Electric wire shocks girl near East Seventh junction
A child named Little Ethel Par aington was knocked senseless by a live electric wire at a junction of East Seventh and Canter streets while passing a post on Seventh Street. She survived after a brief shock, with the wire described as constantly charged and a public warning urged as several children have been knocked down in the neighborhood.
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Ethel Par Aington
East Seventh
Canter
Eha
Pewnie
High Places in Southern Indians Athletic Meet at Mitchell
The Southern Indians Athletic and Oratorical Association met at Mitchell on Saturday with six schools Blooming ton Salem Mitchell Bedford Orland Washington represented. Washington won three of six events though a wheel issue cost a half mile. Five schools entered the oratorical contest with Salem taking first and Virginia Head of Washington placing second. Washington did not compete in musical or athletic events except bicycle races. The banner high school award went to one ton high school for points across events.
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Adgual
Southern Indians Athletic and Oratorical Association
ATS
Mitehall
Bloomington
Salem
Mitchell
Bedford
Orlgund
Washington
Bryah
Aix
Hedford Mitchell
Virginia
Miss Wallingford Weds Teacher Amid Rumors Of Divorce
April 1 1900 near Odon Miss Sarah J Wallingford married Nobla Irs Burge a Newberry school teacher They enjoyed a brief happiness until rumors surfaced that her husband was a divorced man The bride learned of the inconvenient truth and the story hints at a troubled marriage ahead
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Sarah J. Wallingford
Odon
Newberry
Nobla Irs
Fragmented OCR notice hints at family, probate, and deeds
The readable fragments reference a divorce context, wills, guardianship or probate actions, mentions of a township and multiple family names, including a possible bequest to a grandson. The text is garbled with unclear dates and places, but indicates a legal notice regarding heirs and property.
Flooding Hits Bottoms Near Altorsville Damage Widens
Sunday afternoon flood swamped the bottoms near Altorsville. A long stretch of the corridor opened by the river caused fences and culverts to wash away. Local reports described it as the heaviest flood in memory with widespread damage.
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Altorsville
Emall
Wintipiat
Ain
Petersburg Beats Washington 18 to 15 in Errors Fueled Win
In a high school game at Petersburg two costly errors in the seventh inning gave Petersburg the majority. Washington led early but stalled, and Petersburg won 18 to 15 behind key runs and error-prone defense by Washington.
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Irne High School
Pdetersburg
Garland
Trainor and Batkert
Washington
Ragsdale
Mooney
Alfen
Fragmented OCR Note on Preacher Appointment and Abolition
A garbled OCR passage discusses abolition timing and a bishop appointing a trainer preachers relation. It mentions a D number of the year and an isolated reference to a past congregation imposing a bishop’s level of authority.
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Aiyote
Ais Ae
Trianaire
Fragmented notes hint at political and patent matters in transit
The fragment discusses attacks on Boss Croker, naval salutes, a Jamaica golf club member leaving, and patent grants across multiple states. It mentions voter registration figures, wedding expectations in New York, and various named individuals and locations, all in a scattered newswire style.
Fisherman Hannagan Found Dead in St Louis Area
A fragmentary report indicates the death of Hannagan, a fisherman formerly of Washington, found in the St. Louis area on a Friday in 1899. Police investigate disappearance and murder theory as details remain unclear.
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St. Louis
Fridya
Hannagan
Poli Louis
Hisiati
Ee Ington
J. Hanna
Disjointed OCR Report Notes Uncertain Identity
Fragmentary text mentions a forty year old, unmarried man and a supposed beau connected to a state of decomposition. A partially legible line references identification by a small cross and a bag number. Location mentions Washington but specifics are unclear.
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Haneagan
Washington
Postmasier Sefrie Elected Lincoln League Vice President
At a Indianapolis meeting on Wednesday, Postmaster Sefrie was elected vice president of the Lincoln League of Indiana. The group unanimously rejected President Gilbert's resignation, with Sefrie to handle field work while Guire serves as secretary and Mildhover assists in duties. The Lakoue button will feature Lincoln with swords around the margin.
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Stata Lincoln Langue Ofticera
Indianapolis
Gilbert
Mildhover
Lincoln
Cured a Running Sero Medical Claim
A fragmented note claims a persistent runnin g sore over eight years was cured by using a product from Smith & J stator Economy drug store. The text references an aged minister in England and Rev Charles N Shelan as part of the surrounding anecdote.
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Ypore
Richards
Wiisavri
Pater
Smith & J Stator
Eagland, En
Charles’ NM. Shelaon
Une
Pula
Fis
Ste
Shoes Price Increase Not Yet Implemented
A brief item notes that price raises for footwear have not been enacted yet, signaling pending changes. No firm dates or authorities are specified. The message implies an upcoming adjustment in shoe pricing.
Local notes on Watsons violin and Washington rail depot comments
The article mentions Watson claiming ownership of an 1721 Italian violin of high quality, stored with Stradivari influence, and notes public interest in its sale. It also quotes a trainman criticizing Washington depot facilities and Ex-Speaker Thomas B Reed's plan to stop magazine writing to focus on law.
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Washington
Emall
Washington City News Notes on Democratic Convention
New Yorkers believe D B Hill will capture the New York Democratic convention and gain delegates at large Kansas City while Tammany seeks to regain control of the state committee. The convention meets June Sth. Croxer returns from England to help his race horses as security for the party. Gage announces a fast surrender and redemption of 2 1 2 per cent bonds.
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Washington
D. C
D. B. Hill
New York
Kansas City
State Committee
Tammany
Croxer
England
Hill
Tammany.ee
Fragmentary legislative notes and court entries from early session
The text shows incomplete records of committee actions on constitutional matters and a postponed trial. Names such as Squire Kellsms and Squire Stréeter appear amid references to trials, fines, and longer debates on standards of consideration. The fragmentary page hints at 1969 legislative activity and judicial proceedings.
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