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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
1
Five year old Alsie Parcell daughter of Mr and Mrs Madison Purcell of Missouri burned this afternoon at Odgon street home of Mr and Mrs Judson Purcell. Clothes caught fire from an open grate alt flesh burned waiting on doctor C T Wall.
William H. Sanford sues Washington alleging the city council accepted his tax contract proposal and had a contract drawn up, then rejected it at a Monday meeting. He seeks a court declaration that the contract is valid and enforceable.
A March meeting of fruit growers in Daviess County drew a good turnout with Robert Carr as president and D C Worrall as secretary. The group planned to reconvene at the same court house on a Saturday in February 2002 to discuss growing fruit and related crops.
Attorneys settled Monday the case of John Dobbs against the city of Oden. Dobbs receives 750 650 in cash and the balance next year. He sought 8 000 for injuries to his daughter Blanche Dobbs after being thrown from a wagon. Gardiner and Gardiner led for the plaintiff. Laightin Laughlin represented the defendant.
Bloomington man James Marlin accuses township trustees of accepting bribes to appoint teachers. The Salem Democrat says the grave charge merits action to curb corruption in schools and politics, warning bribery harms school officers and districts.
Notice states the under named appointed administrator of the estate of John R Kendall late of Daviess county Indiana. It names John C Bintueren and Thomas Faith and notes a saw mill purchased and located near the city with lumber production including white oak. It also reports a fire at the dry goods store of H K Ross Sullivan last night with an estimated loss of 10000 and insurance of 7000.
The article recounts Victoria's ascent from princess to queen after the death of William IV, highlighting the coronation on June 28, 1838, in Westminster Abbey, the public fervor, and the ceremonial acts including the archbishop, peers, and royal pageantry surrounding the new sovereign’s enthronement. It notes Victoria’s early life, her upbringing by the Duke of Kent, and the anticipation of her reign.
The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis focuses on jurisdiction over Coal Hoisting and Engineering members, mine run standards, defence funds, and wage demands. Debate includes one standard mine run measure, editor selection, and fund funding while the strike context influences strategy.
Mercantile Company stock of goods owned by Neula Eskridge and Neal will be moved from Fourth and Main to the Wilson Building. The partners will operate under Se Neula Eskridge, continuing the same business name. They began in Washington about eighteen years ago and have outgrown the old location, planning a prosperous future at the new corner Fourth and Main site.
Mrs. Robert D. Brown suffered severe burns to her face arms and hair after a gasoline stove exploded at the Coldwell home. The accident was reported by Mrs. q. T. Neal noting her sister’s injuries and noting Mrs. Brown’s longtime residence in the area.
A governor’s committee reports to the Senate on Vincennes University versus the state. Senators Organ and Miller, Republicans, and Inman, Democrat, review the university’s relations with the state and the litigation history. The panel finds no legal claim in favor of Vincennes, and leaves moral responsibility to Senate judgment.
Protracted meeting underway. Uncle Jimny White reported as dying this week. Mrs. Charles Miller and sons visit relatives near Epson. Mrs. Phovhé Young ill with grippe. Chas Woods moves to Hewitt Wallick property. James Karl and Starlin Kianaman work on railroad. Loo drills for coal east of town. Coal mines back at work this week. Miss Lizzie Stuckey marries near Burns City. they will live on Osborne farm. Will Stuckey of Monroe City visiting. Prof. Abel and Winkelpleck to conduct normal at Odon. Odoin expected to host best normal yet. Luther Smith visited parents. teachers held last township institute. George Carrailf and John Stout visit, Stout’s Army past and Texas posting noted.
A brief note references a sacrificing cloak and cape sae at Hyatia dated 1 24 03. The fragment suggests a ceremonial context with unknown participants and unclear location specifics.
Mrs. Felix Cadon hosted a pleasant afternoon reception for Mrs. M. B. Burke with many friends attending. In the evening she entertained the whist club and friends. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Voris of Bedford and another guest. Nearby towns and multiple visitors were mentioned, with social gatherings and church notes throughout.
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