20 Jul 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1897
Page
1
A garbled late era item mentions E. L. DaWolt of Vincennes, O. W. Stewart, and a Shelbyville visit, with notes on coal strikes and a rumored poker game dispute. A Washington tax anecdote recalls thrifty citizens and private inquiries, ending with a mortuary notice for Mrs. Sam Dunlap and Rev. H. H. Allen.
Local report describes a tight Washingtons win over Padneahs amid crowd excitement. Pitcher Beam struggled, surrendering six hits and nine runs in parts of the game, while Howard Styler Grimm and Durrett contributed for the Washingtons as Paducah’s offense pressed hard.
Bert Streeter won a bid of 75 cents per pole to paint ninety six alarm poles and will begin work at once. A group of youths will gather at Horseshos pend today for a day of activities with dinner and supper provided. Friday evening Miss Agnes Welsh of Stamping Ground Kentucky attended a party for Mrs. Tom Cavanaugh. Seymour workers building brick streets walked off the job Saturday seeking higher pay. Charles Ivy of the northern part of the county was fined 85 dollars and costs for assaulting Jerry G Bailey. Read the brand notice carefully. Hon W R Gardiner will speak to the Y M C A on Monday night on A young man’s opportunity for success in life. Chipgies Harris of Loogcotes was fined 81 dollars and costs for being drunk. William Anthony and William Reister were involved in a fight on East Third Street Saturday, officers report.
An electric light wire crossed a telegraph line Saturday night causing a small blaze at the Western Union telegraph office. Firemen extinguished the fire with water buckets. damage is slight. A second box alarm around 1 o clock proved false.
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