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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
6
A fragmented entry from a Montana newspaper references shot pay connected to Deniece Spalis and a local journal. The readable text is sparse, leaving key details about the payment and context unclear.
Judge Joseph Williams of Owen County announced as a candidate in Indiana with his name to be presented at the Linton congressional nominating convention on Thursday at two o'clock. John C Chaney of Sullivan is the only other candidate mentioned with possible opposition. Owen County politics and party leaders praise Williams as a strong contender against the incumbent.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office and real estate transfers to named individuals. The notice includes names such as Rob Heath Jennie Jo Jones Bertta Williams Ges W Wilford Hall and others with addresses and lot references. Some entries note sums of money and parcel details.
Reports from Epdim and Epsom include readers' mentions of Richard Myers Dan Myers and Vance May all traveling for business. Heavy rains damaged the wheat crop while residents like Walter Tomey and Curtis Myers conducted trips to Washington and Plainville. A Sunday school review at Mt Zion drew a large crowd and local residents conveyed other routine visits and business trips.
A fragmented Montgomery column lists various local names and events from Oaklawa City to Corneville. Mentions include Mrs. A Wilson visiting, Dr C E trainer Amber in Washington, and Wily Bes Jamed ONeill away for stitching. Several social items reference Young Ladies club events, visiting relatives, and church meetings amid scattered garbled text.
Dr Jim M Crawford of Cincinnati and William Foutke United States Civil Service commission attended the meeting of the directors of the pottery plant here Monday. Mrs Japiee Conroy reunited Monday from a visit, and Ferre Hayne Blythe Bowman and sister of Washington visited friends here Tuesday.
Rains over the past week damaged local wheat, reducing quality and probable yield. Visitors include Mrs. J H Shell returning to Indianapolis and O C Peek at Alfordsville. Miss Purcell with Washington friends. Arma McCool to Evansville for Fourth. Lightning struck A W Peek's home during heavy Saturday rain. James Whitney buried Friday evening under ILO auspices.
The township reports farmers selling stock to Montgomery with some heading to Mont evethe eb and others fishing or staying home. Locust damage hits young peach trees while social visits, school business and a buggy update for Mr Chan hur fill community chatter. A dress package mix up reveals a political anecdote involving a democratic candidate.
Alfordsville area residents and visitors are listed with movements from Washington Waco Pike county and Loogootee. Weather rains damaged wheat. several locals including McCord Hedrick and Porter travel for business and family visits. Community events include Sunday school at Mt Nebo and a farmers insurance case with Bedford firm noted for upcoming circuit court appeal.
Executor of the estate of the deceased will offer publicly the sale of personal property in Rogard township northeast of the train in the estate. The sale begins Friday the 25th of July 1902 at 10 oclock. Items include horses cattle sheep hogs farming implements household goods and more. Purchaser must provide security for deferred payment with interest after maturity.
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