Wadsworth Resigns as School Trustee in Evansville
The Evansville council accepted the resignation of Peter R. Wadsworth as school trustee due to government duties. Sargel B Roy was elected to succeed him with six votes of seven. The term runs to January 1903. A gas franchise debate and Carnegie library maintenance fund also dominated the meeting. The council approved a plan for a gas main extension to serve nearby buildings and domestic users at specific rates. A police detail for Wednesday's circus was authorized, naming ten officers and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame
Joseph L. Ebner
Jones
Meee Murphy
Summers
T Company
Ust
New
Peter R. Wadsread
Tr . Wadsworth
Eos
McCrisakén
Sargel
B. Roy
Jayd
Neilmen
Purcell Man Arrested in Wife Beating Case
Neighbors and friends describe Purcell as a faithful, industrious man who never drank, employed as a long-time engineer for Gabbel & Co. He is accused of striking his wife and drew a revolver during the incident. His trial is set for a future date as the community weighs the allegations.
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Stilling
Troues
Gab Bel & Fompany
Towett
Mirieres
Ptfp
Eas
Thiat
Jessie
Southerland
Coroner’s Verdict Details Mrs Purcell’s Death
The coroner announced a verdict in the death of Mrs Frank Purcell. The report notes the body had a rupture and was enlarged by some external force. The case remains unresolved with the coroner and authorities pursuing bond and further inquiry.
Marriage Licenses Reported with Various Names and Fees
Fragmentary notice lists several individuals including Al Miles and Lallian Ma and mentions a license fee around 950 dollars. Details and full names appear unclear in the damaged OCR text.
Shooting in Marion County: George Sullivan in Mine District
A coal miner in Marion County was shot in the leg during a dispute between George Sullivan and the husband of a woman named in the report. The altercation occurred in the South Beale neighborhood as the two men argued over a quarrel, leading to Sullivan firing his revolver. The wounded miner was picked up and treated, with details still disputed as the case develops.
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Marion Cole
South “ Ashington
Dsle
George Suli
Vanh
South i Bea
Fithe
Hi Isband
Sullivan
Pultea
Flotel Boras
Local Classified Notice Fragment Aged Ad List
Partial OCR of an old advertisement lists names such as Browder Etta Brown Barr Lilie and others, with scattered letters and punctuation. The legible items show a dated notice likely about a sale or entry in a small community paper.
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Dabees
Browder
Etta
Brown
CE i
Barr
Lilie
Miller
Artic
Patterson
Sarah
Reese
Anba
Jes
Smith
Marlow
Ling
Jabove
Serena
Levnir
Prominent Barr Township Resident Dies
Rev Absolem Myers a prominent Barr Township resident died today at his home. He was born in Ohio in 1824 and owned property in Lepar township. Myers served as constable for two years and was ordained in the United Brethren church. He was survived by his wife Nancy Gof and several children.
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M Vine Myers Add
Ohio
Washington
Asid
Brethern
Grant
Myers
Murder inquest promised by paper amid garbled notes
A fragmentary OCR reads of a newspaper page suggests a murder story with an inquest discussion. The text mentions a press promise to publish full details of the murder, referencing several papers and editors while garbled.
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Cana Sentinel
Vincensi
Tge Wf
Capita Seu Power
Bib Commercial Brit
Ienende
Aurtie Hann
Editof Teil
Domesney Syigper
Piddie
Arrests and assaults reported in local city scene
A Washington County report describes arrests including Dick Reynolds on spice and assault charges, and a Midway proprietor charged with various offenses. The notice notes a Wednesday court session, a family dispute involving Burr and Field, and a later street altercation near a gravel yard with injuries.
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Herebild
Abd
Dick Reynolds
McCrisaken
Harry Ap
Burr
Phearson
Reilrond
Mrs Charles Carroll Mourns Loss Of Child In Typhoid
Mrs Charles Carroll of Cornetsville reports the death of her three year old son Charles Carroll from typhoid fever. The family, residing south of Cornetisville, plans funeral services Sunday at Mt Zion church with burial in the Corneteville cemetery.
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Nixa
Charles Garroll
Iife
Charles Ciarpoll
Cometsville
Bhp Jenves
Rabe
Mt Zion Church
Comnetiaville
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Vincennes Company
Pipe. Gas
As. Schoal
B. Boyd
Berra
Carnegie Library Board
Gardiner
Small
Library | Board
Carnegie
Cabel Pank
M. ‘S. Meders
Evansville
Robin
James Barksey
John UN
Andrew ‘Relater
Henry
Deutz Tee Yo Juin
the Ledgerwood
Hy Stuckey
Aloizo Ragndale
Matt. Sullivan
Michael M . Ney
Purcell’s. Neighbors
Frank Purcell Bied
Shotk
Moratog
Pele
Lallian Ma
Ana le
County Omhers
Apgost Ferel
Eave Een
Wallace
John Dail
John Daily
Jobo
Acre
Albion
Jas A Garten
Hugh Morgan
Albion Harra Hi Espetse
Dea
Oquat Rouse
Louis Lauby
Cabal & Co
Pelephone. Co
Ioor Farm
Tae
Hans
iJennie Vance
State Board of Charities
Guy
Albion Norraéth
L Lockrid
John Monger
Bitterseagee
Jobo Stholt
Hedrick
Nannson D Brooks
Iedna Rte Sohn Brummatt
Ak Bees
Hiram Sims
Om Kranklin Wied
Isaac’ ‘Keith
William Krngon
Hastings
Liseagrty
rigQuesissi Yarbrough
Oie
Phos
Hart Lord
Wille Aenry
Simona
Sturgeon
Thomas Harris
JA McCove
Hams
Deffendal
Willeford
James Harris
Neal & Eckridge
Taylor
Thomas Harr
McCordwanes
H Kendall
Willeté
Beitman
OK McKittt
John Thomps
Molder
Trainor
Graham ‘Sant Tdawene
the Gazerts
Seaean
Bonham
CC McCown
Chas Summers
Wykoft
Eoetes
Kensellé
McCord
Scellarious
H. Mahione
Jabez
McCerd
Mtacene
Maton Cae
George Sullivan
Wil Woinda
Jin
É Smitly
Ger ‘Sulliven
Boe
Absolem Myers
Ata
Hugrahe
Martin
Charles Carroll
Clarke Payton
East
Birett
Taeeday
Clarke
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