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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary details show a wedding announcement for Andrew Cavahaugh and Miss Donahue published at St Patrick's. The text references a cake and a Tuesday date for the ceremony next week, with mention to Mrs Johi Dilsser and the groom’s son.
Dr. R. B. Mitchell of Washington spoke on Sunday. Miss Hazel Porter will study in Washington this winter. L. W. Goatee traveled to Cincinnati to purchase goods for Violet, Kyle & Co. Robert Hull returned home after three years in the military at Ft Myer Virginia. Haxe B Alford and Mrs Orla Doyle wed Sunday morning with dinner at the bride’s home. They plan to move to a farm north of town. Ray Fisher in the U S Navy as head painter on the Galveston visits home, having sailed with the crew that went to Paris with John Paul Jones.
Big wind surrounds weekly update with visits by Mrs. Arilla Lett and daughter to Eliza Singleton Sanday. John F Lett property move noted. Miss Omle Fitzgerald from Washington visiting Miss Dulla Singleton. Pearl Hill and John Hill guests of Miss Dulla Singleton and Lee Singleton. Weather kept many from the Evansville W O W unveiling. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George.
A surprise party honored Miss Dalla Singleton on her twenty first birthday with fifty relatives and friends present. Ice cream cake and games followed gifts including a gold watch and chain from her parents. Arvin, the district teacher, gave the presentation speech.
Curtis Myers was at Washington Monday. Chris Abel has moved his family to Lelttsville. Dr and Mrs G R Tubbs were at Washington Monday. Mr and Mrs William Patterson visited Black Oak Sunday. Lizzie Chattin of Washington passed through here Sunday. William Eaton and daughter Myrtle were at Odon Sunday. W L James attended the teachers institute at Epsom Saturday. Hawley Williams of Washington passed through our town Sunday. A number from this place attended church at Antioch Sunday night. Homer Osman of Epsom passed through our town Saturday evening. The Rev Gideon Heavenridge and Mrs Heavenridge of Veale creek moved to this place.
The ill child of John ONeill is reported in Cannelburg while Belle Ryan shopped in geoseeks Monday. Several Loogootee residents Albert Ackerman Mrs Anderson Todd visited in town. Families from Rushville and Washington visited or traveled to attend events including the Todd trial. Others plan trips to California for the winter.
Miss Mae Rooney returned home after a visit with Miss Sallie Bullock in Washington. Mrs Sarah Harris came back from an visit with her sister Mrs Jane Scudder in Washington. Mrs Anna Williams and her Montgomery children visited her mother Mrs Louis Haag on Sunday. William Hackler on rural route 2 reports a pumpkin vine yielding twenty large pumpkins.
A jumble of names and travels shows residents and guests visiting Washington and nearby towns. Individuals including John Stott, W Hi Bunch, A F Crist, D Hy Williams of Henderson Ky, Mrs Amie Miles, Miss Marie Littell, Leona Inman, Ira Blowman, and others are noted as visiting, staying with relatives, or traveling to events and destinations such as Indianapolis, Bedford, Rector Ark, Topeka Kansas, and Weat Point Miss. The Christian Endeavor society held a social honoring W O Littell, with forty in attendance.
Johns Grove and Misa Bertha Fisher were wed at Plainville by Rev J L Shroyer and plan to farm in Bogard township. Ada McCrisaken wed at St Simon's Church by Rev J W Doyle then to Vincennes and Danville before Terre Haute. Porter Co Farris married Sis te Pershing at the bride's home with refreshments served. Farris, son of Milton Farris, is a former Central Pacific employee and Pershing daughter is prominent in community life.
The article covers Benjamin Burris and Ethel Pearl Little wed in Danville with Evangline Tratter as bridesmaid and Jacob Burris as best man. It notes Burris becoming principal in Plaimille, and Albert F Annen and Alma Allen marrying at the bride’s Bedford road home with Rev. K Douglass officiating. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Farris preparing to move to Denver with new railway work.
More than fifty witnesses have been subpoenaed by the Dubois county grand jury in the Susan Johnson case. The investigation grows with each session as Mrs. Frank Campbell, who found the body, and others are examined. Indictment appears possible as more testimony is heard.
A freight engine failed to see an oncoming freight near the meeting pen on the Big Four line from Cairo to M Carmel Illinois. The engineer and his crew jumped to safety as both trains collided. The engine derailed and surged into a passenger train, causing a two hour traffic interruption but no fatalities.
Mrs Lian Clifford wife of Alexander C Clifford a noted Evansville businessman died after a long illness. She was sister of Col John W Foster the diplomat who served as secretary of state under President Harrison. Mrs Clifford was a Grace Presbyterian church member.
White River is rising due to recent heavy rains and the low bottoms are flooded in some areas. County rainfall in the last two to three days totals nearly four inches with more heavy rains reported in the northern part of the state.
Claire Leonard and Miss Ellen Ingram married Thursday evening by Rev. Co. A. War, pastor of the Second M. E. B. church. The groom is Thomas Tedyard's son and Mrs. Leonard is Richard Ingram's daughter. They will live on a farm west of town. Charlie Z. Anderson, formerly of Washington, is in town.
The will contest in the James Todd case at the courthouse swelled from sixty four to seventy six witnesses with about sixty more to be called. Two professional witnesses from Gibson county and Vincennes are expected to testify that Todd was not of sound mind when the will was made. The Martin and Raney heirs share the estate with Todd heirs and others, totaling many beneficiaries across Barr township and nearby areas. The case may run into next week as testimony accumulates.
Judge Cobb holds the last affidavit under advisement in a Vincennes capital case. The suit, said to bring into court prominent persons, seeks large damages. Many witnesses will be examined. trial promises a hard fought battle amid lengthy, serious charges. Sechrist, a Wheatland butcher, allegedly rough with the plaintiff after a streets quarrel with Mrs. Qualls over a children’s dispute.
In one of Daviess county’s largest land deals, Mrs Addie L Buckler of Los Angeles sold the Buckler farm in Steele township to Louis W Keith of Sugarland for 23893.76 dollars. Keith, a prominent local farmer, will rent but not move onto the property three miles west of Plainville as Mrs Buckler prepares to return to California.
James McCloskey of Vincennes reported a valuable team stolen on Thursday. A stranger rented the team and planned to return it by sundown. The thief fled through Monroe City toward Petersburg with two women, prompting police to issue descriptive postal cards and mobilize two hundred officers. capturing him seemed likely.
A section of the National Road near Seelyville in Vigo County is sinking above a mine called the Rainbarrel. The Brazil Interurban tracks have dropped several inches and the exact danger is unclear. The mine is owned by the Vandalia merger company and its shaft lies within 300 feet of the road.
Diphtheria cases at Princeton rise with thirty two infections and ten deaths to date. Twenty patients remain under treatment as police enforce quarantines. Despite authorities actions, the outbreak shows little sign of abating and efforts to curb its spread continue.
F. M. McConnell the superintendent of Odon schools has resigned effective at once to accept the superintendency of Helena Montana schools. He has served in Odon about three years and carries a strong record of success. He will move to Helena in a few days.
The ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy amid numerous imitations. It claims the formula is mildly laxative and safe for children, with no opiates, and urges buyers to ask for Foley’s while refusing substitutes.
Mrs and Mrs James V. Dant return to their home at Hast Street in St. Louis after attending the funeral at Joni L. Dant.
Private wire reports from Washington Brokerage Co on East Main show wheat prices mixed with lower corn and oats. Northwestern receipts from Minneapolis and Davic show totals. hogs and sheep receipts steady with hogs around 5.00 to 5.55, market slow and steady across livestock.
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