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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
4
A distorted text fragment urges someone to stay focused and finish the job with full effort, mentioning a bold pair and a rugged figure. It resembles a rough, colloquial directive about persistence and execution despite distractions.
The county commissioners announce the August term of court will review and approve various officer allowances. Names appearing include Wilson Humphreys Co, clerk, and Wilson Humphreys & Co, recorder, with related entries for Water and Light companies and other local entities. The notice references non residents from Davis County and a circuit court schedule for October hearings in Washington.
William Barr of Montgomery visits relatives as do several locals from nearby farms and towns. The community hosts family visits, church services, an upcoming ice cream social, and baptism rituals at the M E Church. Officials plan hospital funds for Indianapolis, and health concerns prompt attention to sanitation and property upkeep.
Mrs B Hilb and Mrs R Stafford attended Anjos work Monday. An ice cream supper is planned for Gilead August 28. G Heavenridge preached an excellent sermon at Gilead Sunday. Brewer and Mrs Jan ??? purchased a fine new sorri. Gatland, Mr. Stafford and Mr M A Dalton are named among attendees.
A six year old Raigon remains ill with inpelmonia fever while Mrs. Clarais recovers from illness. Townesfolk discuss farms purchased, a new dwelling erected, and a church prepared for a potential event on September 23. Local plans mention a grand jury, vine destruction, and political chatter about a ticket nomination in Harrison township.
London hailed Edward VII as King of England with a ceremony at Westminster Abbey attended by a global audience. The event featured significant changes to the program, a Salvation Army procession, and a grand coronation procession through crowded streets. Public enthusiasm mixed with relief after the long preparation and delays.
In Woodland Wisconsin on August 12 Albert Ullman father of Jan Ullman shot his daughter after an ambush incident on August 3 near Neoko. He was arrested in Milwaukee and returned to Oconomowoc where he confessed to firing the fatal shot. He denies any motive and remains in the county jail.
Oyster Bay August 12 The president has appointed Oliver Wertden Holies chief justice of the supreme court of Massachusetts. The announcement marks a major high court leadership change and signals new direction for the state's judiciary.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions a cooperative exchange with capital of 50,000,000 and a plan to build elevators warehouses and stockyards across states. It references a board for trade and farmers interests aiming to secure better prices and market access. Names like Hamilton and Burton appear among incomplete attributions.
In an interview, Bryan states he has no plans for future nomination, will remain a private citizen, and will continue editorial work. The piece notes his rejection of immediate candidacy while discussing political rumors and past affiliations.
Notice of Mrs Ruth Ferguson widow of W B Ferguson proprietor of the Racket store dying suddenly at home on East Wal Street. She had been a resident of the city about fourteen years, active in church and social circles, survived by husband and three daughters. Funeral at Walnut Street Baptist Church with Rev C J Smick officiating. interment in Brazil.
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