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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1903

Page

5

Forged Deed Case Ties Clinton Iowa to Langer Scam

A Clinton Iowa man William Lunger allegedly forged a deed to a farm used to obtain a $3000 mortgage from J Williams. The scheme involved a deed signed by John Gish and attested by a notary, with Lunger later vanishing. Authorities compare descriptions to a suspect named Kramer and reference a similar pattern in Clinton.

Clinton Iowa William Lunger Onge Cramer J . Williams Lunger T A. Redden John’ Gish Murray Redden Showad Gish Vite Wenty

Democratic Delegates Gather for Love Feast in Linton

Democratic delegates to the Congress meet at the New Linton hotel for a grand banquet. The aim is to rally support for a leading party member in the state and unify the party, though fears arise that delegates may be pledged to Oy Davis or another candidate at the event.

New Linton Democratic Party Miers Linton Oy Davis

Coming of Christ Sermon Foresees Early Return

Evangelist Freeman predicts the second coming soon after one third of the world’s Jews assemble in Palestine. He links the Zion movement led by Rothschilds to a $1 billion fund buying Palestine and the creation of a Jewish nation. He notes Jerusalem’s rebuilding, Jewish resilience, and persecutions as context for biblical prophecy.

Palane First Baptist Palestine Zion Movement Rotchilds London Turkey Evangelist Freeman Cbrist Jerusalem Russia

Machinists Accept 28 Cent Raise Amid Labor Talks

Members of the B and O W machinists voted to accept a 28 cent raise offered by the railroad company ending divisive debate. Officers hailed the offer as remarkable while a minority opposed approval. The agreement sets wages at 28 and 31 cents per hour with overtime and Sunday work extra, and follows boiler makers who had already accepted the 41 cent raise.

Grand Lodge

Fatal buggy accident claims Laughlin horse

A horse pulled in a buggy died when a shaft pierced its chest, killing it instantly. The animal was described as gentle and valuable, with Mr. Laughlin noting a prior refusal of $150 for the horse.

Laughlin

Dobbs Delivers Socialist Speech in Cincinnati

Charlie Dobbs of Louisville spoke Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati to a Socialist audience. He rebutted President Parry of the National Manufacturers' Association who attacked unions and socialism, defending patriotism and the Declaration of Independence. Dobbs, son of Rev C E Dobbs, is associate editor of the Louisville Times.

Charlie Dobbs Louisville Cincinnati Socialist Party Parry National Manufacturers’ Association Dobbs C. EB. W. Dobbs The Baptist Church

Lindeman Millman Wedding in Terre Haute

Miss Estella Aloyse Millman of Terre Haute wed Mr W A Lindeman of Washington at St Patrick s church in a simple ceremony. The couple plan a brief journey then settle in Terre Haute near December 8. The groom works as a clerk at Jones drug store and the bride is daughter of Mrs Catherine Eg a longtime local resident. They will reside here after a visit to Troy Indiana with the groom s parents.

Estella Aloyse Millman Terre Haute W. A. Lindeman Washington V.schnell St. Patrick's Church Waship Iton Jones Stor Ifor Catherine Ega Troy Ind Donshue Matthews Joseph Donahue Marion Matthews Montgomery J. P. Matthews E. W. Matthews

Woman District: Mary J Padgett Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Mary J. Padgett of Hyatt Station died Friday from acute congestion of the stomach. She was seventy two, a longtime member of the U B church. She leaves seven sons and one daughter. Funeral at Plainville U B church at 10 am Sunday, burial in Plainville Cemetery.

Mary J. Padgett Hyatt Station U B. Church In Plainville U. B Plainville Cemetery

Fudge Party Honor For Miss Hazel Ven Geison

Miss Abigail McConnell of north Meridian Street hosted a Friday fudge party for guest Miss Hazel Ven Geison of Elphos Ohio. Attendees included Nola Taylor Clara Brown Jenni Boyd Laura Karr Nellie Likman Susie Axtell Mamie Nicholson and Mario Hopkins in a pleasant social afternoon with games and chatter. A Vienna despatch notes their high school football team leading.

Abigail McConnell North Meidian Street Missy Hazel Ven Geison Elphos Ohio Nola Taylor Clara|rown Jenni Boyd Laura Karr Nellie '4Ikman Susie ‘Axtell Mamie’ Nicholson Mario Hopkins

Wheatland Bill Arrested for Copper Wire Theft at City Plant

Alonzo Kellams known as Wheatland Bill was arrested Friday on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing copper wire from the city electric light plant and selling some copper at 15 cents a pound. Investigators tied him to missing wire estimated at 209 to 800 pounds as the case moves toward circuit court.

Alonzo Kellams Heatland Bill Ening Hue City Electric Light Jesse Goshorn Kellams Bem Geyer Gates Sandy Hook Hams R. Heenwood Greenwood Clark

Juniors Triumph In Cold Friday Football Victory

The Junior team won 16 to 10 despite a cold, slow game on a frozen field. Healy carried the ball for a score and Hayes added a second touchdown in the second half while the squad faced fatigue and chilling winds.

Iriday Jora Ada Hayes Ainers

ElNora Woman Dead At 84 In Indiana County

Mrs Sarah Caress mother of miller John Caress died Wednesday at eighty four. Born and raised in Lawrence county near Williams she lived much of her life there. She had lived with her son Jobo in ElNora recently. She married Simon Caress and left three children John Liam and Lizzie Blanchett. Simon Jr. lives in Holbrook Nebraska and Blanchett in Spokane Washington. Long illness and laguppe contributed to her death. Funeral arrangements were made for Williams burial.

Sarah Caress John Caress Elnora News Lawrence County Williams Jobo Io Elnora Simon Caress John Liam Lizzie Blanchett Simon, Jr Holbrook Nebraska Blanchett Spokane Washinton Caress

Our Canning Factory Directors Form Executive Board

The stock for the new canning factory is nearly subscribed. An executive board of O M Vanca Likeng Littell and George Hopkins has been chosen to manage affairs until organization. The plant is expected to be located at the east end of Van Ttees street.

M Vanca Likeng Littell George Hopkins van T Tees Street

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