10 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1897
Page
1
The item discusses benefits of an envelope style funding scheme for education, noting potential accessibility and circulating funds. It references Waslington and Washington officials and hints at a July appointment and political interest surrounding educational expansion.
The Washington Gazette Co announces a field representative will tour Davies county next week. Mr HL Arbrogadt, an experienced agent, will solicit subscriptions and advertise the paper while ensuring a friendly reception at every home.
Judge Hunt boosts a decision allowing depositions written by typewriter. The ruling shows courts adapting to scientific progress by validating written deposits over longhand notes. The opinion argues that form does not affect the deposition's validity if the content is accurate.
Thomas Enochs and Oliver Smith of Rivervale were severely injured when a switch engine at the B&O shops struck them around 1 a.m. They had been up all night and fell asleep while waiting for the morning train. Smith suffers internal injuries. Enochs has scalp wounds. Both were hospitalized at the Gould hotel with Dr. Winton attending.
The Morracken reunion at Montgomery Thrudy was a pleasant, well attended affair with many neighbors arriving by vehicle. A sumptuous midday dinner was served to all attendees and guests shared in a cordial day of fellowship.
On her seventieth birthday Mrs Elias Straw, a well known elderly colored woman, died at her home near Thomas Bluff Indiana. The death followed several weeks of illness and occurred Monday afternoon. The funeral is planned for Saturday in Watson, Indiana, with services at the local church.
Unclear report on the preacher Rev Wal being wounded. no church disturbers named. Community shows mixed reactions as the father of a girl declines prosecution while the victim’s family hopes for recovery. The text is fragmentary and difficult to parse.
Deputy U S Marshal P M Clark attached James J Campbell property for an 88080 debt owed to P C Murphy of St Louis. The three parcels include the northwest corner of Main and East Third streets and a vacant lot adjoining the Democrat office. The attachment aims to secure the plaintiff’s claim and the property is listed as attached.
A fragmented local column discusses a court house gathering comments on monuments and public works, mentions a drought affecting Daviess county corn crops, and notes market wool prices as a pastor's actions spark debate. The piece also references a preacher shot incident and community reactions to license rules.
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