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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1903

Page

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Killed in a Mine At Black Creek Linton Tragedy

August Klueismiely a former Montgomery miner died at the Black Creek coal mine in Linton Wednesday morning. He was caught under seven hundred pounds of coal and slate, had legs broken and skull crushed, and lay undiscovered until 9:30. The body was found by Ivan Wills. He left an invalid wife and one child. Funeral at the Baptist church in Linton Friday at two, burial at Fairview cemetery.

August Klueismiely Montgomery Black Creek Linton Ivan Wills William Riversmith Terré Haute Baptist‘church Fairview Cemetery

Woman Arrested Over Family Troubles and Parole Visit

A woman was arrested following family troubles. Her husband, Freeman Jenongs, recently released on parole from the state reformatory, had returned home but another man intervened, leading to the incident.

Freeman Jenongs State Reformatory

FARMER RUN OVER Andrew Catshall by runaway wagon wheels

Andrew Catshall, a Barr township farmer, narrowly escaped serious injury when a runaway wagon wheels passed over him near Montgomery. He was bruised and may be able to walk in a few days. the wagon was destroyed, horses unhurt, and neighbors assisted after a physician was summoned.

Andrew Cutshall Barr Township Mr. Catshall Montgomery

Miss Epsie George files $50,000 damages suit in Bedford

Miss Epsie George sues Lawyer Peugh and Spencer B Peugh naming Midland Portland Cement Co Bedford National Bank Broke City Bank Capitol National Bank Indianapolis George W McDaniel W V Williams James E Borus Frank Owens and W A Brown claiming Peugh connived to win her affections and conspired to defraud her of 50000 by selling her real estate and stocks far above their value with banks holding funds 15000 to 19000 deposited in those banks.

Epsie George Peugh Bedford Spencer, B. Peugh Midland Portland Cement Company Bedford National Bank Broke City Bank Capitol National Bank Indianapolis George W.mcdaniel W. V. Williams James E. Borus Frank Owens W. A. Brown Beavers Mr. Peugle

Troubles In the Family Ends With Fine

Mrs. Freeman Jennings was arrested by Patrolman Jordan on Wednesday evening and was fined one.

Freeman Jennings Jordan

Society and the Glues Picnic at Camp Manning

Miss Bettie Clements hosted a Wednesday evening class gathering at her Main street home. Mrs Stelle Hoffmann organized a picnic at Camp Manning Wednesday, attended by about thirty friends. The item notes a humorous remark about marital tendencies becoming socialistic.

Aidance Bettie Clements Main Street Stelle Hoffmann Camp Manning

Suits for Sale Prompts Quick Costume Pricing

Fragmented ad style note shows multiple suit offers with prices like 15 and 10 dollars. No clear dates or sellers identified. Readers see a cluttered listing of “Suits for” items and measurements unclear.

Fourth of July and local plans mix with county notices

A mixed Indiana county notice lists Fourth of July events, road project costs for Barr township, a Kiel naval boat race winner, two weddings in Reeve and Alfordsville townships, Red Men prizes for track events, the Old Settlers meeting at Odon in August, and a cancelled St Patricks engagement of the A O H with a Sept 8 reorganization plan.

Indiana Steele Kiel Old Settlers Odon J. H. Evans A. O St. Patricks Reeve Township

Death of Former Washington Resident Miss Burris

The Vincennes Capital reports Miss Mary Elizabeth Burris died Tuesday at 3 PM at 1414 Busseron Street, home of her cousin Mrs. Morris Smith, from epilepsy.

Burria Vincennes Washington Mary Elizabeth Burris Mrs. Morris Smith Busseron Street

Funeral held for local resident aged forty five

Deceased, aged forty five, left a brother Horace Burria of this city. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:30 at the residence, with interment in the city cemetery.

Horace Burria Thia ‘City

Divorce Case Proceeding In Court After Lon Boutt Funeral

Circuit Court did not hold morning sessions due to the funeral of Lon Boutt, a relative of Judge Houghton. In the afternoon, the divorce action O. M. Albright versus his wife is being tried.

Lon Boutt Houghton O. M. Albright

Nip and Tuck club stirs Indiana politics with candidacy hints

Indiana politics center on the Nip and Tuck club as Willam L. Taylor and Gilbert of Fort Wayne publicly acknowledge Republican gubernatorial bids, while Hal Shideler remains unannounced. Indianapolis hosts major labor and manufacturing headquarters, notably the Mine Workers and National Association of Manufacturers, signaling a shift in regional influence. also reported is Ike Levy, famed counterfeit leader, dead at Osgood.

Indianapoli Newcastle Away Willam Ll. Taylor Gilbert Fort Wayne Hal Shideler Marion J. Frank Hanlyt Lafayette Indianapolis Stevenson International Typographical Union The Carpenters and Joinera of America Wor Il Aremen and Engineers Journeymen Harbors National Association of Manufacturers D. M. Parry Parry Manufacturers’ Organization North Vernon Ind Ike Levy Osgood United States Levy Missouri Rittenhouse

Increase in wages signed for July first at shop

A conference between General Manager Greene of the Kt. & O. S-W and the telegraph operators committee led to a new wage increase effective July 1. The increase meets part of the telegraphers demands after several talks. Also reported are various shop injuries, new hires, and staff changes including fourteen new car department employees and workers taking vacations.

Greene Telegraph Operators’ Committee Cincinnati William, Murphy Elmer Day James Hedges Harry Williams Morton Horrall John Lewis

B & O Official Promoted Amid Local News

Bert Ennis, injured at work in Lukin H, plans a vacation until recovery. Glen Stevens visits from Washington with Dispatcher Davis’s sons. J. Presa Cameron, formerly assistant division engineer at Chillicothe, O, gains promotion to division engineer with office in New Castle, Pa.

Lukin Bert Ennis Glen Stevens Washington Davis Sumner Presa Cameron Chillicothe

Black Oak News Notes and Local Visits

Miss Clara Davis returns home from Terre Haute while James Quilliam heads there for the State Normal. K H Bell and daughter Nettion visit C I Bell in Chicago. About fifty attend a charivari at Tom Hayes. James Williams builds a new barn. Rev Mr Davis preaches at Bethany to a large crowd. Black Oak baseball faces Sugarland Colts on Wilson diamond. Amos Roberts returns to Bruceville. James Walker remains ill. Mr and Mrs John Price and Mr and Mrs William White guests in view city. Town residents plan July 4 at Washington.

Clara Davis Terre Haute James Quilliam State Normal K.H. Bell Miss Nettion C.I. Bell Chicago Amos Roberts Bruceville James Walker John Price Wiliam White View City Coln Allison St. Louis Washington

They Are Sore. Princeton Beats Vincennes, Wheatland Next?

Vincennes Capital notes Vincennes and Terre Haute both struggle with weak ball clubs. Princeton has already downed Vincennes, and Wheatland is seen as the likely next team to capitalize on their slump.

Princeton Vincennes Wheatland Terre Haute Vincences

Summer Returns to Brighten a Backward Piazza

A vivid observation notes that summer seems to reverse its slower pace, with the shadeier piazzas making it easier to spot a girl seated there. The writer uses light imagery to contrast darkness and social ease in a sunny milieu.

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August Klueismileir Society and the GLUES Reorganizat Tor Ude Heesceas Erreene Clothiers E. Main ST APSA John D. Pershing Elnora Isabel'e Owen C. E. Owen Hiram Alford Rosa Horrall John Horrall Alfordsville Lawrenceville Circuit Court Unitn Eugene Williams Homer Ingersoll Dr. Herr W. T. Hart Railroad. News Vpsavese Neal & Eskridge
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