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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

2

Political Contest and Local Meetings Stir Community

Fragmentary notes describe a heated political contest with discussions of bond issues and elections. Mentions of legislators, a large meeting, and the influence of figures like General Lew, with references to Clark, Beare, and Keeople as local actors. The text hints at campaign activity, shifting alliances, and expectations for votes across the county.

Orcs Fairbank McKeen R. S. S'dylor Dennison

Railroad Officials Shift at B&O S W Stockholders Meeting

At a stockholders gathering the B and O S W announced Dan McMahan to lead the Springfield division as general superintendent and Harry Barnard to the Mississippi division assistant superintendent. Chief Train Dispatcher J C Haggerty is replaced by Charles I Brown with Mrs Haggerty’s transfer unclear. Changes reportedly target several officials with effects starting January 1 1884 looms amid prior wreck concerns.

McMuha S. W Harry Co. Barnard Mr. Barnard Bissingsippi McMahan Springfield Mississippi Cincinnati Barnard J.C. ‘Haggerty Charles I. Brown R, Brown Hoj

Died In One Hour A Prominent Viriconder Girl

A prominent Viriconder girl aged eighteen died within an hour after suffering severe pain in her head. She was the daughter of a former County Treasurer and a student at Lincoln University. The report appears in the Gazette and reflects on the tragedy and its context within local news.

Epedal Oennes Eigeen Lincoln University Alain Fecha Bolas

Child Missing After Alleged Farm Incident on South Street

A local report describes a boy seen with his mother Mrs Mike Hehly near South and First streets. Constable Prater investigates, with residents naming Lents and Jennings amid suspicions of abandonment or harm.

Mike Hehly Finn Erier Pdi Almogt Stib Jennings Constable Prater Ani Firat Enid Letus Siye Warner Lents Jefferson Bia Ida Lindsay Sia

Court proceedings and notices from Washington area

Fragmentary 1890s court record notes a homicide attempt against Charlie Mec and multiple case dispositions. Also lists bank notices, stockman sales, and local business store hours with names such as Jennings Padge Reel Hoffman and M. Hares Cashier.

Taguay Ed Jennings Charlie Jennings Farsball Alvin Padge Reel W. F.offman

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