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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
9
Fragmentary report notes arrests of Wildridge and Best for ownership and a Beret issue. A board bill totaling 26 cents is mentioned as unpaid. Squire Wallate connected to a cost in the context, with possible further action expected today.
Fragmentary text mentions a deputy and fish commission term with names like Enoc i Cheek and James Hest but content is garbled, lacking clear event, date, or location to form a coherent news item.
Mrs Mary Solon a pioneer resident died at the home of her daughter in Bear Corning after a long illness aged about seventy five Burial took place at Bricks Bear Corning Henry Sabmi a well known gambler was arrested by Deputy Sheriff McChanton at a gambling house He was brought to court for appearance next month in form of record notes and grand jury action
The Evansville and Grand Rapids game featured Frank Frye and Clyde Goodwin in a tight pitching duel. Frye bested Goodwin 1 to 0 as Washington fans watched two former Washington players, Frye and Goodwin, star for Grand Rapids and Evansville respectively. Frye pitched superbly allowing five hits, while Goodwin yielded six. Evansville struggled with baserunning and fielding errors, and Washington’s hopes were dashed by missed chances and two costly infield hits.
Bernard Seals and Will Ross, Loogootee residents, were seriously injured when a buggy overturned during a frightened flight from a pig at a Montgomery event Friday night. Both men were thrown clear. Seals suffered possible severe fractures and extensive bruises while Ross sustained arm and shoulder injuries. The pig was killed in the incident.
A Daily report notes a judge ordered Washington Bank to display its ledgers and receipts, drafts, and loans for one year. Attorneys requested withdrawal for further action as defendants face legal motions and disclosures.
Mrs Samuel Hiswick and Harry Elswick were among the injured from the Bi & C S W excursion wreck. They arrived Sunday afternoon and show improvement. Mrs Elswick suffered a fractured right leg. others hurt have been discharged except Carrie Crawford, who remains in Washington with pelvic injuries and is expected to recover over weeks.
A compilation of diverse items from Princeton era papers notes residents' moves, religious services, legal matters, business changes, and social events. It mentions real estate dealer Shayne missing for over a week, a Niagara Falls trip, church funds theft confession, marriage of Jobe By Kinneman and Elizabeth Sherin, Eagles nest affairs, and local school staff appointments amid township updates.
A fragment notes Princeton victory with a disputed ball situation and a late score. Details are incomplete, but the reference centers on Princeton claiming a win amid a controversial sequence on the ball and final play.
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