24 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
1
Readers are offered a variety of stylish colors for men and women with comfortable low and high cuts. Prices are favorable and guaranteed by makers. Separately, tax experts report 87,000 already spent on past-due tables with projections to rise, noting changes in last November's indications and potential shifts in the near term.
Aaron Houghton aged one hundred one died Tuesday night near Loogootee after a long life marked by prominence in Martin and surrounding counties. Born in Mason County Kentucky in 1806 he lived on the farm of his death for over sixty years. He was twice married with five surviving descendants and was a staunch Republican active in state and congressional politics. Judge Gardiner praised him as the best known and most respected citizen of Martin County. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
A cyclone crossed Barr Township south of Montgomery last night, tearing wheat and corn fields, uprooting trees, and damaging fences. The storm left a wide path with extensive crop loss and reports of shattered timber as it moved through rural land.
Fragmentary OCR describes aggressive forces of young militant Christianity and a rally preceding a week of testing military invasion. It mentions San Francisco, the Worth League, and a membership around 50 thousand, with references to a large assembly.
Maud Turner of the West End swore out an affidavit in Mayor Spent cer'acourt asking Marshal Bohnert to keep the peace from Jap Turner. The warrant is in hand but not yet served. Turner’s daughter says he comes home drunk and causes disturbances, while she claims danger to her family.
The notice reports Washingtod pledging to break the ceremonial lay for a new school, with the Knights of Pythias first asked to perform the work, noting Masons usually lead in such tasks. It also mentions a mix of stray local opinions and unrelated items about dogs, roots, and a crime sentence in Urbana.
Local items note John Hedrick of Alfordsville attending events on Tuesday. The Shull couple spent Sunday in Beglesville. County Superintendent Be Wallace visited on Tuesday morning. Wheat arrivals show improved quality. Heyden and Bighand Bay visited relatives in Freeeks. John Herbert was in Washington on Tuesday. Harris of Cannerburg and Dr. McFiteration and Patrick Grannon also visited Washington. Mrs. Welmet has been seriously ill for several days.
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