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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented compilation from Hastings Indiana and Indianapolis sources discusses political gossip, editorial rants, and court cases. It references Governor orders, mental health testimony, alarms over silver policy, and local elections with critique of party figures and officials.
Reports describe a wreck near Peru where a passenger train derailed or collided with another rail event. Emergency brakes were applied but several people were injured while others escaped through damaged cars and at least four remained unaccounted.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on dairy product preservation issues and a string of local incidents. It mentions health officials taking actions, a death by burns in Rodkville, and a attack in Carter’s house, with scattered names and places like Richland and Kennet adarries.
The fragment lists local residents and visitors including Miss Ertha Peek, Grandma Thomas, Mrs Joan Lyons, and Mr Alfred Ellis visiting Sunday. It notes trips to Bedford and Bloomington, Edwardsport, and Petersburg. It mentions a Sunday recording by F. B. Colbert, a funeral for Willing Stuckey conducted by Rev Barnhill, and an upcoming Christian church gathering with Rev H C Shawill.
Community updates from jALFORDSVILLE include residents recovering from illness Claud McCord in Washington hospitals and Blainrvin's recent illness. Local visits note Charlis Baler and Perkins in Montgomery and Loogaotee business activity. Birth announced for Hugh McCormick Ball. many residents visited relatives, moved, or retired, with Dr. Sherwood likely to settle here.
Local notes record Jamesj Denny visit from Scotland and Mrs Sama Barnett hosting in Washington. William Sutton of Brazil visits his daughter, Pearl Lutes returns from Washington, and Edith Hobson seen with neighbors. Sports highlight Bramble and Bramble play Cannertburg. Bramble wins five to one. British expenses cited at end.
Residents and visitors named in this daily column include Mr. and Mrs. John Cochran, Mrs. Homer Sours, Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dillard, Miss Vila, Miss Staren, Mrs. Ey E Gant, Mrs. E Gowdy, and many others. Movements touch Trinity Springs, Martinsville, Vincennes, Terre Terre and St Louis with trips for family visits, at least one wedding group, and multiple arrivals and departures across Illinois and Indiana areas.
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