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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

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Miss Neal Hosts Pleasant Senior Class Party

Miss Sara Neal entertained the senior class with a Friday evening gathering at her Ent Walnut Street home. Attendees enjoyed games music and conversation with a decorated setting in class colors crimson and white. A prize went to May Blanche Hyatt for best artist. refreshments followed, and out-of-town guests included Miss Lorena Coleman and Clyde Brown. The notice also advertises a Chicago & Western Railroad story collection titled A Brave Coward with stories from the Philippines and Manila, available for 6 cents postage by W B Kul Korn Chicago Illinois.

Sara Neal Cortest Miay Blanche Hyatt Waleck Eaying Miss Neal Misa Lorena Coleman Mitchell Clyde. Brown Centralia Mike's Chicago Western ‘Railway Company Palopines Malate la Lonia Venth Pennsylvania Manila Luzbo Nebraska Minnesota Utah Oregon

Lost Bride Sparks Damages Suit Over Telegram Delay

W F Beck of Bibb County Alabama sues the Union Telegraph Company in federal court for 10600 damages over delayed telegram delivery to Miss Ward now Mrs Dora Ragland. He claims the postponement caused her to marry another man, seeking compensation for damages including heartache and mental anguish amid a tangle of three suitors and a delayed summons.

W. F. Beck Bloelyi Bibb County Als Thna United States Court Wed N Union ‘Elegraph Company Misa Beck Mies Ward

Advertised Letters In Washington Post Office

A fragmented list shows remaining letters for the week ending January in the Washington post office. Names include Elizabeth Hord Florence Nichols Irene Thomas Lucy and others referenced in the damaged notice.

Washington Post Office Aman Elizabeth Hord Florence _ Nichols Irene - Thomas Lucy

County Board Minutes Mention Mrs J Van der Veer Vacancies

Fragmentary OCR notes show the Ewatnen Board of County Commissioners listing Mrs J Van der Veer and Mrs P Ay Hastings in connection with vacancies. Details unclear due to damaged text. item appears to document appointments or notices from the county board.

Board of County Commissioners J ¢Naie Vander Ie P. Ay Hastings

Citizen Letter on Municipal Electric Plant Value

A resident urges慎 careful public assessment of the proposed municipal electric light plant. He questions the price of Mr Graham’s stake, cites past purchases, franchise value, and current burdens on the city, and calls for decisive inquiry before any purchase or construction. The writer seeks informed citizen input.

Washington T Rensyal Grabim Grillam Fey Counell Graham Balt Terest Ngb

Plainville Social Roundup Cluttered By Names

Local notes list visits and travel among Plainville residents. Mina Lucy McArtor spent the hold days at Cornettsville. Miss Pearl and Latrs Horrall visited Mrs W H Bunch last week. Mr and Mrs Robert Denny went to Cory Ind to visit Rays N SE Denny. W H Moyer spent Christmas at Shoals. Rev Mr Hess from Kentucky is a jointing. A social honors a Mrs Cots Bunch Saturday night. Charles Foust returned from a trip to Tennessee. A son of James A Killion has diphtheria.

Mina Lucy McArtor C. Jordan Éoy John Museball Hess Kentucky James A. Killion

Contracts Let for Stationery and Office Supplies

The Daviess County commissioners awarded contracts for three classes of stationery items including books, legal cap supplies, and letter heads to Wilson & Hudiphr and Hoeral Brothers. Bids show Class 1 books and records, Class 2 legal and office items, and Class 3 envelopes and blank stationery.

Clint Ly

Glendale Notes From Washington Akester and Local Events

Washington Akester returns from Bidrina with visit details for Dr John Akester. Reverend Elijah Arthur plans graduation at Frenklin College. Robskab Pulpit at Glendale Sunday night a success though sparsely attended. A reunion for Mr and Mrs J T Aphur's children occurred last week.

Washington Akéster Bidrina Lils Als Sol John Akester Mii Steen Algier Pica County Ae Gregory of Liberty Lls John Brownson Win Clom Pu Ney Robskab Glendale Sionday Ely Elijah Arthur Frenklin Colege Arthur Aphur Qur

Waist fashions shift toward comfortable shirt waists in ads

A New York dry goods salesman notes trend toward looser shirt waists as preferable fits. Advertisers claim new up to date styles with double backs reduce corset needs and favor comfort for varying figures, signaling a shift from tight corsetry to modern waists.

New York Theistorn

Nonagenarian Dennis Mahoney Dies at Center Street Home

Dennis Mahoney aged ninety died at his Center Street home. A native of County Bel and longtime city resident he leaves four children Mrs James Cavansugh Glendale Mrs Michael Corcoran this city Daniel Abney Topeka and Miss Lizzie Julia Mahoney also grandsons Michael and Dennis. He attended St Simona Church and adhered to Catholic faith.

Center Street Dennis Mahoney Jo'd Card Thie Ed Tifa Rey Bel Cine Atolt Makorey Mra James’ Cavansugh

Delegates Chosen for City District Meetings and Rallies

Delegates and alternates were selected for Washington Township and nearby towns. Speeches highlighted party unity, with leaders urging votes for Hon. C. K. Thar y as district chairman. Attendees gathered at the home of Isaac Valkerson for a night of discussion and socializing.

Spencer J. Alvin Padgett I /HS C. We Q. Williame Tuman John Downby C. K Thary

Corretstown area notes and family visits dated holidays

Local notices from Corretstown include Miss Lahie Week visiting relatives and Mr James Herndon of Washington visiting friends. Christmas sugar land ads appear, with Williams of Washington and Mr Evert Brandon hosting events. Mr Guthrie and Miss Alice McArtor in Oden attended gatherings.

Port J John Clark

Black Oak Holiday Tale from Vincennis

Walter Savi of Vincennis spent the holidays at a local place where coath operators carried out a large dine t during the past week. The oyster cuppers hosted a home avending rejoicing over the r tras gilt, Iv's 9.

Walter Savi Vincennis

Local News and Obituaries from Pike County

Fragmented notes describe Johnson at Washington and farm trips, a rural gathering for a family dinner, and tributes to William Dayton a former county resident. Details include names Misses Cable Laure Hess, Olive Cemetery services, and references to a congestive chill and local kinship.

Ey KE. Johnson Washington Wood Ohn Willey Pike County Ray Samuel Lyon Wes William Dayton Fis Plie Sas Duried

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