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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1897

Page

3

Prisoners Escaped as Sheriff Officers Shoot Farm Hand

Special to The State Louisville detectives John Sexton and John Browda shot Rippey a farm worker near Salem after mistaking him for an escaped prisoner. The incident occurred while the officers pursued Barry Brooke and another escapee from a jailbreak on October 35. Rippey was killed in the farmyard and the two officers returned fire as they tried to reach a farm house.

BepFonbay Rippey Iacinar Saiem Louisville John Sexton Louleville Hetective Forde John Browda Barry Brooke Fia Farm Brooks Wil Ripp Bey

Were Notstolen Hubert Nagler A German Soldier In N J

German soldier Hubert Nagler, believed robbed and beaten, wandered from the 8 and 1 railroad, later found bleeding near a culvert. His money and watch were recovered at the home of Mrs. John Miller where he boarded after an intoxicated episode.

Robert Naglerz A.did John Miller McCart Epe

New Officers Elected By Livspool Lodge No 1110

Liverpool Lodge No 1110 elected the officers for the coming year at a meeting on Tuesday night. The lineup includes J. Biddinger as Warden, Brnee Metcalf as V G, George Quabar as Rec Secy, James Ramsey as Permanent Secy, with trustees Joseph Gill Albion Hor rall John M. Kemmon Elmer Hastings and W. H. Sadford. Frustratory degree work planned for next Tuesday night.

Liverpool O. Fi N. G A. J. Biddinger V. G Brnee Metcalf George Quabar James Ramsey Joseph Gill Albion Horrall John M. Kemmon Elmer Hastings l W.h.sadford

Birthday Dinner Surprises W S Davis Sr on 55th Birthday

A surprise birthday dinner was held Tuesday at the West End home of W S Davis Sr a beloved school teacher to honor his 55th birthday. Guests cheered as Mr Davis arrived from a busy morning and presented him with a rocking chair and a carved cake from Maude Parker.

West End Davis Fessi

Finger Amputation Incident At Local Shop

A work accident at a shop left Pat Quenan missing a finger from the right hand while unloading heavy tires. Witnesses say Rev D Person and John Baker were present, with the injury prompting concerns about safety procedures at the site.

Pat Deen

Cliff Mapkle Hurt In Night Collision Near New Albany

In a night collision near New Albany between Bi & 0 and J M & I freight trains, Cliff Mapkle the B&I We engineer from this city suffered non life threatening injuries. He was thrown beneath timbers and cut with a severe head wound but survived with medical care. Fireman Al Barnes and the J M & I crew escaped with minor injuries as both trains were halted by the wreck.

Ab, &O S. W New -Albany Oif Markle Markle C. F. Winton

Burned by Accidental Oil Fire at Home In Bundy

Oldest daughter Lillie Prater of Constable Jack Prater poured coal oil into a stove to speed burning at noon. The oil ignited embers and a flame burst through the door singeing her hair and burning her face and neck. She smothered the flames quickly and escaped with minor injuries. Dr. Bare examined her and expected a swift recovery. The incident serves as a cautionary lesson to others.

Lillie Prater Jack Prater Bare Mika Pratér Ajuries

Jury selections for Daviess Circuit Court January term

The document lists elected jurors and commissioners for the January term of Daviess Circuit Court, naming 7 jurors with township affiliations and 7 to 9 supporting names, reflecting local court staffing and jurisdiction. It also includes unrelated pasted text about remedies and travel notices, indicating OCR noise from the page.

Joseph Wilson M. F. Burke Hay Dwa Daviess Circuit

Ailing Cuban War News and Pathetic Obituary Fragments

Fragmented, garbled text reports Cuban insurgent clashes near Havana with references to Spanish troops and patriot sacrifices. The piece includes a memorial about a fallen comrade, mentions blood and health themes, and advertises remedies like Sarsaparilla and Patent medicines amid chaotic lines.

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