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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
6
A plan to allocate 860 acres and sell mill-site land near Greencadle progressed with a committee visiting Indianapolis to finalize lots. Twenty-five plots will host a major plate mill, proceeds aiding proprietors locating others. A banquet by G A B and Ladies Circle honored the efforts.
Fragmentary summary notes from December 1901 report a cabinet meeting chaired by President and long serving officials. The passage mentions Bayne of Wisconsin, a proposed provision, and discussions about appointments and protocols. The text hints at a tense exchange over leadership and policy but lacks clear outcomes or dates.
A long notice details Republican procedures for district and county conventions to elect delegates and precinct officials, with dates in January 1902, location notes, and the organization of the county committee. It mentions Bedford and Davis County as convention sites and lists election of officers and executive committee formation.
The article discusses Democrats in the Second district selecting nominees for Congress with figures like Padgett and Sullivan in focus. It notes Padgett's long radical Democratic ties, his planned county support, and expected delegation splits among Greene, Sullivan, and Daviess counties. It also mentions two opponents to Miers and Cyrus Davis’s bid, with details on county backing and expected votes.
A series of land transfers listed by sheriff and various buyers and sellers. Transactions include Nathaniel Russell to Richard C. Davis for lots 85 89 and 81 Washington Turner Ist add. John W Greenwood Jr to William F Ellis. Attia M Gowen to Irene Ellis. Washington Helphenstices for 600. Mary J Gray to May Johnson. William H Robinson to Miles Biniley for lots 1 and 2 in Odon H. Sailleys add. Martha J Hedrick to William Saga. Alberda Perry to Aaron D Bechtel. Austin F Cabell and Virginia C Strasser to Virginia Strassger?. MJ Carnahan to Sara Miller. James S Eastham to John Bosch. John Coach to William Gregsby. William Gregsby to Flora Tv company. Henry O Potter to Leonora Wick.
Mrs W Li Brown resident northwest of the biy sustained slight injuries after a buggy wheel broke on a descent near John Jackson's residence. The vehicle veered onto a road pad and the horse balked, with no serious harm to the occupant. Robett Tucker and Miss Mary A Pinnick wed Thursday officiated by Rev Samuel Lee of the Mi E.
The junior class held a social banquet at Masonic Hall Saturday night. Almost all members and many teachers attended. Superintendent Axtell introduced Nellie Shugart and Walter Ragsdale gave a short talk. Games followed a Hamlet themed lower contest. A tree decoration served as a centerpiece for the event.
Officers for the lodge were elected with Master Henry Aikman Warden Dr O Hi gr and Warden James A McGehee Treasurer I We Thompson Beery John Wright Lemmen as the next Friday installation pending.
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