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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
5
A memorial resolution lauds Q Williams judge and attorney service amid untimely death. The October term sees twenty five indictments with several guilty pleas and fines, while three defendants remain jailed.
George W. Hamiler a well known farmer and veteran of the Twenty fourth Indiana regiment died after a paralysis stroke Sunday night near Maysville Daviss county. He was sixty three and active in the Maysville M E church.
Miss Myrtle Allison aged twenty died Saturday night at her parents home near Black Oak after a three month battle with consumption. A Bethany Church member active in work, she leaves Henry and Mrs Allison, two brothers and two sisters Verie and Gladys. Funeral Tuesday at Bethany Church at two oclock with burial in the cemetery. Fay T. Smith, sixteen, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith, died recently at Haase ND after ten weeks illness. Mrs Birthal Pinter of prest Tenth Street is very ill and not expected to recover. Omnia McCracker daughter of Henry McCracker of Herron Street is sick as trustee John W is very ill and may not live many days.
A mixed report from counties describes farm events, marriages, and public school meetings. The piece notes Mrs. Joseph Slawsons Row and Cora Wilson's wedding, land transactions by Louis Greenwell, and state education discussions led by County Superintendent McHenry with Prof. L. Mi and L. A. Bell, plus local gossip about trades and insurance claims.
The final baseball game of the season featured Clyde Goodwin vs Frank Frye with Washington defeating Lyons. Goodwin outpitched Frye, striking out three times and allowing four hits while Frye issued three walks. The narrow win came despite numerous errors and a crowded, attendance-filled field.
The Terre Haute team returned home after a Saturday game in Vincennes that ended in a tie. Officials and players argued at key moments including a late signal controversy near the goal line as the ball stayed in Vincennes territory most of the match. Washington and Bedingfield were noted in the disputed call amid a hard fought draw.
Frankulyana hosts a musical contest where Miss Frankie Bonham wins the prize. Miss Welch receives many gifts including a gold piece. Guests include several Misses and Messrs, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Martin of Montgomery, drawing a free crowd of Washington society attendees.
Charles Handy, a well known colored politician, was found guilty of assaulting Lester Lindsay after Handy objected to Lindsay’s company with Habay’s daughter. Handy was fined 2 and jailed until paid. Prosecution also cited provoking conduct. John Hardedette, Presley Thompson, and others were arrested for intoxication with fines imposed.
Prominent Bedford attorney E. K. Dye shot himself Friday with a revolver instantly dying. Dye was a well known member of the firm of Martin and a leader in several secret societies. He left a wife, brothers, and parents, and had been a longtime civic figure in the city.
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