Harness and buggy sale draws county buyers
A fragmented notice advertises harness and buggy sales with estimates of value and county buyers. The terse lines mention a 1900 price reference and emphasize style and value in the sale.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
8
A fragmented notice advertises harness and buggy sales with estimates of value and county buyers. The terse lines mention a 1900 price reference and emphasize style and value in the sale.
Fragmented notice recounts past Democrat treatment of colored voters, noting Republican bids for city control and limited recognition. It cites a 1980 divorce case in Daviess County, and reports a civic meeting at St Simp’s Hall with proceeds for Rev Doyle’s residence.
Francis X Ramsel files a complaint in the Daviess County Indiana court seeking quiet title to estates. The notice requires all defendants to answer by the second Monday of June or face judgment by default. Court clerk Hastings signs. Attorneys Allen and James for plaintiff.
Public sale of 22 acres in township five north range five west Daviess County Indiana to satisfy a judgment against Howard Zigler and Martha Zigler. The sale occurs at the courthouse in Odon at 10 am to 4 pm on April 20 1900 with fee simple title exposed if needed.
Fragments describe Vincennes debt figures from The Commercial and discuss city finances under Democratic control. The report mentions Bondsy Night, downtown prices at the Racket store, and various local people, including Leola Jarrard, Otto Shackley, and Edward Reervet. Social items note a wedding in Worthington and community events in Seymour and Capitola, with dances and engagements referenced and arrest reports pending.
An unsigned column voices local Democratic disputes over black voters and county electors. It defends Standiford, criticizes a Democratic organ, and discusses potential candidates like Winton and Bryan, noting labor and party tensions ahead of Tuesday's vote.
A survey alleges a claim for 227.92 by an individual in council for salary from September 12 to September 26, 1898, though fourteen days of work were not performed. The note brands such actions as city robbery and criticizes Democratic politics and racial matters, warning against manipulation.
Editorial notes discuss Senator Morgan leading the state against opposition and call for full constitutional rights for inhabitants of U S possessions. The piece critiques financial bonds and mentions Cleveland administration and city improvements amid prosperity.
The coroner of Daviess County Indiana reports on the inquest into Tamnah Vorlett who died April 18 1900 at Paul Goligher s home Steele township. The cause was a pistol bullet from a revolver in Howard Miller s hands and the shooting was ruled accidental but with culpable negligence for not ensuring the weapon was unloaded. Tamnah was 20 years old 1 foot 1 inch tall 145 pounds hazel eyes dark hair. He was dressed for burial.
Acting Coroner J. Kenocane records two inquests in Daviess county. Leo Hunter died April 17 1900 at his father Albert Hunters home from natural causes after no medical attendance. William Southerland, 61, died April 21 1900 in a Washington township yard with natural causes and no blame assigned.
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