16 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
1
The editorial fragment discusses political tensions within the Republican ranks, referencing figures like Governor Mount and Senator Tow, with denials of corruption and calls for reform. It notes district attitudes, campaign strategies, and public reactions to party leadership as the state navigates a tense political season.
William H Sammis sues Central Union Telephone Company for 10000 damages claiming he was injured while employed by the firm. Attorney T G Underdown represents Sammis as the case proceeds.
A young woman named Gertia Holtger died Sunday morning from consumption. She was nineteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Holtger of East Walnut Street, a senior at Washington High School known as a studious, popular student and a beloved classmate.
Miss Blanch D Boone becomes Mrs Richard B Smoot in a small South Side ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev A H Kelo officiated in the presence of invited friends and relatives. The couple will start housekeeping soon on a farm south of the city.
Aunt Malinda Benton of Rownstown marked her 91st birthday with a large party and visitors, recalling a life with her twin sister Mrs Ananda Turtle of Torre Haute. The twins, born and raised in the county, were famed as The Pretty Twins and were married on the same day before more than 300 guests.
The piece criticizes township supervision and the office of road supervisor as failing public duty. It alleges widespread incompetence and corruption among supervisors, with overpaid, underperforming service and rare exceptions. Calls for reform and proper accountability are urged.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss township road work, potential transfers, and favoritism in selecting teachers. It argues for selecting teachers on fitness, reducing political influence, and ensuring road maintenance across townships with better funding and oversight.
Rural farmers near bays pursue steady dairy sales despite low prices. Regular supply to private customers is emphasized, with a note of ensuring customer satisfaction. A weekly death report lists multiple names and causes, and a separate notice outlines excursion rates from Washington to southern states after Nov 1, 1895. The fragmentary text names many individuals and localities.
The readable lines show a reference to a person with an arm wound and dental issue but details are garbled and no clear event, date, or location emerge. Further text is unreadable, preventing a precise summary or identification of involved entities.
A fragment discusses a Wednesday event and a TV program. mentions debates with named participants and a prize fund for Y P KRU books. Also references church meetings led by Rev T B Coach, missionary efforts, and local road contracts. Notable names include Rosalvdint and Henry Wilson.
Tuesday proceedings reveal multiple cases including a divorce judgment of $30 and costs in the Rebecta Ai Vail v James W Call matter and a $278.83 judgment against Mulled G Keeto. Foreclosure actions by Industrial Savings & Loan against William Luin valued at $297 costs. McBride charged with assault on George Foylen. Floyd Sherrill Way sentenced to three years. Madison township resident Bennett admitted to report on motion by attorney John Dlowney.
A brief notice lists the new officers for the Washington National Bank. Joseph E. Thompson is president with J. Vice President and W. M. Hayes as cashier. E. W. Thidinpepp resigns amid failure, and PRG Hatfield appears in the announced lineup with J. Eden as vice president.
An OCR fragment mentions a team BOC and a win, with garbled text suggesting game notes or standings. Names, dates, or clear outcomes are unreadable, leaving only hints of a sports item and partial team reference.
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