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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

3

City Electric Plant Debate Alleges Civic Ownership Favored

Interview with Council chairman reveals support for city ownership of an electric light plant. Report notes committee plans two reports on cost and feasibility for Graham plant, with experts hired to determine price and operation.

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Death of Glendale child prompts local burial notice

The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Taylor Coombs of Glendale died Sunday from pneumonia and will be buried Monday afternoon at Oak Grove. Also a notice notes an interview about polygamy and a congressional election dispute involving Mr Roberts, with questions about eligibility and enforcement of law. A wedding between Miss Mollie Bhazard and Mr John Haws is reported with the Rev Jonathan Chow and Rev Willis Eagle officiating.

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Rabbit Market Seized by Cold Weather Halts Hunts

Traders report no rabbits in the market as the cold snap keeps them in burrows. Pot pie and fried rabbit demand stalled while deslers see little sale value in the scarce game.

Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Residents

William A Norris and Teresa V McCracken appear on the licenses with Francis M Morris and Maggie Gardner also listed. Angus O Cottes colored and Cibbie Hom colored accompany the notice in the same section.

iWilliam A. Norris Teresa V. McCracken Francis M. Morris

Play With Dynamite Injures Bernard Carrico in Canneldurg

Special Correspondence reports Bernard Carrico, youngest son of William Carrico, injured by dynamite caps while playing in a Canneldurg, Indiana cellar. The blast cost him three fingers and a thumb on his left hand and forefinger and thumb on his right hand. Doctors treated him. his family was unaware of the danger.

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Council Committee Reports on the valiant Electric Plant

A special city council meeting examined a report from the committee on the municipal electric plant. Members urged careful study and expert appraisal, noting costs, plant condition, and potential ownership benefits before any final decision.

Fatal Coal Mine Accident Near Patersburg

Four miners were at work in a coal mine three miles northeast of Patersburg when a large piece of rock fell from above crushing John Fair, age forty three, who died at the scene. Rescuers could not move the stone. Fair had worked in mines all his life.

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Transfer of Clarence Scott Sparks Turbulent Clergy Tale

An article states Reverend Clarence Scott, minister for Garrigan’s Chapel in Van Buren township, has been transferred to another pastorate after weeks of church unrest. He faced criticism for socializing with a young woman in the nearby area, prompting internal disputes within the flock.

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