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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
3
A late 19th century court discussion examines the federal tax on cent purchases and potential changes, with mention of Indiana figures and the nationwide push to limit levies. The ruling contemplates how duties could be altered or upheld and the impact on commerce and government revenue.
A garbled OCR summary echoes a political race and candidate mentions. It references a county superintendent and a candidate named Morris, with stray phrases about elections, engagement, and denominations, but the text is largely indecipherable and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Historical list of local officials including judge prosecuting attorney clerk treasurer recorder coroner and surveyor plus commissioners and public schools staff. Mentions Tennessee Centennial Exposition Nashville May 1 to October 30 1897 with Mobile Ohio tickets and excursions to Louisville and Uhallanodra.
A fragmentary report details a scheme tied to the United Brethren Church in Davie county, alleging misused funds and harm to counterparts in dealings. It references General Conference results, delegate totals, church membership growth, and regional church activities from 1897, with notes on missions and local society gatherings led by Mrs Watgen in Dayton Ohio.
Reports from Vancouver and coast ports describe a deadly travel route from the Far East, with widespread disease and starvation. The steamer Eniprds carries warnings of smallpox, plague and fever sweeping through towns along river routes. Travelers return with tales of decimated populations and overwhelmed medical relief efforts.
Report of a large bass caught at Swan River by Stev Beking near the north end of the river. The fish reportedly weighed pounds and drew local attention from river guides and sportsmen. The account notes the catch day and the public interest in the event.
Rev Father J W officiated at a Western wedding for Miss Latina O Bian ts and Mr Fabian A Summers. A small Wednesday evening ceremony followed by a reception at the Grand Cortifadt hotel drew a large crowd. The Summers couple, popular in the area, live on Seventeenth Street with the Sunayers family, marking a joyous union.
The commissioners considered road petitions in Washington and Barr townships with viewers appointed for several requests. Harriet Colein’s road change was dismissed for defective description. Licenses were granted to Connaughton Carrico, William Richard spyn, and Lawrence Hock amid contested matters.
Fragmentary passage covers advertisements and local items mentioning Ayer's Sarsaparilla praise, a board of county commissioners action, road petitions, and community notices. Names include J. Avon Co and local figures, with scattered notes on measles, a sugarland church program, Epworth League, and upcoming events.
A long-awaited interchangeable mileage book, backed by General Passenger Agents and commercial travelers, nears adoption. The plan, to be valid across railroads from Chicago to St Louis and Pittsburgh to the West, would cost 83 and reap coupons after two years. Industry leaders and brokers debate its impact while negotiations continue across major routes.
A fragmented notice describes a social gathering in Montgomery featuring Tela and Dixon, plus mention of Harry Kidwe and Migs Mabel. Details are incomplete but imply a local party or cordial event with attendees listed.
A fragmented Washington Adveptiser piece argues counties with good roads and bridges prosper, while those with poor public buildings decline. It notes Nashville seeking a ten player home and hints at regional disputes over baseball conditions and health of the diamond.
An accident near Sumiman Indiana details Austin Beicher falling from a cherry tree and breaking his seat and injuring himself amid a busy social month. Mentions of local residents on sick lists and community activities include church meetings, strawberry sales, and a wedding announcement for Alex Denan and Gust a Cox with hopes for a happy life voyage.
Transfers filed with Heffernan and logoly attorneys include Jennie Jacobs and husband to Joseph Street er wd lot 56 St Paulis 2d adt 8350. Andrew York et ux to James York et ux wd pt seq nwg acd whif wohlf neg 15 60 acres 8603. Isham et ux to Ola Penn wd pl nwa seq sll t: 6 5 acres 100 Lydia Seneff to R B Jhirvis wd pt pe bit swa 22g 15 5 20 a pra 1800.
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