention. Separate note reports Charles M. Lloyd sought by postal authorities after a mortgage scheme that harmed his Georgia wife Sue Franklin.
The Washington Marines travel to Franklin this Saturday for a state track meet. The Franklin club, led by Seymour and the Franklin boys, will be the principal attraction with businessmen supporting the event.
Washington reports indicate Lloyd fled to Van Trees and a search for the man continues as authorities believe Lloyd is at large. In Ohio an explosion near a Beacons building injures and kills several, with two missing and the scene under crowd control by guards. Fortunes change as arrests for riot and assault occur in Wake County court.
The Centennial Celebration 4 Committee will meet at the county office Saturday at o'clock p m with airmen from township and city committees to set the celebration time All persons will be present if possible and many are urged to visit Thursday and Friday to learn more about Monroe county Bloom Week also planned Attendees include Florendge Norria Jo fer The bride and groom left for Washington City for Fatay, returning to Deford to make their home.
The court sustains motions by ten Washington saloon owners seeking a change of venue from Daviess circuit court. Judge J orders the move after costs are paid within ten days. The drys appeal the local option recount ruling and the case now moves to Martin circuit court.
Bogard township Sunday schools met in Cornettsville Methodist church to organize township work. Mantel Killion chosen delegate to state convention with Mrs. Lester as alternate. officers elected include Vice-president Joseph Brock and Secretary-treasurer Charles W Wilson. Pleasant niles hosts Sunday school program with songs and talks on home department value and teacher training.
The death of Mrs. David Pershing a well known Madison township woman is reported from her home southeast of Odon. Paralysis followed a long illness and was the immediate cause. She was fifty seven. Survived by husband several children one brother Phillip Miller and one sister Mrs. Frank Harman Madison township.
Kentucky bred horse Georgeh Smith owned by John Sanford won the forty second Kentucky Derby yesterday afternoon after a hard drive Star Hawk English bred finished second with Franklin third. The race time was 2 04 as about fifty thousand spectators watched.
A one year old boy, son of a resident of 103 Northeasteit, died at 9 o'clock due to measles. The incident is reported as a tragic illness in the family.
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