Fragmented Readable Fragments From Local News column
Readable lines show political chatter about Senator Stewart and pension debates. Mention of grain market activity, wheat prices, and agricultural notes from Olendale and nearby areas.
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28 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1897
Page
1
Retiring Sheriff Leming Passes Torch to Bowman
Captain Leming leaves office after four years as sheriff of Darwin county. Wilford Bowman, elected last November, assumes command as friends honor Leming’s public service with praise and a small token. Leming plans farm life in Revye township near Pottersville and invites continued visits from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Leming
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Revye Township
Pottersville
Ohneire
Lémiry
Privets
Ava
Leong Siere
Happy
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Long-Served Shreve County Sheriff Fears Fading Power
The historic piece describes shifting county leadership as the old sheriff and deputy face a political change. It notes names such as Bowman and McCafferty, and recalls past campaigns, term limits, and evolving party coalitions. The narrative reflects on long service and the upcoming transfer of authority.
Lewing Remembered as Retiring Sheriff in Daviess County
A Wednesday morning gathering in the Daviess County Clerk’s office honored retiring Sheriff Capt John G Leming with a small ceremony attended by courthouse officials lawyers and others. Judge Herron presented a framed token inscribed August 26 1807 noting his long service and work with colleagues and friends across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
John G. Leming
Sharp
Herron
Leming
Boautiul
Birth and death notice for Lutie May MegCracken
Lutie May MegCracken of Montgomery born July 20, 1800 dies August 24, 1807 at age six years one month and four days. She names pallbearers Lynn Wildridge Belle Mair Nother Loughmiller and Edith Lajughmiller to accompany her to the grave. Funeral takes place at home with burial rites following in white and with attendants in white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutie May
Thomas
Amanda MegCracken
Montgomery
Apert Sayon
Lynn Wildridge
Belle Mair
Nother Loughmiller
Edith Lajughmiller
Wille Huiraa
Lena
Wore
Hoyt
Gornettville Local Notes From Odonfast Woek
Fragmentary local items recount visits and guests in Gornettville including Dr C K Trainee toy purchase issues, J W McAdams and wife of Sugar-Snod, W B Baker hosting, Myersch family from Sogeriad visiting relatives, and a Baptist service held Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K
Sottlery
Odonfast Woek
J. W. McAdims
Sugar
W. BR. Baker
Buthday
Feo .T. Bennett
Odon
Rover
Plaga
Washington Girl Voices Views On Signs Of The Times
A former Washington girl writes to The Gazettes editor expressing optimism about the current economic outlook. She cites wheat prices, farmer gains, unemployed relief, and criticizes millers for paying high farmer prices while flour prices stay low, urging support for stable policies and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Gazetts
Pe Herald
Tailtera Beta
Yeata
Sone
Assassination Drama Shocks City Audience
Fragmentary report describes an assassination attempt and a fatal shooting at a theatre with key names and dates obscured. Officials investigate as the incident unfolds near a boxing arena and a noted business figure is named among involved parties.
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