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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
8
Reports indicate sizable deposits at Elpora Bank in Durham totaling over $2000. Court records show minimal public disclosure and no statements from Durham residents or attorney George Holstine regarding the transactions or losses.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a private bank reference in Oden with unclear names and quoted dialogue about agreement.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Pleasant Hartleth Street scene and an event with references to Mr. Durham, Igeland attorney, and local business mentions. Key specifics like date, place, and outcomes are missing or garbled.
The readable lines describe a bank visit and a political or social event but lack clear names dates or places. The damaged OCR suggests references to a person named Dw and a bank, along with a possible town or district and a dated or positional note.
A fragmentary local item discusses political speeches by Hobson and Sullivan, a bridge project dispute near Vincennes, and potential judicial circuit nominees from Daviess and neighboring counties. Mentions Henry Watterson, Bryan, and party strategies, with references to Washington speeches and district dynamics.
Rural Free Delivery center at Fox announced a carrier examination in Loogootee for Plainville and surrounding routes. Twenty five applicants were tested for carriage assignments with names including Seth Cynnine ham Claude Ragle and O T Crook Wellies among examinees, with additional examinees listed for Plainville routes.
The Sullivan Times shifted control when Robert Miers paid a heavy price after meeting with Welman six weeks ago to align the paper with his Congress candidacy. Welman remained nominal editor, while Miers shifted policy from gold to silver plank, issuing an editorial attack that reportedly did not come from Welman.
Notice to non residents of Indiana Daviess Circuit Court October term 1902 Sadie Myrtle Marsh plaintiff versus John Mepb defendant Divorce action where residence unknown believed to be St Louis Missouri defendant must appear by October second Monday 1902 to answer demur or plead or it will be heard in absence Clerk Thomas Harrie seal of court and attorneys Haoraxds Aten Bincheimer 8 bow.
The notice lists named merchants and individuals agreeing with the Union La Local 617 Washington Indians to close their places of business at 6 o clock on payday nights, with exceptions and follow up actions by clerks and associates. It names M G Bonham and others, including meat market operators, as participants subject to the agreement and possible enforcement.
In Daviess County Indiana Circuit Court the complaint in the case against Alfred Horrall is filed with unknown residence noted. Plaintiff’s attorney claims diligent inquiry failed to locate him and a term of court is set for October at the Washington court house. The notice warns appearance or the complaint will be heard in absentia. Also includes an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with generic claims and prices.
A fragmented advert describes a sale for travel to the Pacific coast with cheap, round trip rates from St. Louis and Omaha, urging readers to apply to Colbert at Gabel & Kauffman’s store. It mentions dates, routes via Burlington and Pacific Ocean lines, and calls to write or call for trip details and rates.
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