24 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented notice touts goods at low prices across the county, claiming a popular approach and emphasizing affordability. It mentions a store and a two way plan for customers to shop, urging readers to heed the message despite garbled text.
A Democratic farmer in the county declares he is finished with the party that has misled him for years. He cites the tariff as beneficial to farmers, pointing to his sheep sales since the Dinsley bill and predicting wheat at 1.25 per bushel by October 1 as evidence of market impact. Hyatt & Rogers dealers in Knox counties comment on local prices and prospects.
A fragmented tale recounts Mart Fleoner uncovering tax deed issues linked to a hermit who delayed taxes on Pike county land. Fleener abated a tax deed, secured a quit claim, and now holds the land after the hermit’s death, facing possible title challenges.
The 1807 98 season opens at the Opera House Saturday night with one of the finest attractions on the bill Hoyt's great success The Milk White Flea Attache reports a fine attraction and a good size crowd for opening night at the opera house.
An anarchist was found guilty of murder in a municipal court trial held Aug. 16. The defendant, Vergara, faced execution and urged clemency but the court sentenced him to death despite his pleas.
The report covers a boxing match between Billy Layton and Tommy Welsh with a purse reportedly $86, crowd disappointment, and incomplete pay. It notes a trial for assault, Misses Ghormley and Holdson hosting a gathering, coal shipments to Chicago, and local events including an exhibition game, a mail robbery arrest, and other community updates.
The report notes a defeat in a local competitive event with unclear names and teams, mentioning the National Guard involvement and a street confrontation. Details are fragmented, but the clash appears tied to Co H and other local participants.
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