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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1900

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Dr J A Swartzel Sues For Medical Services

Dr Jos A Swartzel files suit in Knox County Court against Perry S Horrall seeking 1000 dollars for medical services rendered by the plaintiff at defendant's request. Plaintiff's attorney Samuel W Williams notes prior related damages awarded to Horrall in a separate case.

Jos A. Swartzel Perry S. Horrall Swartzell Samuel W. Williams Hortall Swartzel Washington Vincénnes Commercial

Levy Says McKinley Vote Will Grow In North State

Leopold Levy treasurer of the state reports a planned thorough canvass after returning from a northern tour. He predicts stronger McKinley support than in 1896 and doubts imperialism as an issue. The Indianapolis News notes a busy period of political outreach ahead.

Leopold Levy McKinley Levy Indianapolis News

Installation of Ben Hur lodge officers at Masonic Temple

Monday night installation ceremonies were held in the lodge room at the Masonic Temple for the tribe of Ben Hur. Officers installed included Past Chief Dr. wy W. Way Chief S. S. Cox Trudge Cyril D Ward Teacher Mrs Ged Watjen Captain Will H Brown Guide Myron Keeper of Trite J Roy Bogner Scribe Geo F Watsen Mother of Ben Hur Mrs J W Way Ben Hur Chag A Kidwell Rabbi Joseph Alex Moore Master of Ceremonies Lafe Gilley Keeper of Onter Gate Herschel Spaishour Keeper of Inner Gate Joseph Scho field. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed for members and friends.

Masonic Temple Ben Hur Wy W. Way S. S. Cox Cyril D. “Ward Ged Watjen Will H. ‘Brown Myron J. Roy Bogner Geo. F. Watsen J. W.way A. Kidwell Joseph—Alex Moore Lafe Gilley Onter Herschel Spaishour Joseph Schofield

Tragic Vincennes Railroad Death Injures Brakeman

Harry Prosser a twenty one year old brakeman on an east bound freight near Hack and Simons brewery in Vincennes died after being crushed between train cars while attempting a coupling. Ralph Prosser a well known local citizen is identified as his uncle. The cause remains undetermined though witnesses say he stepped onto the track. The crew included conductor Frank Thompson engineer Charles Cottam fireman Fastridge and rear brakeman Eugene Stotler with yard master John Big Op as eyewitness. The body was sent to Mitchell for burial.

Harry Prosser W. Trakeman Vincennes Hack & Simon’s Brewery Bultébell Harry Mitchell Prosser Frank Thompson Charles Cottam Fastridge Eugéne Stotler John Big Op

Political notes from the era show party chatter and campaigns

The Valparaiso era notes deny Brown’s claim of nominating Bryan while reporting on Governor candidates Landis and Kern, Wadsworth’s tour, Lincoln League talks, and Roosevelt's St Paul speech. Republican shifts in Indiana politics, Bryan Stevenson aims, and local council resignations color the scene.

Midway proprietor Isaac Steinfelt faces court over altercation

Isaac Steinfelt proprietor of the Midway Garden was charged after a conflict with James Tolson. Tolson is accused of drawing a weapon during the incident. The case arose after Steinfelt allegedly provoked Tolson regarding Newton Bogard’s Sunday liquor arrest at the Midway.

Isaac Steinfelt Squirs Streeter James Tolson Tolson Steinfelt Newton Bogard Gelling Lquor

Death Notice for Raymond P. Vance Aged 6

Raymond P. Vance born September 9 1898 died July at age 6 years 10 months 21 days He was a bright loving boy devoted to home school church and family He leaves a father mother and three brothers and many friends mourning his loss The obituary notes his gentle disposition and his readiness to help his parents and his love of school and Sunday school

Raymond P. Vance Ray W. P. Vance

Summers resigns from city council amid health issues

Councilman Fabian A Summers of the Third ward files his resignation to seek better health. The move could shift control to Democrats once accepted and a successor is chosen. City Clerk Hart denies prior receipt, then confirms the filing is sealed and not public property.

F. A. Summers Council Fabian A. Summers City Hart Jean Willy Séage Sumuthers Connell Summers Hart Zorclock The Democrat

Court Dockets and Trials Show Mixed Civil Actions

Circuit Court entries include multiple divorce filings and continuances, quiet title and ownership actions, and several dismissed or continued cases. A jury trial is noted for a watch theft charge with State representation by Eageecator O M. Mears and defense by Alvin Padgett, WY. Ogdon and Henry Bordenet.

Eclipse Medicine Co Hannah M. Albright Estella Lutes Augustus D. Lutes K. Reingel Wm. W. Beebe Armistead Russell Rosa Beile Biassail Slate B. '& L. Association Phillips Et Phillips Malissa Barley Edward Barley Tia Williams Joseph A. Saylor Aikman Carnahan John W McAdams

Clarion hints at three word Democratic platform

Fragmentary text suggests a political angle with references to the Democratic platform and government. The garbled snippet mentions words like wiz agi and three word framing, but no clear actions, dates, or names are readable for a complete summary.

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Teachers For Elmore Township List of Instructors

Notice lists several teachers assigned to Elmore Township for winter term. Names include Nugent, Hastings, Bean, Gadberry, Guthrie, Goshorn, Nugent, Walled, Brownlaw, Stoner, Cunningham, Ritters, Clements, Sears, and Dulon with related initials and locations. The notice states action to proceed within fifteen days.

Elmore Ihe É Hod Nugent Ey Pershing Iss Hastings B. Fy Bean Lemuel Gadberry Eo Guthile R- J Core Goshorn Thog. M Nugent Walled Abert Msilone Bownlaw Henry Tommay Stoner Gen. Cunningham Lope Ritters W. Clements Sears A Dulon

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