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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1903

Page

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President Bryan to Speak at High School Commencement

The High School will hold its commencement at the Opera House on June 4 with a class of fifteen receiving diplomas. Dr W L Bryan of Indiana University will address the graduates on Education by Occupations. Harry McGrayal will give the caluta tory and Pauline Sanford will provide the valedictory.

Opera House W. L. Bryan F Indiana University Bryan Harry McGrayal Pauline Sanford Stewart Presbyterian Church Miles The Baptist Church

New Shaft at Wheatland Opens Mine Initiative

A new coal shaft was begun at Wheatland Tuesday morning by Wilson Bros. of this city. They expect to open a productive mine soon. The shaft is located at the proposed Wheatland coal field site.

Wheatland Wilson Bros

Machinery In Place At Washington-Wheat Land Company

The extreme east end of the town reports the machinery for the Washington-Wheat land company has been installed and the mire will be in working order.

Washington-Wheatland Company

Frank Carter Arrested for Shooting at Anna White

Frank Carter, a young man of the town, was arrested this afternoon by Marshal Geyer and the police for shooting at Anna White with intent to kill. He allegedly fired three shots at the woman Monday night on carnival grounds and will have a preliminary hearing Thursday morning. Cy Davis runs for Congress against Judge Miers, with commentary from the Bloomington World. The Bogard township common school commencement is set for Pleasant Grove church near Epsom next Thursday night, with a program listing several student performances. Mrs Will Z Lester of George street is ill at home.

Frank Carter Marshal Geyer Anna White Carter Cy Davis Miers Cyrus Tere Haute Bogard Township Pleasant’ S Grove Church Epsom Epnepleh Arnold Delpha Wilson Seth Bales Slaney Bowman Yntae Myrtle Hazzard Harvey Fisher

Supreme Court Affirms Damages Award in Daviess Case

The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a $3,000 damages award to Edward M. Roberts in the L and O S W railroad damage case from Daviess Circuit Court. Roberts, formerly a switchman in the shop yards now living in Slater Missouri, was injured when a car struck another on a different track. He suffered a scalp wound and finger injuries, with a months long recovery.

Supreme Court Edward. M. Roberts Daviess Roberts Slater

Railway News and Local Personnel in Seymour Highlights

Seymour items note Pierce Maxwell from St Louis visiting. James Storey and E W Hatch linked to changes. J C Hagerty and Knox Humphreys in town. B and O S W excursion planned to Cincinnati next Sunday. Miles left shop for Denver. G A R anger over no free tickets. George Anderson recovers at home after foot injury. F M Cassidy elected editor at Indianapolis switchmen event. 55 year age limit proposal sparks legislative action. tramp injury on B O freight. Trainmen protection fund hike to 300 000 at national Denver convention.

James Storey Seymour Cincinnati Charles A. Miles Denver Colo J.C. Hagerty Washington Knox Humphreys James H. Maddy Baltimore & Ohio J. Walter Coons E. W. Hatch Kansas City B. F. Hatch Grand Army of the Republic George Anderson Montgomery South Walnut Street Dr. Herr Seymour Republican Indianapolis F. M. Cassidy Kan Congress Second Street Viecennnes Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

Convention considers changes to committee pay and insurance rule

The body debates changing constitution provisions to allow higher committee pay and settle with committees faster. The convention also weighs a rule to require insurance claims for death or total disability be paid within 30 days, instead of 60.

Indiana Geologist Plans Statewide Gravel and Stone Survey

State Geologist W S Blatchley will lead three men this summer in a statewide search for gravel deposits and suitable stone for macadam roads. The effort targets Lake Porter Posey counties and other stone belt areas to map deposits and determine their extent, aiming to improve local highways without importing material.

W.S. Blatchley Porter Lake Posey Indiana iHe Blatchley Aehard Redin Lake Porter and Posey Coul

Bethel Notes From Bloomington Visitors and Local Talks

Bethel social items list visitors Mrs. James Whitney of Bloomington and families from Washington Big Windy Shoals Evansville and Vincennes. Mentions church attendance Mt Olive farewell sermon and local happenings John Peek Subday Orin Beek new buggy additions and farewells. Evansville to Chicago rail trip June 13 to 19 with connects and special car details offered by F R Waecker C P T A Evansville.

James Whitney Bloomington Ed. Regves Walter .Morgan Washington George Scudder Big Windy Kin Morgana George Ward John Peek Orin Beek Mt. Olive Salman C. E. Peek W. B. Thomas Stanton Barber Ezra Vance Joe Glovers Miss Bar! McChanny of

Summer travel deals touted by Burlington agents in 1903

The notice promotes cheap summer rates across the West for 1903. Travel agents Cuas and Micuet invite travelers to describe proposed trips and promise full advice. Decoration Day prompts the E and L to offer a one fare round trip between all stations, with tickets sold May 29 and 30 and return limited to June 1.

Mane Burlington West Cuas BE. Micuet L. W. Waxetey Pine Street St. Louis

Community Services Call for Attendance

The notice invites everyone to attend the upcoming services. It emphasizes inclusivity and open access for all parishioners and local residents to participate in the events.

Wanted to Go West Seeks Lawshire: Lawrenceville Missing Youth

Roy Greenwood thirteen left home last Friday with a tramp promising money. They went to Wheatland and split. the boy went to Lawrenceville Alabama where Sheriff Carr arrested him Tuesday. Parents were notified but showed little concern about his return. The youth said he was tired of home and wanted to go west. He had previous time in Plainfield reform school.

Roy Greenwood James Greenwood Wheatland Lawrenceville Carr Phely Reform School Plainfield Sheriff Carr

Band Concert Tonight at the Carnival Program

Citizens band presents a March program titled New England's Finest with selections Chambers Overture Lustepiel Meier Bethlehem Hearts Courageous Waltzes and Dixiland Characteristic March Stars and Stripes Forever by Sousa Intermezzo Springtime Way Down in Old Indiana and more pieces by Chattaway Dedley and others through a lively carnival night performance.

Citizens Band New England Widen Wobec Chambers Meier-Beth Banke Dixiland Haines Dedley Old Indi Chattaway E. Sousa

Marimage Licenses Francis L Carrico and Jamie Summers

Francis L. Carrico and Jamie Summers are listed for Marimage licenses. The notice notes a caution about mortgage affordability, contrasting yesterday with tomorrow.

Francis L. Carrico and Jamiie E. Summers

Royal Arcanum Notice Grand Officer Visit May Night

Royal Arcanum invites a Grand Officer to visit the council on Thursday night May 1st. All members are urged to attend at 5 27d2t for Boonen, secretary.

Royal Arcanum Royal Arcanum Council

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Katherine H. Burlingame Etta A. Hyatt Florence S. Jordan John G. Keegan Junia Helen Lillie Harry M. McGravel Harry F. Mack J. Edgar Reed Walter A. Ragsdale Arthur Rogers Frank Sum Nell Serrit Thomas I. Smith Pauline P. Sanford Ralph’ V. Yenne Aah Will Z. Lester George Street E. M. Roberts Daviess Circuit Indiana Appellate Court Knox Circuit Court I Odiana’ Clay Company B. & O, S-W. Railroad Martin County Clay Company Knox Court Pierce Maxwell Bethel Evanaville Chicago Ilingis Central Railroad Evansville Lerna Franklin Street Pullman F. R. Waeecer Main Street Ind G.A.R Will T. Mahan Mozart GA. R Masonic Thomas Smith J. W. Ramsey Indies Mozhart Dr. Stewart Mc. Reid Marimage Licenses Boonen, Sec’y Oxford Neal & Elkridge
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