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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
2
The daughter of Henry Dennis, a northwest of Washington area farmer, was accidentally shot Saturday afternoon around 4 o'clock while playing in a barn lot near home. The lead was removed by Dr. C. P. Scudder. The hunter fled into nearby timber and was not identified. The girl may recover if no blood poisoning develops.
Josephine Robinson daughter of Hamlet Robinson of Harrison township sustained ankle and wrist sprains when a horse she rode fell on brick streets at east Fourth and Main Monday morning. Dr. G W Willeford treated the injuries at his office.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Adolphus Fairhurst must appear in Daviess circuit court at Washington Indiana on September 25 1909 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove their claim and receive distributive shares Witness the clerk WM A Wallace dated September 34 1909 Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys 4w3
Shaffner Yankins Brothers Heydrick drill in northwest quarter and tank at 1205 feet yields over 300 barrels in first twelve hours. Multiple new wells planned across Monroe, Patoka, and Gibson townships with contractors Markham Simpson and Byron Prothers active. Future output looks strong as autumn weather approaches.
The historic Sherman House in Chicago ends its long run as a hub for Democratic politicians and theater figures after more than fifty years. The original was lost in the 1871 fire and the current building, erected soon after, will be torn down for a modern hotel.
Star reports Indiana enjoys a resilient recovery from 1907 08 panic with cautious business revival. Factories run at capacity new plants rising and housing demand grows as crops remain strong, wages steady and prosperity appears to stay across counties.
John McDonald brother of James Donald freed from county jail on recognizance. He pleaded not guilty to petit larceny with the case continued for hearing next Monday. Initial suspicions about the brothers slaying fade as new developments arise.
A L Lawshe of Converse Indiana, third assistant postmaster general, is under consideration for assistant secretary of the treasury to replace James B Reynolds named to the tariff commission. Taft knew Lawshe in the Philippines where he served as auditor. Lawshe has been in New Mexico for his health since July and will likely stay through September.
Wabash county reports the lowest tax rate in Indiana at twenty five cents per one hundred valuation. The county has no debts, fine public buildings, Indiana's only G A R memorial hall, and has had one Democratic county official since the party’s founding, Ora Whiteneck, serving two years as county surveyor.
Home Telephone exchange operators enjoyed a Sunday afternoon river bridge picnic. Attendees included Ella Reister Mayme Zinkans Esther Osman Mattie Fields Anna McCoy Helen Doughlerty and Annie Colbert.
Vincennes Sept 13 The county option campaign opened with dry forces planning full scale action while wets mobilize with literature speakers and organization. Polling will identify eligible voters and determine ballot marking preferences ahead of September 30 votes. Discussion of campaign headquarters literature and possible speeches on Knox county fair grounds noted in report.
The socialists of the city met last week and named candidates for the city ticket. Mayor D B Pritenett, Clerk P H Corcoran, Treasurer F H Dyer. Second ward councilman Harry Bray, Third ward Chris Smeltzer, Fourth ward Lawrence Reichmeisster, Fifth ward Homery Beatty. At large councilmen M M Zin jrans and F D Davis. No First ward councilman nominated.
A jolly crowd from Washington picnicked Sunday in the Cavanaugh woods southeast of the city. A fine chicken dinner was spread on the ground. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brewer and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stone and children, Mr. and Mrs. Will Karr, Mr. and Mrs. Will Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. William Dillard, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Prewer, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gill. They returned to the city about 6:30 PM.
Francis Mackey aged sixteen, son of Frank Mackey of Seymour, drowned Sunday in the Indianapolis and Louisville Traction reservoir at Scottsburg. He could not swim and his water wings slipped from under him. this is the first drowning since the lake was formed two years ago.
The church announced on Sunday that from next Sunday winter mass hours will be altered to 6:30 for the first mass 8 for the second and 10 for the high mass at 2 oclock.
The Indianapolis News in Indianapolis Indiana receives all orders for publication and distribution. Local offices coordinate submission timelines and processing to ensure timely appearance.
A single worker's fishing day caused brick masons at the Homer school project in Rush County to walk off duty. The contractor fired the man who took off to fish, prompting union members to quit in solidarity and demand reinstatement for their colleague.
The Illinois man L A Potter who rode west became a cowboy and single handedly held up a Texas state coach with six passengers. President Taft granted a full pardon Monday after Potter served about twenty four years including time in Chester Illinois and Leavenworth Kansas. J W Waite of Mason Texas and his wife, passengers, urged the pardon. Potter received $9 and a watch from riders. the watch was returned to its owner.
Robert A. Brown and John F. Brown sue Andrew C. Palmer and Laura Dr. Palmer in circuit court alleging a lane beside their land has been closed after long open traffic. They seek a court decree to reopen the lane and demand damages for depreciation in property value.
The Peoria drill features a DISC SHOE combining disc and shoe actions to open furrows and deposit grain. The shoe follows the disc to form the furrow, ensuring uniform depth, no grain on top, and no dirt in the furrow. Disc bearings are guaranteed for life and replacements are free if worn. Order now as seeding time nears.
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