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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
1
A garbled tale recalls a hot morning incident where a young man disturbed a household slumber. The householder awakens, questions arise about money, and the minister intervenes to escort the intruder inside for breakfast.
Martha Allen widow of William Allen died Sunday afternoon at her home in Portisville after a brief illness from congestion brought on by over exertion. She was about 63, daughter of John Collins an early county settler, wife of William Allen since 1859, with six children Ida Sigal Sallie John Della Hulda. Ida Sigel and Sallie survive. She leaves a brother Joseph Collins and four sisters Mrs Margaret Porter Mrs Gep Porter and Mrs Isaac Johnson of Knox County. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev Thoas of the M E church.
The Worthington Sun Baye Misra group backs Davis amid a heated contest for the nomination. Supporters cite his long service and fundraising in campaigns, while opponents warn of limited appeal outside allies and poets, as Green County Democrats push for recognition of their ticket.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a meeting with Segot and MeCasutra, with Gabe connected to a park and empathetic notes. Readable names and places are limited. main action hints at a meeting and park sighting without clear outcomes or dates.
In a compact local meet at Creed Court two teams posted mid 60s to near 80 in a close event with standout performances by several local athletes. The result drew steady turnout and boundary line chatter among nearby cross town clubs.
Indianapolis Sentinel reports that Lt Frank Snyder and Lt Andréw Everett of Company D collapsed from heat during dress parade at the State Fair Grounds. About 25 soldiers were prostrated and hospitalized as camp activities proceed amid extreme heat. The Third Regiment leads in camp strength with 633 officers and men, followed by the Second with 693, as drills are lightened due to dangerous temperatures.
Casualties and injuries surface in a July report from a military post. Entries mention Private John Ender, Corporal Carnahat, and Sergeant Sigder, plus hospitalizations and a sighting practice incident amid regimental routines and a hot weather spell.
Fragment reads like a rough obituary or memorial item. It notes concerns about a person and mentions a widow and a mother figure. It references a funeral service conducted by Rev T J Hobson at Good Home and a burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Late Wednesday evening Marth Myers, a Milgstrest teacher, was returning home when a pocketbook was snatched on the sidwalk near Millell. The thief fled with money and clothing items as Myers shouted and pursued through several nearby spots.
Brief items report social visits and travels among residents. Ward, Mrs Dean, Mr Hind, and others are mentioned visiting relatives or returning home from trips to Memphis, Brookville, Linton, Rigott, and Bowmin Leach.
An unclear report notes a Tuesday morning arrest related to an incident involving a man described as tall with brown eyes. Authorities declined to release full details while stating the suspect was captured and notified.
A garbled set of phrases mentions shops, theaters, seats, and transportation topics across multiple places. References to Blacey Wheatland Washington and Indianapolis appear without coherent context. The piece hints at commercial ventures, city planning, and public works but lacks a discernible event or outcome.
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