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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
2
An advertorial piece extols a regimen of pills and tonics claiming to cure female weakness nerve trouble and insomnia. It features testimonials from a Mrs treorRe and others who say the medicines improved their health, with multiple products named and a request for one cent stamps to cover mailing costs.
The Washington lecture series announces the Citizens Course for 1902 with high esteem for attractions and speakers. Starting Oct 22 the program features myth magic mimicry acts and a famous twenty one artist symphony, with Father Francis Kelly and Thomas Dixon Jr. among the lecturers. Tickets are in high demand and children and adults are urged to secure seats early.
A fragmentary report recalls two Norwegian brothers in a coastal event with a boatside mishap. One youth, aged nineteen, leapt from a dock as a vessel rushed forward, a scene described amid general celebration and local chatter.
Fragmentary report mentions celebrations and a bombing in a city with references to individuals and a crowd. Details are garbled but indicate people being arrested and a chaotic scene with drunks noted in the vicinity.
A massive blaze swept the Midway Salon area in Leogoatee around midnight, destroying frame business houses and residences along the block. The White River Strange store and Tritone office survived the flames, aided by bucket brigades from the B and O W railroad as fire companies battled the inferno for about three hours. Most buildings were uninsured or underinsured, with expected rebuilding soon.
Fragmented text recounts a near miss involving a worker or bystander on a street near a train line. Details about location, time, or participants are unclear, but the account mentions a dangerous incident and the possibility of serious injury.
A garbled OCR fragment references eeedy Palmer and Walter Palmer with mentions of Charles Poe Franka of this city and Mr Wolf of Now/A baby, a bride of Indianapolis, and heirs of Hawkins. The readable bits imply an inheritance or family probate context with multiple named individuals.
An elderly woman named Mrs Arthur was injured when a buggy collided with a runaway horse on the Jottersville road as a thrash cart passed. The buggy driver, Mr Harrison, held the horse while a physician noted bruising but no broken bones and she was taken home for care.
Wy. congressman William Bynum, a former representative from Washington, expresses doubt about the Democratic Party's rehabilitation and unity. He argues the party lost confidence by 1896, aligned with socialist elements, and must address silver and monetary policy to regain support amid prosperity under the Republicans.
Plans and specifications for Cabell park improvements were approved by Austin F. Gabel executor of the estate of Joseph Abel. The project includes a 100 by 100 foot central library area, a large fountain, and ground grading with a five foot rise at the southwest corner and one foot at the northeast. Construction is set to begin soon.
The estate of a large property held by Mr and Mrs Tosidt Palate Hays is divided equally among their eleven children. Trustees arranged a survey and deed abstracts, depositing deeds in a bank for transfer when parents die. Each child will manage their share and pay one eleventh of the taxes, with annual support set at 100 dollars. The land totals about eleven hundred acres valued around 830 per acre. Beneficiaries listed include Mrs 0 H Brows A M Hardy Will Palmer Seth Palmer and others.
Washington this week on business, a hat-thothed interview mentions a senator as a strong candidate and potential president. Production of gold is short of earlier estimates, with many rich claims underperforming this year according to Kitig.
A garbled July report discusses entries and totals from the Paris Exposition. Mentions old records, some consumer items, and household accident notes with scattered figures and names.
Fragmented obituaries list many deaths including infants and elderly in Vincennes and Harrishn Township. Individuals named Louise Patterson William Wilson and Charles G with kin Arthur Patterson are noted. Funeral services and burial details appear for several cases with dates around August and September.
An OCR distorted notice touts Burlington Route excursions to the West and South with cheap round trip fares and through sleepers. It claims extensive mileage and tested schedules, urging readers to consult agents for details and to travel with Burlington for long journeys across Colorado Utah and beyond.
An advertisement style notice touts a nerve and brain tonic linked to Dr A W Chase of Buffalo. It urges consumers to seek the genuine remedy branded with the initials A W to avoid imitation, promising renewed strength and better sleep.
An advertisement lists fares from Calatadoa to Denver Pueblo Ogden and Baltimore with travel dates July 1–9 and Sept 1–10 and July 10–August. notes ticket sales and special television tickets to New York and Chicago. It also touts health cures for bronchial troubles and drops price offers for August conclave travel with Knights Templar.
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