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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1907

Page

4

National Forests and the Lumber Supply

A departmental publication argues national forests will shape economic growth by securing timber supplies for generations. It notes abuses under timber lands laws, rising stumpage prices, and the forests as a strategic reserve against monopoly while outlining price effects and fire-related losses.

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Indiana Masonic Lodge Membership and Finances Report

The six months show 1,265 new members and 3,204 initiated with total resources of 3,185,505 and half year receipts of 17,786. Expenditures for relief reached 116,210 and total expenditures for welfare 151,874. Deaths numbered 445. total membership 43. Indiana lodges with >2000 resources include 24 homes, Ft Wayne No.14 with 89,531 and Muncie with 56,043. Nine lodges paid out over 1,000 in relief. four of these are Indian lodges.

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Corning Foot Race Ends with Barnett Beating Marshal

In Corning at 6:38 pm Wednesday a short, quick man named Jamie Bennett outran Marshal Corning in a playful race through Vance Street near City Hall. The bet was a box of cigars, and Bennett pulled away in the second half to win by about twenty-five feet as the marshal finished behind.

Sty Hall Vance Street Jami Bennett Corning Bennett Barnett

Divorce a Habit Reflects Modern Life Strains

The piece argues divorce rises with modern life and dwindling children. It cites diminished home permanence, hotel living, and court-ordered custody as factors, noting public opinion and church authority have slackened toward private matters.

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Surprise Birthday Gatherings In West End Honor Mrs Cissell

Neighbors and friends filled Mrs John T Cissell s McCormick avenue home on Wednesday to celebrate her forty seventh birthday with a basket of gifts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Kuhn Rev Chares Ward Oscar Alexander and families Charles McCord and families and many others from the area and beyond Mrs Peck of Bedford Mrs H Bride of Terre Haute Mrs Les of Ohio Lon McBride and Ben Sayner of Plainville and Rev Ed Taylor of Odon attended as out of town guests.

John T. Cissell McCormick Avenue Cissell Robert Kuhn Chares Ward Oscar “Alexander Charles McCord Everet Alford John Mackey George Boas Joseph’ Cunningham J. S Cottingham Robert Brambly M Williams Sarah Kidwell Lena Riney Walter Creaser Grant Juyons Miles Williamson Cl McLemore Fred Eastwood Henry Alkman Samuel ‘Alkman Tom Fleenor Mira Pierce Hudson Robert Cissell Mary Hinkle Ben. Hotter Li P. McKinster John ‘Mahorney Joseph Hugh’ S van Jewell Steele Conair Peck Bedford

Invitation Extended to State Master at O F F Meeting

An invitation is extended for the grand master of the state to attend the September 20 meeting at the O F F lodge. Officers and officials are expected to be present with the state president Louise likely in attendance. The event honors the Act of Colfax and Rebecca lodges prepare for the celebration in the county.

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Woman Breaks Ankle In Mossy Brick Slip On Third Street

Mrs Firman Rodarmel suffered a severe leg injury after slipping on a brick covered with moss near Oak Street on east Third Street. She injured her right ankle, with three bones broken, after initial misjudgment and a ride home in a buggy. She has long suffered rheumatism and hampers mobility, doctors warn she may be unable to place the foot on the ground for weeks.

Firman Rodarmel Rodarmel Ivan Littell Oak Street East Third Street Little

Season Opens for Ducks and Geese in Local Waters

The hunting season for wild ducks geese and other waterfowl opens Monday with many sportsmen expected to pursue game across local mud flats and streams. The season lasts until next April and most shooting occurs in northern state marshes near the Kankakee region.

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State waterfowl license laws expand game bird protection

The article reviews state licenses for waterfowl, noting Illinois leads with 130000 licenses sold last season and counties adopting licensing to fund bird protection. It discusses penalties for over possession, seasonal hunting limits, boating restrictions, and the spread of breeder ies and licensed breeding programs across midwestern states.

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Saints to hold first national camp meeting at Wilmot

North Webster Kosciusko county prepares for a two week gathering of Saints from twenty to thirty states at Wilmot church beginning next Saturday. Rev A. Speck of Antwerp leads sessions, with strict practices including plain dress no neckties and open water baptism.

North Webster Kosciusko County Saints’ Church United States Wilmot Church Wil‘mot Yellowcreek Lake Sd Tril Saints Moundguille Mich Beaver Dam Yellow Creek Lake David Leininger Claypoo Taber- Tadents Petra

Distance of Seven Miles From BE Four Train to Anderson

Fragmentary text notes a seven mile distance from a BE Four train to Anderson where a telepiling plant is located. The readable portion hints at a railway route or industrial site but lacks full details.

Anderson

Hemenway Discusses Fairbanks and 1900 Nomination

Indiana Senator Hemenway spoke in Washington about Vice President Fairbanks as the strongest 1900 Republican candidate. He cited Fairbanks's western strength, eastern support, and Roosevelt era policies, noting Fairbanks appeals beyond pledged states and must overcome questions about temperament. He also commented on Mrs Cannon and Illinois as pivotal yet undecided bases.

Neit Republican National Convention Fairbanks Janes’ A. Hemenway Indiana Wno Senate Thup Washington City Lake Champlain Cannon Sibley Pennsylvania Vreeland New York Hemenway Middle “West Zhe Middle West Ill Nois Iighobor Heron Gannon Il- Nois Pacific Knox United’ States Roosevelt Hadtuent Fairbanks Mass Tari

Protection and tariff politics shape the next presidency

The discussion centers on protectionist principles and tariff revision. Supporters argue the next president must advocate protection, while Taft’s stance on immediate versus delayed tariff revision is questioned. A revision before the election is deemed risky for party victory and business. Congress, it is said, will focus on necessary legislation next winter.

Friends of Protection Democra Taft Maine Hemenway Congress

Cheek Case Dismissed In Mitchell Fatal Shooting

Lawrence circuit court dismissed the manslaughter case against Enoch Cheek former Mitchell constable who shot and killed Charles Hegland Cincinnati aboard the B and O Southwestern station at Mitchell May 17 1906. Cheek plans a 320000 damage suit against the railway company asserting negligence and connivance of operators led to the death.

Fletcher Lawrence Enoch Cheek Mitchell Cheek Link Heglord Seymour Mano Charles Hegland Cincinnati Michell Lawrence County Hegland

Burned by Flash at Bedford Cement Plant

James N. Comley assistant superintendent of electric power at the Bedford United States cement plant was severely burned when he touched an open switch and was enveloped by an electric blaze. Eight hours later electrician Ira Anderson was injured by a sudden electric flash at the same plant.

James N. Comley United States Bedford Cromley Ira Anderson Cramley

Memorial services set for Monday at 2 30 afternoon

In circuit court continued on page five the date 2 30 was named for memorial services. A resolutions committee was appointed with A. J. Padgett W R Gardiner and John H pen cer. Leo Bramble of Barr township received a fine of 3 and costs on an assault and battery charge.

A. J. Padgett W. R. Gardiner John H Pencer Leo Bramble Bramble Barr Township

Labor Day Wedding Toasted in Veale Township Home

Walter White, a Veale township school teacher, wed Miss Mery Bingham daughter of Hiram Bingham, in a 2 o'clock Monday ceremony conducted by Rev. L. B eee at the Johnson residence.

Walter White Veale Mery Bingham Hiram Bingham Johnson

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