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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
1
Bedford area reports a claim about silver found on a farm near town. Ollie Bry, a farmer, discovered silver iron ore and a red oxide clay wire sample. An expert chemist plans to test the sample and, if confirmed, develop the site at once.
A damaged clipping reports John J. Dougherty suing Washington Street Railway for damages after a fare dispute on a streetcar. It also notes officers elected by Washington Court No. 169 Tribe Ben Hur for the upcoming year with titles such as Past Chief, Teacher, Scribe, Keeper of Tibette, Captain, Guide, and other roles.
Mrs L C Fritch of this city died Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati while visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles B Burkam. She was about 26 and had lived in the city about two years. She was wife of Louis Charleton Fritch superintendent of the B and C and W R Rich. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Tuesday reports from Washington on business. Rev E Taylor at Bathe holding a protracted meeting. Robert and Marios Ghandler bought a hay-bailer valuable to the area. Leonard Powell leaves to visit relatives in Dale. John Radcliff returns from Missouri. Trespar family hosted a sad daughter Meg Anthem visit. Missouri resident Lewis Poyel visits his brother. Prof Wallace queried Teft. Will Cunningham left for his mother’s. John Tros senior polled Monday, horse walked home. George Simpson considers a match for his fine horses. Peck and neru players refused to unload the carp they wore pal.
A garbled OCR fragment references names and events in a fragmented string of words. It mentions inventors, a final invention, and a character named Richard Grebya, but lacks coherent structure or clear factual details. The readable parts suggest a mid page mishmash rather than a complete report.
In a brisk contest, Huller Meems defeated General Men as Tages t ordered 8 retired and greater loznes. The upset shifts standings amid uncertain results and local sports chatter.
OCR fragment lists residents and events in Alfordsville including William Chandler, John G. Wiallacy, Horags Com o, Mrs. Dr. Hl Ragsdale, Fred Schnarr, Allan Chandler, Lizzie, Mrs. Summers, and Mace McCord among others. Mentions teachers institute attendance, festivals, peacekeeping concerns, and a discussion of appointing an officer. details are garbled with many names and phrases unreadable.
A river expedition party abandoned their planned route to the Wabae river after sighting hostile teams upriver. They proceeded toward Indianapolis, with officials considering a reprisal and channel improvements to ease future travel conditions.
A fragmentary local item list records visits and movements of residents including Andrew Coonogham of Loogootee and Miss Sarah Hradon of Washington. It mentions families relocating to Hitors, Mrs. John Payton and George Williams visiting from Washington, and a near-term wedding planned in the area.
A fragment from Vincennes reports on vendors in the Dembera area, a $16 monthly pension grant in Be sation, and workers from Sikeston returning home for holidays. It notes a minor house fire on East Seventh Street causing light damage and mentions Washington physician ties to a public case, plus scrutiny of electric lighting costs in Mitchell and surrounding Indiana towns.
The trial centers on the killing of Pendleton in Huntigure on September 2, 1899. Defendants Head and Shoulders, described as young men from Hunt ingbury, are charged with murder with a county jury and faced by Prosecutor Traylor with Belz Milburn Sweeney and Leo Fisher assisting. defense is by Cox Kean and Jerry Sudderth. The motive is unclear with no personal grievance beyond alleged hatred, and the case is expected to be bitterly contested.
George Meisenholder, owner of a Petersburg coal mine, was attacked by employees after a failed union demand. Peter Graves struck him with brass instruments, injuring him. Graves fled and was not captured. Meisenholder vows not to pay scale or unionize. workers refuse to return unless paid Sealy spricds.
Dec 21 reports reveal Miss Pearl Hedrick and Mr. Hen Chandler wed secretly during the Washington Street Fair week. The announcement came only after Mr. Chandler told the relatives the marriage had occurred some time earlier. The note references Rebecca Lytton of Plainville and Virgil Greene as a notable local figure.
Notice states the county commissioners will meet in special session on Thursday, December 28. All claims must be filed for consideration before the meeting. claims cannot be allowed without appropriation from the seats council. Auditor: RussELL. 1-21-d3t-w1t aah a.
Notary public listing appears in the Cali Gazette office section with reference to Setrit Notary Pabile and related eB details. The fragment suggests an official notice or appointment entry in the local publication.
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