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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1909

Page

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Gurguit Gourt Suit Filed In Circuit Court In Court Roundup

A suit titled Girguit Gourt. ne Scott Undertaking company vs Zed A Bonham seeks an injunction over an alleged five year stay from the undertaking business in Daviess county. Gardiner Tharp Gardiner and Padgett Padgett represent the plaintiffs. Other news includes appointment to the county board of review and various court actions in Knox Daviess and Lawrence circuits.

Ne Scott Undertaking Company Zed A. Bonham Bonham Daviess County Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner Padgett & Padgett M. L. Bonham Sons H. W. Foreman Scott Undertaking Company H. Q.houghton H. H. Beaver Elnora Albion Horrall County Board of Review John Sims Thomas Nugent George Godwin Iowa Life Insurance Company Charles Haughton Vincennes Appellate Court Knox County Daviess James Dennis Joseph Poindexter James Courtney Vina Courtney Edwin S. Yeager Stanley B. Johnson Houghton Elnora Hardware Warea Dennis and Poindexter Ogden & Inman T. R. Sears Hastings, Allen & Hastings Padgett & Padsett T. D. Slimp Bertha Johnson Frank P. Fox Bastardy Miss Johnson Fox Circuit Court James Mi Myers Bedford Lawrence Clara A. Myers Myers B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company Mark

Elopement Revealed in Washington Stage Couple

Rex Wilson of Detroit and Miss Merle Stemm of North Vernon quietly wed after meeting in Washington. Wilson, actor with Henderson stock company, admitted the marriage following a Vincennes license reveal. Mrs Wilson returned home for parental forgiveness. couple plans to join in Washington.

Rex Wilson Detroit Mich Washington 4 Henderson’ Stock Company Merle Stemm North Vernon WW. Ht Stemm Winsonie Atshe Aouse Uride North Vernon- Wilson Jana i Shy Jetther Greencastle Washington Land Vincennes Fis Apol Birgee Avery Tamsieihe Hetearns Mrs. Wilson

Scott Declared Insane After Wandering Arrest

Bert Scott a piano tuner was arrested Wednesday in Marengo and declared insane at a Friday inquest before Squire Kellame. Relatives testified to his weak mental condition. Admission to Evansville Insane Hospital will follow. Medical examiners were Dr McPherson and Dr A H Donaldson.

Bert Scott Marengo Wag Squire Kellame Qdon Scott Evansville Si. McPherson A. HI. Donaldson

Farm Land Values Rise in Daviess County Sale

A 100 acre plus bottom farm in Elmore township along the river sold for 12 240 to Harrison Thomas of Montgomery County from Abe Haji Knox county road center. A Boxtown Baptists group organized a Sunday school in Montgomery with a large crowd attending preaching and a later evening meeting.

Daviess County Elmore Township Abe Haji Knox County Harrison Thomas Montgomery Boxtown Baptists Church

Local notes from Vincennes to Washington and beyond

Local residents travel to Chicago Indianapolis Seymour and Washington for visits work and events. Banns published for Leo Williams and Beatrice Carrico spouse set for June first with a ball in the evening. A fifteen month old child died of pneumonia and was buried at Antioch.

William Knipe Vincennes Len Martin George O'Dell Chicago Houston U. B Rufer Fisher Antioch Andy Martin Sailor Springs, Ill Martin Griffin Kansas City Charles Gordon St. Michaels Leo Williams Beatrice Carrico St. Peters Church H. M. McCracken Argos Charles McCracken Alfred B. Coyle Indianapolis Coyle Nere Walter Weimer A. B. Cole James Callahan Lon Guy Watson Herman Street Washington Lena Pflug Anna Clark St. Mary’s Paul Dant Maggie O'Neill

Local Visitors and Deaths Mark Week in Washington Area

HYATT O M Albright traveled to Washing ton on Saturday. Miss Mary Thompson returned home from Loogootee on Saturday. Taurman Chickadonz visited Odon Sunday with Mr and Mrs Allen Marshall, former Robin son residents now nearby. Edward Strange came home from Epsom Tuesday after attending the funeral of the four months old child of Harry Temple. Mr and Mrs Joe Chandler went to Washington Tuesday. James Padgett Henry Padgett Mrs Betty Condiff Stella Padgett went to Petersburg Wednesday for the funeral of Elisan Padgett who died late Monday near Petersburg. Mr and Mrs Taylor Potts of Washington visited Mrs Mary Howiesong early in the week. Mrs Bertha Rusk and Master George Wiley went to Washington Wednesday. After the third victory over the

O. M. Albright Washington Mary Thompson Joan Chandler OS James Henry Padgett Betty Condiff Stella Padgett Petersburg Elisan, Padgett Mary Howiesong Bertha Rusk George Wiley

Local visits and travels across towns and states

ODON. Miss Leveda Cropp of Montgomery visits her sister Mrs. K L Seal. Dr J L Seal drove to Plainville Sunday. Dr Mullinix went to Bedford. W L Stoy returned from Arizona. Several couples and individuals spent a day on First creek. Pythian Sisters meeting drew attendees from Linton and Terre Haute. Miss Madge Baker returned from Bloomington. Mrs Rufus Danner returned to Elnora. Miss Detla Callahan visited Bloomington with Miss Minnie Sprague.

W. J. .Danner Clida Garten Linton Pythian Sisters Adam Hubbard Clara Hubbard Terre Jack Schaffer Madge Baker Bess Jess James Rufus Danner Elnora Detla Callahan Bloomington Minnie Sprague

Bloomington man found for intoxication in city hall visit

James Mobly of Bloomington visited city hall Tuesday morning after a drunken spree that began Monday night in Evansville. He paid a fine after a night in jail, explained his belief booze improves the mind, and claimed an intelligent appearance at fifty. He denied running a picture show.

James Mobly Bloomington City Hall Russell Moply Evansville Layman College Town Nave Mobly

Young People to Wed in Quiet June Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage between Bessie Allen and Stephen Myers for Wednesday evening June 2 at the bride’s William Street home. Invitations issued Tuesday. ceremony to occur in the Allen home parlor with a reception to follow.

Bessie Allen Stephen Myers Wiliam Street Allen Nome Hamlet Allen Washington Bhe Ias Niga

Miss Allen to Wed in Daviess County Court Circle

The article profiles Miss Allen a stenographer and deputy recorder at the county courthouse and her fiancé a lawyer from Bogard township who recently joined Ezra Mattlingly in a prominent city firm. A Grand avenue house will be readied for the couple and they plan immediate housekeeping as friends offer best wishes.

Hasting, Allen & Hastings Ewhild Vorthiess Business College of Indianapolis C O Cabel Miss Allen Daviess County Nith Ezra Mattingly Daniel Myers Bogard Township Grand Avenue

Baltimore General Superintendent meets machinists on demotion request

In Baltimore on May 19 General Superintendent Harris of the B&O met a fourteen member machinists committee from various shops. They asked for reinstatement of Mont Clare shop leavers and all others who quit since May 7, and for dismissal of those filling their places. Harris said the request cannot be granted due to the company’s obligation to provide regular employment for new hires. The committee then visited Vice President Potter to seek a conference. Potter is away at the American Railway Association meeting in New York and expected back Thursday or Friday to decide on the demand.

Baltimore Power Harris B. & O. Railroad Mont Clare Potter American Railway Association New York

Aged Groom and Young Bride Tie The Knot

Thomas Hunt of Shoals aged sixty eight marries Mary E. Moffitt a local hotel waitress aged twenty seven. Hunt, a retired soldier, draws a monthly pension of 12. He was widowed in 1906 before this marriage, and Deputy County Clerk Water issued the license as the couple rushed to wed.

Cupid Thomas Hunt Shoals Mary E. Moffitt Hunt Lonce Water

Ark Davis Granted Patent for Extensible Wagon Teaco

Ark Davis a Veale township farmer has been granted a patent for an extensible wagon Teaco after years of work. He filed his model in March 1908 at Washington City and received notification this week that the patent is allowed. Davis plans to negotiate with wagon manufacturers to sell the invention.

Ark Davis Veale Township

Nugent Buys Auto for Friday Indianapolis Trip

Auditor Nugent has purchased an automobile and will drive from Indianapolis Friday with the machine.

Nugent Indianapolis

Columbus official pledges seed plowing pad funding

Columbus Indiana May 21 statement from Game Commissioner Z T Sweeney vows to pay for the plowing pad for the seed. The brief note notes the commitment as part of a local farming aid effort.

Columbus Ind Fisa Z. T. Sweeney

Deaths: McCullough and Howard Obituaries

The Indianapolis died Friday night after a months long illness. David McCullough former Washington barber and Indianapolis resident, aged about 47, is survived by his wife Audre Nabby and several relatives. Alfred Howard, Madison township farmer, died Monday at 59 from consumption, leaving a wife and seven children. burial in Mt Olive cemetery followed.

David McCullough Alfred Howard Madison Township Edon Mr. Howard Mt. Olive Cemetery

Farmers plan quail protective patches in Indiana to save covey

Indiana farmers will dedicate about a quarter acre each to grow cov erings shielding quail from hawks and weather. Commissioner Sweangy warns rapid quail decline due to cleared underbrush and wire fences replacing rail fences. He urges action or quail will vanish from the state. In Tipton, Nathan Law died after predicting he would die the following Sunday, aged nineteen, with burial managed by the Red Men tribe of Elkin. he left a widow and two children.

Mers Sweangy Indiana Fais Tipton Ind Nathan Law Elkin

Cow Causes Auto Crash Injuries and Repairs

Dr Grant Chaney faces a large bill after his auto struck a cow that hesitated on the road near Portland. The animal bucked and damaged lamps and the vehicle but caused no serious injuries. In Cape Elizabeth a wood fire near Mountain View Park burned cordwood across a mile strip, threatening homes before Coast Artillery and new troops halted it. damage estimated at 3500 dollars.

Portland Inf Grant Chaney Ore Mountain View Park Cape Elizabeth Coast Artillery Post

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