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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1900

Page

3

Trouble For Signing Another Man's Name

Ottis W. Harrod was arrested at noon at his home for signing another man's name on notes and obtaining money. He allegedly used signatures of Warner G. Smoot and others to cash two notes for $325 and $100, then sought loans with Smoot as security. A Washington National Bank clerk questioned Smoot's signature and a witness, leading to further scrutiny and Harrod's growing trouble.

Ottis W. Harrad Marsal Cal Vani Trees iEast Ninth Street Harrod A. J. Biddinger Warner G. Smoot Biddinger Washington National Bank Washington Nationl Bank Warner G- Smoot Mr. Smoot Lorie Ks Todisistill

A Fine League elects Prairie School Republicans officers

A Saturday meeting at Prairie School elected John Baker as President Wy Wright as Vice President Howard McCoy Jr. as Secretary and Treasurer William Salt. Will T. Mahan gave the keynote speech. Lincoln District organizer and county organizer were noted for upcoming efforts.

Linkoln Prairie John Baker Wwy C. Wright Holward McCoy Jr William Salt Will ‘T. Mahan Hisers Hyie Lincol Dri Wi. W Holder Lettay

Drowning at White River Tragedy in Reeve Township

Two young men Melville Wood and George Faulkinburg drowned after entering treacherous White River waters near High Rock Dam in Reeve Township while Epworth League party members witnessed the attempt. Witnesses report Willeford tried to rescue Faulkinburg, both sank, bodies recovered later. Alma Osborne, initially believed drowned, survived. Authorities and townspeople grieved as funeral services were planned for the victims.

Munday Wingbington Melville Ma OW God Gori i Hed Rock Washington ieKernan Wiens Alma Horne Henry Osborne Wise Anna Ost Bovind Osborne Wood Faulkinburg George Willes Ford Joel Isham Masey George Wilson Bonham _boys Bonnet Inburg

State Board rules plant not taxable as city property

The State Board of Tax Commissioners upheld a verdict that the plant is not taxable because it is municipal city property. A minority dissented, but the board referred to the Attorney General who confirmed municipal property cannot be taxed, affirming the county Board of Review decision.

D Aatty Focal Vlectti Light Aslinecta i Ane. Liirl Company State Board of Rix Commissioners Lounis Board of Revie Sanford State’ Board State Board Perty Durgess, County’ Board of Review

Mortuary Notices From A Local Paper

Fannie Washington died August 11 aged years after months confinement. Funeral at colored Methodist church tomorrow at 2 30 PM with interment in colored cemetery. A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Will J Hayes of Maysville died Saturday night and burial is in Maysville cemetery. cause inflammation of bowels after eating dried corn. A five week old infant of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Wallace in De Veuile township died about four this morning. body found suddenly on mother's arm at sleep. funeral planned for Sunday morning at 9 00.

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