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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
8
The text presents a fragmented inner monologue with mentions of hanging, firing squads, and grim fantasies. It discusses printing plain toed truth about people and calmly awaiting the end, reflecting a distressed, self critical voice.
A string of property transfers appears with owners such as Shanks, McCord, McCall, Myers, Wood, Evans, Barkley, Fodell, Bill, and Ball. Parcels referenced include lots in Eloora, Plainville, Odon, Hawkin's, and Seadame with prices around 600 to 1000 dollars and deeds to WJ McCord, Andrew Met, Nancy L Myes, and others.
Cornettville weekly items list visitors and residents in town on Monday to Saturday. Names include Mr and Mrs William Binsey Washington and Elmer and Charles Strange, Addie Dillata, Bud Golden, John D Herndon, George Bright, Mr and Mrs George Willison from Epsom, John Clark, Samuel Holstine, Axel Williams, Rev W Bos and Ed Ejss. A residence was struck by lightning causing damage.
A fragmented local notice hints at women organizing fundraising activities connected to community welfare. The crumbling text mentions instruments of support, a fire incident, and a few place names suggesting gatherings or events in Bloomington and Glendale with references to individuals and families aiding relief.
Unclear OCR text appears to reference a possum hollow gathering with names such as Fitzgerald Ned Ivy and Barber family. Fragmentary wording mentions a meeting or event at a house or venue with unclear context and limited readable facts.
The document records court actions including judgments for the plaintiff in several cases, orders delaying actions until a later date, and attorneys listing for both plaintiffs and defendants. It notes damages of one cent in a case and references various parties such as Green Lashley, Dodge, and Kassler.
In Daviess County Indiana coroner Dr Trainor convened an inquest into the death of William Hall. The record notes Hall died May 18, 1902 from injuries after being assaulted by unknown parties while intoxicated at Henry Wolpert's saloon on Second Street South in Washington. Hall was about 64, six feet seven inches, fair complexioned with gray hair and light blue eyes. The document also references an unrelated sheriff's sale from Daviess County, listing court action and auction procedures.
Public sale at a stated time on July 27 1901 of the rents profits and term of seven years for the east half of lot 7 in Ketchem's addition to Elnora in the southwest quarter of section 9 township 6 north range 6 west. The bid to include all rents profits and costs with the fee simple interest of Nancy J Reuss Henry D Rethi Amanda E Jacob A Stwarther and H Burke. Sheriff Tad Harreman Marr Noly attorneys.
Sheriff sale notice lists case number 26 issued on a judgment tendered to the Daviess Circuit Court. On the first day of July the sale is directed by the clerk and will be offered to the highest bidder at the court house door in Davie ss county Indiana by virtue of a special order of sale.
A public sale is scheduled in Davie county Indiana for the real estate described as lots 3, 4, 9, and 10 in block 29 within Griffiths addition to the town of Norre. If rents and profits do not meet the debt, the property will be sold to satisfy the judgment and costs.
A court ordered sale of real estate described in the mortgage case against Yatel a bankrupt signee of George mt Dowin to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Uae jon- Sayings Loan Association of Washington. The sheriff and Indiana authorities execute the sale with attorneys for the plaintiff aiding. The document lists officials and attorneys and references a 75-wit 2 filing.
Senior bids will be received at the public school building Eaglesville until 4 p m July 27 1901 for the erection of a school house in section eleven Van Buren Township Daviess County Ind Plans and specifications can be seen at the trustees residence three fourths mile east from Abner Smiley cross roads in the township The right is reserved to reject any or all bids Richard Dorie Township Trustee Van Buren Township Daviess Co Ind Dated July 3 1901
By decree and order of sale from the Daviess Circuit Court dated June 28 1901 Li will offer for sale at public auction at the Court House door in Daviess County Indiana to the highest bidder. The sale is directed by the court clerk and proceeds will follow legal directions.
Public auction to satisfy a judgment Mollie Beitman vs Edward M Dorsey et al involving the east half of the west half of the southwest quarter section 27 town 2 north range 6 west containing 40 acres in Daviess County Indiana. Sale July 27 1901 10 am to 3 pm at the county courthouse with redemption laws. Attorneys O Orall & HerrMann.
Rev. E. A. Cantrell of this city married Miss Estella Adams of Kentucky in Vincennes on June 25. Cantrell is pastor of the first Christian church here. Adams worked as a trimmer at Jamies millinery store.
The Sturges bank closed its doors and is in the hands of a receiver. Owner Wills M. Sturges and associates faced assignment as the Mansfield institution, capital 300 000, was controlled by them. A private bank, the case prompted swift action and legal steps.
Warren Ws July 1 2C Ganry publisher of the Wirred Sentinel Leader drowned while swimming at Millville near here. He was seized by cramps and perished before companions could reach him.
Washington June 28 Comptroller ordered the closing of the Seventh National Bank of New York and appointed Forrest Raynor national bank examiner as temporary receiver.
In Bloomington Hrs last evening Walter Milner and Robert Rustmeyer both 17 drowned while bathing at Houghton lake. Milner was the son of a prominent local businessman.
Albert L Johnson of Cleveland Ohio died last night at Fort Hamilton a Brooklyn suburb He was brother of Mayor Thomas L Johnson and is survived by family and friends in New York and Ohio This brief notice records the death of a notable figure linked to Brooklyn and Cleveland communities.
The city mourns the death of poet and cultural critic Matthew Arnold known as an apostle of culture. Tributes emphasize his influence on literature and public life.
Fragmentary ANA STATH news item references pestilence and societal disorder with scattered proper nouns and dates obscured. No coherent events, names, places, or outcomes are discernible due to OCR corruption.
The article reports on a man named Rosy being released by a higher court and highlights ongoing investigations into Marion County Medical Society and the city dispensary. Attorney General Taylor secured the release of Lillian Parky who had been committed to a hospital, with the investigation noting alleged improper hospital handling and a committee appointed to examine the subject.
fragmentary copy discusses Benjamin Harrison Monument and an Indiana affiliation. mentions letters to AUD persons, possible Massacht aggregate and a $4,255 figure. no clear date or outcome provided.
In Muncie Indiana 17 year old B Walter Driscoli Prada confessed to killing Mrs Mundie McCall 19. He appeared before Police Judge Bebmer at the West End and pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree. His case will be called Friday in the circuit court unless advised otherwise by his attorney. He will be appointed counsel and face swift sentencing.
Fragmented report details a dislocated ankle from a wreck leaving a man unable to walk. Another item notes William R. arrested for bigamy after marrying days earlier, with locations cited in Vincennes and Debearboon and names such as Mrs Snyder.
Judge William Woolls of the United States circuit court died suddenly near midnight from heart disease. He had been in apparent good health earlier in the day and collapsed at his bedside as his wife stood by. A physician could not be summoned in time to save him.
David S. Boaz, a chemist described as well educated, is arrested in St Louis on charges tied to the theft of a pacing racehorse owned by Schafer and Barratt. Boaz’s cards suggest extensive travel with the horse and indicate an attempted sale for $85 after the animal vanished.
Nicholas Btroble, a 45 year old farmer from Laugherty township Batesville Indiana, killed himself by shooting through the heart. No further cause or details given.
An item notes Mrs. Geo L Rigi of Durbin requesting a pardon for her husband imprisoned in the city jail. The plea aims to reduce a six month sentence and seeks gubernatorial clemency.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a local marriage or death notice with names Samuel, Gawdy, and Mida L, but details are unclear and date not confirmed. The readable lines indicate a marriage or death event in a city, with possibly a note of tomorrow or Monday and references to Samuel Sher or Sheres.
In Metropolis a man reports that his daughter killed herself with a pistol. Authorities describe the scene as a self-inflicted wound with a bullet hole in the head. The family, Burris and his wife, lived near the state line and are connected to the investigation. The event follows a prior report of a homicide involving the Burris family. Local police are reviewing the circumstances.
A man named Hawkins shot his wife and then killed himself, killing his wife and injuring another. The incident occurred near here, with the shooter later being jailed.
A health department summons requires John Alexander Tow to appear in court to defend a charge of operating a hospital without a license. Maximum penalty is $100. arraignment scheduled upon arrival of the processes.
The readable text references a president and an association leader discussing a strike and a signed day. Specific names and places are unclear, limiting factual detail.
A Brazilian case update from Para notes two separate gaps under investigation. Officials describe how the state detachment advised by cable outlines the procedures and potential implications for security and transport within the region.
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