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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
5
Obituary notes Charlie Mandabach killed in a mining accident on Sycamore Street. The incident occurred when a car was pushed into the mine pit in haste. He leaves five siblings including Rosa Beck and other relatives. No further details on the mishap are provided.
Vincennes resident John Grogan faced charges for assaulting Pat Deasio Gilver at a galoon Pring. He pleaded guilty and was fined 7 dollars and costs by Mayor Clark. Tom Leats of Montgomery and Mar Tig Yarbrough were also arrested for intoxication and fined with costs. Leats paid, Yarbrough’s fine stayed.
A deadly blaze in Winslow caused about 15 000 dollars in damage to buildings owned by local businessman Mr Millard and others. Millard died from exhaustion after aiding fire-fighting efforts while several residents were severely burned or injured. The town, without a fire department, fought the flames by bucket brigades as families rushed to salvage belongings. Millard, 60, was a prominent merchant and father to Mrs Gregory. his death plunged the community into shock as relatives rushed to Petersburg and back.
Brown & Co of this city have been awarded the contract for the construction of a ditch in Harrison county. The firm has furnished bond and signed the contract. They are to receive $110,000 for the work.
Mrs Jennie McCarty wife of Jo McCarty prominent hat merchant and former postmaster died this afternoon at two o clock after weeks of stomach trouble. She was formerly Miss Jennie Denver sister of Mrs Hugh McKernan and Frank Denyer and leaves husband and son Walter. She was devoted to family and a devout member of St Simons Church.
The wedding of Frank Blo cennes to Miss Tillie Smith was held Tuesday at six o’clock with Rev J Doyle officiating. A small group attended and a wedding breakfast followed at the home of Mr and Mrs McOrisakbn. The couple planned a reception in Vincennes later. The groom, a Vincennes railroad worker, and bride have many local friends. Also noted are upcoming nuptials of Ethel Armstrong to Gordon of Cincinnati and a double wedding at Samuel Reid’s residence. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Bordinett died Sunday. burial at St John’s cemetery planned. Virginia Bonner of Calhony died Friday. burial Sunday. Mrs Bonner described as well known.
Oxiah G Allen as administrator of Nancy J Walker seeks $10,000 damages after her death from injuries in a runaway accident near a railroad approach. The suit alleges negligence in construction of a narrow bridge approach without guards, causing a ten foot excavation where the horse fell and threw Mrs Walker from the buggy. Walker later died from head and stomach injuries.
A garbled report discusses Louis Ludlow accusing Senators Berar and state chairman Goodieh of seeking control of the Republican state committee. It notes John Billheimer as district committeeman and references Beveridge, Gooarich, and political dynamics amid tensions.
Shoals dispatch reports H T Trueblood of Loogootee leads the Stoy company to checkmate the Peru company by placing a dam ten feet high across White River a mile and a half below Hindostan Falls. Hindostan Falls would be rendered useless as power sources, challenging the Indiana company’s claimed prior rights and likely court fight. Mr Herff, president of the Indiana company, says their ground and incorporation give them priority and that Stoy’s move is unlawful, predicting victory in court.
Charles Sparks Dear died suddenly Thursday night at his mother's Main Street home after a period of illness. The 30 year old son of John and Annie Sparks had worked as a bill poster, Opera house stage manager, clerk, and at the post office before resigning due to poor health. Survived by mother, sister Mary, brothers James of Indianapolis and John of this city, and father J. Sparks of Texas. Funeral Sunday at two at the residence with Royal Arcanum members in attendance. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o clock in the residence on East Main Street for Charles Sparks. A large number of friends attended and the body was interred at Oak Grove cemetery. The services were in the Royal Ardoum order.
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