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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1909
Page
4
The Gazette and Herald publishes the weekly edition dated Saturday September 25 1909 by The Gazette and Gierald company. This public notice format reflects the newspaper’s standard weekly communications to readers.
Washington prepares to host the Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church marking the town’s fourth hosting in its history. Local hospitality will be offered with generous spirit as delegates arrive, reflecting the church’s aid to the nation and its long history of patriotism and service.
A tribute press piece honors John A. Johnson, noting his courage and honesty, and the nation’s mourning his death. It stresses his repeated statewide support despite partisan divides, and the belief his life offers inspiration from a modest immigrant background.
His death removes the Western democracy’s hoped stabilizing force and raises questions about the party’s northern alignment. Eastern Democrats viewed him with respect, and as a presidential nominee he would likely have faced warmer reception than any other Western Democrat.
A New York Democratic meeting signals a reorganization favoring personal liberty while northern factions recall old party values. The piece notes revived anti drink laws, brewing tension between temperance currents and fiscal concerns, and cites Bryan’s pledge as an indicator of the party’s prohibition drift.
A discussion mocks critics of luxury noting U S spending on liquor cigars jewelry automobiles and perfumery totals large sums annually. The author argues these purchases fuel American manufactories and overall economic activity questioning where the money would come from otherwise.
A column argues against universal miserliness and against universal spendthrift. It asserts wealth growth often relies on prudent saving but warns that accumulation without production harms communities. It defends spending on entertainment and goods as fueling employment and industry while noting excess demands restraint.
A skeptical critique denounces a last legislature’s mandate that the Star Spangled Banner be sung in public schools. The piece argues patriotism cannot be coerced and condemns the law as a fool law despite its benevolent motive.
The speaker laments how laws aim to mold patriotism religion and abstinence. He argues that statutes multiply from zealots and busybodies until the public grows bewildered by the sheer volume of enacted rules.
A reflective portrait praises Methodist and other clergy for their temperate lives and moral steadiness. It notes occasional failings but extols ministers as virtuous, self controlled, and dedicated to Christ, while cautioning against politicized preaching and sensationalism.
A philosophic observer notes that many so called successful operations end in the patient’s death by the third day. He jokes that even a so called successful operation will still send the body home on the morning train tomorrow.
The piece extols John B. Stoll of the South Bend Times as Indiana's strongest democratic editor and a courageous, independent voice. It notes his early support for direct senator elections but says sober reflection led him to oppose direct popular vote as not momentous, citing Senator Hoar's arguments as unrefuted.
In Vincennes papers opposing dry and wet ads clash over voluntary statements from businessmen in dry towns. The exchange highlights a broader fight over alcohol laws and local policy, with each side framing its position as voluntary while arguing about the effects on commerce and morality.
The piece argues that wet and dry partisans on local option contests both distort facts. It likens their claims to exaggerated partisan meeting estimates and notes fanatics on both sides are blindly biased and unreliable in supporting their positions.
Dr. Hurty targets soft drinks as risks while prohibitionists extend bans to coffee and tea. Shunaker of the Anti-Saloon League pushes for wider restrictions, noting spirits and wines are already curtailed, leaving only spring water and urging laws to boost spring flow.
The incoming Minnesota governor, aged thirty eight, rose after Governor Johnson's death. His surname is Eberaart though not his family name, having taken his wife’s clan surname Olsen altered by Swedish connections. He has twice won the position as a Republican when John A. Joanson was a Democrat.
In Knox county anti saloon leaders announce a monster Saturday demonstration to parade thousands of children around Vincennes to target the town’s seventy saloons. Critics say such feverish actions won’t win votes and note Da viess county avoided drama and achieved a large anti saloon majority through calm, common sense campaigning.
The ex saloon keeper shows no sympathy after a conviction for running a blind tiger. He is blamed for deliberate law flouting and for likely making numerous illegal sales at his home. The jury delayed its verdict over whether the act fell strictly under the blind tiger statute.
F A Dixon, Mrs Sam Kinninger, Thomas Cheevers and Miss Anna Clarke all traveled to Washington or related locales. Mr and Mrs William Knipe returned from Linton after attending a funeral of their granddaughter. W H Clarke moved into a new Montgomery residence. Barr township Sunday school convention at Antioch drew large crowds with an extensive basket dinner. Next convention set for Mt Olive on the review day. Daughters of Rebekah admitted seven new members Tuesday night.
The article notes Father Charles Gordon leaving St. Michaels in North Madison after three years, with a new priest to follow from Gordon’s brother. It also mentions Lloyd Clark’s trip to Washington and Poultry and livestock events planned by Daviess county association, with a three day show in January. Additional items include Peter Stoll visiting from Plainview and attendance at the M. E. conference in Washington, plus local travels of L. E. Feagans and D. L. Weimer for poultry work.
Ray Palmer and family visited on Sunday while Charles Wilson spent Monday in Washington. Drought broke after weeks of dryness as Knox county fairgoers and local residents were noted. The township schools opened with new buildings except at this place and Cornettsville. A ball game saw the Epsom nine defeat Creek Bottom. Frank Warren and Clara Smith wed in Washington last Friday. Epsom plans a new restaurant and barber shop as farmers finish planting wheat.
Corning reports a large Monday school enrollment. Mrs. Mary A. Walsh of St Louis visited Washington and Corning this past week. Herschel Fegan and Ella Hunter plan to marry next Tuesday at St Patrick church with a dance in their honor. A wedding dance was held at Puail Np Zinkans home for the Rodarmels who married Tuesday afternoon at Father Burger’s residence. Miss Gertrude Carrico hosted a Sunday gathering of friends. William Smith traveled to Montgomery Tuesday. The Rt Rev Bishop O Donaghue of Indianapolis will confirm a large class on October 25. Mrs Mike Conlin of Fort Worth Texas visits Thomas Conlin and family.
Southern Daviess report lists B F Potts at Montgomery on Thursday James Crockett and T O Jackson at Loogootee Saturday A J Burris at Alfordsville Saturday Alfred Potts and family from Pike County visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday Mrs Alex Rayhill visiting Sabain Rayhill returns from Hot Springs Ark Genlah Frye and her brother attend high school in Marion county William McDonald at Alfords ville Saturday
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