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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a personal crisis and possible theft or violence involving individuals with names like Watson and Henry. The readable phrases mention money, fear, and a fall, but most specifics are garbled, leaving unclear actions, dates, or outcomes.
Two men linked to a Montgomery store robbery last Sunday night were captured in Evansville and identified by detectives and witnesses. Authorities say they seized three loaded rifles and other gear, recovered from a back window escape, and await transfer to Davis County. Postmaster Welmer notes federal authorities may assume charges as case memories shift.
A 71st wedding anniversary is celebrated by Mr Cosby and Mrs Randall at Pike County home. The couple, married in 1830, share memories of life together as family friends, with Mr Cosby aged 71 and Mrs Cosby continuing their long union.
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Jobo Cain of Washington and his wife traveled Tuesday at 8:30 a m to attend the funeral of the late engineer Hugh Hogan. A buggy accident on Depot street near Union Station left Hogan injured after a horse bolted and dragged him a distance. He suffered facial and bodily injuries but was not killed.
Perry Avi Jones returned from Vincennes with reports of selling 1050 acres in Knox county known as the Al ligtt farm six and a half miles from Vincennes to J W Holmes. Later he sold about 800 more acres in the White river bottom in Daviess county six miles from Washington for 30000 dollars to Crump and others moonlight.
District Attorney Kealing returned from Washington where he discussed the case of Richard Davis of Washington Indiana. He says the government will prosecute Davis and the trial will be set for an early date.
The fragment shows names of couples seeking marriage licenses including Joseph Brock and Elizabeth Myer, Abraham and Nellie Bennett, John H Hiatt and Effie Clegndell, William Gibson and Eva M Pruitt, Jacob Graber and Leah Graber, Lafayette Ketcham and Bertha Bom Peter Tolebild Bretio McBride, indicating a registrar's list with unreadable portions.
A troubled court session in Padgett district ended with plans for a trial and testimony by about twenty five witnesses. Miss Smoot disputes linger over school eligibility and teaching duties as patrons push for transfers. Funeral notices for local residents die.
Fragmentary OCR notes report new offices or leadership changes involving the GARL circle with mentions of President Mis and individuals named Win Fitts Gill Milton Bas.
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