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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
1
The obituary notes Hayden Johnson of Léogoo near Loogester died after illness. He lived in the city earlier with his father Nelson and brother Theodore Johnson and leaves a daughter. Funeral is planned for Thursday at Bethel.
An accidental cave in at a sand mine near Nant left Luke Eslipger and another West End lad trapped. Rescue efforts delayed by shifting sand. one boy was freed after minutes but succumbed to injuries. The other remained buried as the sand eroded and washed away.
A twelve year old colored girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesus Washington, died this morning of smallpox after several days illness. The case follows others in the area with several people reported ill and quarantined near the East Fourth Street railroad area and Tom's Hill.
In Flora Indiana a threshing outfit was struck by a tug car causing injuries to Henry Muis and another man. The machine moved from a stationary cart on the track near East Thi 2 as the crew attempted to load it. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
In a fragmentary report the town discusses a gas franchise matter and police health matters. A juror named Thomas Gi is mentioned amid a request for a leave of absence for a trip. The piece notes printing signs on telegraph poles and a health ordinance discussion referred to a committee on printing and stationery.
The article recounts a near fatal crash on a rural road near Perkins residence where a horse was thrown, injuring a man whose shoulder and side were bruised and whose leg was fractured. Dr. W. C. Willoford tended to the victim. Notable details are sparse due to damaged text.
Reverend I. Garby, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Hammond for nearly three years, plans to resign amid rumors of a new post. The community hails him as one of the church’s best ministers and expresses pride in his leadership and service.
A list shows teachers appointed to township schools including Richard Doyle as principal at the high school and Addie Brailes serving as assistant in Van Buren district. Other assignments include Mollie Biggink at Hackley, Frani Woodling at Wilson, and Winklepleck at Myrtle.
A fragmented local column reports wrist injury to Pisces of Hear, preparations for a separator project, and plans to replace a frame business block with a brick two story building. Caleb O Dell to tear out his frame block. W J Danner buys McCarty corner and will erect a brick building. Harry Laughlin visits, to teach in the Philippines. G J Golemere trades in Colum Hue. Fire teams play. Old Settlers Meeting set for August 15-17. teachers listed for next school year.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a brief item with unclear names and dates. The readable words reference wait time and a person or place but lack verifiable context or full details for a concrete event.
A July meeting in Oxfes Indiana discussed a gas oil enterprise promotor plans. Subscriptions totaled about 1800 dollars for stock valued at 46 12 names added during the period. Projections show stock subscriptions rising as stock price and rental arrangements are reviewed.
Mrs Emopa Clark aged about sixty years died Tuesday night at the home of her brother on South Street after a long illness. She formerly lived in Canttburg where she served as post mistress and was sister of Wyg Fi. Remains were taken to Ma Boutery with funeral services at St Peter's Church and burial in Pots Cemetery.
Miss Lula Abel of Elndra dies of typhoid fever at a young age. She leaves a husband and family, funeral planned at Simona church. Maude Palance, seventeen, dies of consumption, daughter of Mr and Mrs Abel, obituary notes.
Matt McClain and L E went to Overton’s home and arrested him. He was brought to the jail and later placed in trial. A jury awarded the woman damages of 400 dollars after a detesive on top sprained her knee.
A local notice reports Trustee Levy Raves appointing teachers for the township and lists several residents who died or faced illness. Obituaries mention Mrs. Sarah Ham and Mrs. Lily Alfordsvi among others, with services held at Saint Patrick's Church. Local events include visits by Mr. and Mrs. E L Grove and a sermon by Elder H C Chiplinger at Tolpert's Chapel. Farmers report a busy week harvesting oats amid rough weather.
Several residents in Elnora and nearby areas spent the Fourth with family and friends. Captives and travelers were noted in passing, including Walter Stevenson visiting Newberry and R T Pollivert’s wife seen within the week. Community members activity centers on social visits and travel plans to events like the Pan American expo.
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