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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
10
A garbled OCR passage hints at late 19th century U.S. political figures, campaigns, and party rhetoric. It mentions Bryan, Democratic candidates, elections around 1892 and 1896, with scattered references to voters, suffrage, and a temporary street scene amid partisan activity.
The text discusses potential candidates for the Senate and local offices, noting John C. Chaney as a Republican candidate and Judge Moffett with strong county ties. It examines how tariff revision debates influence investments, urging careful, detail-focused policy changes rather than broad slogans.
A fragmentary column sketches a protectionist view clashing with calls for immediate tariff revision. It debates whether schedules reflect real data and questions how to balance principle with practical reform, noting disputed points and the rhetoric of advocates.
A garbled weekly social column reports visits among families in Bedford and nearby towns. Mentions Nellie and Edith visiting relatives, Burns City relatives, and Charlie Picketti’s family returning from Indian Springs. Several scattered names and places hint at a broader community chronicle, though many details are unclear.
A local teacher institute in Daviess County outlines funding and attendance details. Sessions offer lectures, local talent, and a student scholarship plan funded by attendance payments. Trustees and officials from area schools join lectures and endorsements.
Stephen Hind of Mon City attended Friday night events with John, Fi geralis Egons and Jennie Barber. Mrs McGoy of Fibu x county spent the week with Dohn Mty and wife. Cordon visiting Miss Cora Peek. Myrtle Stuscby spent a day night with Matyi and Mary Peek. Alta B Louis gone guests Ruth Mogre Walta etc. Reeves igwindy. Mrs ef i fon theicit list. John all say Sunday. Alfred His and Wit Washington visited James Eagleckife Sundays. Nell Bowen Mary Peek Sunday with Will Moores Washington spent a week with Bar Miss Auri is 2 Dati Mrs Arti od children.
Fragmentary CORNING item mentions Jana Steaaee and Mrs Ete A sou Carl among friends and relatives in a brief community note with unclear details.
Local residents and relatives visited each other across towns this week. Notable guests included Miss Nora Leming from Troy and Miss la Saunders of Loogdree visiting Major Risley, while Miss Saunders and family from Loogootee toured Petersburg. James Balla suffered typhoid, and Joseph H. son’s funeral occurred at Paterson cemetery. Local business activity included Barbe Harris starting a barber shop and Geo P Gilley moving near Washington for hop work.
Fragmented OCR lists names connected to marriage licenses including Cliford Bellville Mary Owens Cold Mary Smith Lavery Sara O Blevens Charles fallary Mattin Po Edward Carnahan Nal Bride Tames Shureeon Mary Dudly George Nuerty Anda R notice reads like a garbled marriage license section with multiple personal names and pairings.
Disjointed OCR text references names such as John Downey attorney and Dean Clark along with mentions of Heffernan Mat tingly at kidneys and a plaintiff. The readable content suggests a legal matter involving multiple parties but lacks coherent detail or a clear action, dates, or jurisdiction.
Notices announce a public hearing by the County Board of Commissioners of Dichess county to grant or deny liquor licenses in Elmore Township ward. Eligibility requires male residents over 21 within Elmore Township and surrounding areas. Hearing date and location unspecified, details read with OCR artifacts.
Indiana readers learn that a ditch construction project undergoes landowner review as viewere names are listed. The Davie County hearing before the county commissioners will occur at the courthouse at 10 AM on September 8 with owners and parties named approving the plan.
The auditor of Daviess County Indiana gives notice to landowners assessed for benefits in the Ex Parte drainage case William Kennedy et al in Daviess Circuit Court cause No 11022. An assessment sheet lists amounts due for benefits and must be paid before November 12 1903 or county bonds cover costs and penalties will be added against the land. Citizens may act accordingly.
The Hart County trustees announce yearly expenditures for 1908 including local taxes and school costs. They specify rates such as 25 cents per hundred dollars for general tax and 20 cents for school purposes, with total expenditures around 30,700 dollars. The notice lists debt allocations and levy figures due by the 28th day.
An unnamed notice references the fate of an estate tied to Gbepesed Tate or Davi. The fragment suggests a legal or probate action determining rightful succession or ownership. No additional details are readable to specify court, dates, or parties.
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