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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
11
A jumble of names and movements shows residents traveling through and visiting relatives in towns such as Princeton Pana and Jamestown Wis. People like Mal Tett Louis E Cormettavills and Ezra Mochal are noted with various trips and greetings.
An assortment of brief notices lists residents visiting friends and attending gatherings. Names include Missea, Minnie James, Pearles, Charles Stone, Mrs. Mary Shively, John Lo, A. S Tapas, B. V. Blaig, George Hopkins, Miss East Eakin, E. L. Hatfield, Miss Aurelea, Leon Harker, Lucia Brod, Mrs. H. R. Scoville, and others. Several travelers return from Vincennes, Plainville, Martinsville, Terre Haute, and West Baden as relatives fall ill or recover.
Four men attempted to break into the home of Mrs Mary Harris, a 40 year old widow living on the south side, Wednesday night. Chief Geyer saw the men leaving the house and pursued but could not detain them. Detectives followed leads and spoke to Mrs Harris at length, but no arrests were made.
A young boy attempting to board a southbound train No. 97 as it pulled from the shop yard slipped from a wheel and suffered a badly cut foot with more serious injuries feared. Trainmen assisted him and he was taken to a local doctor for treatment.
Two renowned performers announced to appear on Tuesday August 3 presenting a vivid Wild West show. They promise a large, authentic spectacle with hundreds of performers, European and American participants, and realistic costumes and acts, making it the finest exhibition yet.
A letter describes a serious accident near Enid Oklahoma where a worker, formerly of another town, lost his right thumb and all fingers on that hand while on a solo fishing errand. He is expected to recover and may return to light duties in a few weeks. Two deputies, teachers, and others are mentioned in the surrounding notes about fishing and local activity.
The weekly crop report notes weather conditions and prospects for corn, clover, potatoes, and tobacco amid late, small yields. It mentions hog cholera affecting some areas, surveys fruiting stages, and highlights crop prospects in districts and market activity for homegrown produce.
Fragmentary OCR hints at discussion of the indispensable adjective to business, the financier producer tradesman farmer and laborer, urging the soil. It mentions awakening doubts about pricing and world happenings, and references the aid of a paper or press in navigating capital and commerce.
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