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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

4

Petersburg Visits and Local Social Notices Amid Regional Travel

Residents and visitors 데이터를 show a flurry of travel and social activity. Georgi Fy Signor returns from Fargo North Dakota while Mrs Jennie Agnew remains with the Rest. others, including Miss Charlotte White of Carmi and Mrs Hiram Byai, visit relatives in Petersburg and nearby towns. Several marriages are licensed, trips to Evansville Indianapolis Louisville and Bloomington noted, and residents like John Cochran and L B Spaulding visit or host relatives and friends.

Ats Evansville John ‘Aikman Archia Piohi Joe Walter Bert Carter George Sanford Orn Ed Gillick Joseph Cabel Petersburg George Kauffman Louisville John N' _Breen Loogontes Montgomery Helen Gibson St Jula Rai L. B. ‘Spaulding Lexander ‘Denem Augusta Cox J. B. Nash Indianapolis Las Culligan

Fragmentary note on local officials and visits across Indiana

The fragmentary OCR lists multiple names tied to county and city offices, visits and social events. Mentions include Ed Smith County Supervisor Wallalls, Mt Vincennes, and Mrs Hoff, with references to Washington and Indianapolis officials and a health-related absence. The text is garbled and lacks clear narrative or dates.

Polis Ed ‘Smith i Wallalls Vincennes-o Caries J. Fastlatar Charles J.C. “Stout Uy T Hoff J. Li Washington Indianapolis Offledis Bof Te UR KY P. Rdsson Thia

Ditch Gaved-In And Duster Williams Narrowly Survives

Duster Williams of Odon narrowly escaped death when a bank collapse buried him. Local boys nearby dug him free as dirt fell, and he was rescued with braising injuries. Physicians treated him, and a Monday afternoon club meeting was planned at Beddoe’s home on Friday.

Duter Williams Doula Nee 'Beddoe Wikerfess

Durrant Must Hang Says Governor After Cleary Refusal

Governor Budd refused clemency for Theodore Durrant convicted of the Bodle Lamont murder. The governor said the evidence, trial, and verdict justify no interference, urging the jury and court to stand. Durrant’s mother visited, broke down, and prepared to witness the execution.

Sicramento Var Theodore Durrant BI Dhe Lamont Budd Hia

Evansville Courier Faces Financial Trouble and Leadership Change

The Evansville Courier reports financial trouble and a leadership shift in railroad news. Trainmaster Carey, recently freed from the Chesapeake and Ohio, accepted a similar post in the West, arriving Wednesday to begin duties and succeed J. S. Mills who has retired from railroad service.

Carey Chesapeaka & Ohio S. W Ones J.S Mills

Fatal excursion train crash near Brooklyn kills five

June 1 crash at Merrick Boulevard crossing in Brooklyn involved twenty long excursionists from Gretta Avenue Baptist Church. Five dead and several injured as the group returning from a Long Island outing was struck by a Long Island Railroad train. Named victims include George F. Fashely, Dr. Wm. Giehust Jr., Winslow Lewis, Lester E. Roberts, and Miss Hora Burtsch. Also noted is Prof. R. A. Morley visiting New York to discuss a potential college location with the Board of Trade in Fulton County a response planned by correspondence in days ahead.

New York Gretta Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn Long Island Merr ‘Ck Boulevard Ian Tty L Eads George F. Fashely Wm. Giehust Winslow Lewis Lester E. Roberts Hora Burtsch R.A. Morly Dounts College of Fulton Ibbs Board of Trade R. R. Bemis Morley

Court verdict in Rogers v Hawkins case for damages

In circuit court Rebecca Rogers sued Mineawkins et al to quiet title. The jury found for the plaintiff and awarded $214.76 plus costs. The decision names Henry Vol as involved party and sets the suit for further action on the remaining issues.

Rébecesh Rogers Mineawkins Henry Volprifo

Mr Meredith Wins and City Tax Decision

Judge Hefren dismissed the city's attempt to tax William R. Meredith personal property in Washington. The circuit ruling found Meredith not a resident of the city, with the assessed tax about 610 dollars yearly. The decision followed injurious proceedings led by Meredith and noted Judge Herron involvement.

Hefren Dacidad Hefren Circuit Court Washington William R. Me Meredith Herron

Decoration Day Observed At Alfordsville In Quiet Parade

Decoration day services were held Saturday with a small crowd due to harvest. Grand Army men joined a cemetery march as the graves of fallen comrades were strewn with flowers. After dinner speeches by Revs Crawford and Hobson followed by a pleasant afternoon. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Care as a remedy sold at Mitchell's drug store.

Alfordsville Grand Army Reys. Crawford Hobson Foley Mitchell's Drug Store

Alfordsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Willis Wallace of Washington visited over the weekend. Mrs S C Allen of Washington spent the 80th. Mrs Clara Burton of Mlindis and Lizzie McCormick of Knox county visited here. The Misses Sarah Wallace and Pearl Cole returned from Kentucky. Sam Wininger and James Hedrick visited from Montgomery and Lopfootee respectively. Jack Collins back in Columbus, Ohio with the U S Army. Dr Ora McKittrick returned from Platovilla. A T J Alford and Mimi Allen attended dedication at Aikman Creek church.

Willis Wallace Washington S. C. Allen Clara Burton Mlindis Lizzie McCormick Knox Couty Lesa Sa‘ha Wallace Pearl Cole Kentucky Samuel Wininger Montgomery James Hedrick Lopfootee Florian Bart Orwell Jack Collins Columbus Ohio U.S. Army M. H. McCord Cincinnati F. B. Jackman White River Ora McKittrick Platovilla T. J. Alford Mimi Allen Aikman’s Creek

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Government Official

A Washington interior department official lauds Paine's celery compound as an excellent spring remedy. He claims it strengthens the nervous system and cleanses the blood, with endorsements from congressmen, military officers, and government clerks, asserting widespread belief in its health benefits.

Washington Painu Interior Paine General Land Puisia Papa Arly Congress Jen Feleis Congress Orgay Valnnett Carlisle William R. Siith Ugs Botaival Garden Birtey Commodore Howell Tout C. A. McAllister Hoo Mickney U.S. Navy Pine Paver E. Phelps Dartmouth Medical School Pafua

Untitled note hints at ongoing Mount's reference debate

Fragmentary report mentions discussions lingering from a banquet of a society in 18th year with several people present. A quote about Gormof Mount's is cited as a colored reference noted earlier, with details unclear and ongoing discourse continuing.

Invianarounelt Jahlis Ivanaihanni Gormof Mount

Indiana Banks Report Shows Varied State Bank Figures

Fragmented OCR read shows bank figures and figures like cash on hand 85 70.07, real estate 50, due from other banks 1,051,214.48, and deposits scattered. The legible parts reference Indiana banks and state bank data from 1890, but many digits are garbled.

Sheriff Sale No 147 4: Aetna Life Insurance Co vs Thomas

Public sheriff sale in Davie County Indiana exposes the real estate described in the decree to satisfy the judgment against The Aetna Life Insurance Company and Jane Thomas. The two parcels total about 212 acres more or less, including parts of fractional sections in township and range, with specifics given for the meanderings of White River and Creek. Sale to occur between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse, with bids covering the debt, interest, and costs, in a no-claim manner.

Cier iDaviess Aetna Hite Tisurinde Pibintin Jane Thomas’ Emina Thomisa Ab al Fli GeerBorests Delogk White River Spid Soanehip Daviess County Ots Galis Flecren de Rears Gardiner & Gardiner

Public notice on abstracts and opinions

A partially readable public notice announces preparation of abstracts and opinions related to the ALS Smiley case. It hints at a private discussion regarding costs and a potential filing, but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions.

ALS ‘Smiley Dbstratt Bo Ks Iara

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