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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
3
Fragmented column fragment discusses Republican platform firmness, officials’ actions concerning a blacksmith named Mr Murphy, and a civil divorce debate. It mentions Edward J. Conger era diplomacy rumors, Empress Dowager Cixi context, and anti-divorce attitudes in the United States while touching on Australian federation debates.
A letter argues Democrats rely on analogy and chance to favor Bryan. It cites past candidate pairings where the winner depended on the first race outcome, plus a Blaine theory about luck linked to name endings, concluding with expectations of success or defeat based on these notions.
The text notes an August 8 reunion in Indianapolis for the Knights of the Golden Circle. It also mentions a solitary white man who has seen the Empress Dowager and a White House moment involving Minister Wu Ting Fang and an implied comparison to Minister Conger, reflecting diplomatic discomfort.
A roundup of names and movements among residents including trips to Washington and St. Louis. Looming events include Lincoln League meeting at Godwin's hall and M. E. quarterly meetings at Oak Grove. Died Sunday July 22, infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McCord. burial at Sugar Creek cemetery.
The Republican campaign opened here with Hon W B Wadsworth of Washington as main speaker for Congress from the Second district. Judge Martin of Bedford and other leaders spoke as Rough Rider Club formed with H E Woolheater president and Edward Co Titpy secretary. Wadsworth to speak at Sullivan tonight.
Local notes report Dan Murphy visiting Washington Friday and several attending a sale at Samuel Arms’s farm Monday. Tom McDonald and Mary Ann McDonald traveled to Washington. A grand ball is planned for Carrico’s barn on August 1 with invitations. Sunday’s ball game featured Corning against McCratken, a 17 to 10 win for Corning, with Farrell sustaining a finger injury while catching.
Harrison Township Trustees announce the appointment of teachers for nine districts including Baldwin W Porter Hudsonvilles E P Meade Barnes W M Young Glepcos Jett Ward Waco Ray Ragedale Glendale Rose Robinson Grace Mc Cafferty McCarty Ellis Cosby T R Mc Cafferty The appointments are provisional and may be hired within fifteen days if not legally rejected by the trustee ALFRED ELLS Trustee
Bloomfield residents Mr. and Mrs. John Ritter visited ElNora Sunday. Mrs. Hulday Baden of Petersburg and Miss Florence Person planned returns to Indianapolis after visiting relatives. Pro J S Weatherman and Ed Vonter Smith attended city gatherings regarding a building and loan association where she served as secretary. George Moore, Bloomfield lawyer, visited friends during the week.
Mrs Maillie sser visited relatives in Linton on Thursday. Mrs Willian Smeltzer, ill with cancer, shows improvement. Miss Ads Robinson returned Monday from Washington visit. Jam e band seven boys supper deemed successful. New instruments arrived and the boys are pleased. Water Breden of the Weekly News moved from Odon to up town. Harley Bratton the boy preacher preached at the Church of Christ Sunday. An attempt to close the business Hidusa on Sunday. Many business men support the effort while several are opposed Beever and Aball recently bought the K of F ball. they are repairing and installing a new stage and carries.
State of Indiana Daviess County notice before J W Streeter justice of the peace Washington township alleges defendant left Indiana and bonds were attached. Defendant must appear August 15 1900 at 1 pm and answer the complaint or risk judgment in absence. Official seal dated July 25 1900.
A notice before Justice of the Peace J W Streeter in Washington Township Daviess County Indiana warns the defendant that unless he appears August 18 1900 to answer the attachment complaint grounded on leaving the state, a writ of attachment has been issued and the case will be heard in his absence. signed J W Streeter J P with official seal dated July 25 1900.
In a recent interview Charles Kingston states 400 Mormons will move from Utah to Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin. He says migrants are not poor, claim strong heritage, and aim to irrigate up to 29 000 acres via a 30 mile long ditch. Project includes Fort Bridger scrapers and rail extension from Toldea Montana.
Real estate transfers list numerous parties including Mortn to Alice Moon, Davis to Barr Schoat Township, Gidgrich to Hallmon Bros, Hastings to John Edwards, Littell to Haposh, Hyatt to Samuel Chenewath, Gook to Warren Hergier, Nicholson to Abrahams Hosler, Blue to Jobn Becket, and Warren Hergier to Martha Brock. Amounts shown include 1900 8400 875 216.91 8100 and 33000 with various lot and parcel descriptions in Washington and surrounding areas.
Ragesville updates list visits from Arkansas visitors Harry Morgan and relatives, Blanche Wadsworth and daughter, Victor Zigler son of Winfield Zigler with forearm injuries, and Wardell French store incident. Mentions Dr Finkerson treating injuries, Mrs Wendyworth from Washington, and plans for Myers Miller store work share. Also Aunt Mattie Hartis visits Aunt Phoebe Young, fishing at riverbed, and a B and C excursion to Ste due next Sunday.
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