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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

2

Sunday Visitation Notes Across Local Families

Sunday visitors and guests are listed across Knox County households including Debord, Chestnut, Hatfield, Harpers, Byers, and various relatives. Mentions include visits to Dan orland, Raglearuit cemetery, and Edwardsport with multiple families hosting gatherings and Sunday afternoon calls.

Mary Chestnut Ainley Chestnut Besele Ritter Thurstay James Ritter Marsh James Jeasto Chestnut Farlow Clementine Ynn Aymon Std Ors William Chestnut John Montgomery Alice Montgomery Persie Ritter Raglearuit Cemetery Oak Courtney Alva Kirk Dan Hatfield Bruceville Oper Harper Penn Chestnut and Airs Thomas Hester Andre Evijah Chestnut Visi Her Wehea “Harper Marlon Chandler James Chestnut iJohn Afontromery Wire Visi Acra Willian Cheatsnut

Local notices and names amid scattered fragments

Fragmentary OCR lists several names and relations with dates and places. Leo Colvin, Alichael and Patrick Bennett appear with Montgomery connections. Edward Fanning, Loogoater Bunely, Mrs. Sreene, Douleomeny, and Joh id bers also mentioned in incomplete phrases and a Saturday reference.

Leo Colvin Alichael Patrick Bennett Montgomery Edward Fanning Ren

School records list from Elmore townships and others

A long OCR list shows names in multiple townships including Elmore, Harrison, Madison, Beeve, and Veale with many residents such as Pauline Ayers Mabel Milon Irene Jonneon Margaret Sears and Fred Backer. It notes the Elnora school did not write the March examination and mentions timber amounts.

Kenneth Ey Heag Ralph Julia Veats Kathra Mu Lett Gladya McCracken Blanche‘ ‘Moore John Michiels Loretta McGrath Agnes Parker Curtis Smith Felta Smith Wiliam Wade Dog and Township—al Gnorgia- Barles Evelyn B. Biases Homer Bugher Alma”. Cavnesa Owen_R. Donevad Elva Harty Em‘ma Hart Merle Heddén Lowell Keller Doille E. Lay Madge Nowery Bur] Myers Edith M' Ofyers Zelma O'Brian Georgé A.osman John Perkins Clonde Seddelmeyer Seth A. Willams Verne D. Wilson Joshuen Woodruff Louies Worland Elmore Township Pauline Ayers Mabel Milon Irene Jotneon Glargaret Sears Harrison Township Fred Backer Harry M. Baldwin Evelyn Chepoian Lela Colsert Buulah Colbert Luella Gregory Vain ‘Haskine Harlan Houston Cleo Houston Ralph Kelley Charley Rovinson Ibizele Shirclift Mary B. Smith Madison T. Leland Asdel Russell Boyd Rita- Rene Freed Mary Eklin Katheryn Suckles Ira Williams Beeve Township Victor Allen Mary Arvin Ernest Brown Margaret BE. Brown Olive Brown Leater Burria Elva Barts Chprney Denson Floyd Gold Ardath Harris Carl Kelso Earl McCann Portey A. Rlyers Charles Nairn Me Patrick Bernard Ward Mer ‘Ard van Goren Hagel Crane Merle Coyle Eva jClignon Harry iHerridon Edward Kelsey Harry Kelsey Annia M. Norsing Leo R. Worrks Harald T. Sather fMetd Stella Sins Dot Smith Albert Sto Raidy Truphlood Line West Raymond Wilkins Norman Woarlling Peter Yoder Veale Uth Barber Seale Fern Bell Charles Beyam Alvin E. Cathert Mildred Gaither Dora Gaither Eu.ee. Gilley Alice A. Gilley Clinton Johnson Sainto Levis Bari Lewis Car B.miles New A. Morgan Homer Smoot Sullivan Olford Sand Frank Wallace Washington Township Flora Alexander Thomas Alexander Hervey Allen Vivian Arnold Margaret Gousitr Nancy Boyd Gladys Bratcher Charles Campbell Dessie Dreceliia George Davis Karl Denham Sacha Deéunis Herwehe Dustles James Fitzpatrick Wilson R. Evans Denis Moryey Kenneth Mampe Harold Holloway Oral Hall James Hynds Mary Jones Edith Je Marjorie Moort David Oi2Kinney Nelles Methuce Wilam Nulker Herder Neighter Ernest 5 Osha

Public Sale Notice for Sunnyside Mine Road Auction

Public sale at my residence on Sunnyside coal mine road near South Washington on Tuesday April 10 at 1 pm. Livestock include seven horses and mares, two brood mares, a two year old filly, three year old colt, yearlings, two milch cows with calf or soon to freshen, Jersey bull, seven brood sows, pigs with eight piglets, and various hogs. Farm implements listed include Deering mower, Brown cultivator, Syracuse Hardy plow, spring wagon, buggy, harness, collars. Terms: cash for purchases up to five dollars, credit six months on larger purchases with interest and discount for cash.

Sunnyside Coal Mine Hall South Washington Jersey Poland Syracuse

Mysterious Death Case and Harper’s Body Report

Fragmented 19th century text recounts a police case involving a body found near a ferry. Witnesses describe a man with a deck hat and a rifle, a hunter’s scene, and a confrontation leading to a fatal head injury. The report references Terre Haute and a pension claim, with investigators pursuing two men tied to the discovery.

Ferrihhy Fiaiso Pogier-Miluorn Co Buttalo Galgéiy Bai Rae Jammler Bis Bag Meg Harper Wody Terre Haute Fuk & Pn Remay Nyfler Harper James T Wak Novain

Fragmentary OCR News Item Where Rubbish Overflowed A Street

A damaged OCR fragment mentions police and a person named Walter, a foreman, and a rubbish pile overflowing. The text is unclear with garbled names and places but implies a police or court context and a late return. No clear date or location is readable.

Violence and labor unrest swirl in early rail strike reports

Reports from Washington and Warmington detail federal scrutiny of the Industrial Workers of the World amid rail strike activity. Officials acknowledge signs of deliberate efforts to provoke railway disruption while investigations examine leaders and possible alliances with railway unions.

Warmington D. C Associated Ack Washington Industral Department of Sistice Anton Granair Vaedimem Che Meer Ag Aective Tomson Wygpasaniy

Indiana Qriems and Urban Development Report Mixes Errors

In Indianapolis the Associated Press reports a planned weekstart swine project by George Bers, head of hatcheries, while another note shows a 1920 first quarter rise of 2,056,076 in Indianapolis building valuation. Gary obituary details a Mrs Wells and family losses. Parma or Wheeler vehicle damage and gas oliyer Clarence Haxton noted as missing.

Associated Press Indianapolis George Bers Department of Conservaton Indianapoli Pudit Aloty

Unclear fragmentary plea for peace and political maneuvering

Vague OCR fragment describes political tension and an armistice proposal. Mentions President Cureng, De La Hatta, and a North American investment claim. References Washington and a chemical factory incident, with scattered names and dates.

War Notes and Inquiries Shadow Hastings Case

Fragmentary wartime notes describe an investigation into a Hastings case amid confusion. References to witnesses, a plan to probe methods, and mentions of named figures hint at a broader inquiry into wartime activities and local concerns.

Local 1890s fragmentary social notices and incidents

A fragmentary list notes numerous people and small events from a Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. Mentions include Bonnie Monts, Agnes Hewitt, Ora Myers, Clarabelle Hows, and Paul Myers, with references to family visits, holidays, and a found infant child. The text is garbled with names and places partially unreadable.

Wil Agnes Baliat Harsie Myerd Pers Dane Myers Vale Tyerg Roy Brook Dames Hows Yang

fragmentary local note on people and places

A fragmented local note mentions Mrs Griamore, and property of Mr and Mrs Roberts. References to Walla Bros store, Floyd in Akron, Earl Rodgers leaving for Jewell, and a team planned to join in late April. Weather and town details are unclear.

Griamore _ Pourhts Ora. Roberts Walla Bros

County Nomination List Reveals Congressional Opponents

County Clerk Pershing on Tuesday presented a full list of candidates qualifying for the mass primary with the secretary of state in Minneapolis. The document shows opponents to the nominee in the Second District, including William A. Cullap of Vinecoopes and Whiter J. Wakefield of Gwitt City Greene County. MM Polferton is said to have limited political participation, with his entry seen as a new development while remaining countered.

Pershing Tuesdey Vidrniwin Ve Tidlignapolis Anaries Nullerton Washington Congress Me Pylletton William A. Cullap Vinecoopes J. Wakefield Gwitt City Greene County MM Polferton

Association Seeks More Trains for Wabash Line

The King for Money Trains association plans a meeting in Terre Haute on Friday April 25 to press for additional B and O railroad service. William Brasferd and C. E. Hayes head a special committee to map plans, with local operators and officials invited to discuss wage scales and line expansion.

Ferphants’ Association William Brasferd C. E. Hayes Terre Moule Spbjpet Wabash Barket Traina Mapatlag Eadeyl Anni

Indiana state fair to feature healthful hoosier exhibit

Announcement by Charles F Kennedy secretary of the state board of agriculture outlines a major Indiana state fair event in Indianapolis this September. A score system will judge unified Hoosier exhibits by dentists doctors and surgeons. Public display includes human and animal subjects with classes for boys and girls under twelve and over twenty four months.

Indiana Indianapolia Charles Fo Kennedy Axticilture Ft UN Siato Treg

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