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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
3
In a furious river canyon a man clamps onto a drowning woman as floodwaters churn. He fights past logs and rocks, drags her to shore, and with the last of his strength lifts her to safety. She awakens in the rain as life for both changes forever.
In a frontier camp, elderly Kirkby and Mrs Maitland scramble to evacuate as a cloudburst threatens. Pete drives stock toward higher ground while Kirkby packs supplies and dons rain gear, preparing to flee the canyon as thunder rolls and tents may be lost.
The recent rain brought relief and was welcomed by residents as mild weather and a scarce mule loss were noted. Local visits included Opha Barton of Washington with Mr and Mrs Moos, Mrs Emma Richie and daughter Violet of Bridgeport HL, and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Ison Clinton with the Baron and Traylor families. Commands and social calls occurred across Bethel Russell Colbert and surrounding area, with Barbers and Johnsons hosting visitors and a few trips to see relatives.
Lived ant Montgomery James Auberry of Linton drowned in White River at Riverside last Saturday night. The Herald reported the incident and noted he was a former resident of Montgomery.
The Springfield Sun urges citizens to fight the present conflict at the ballot box not with blood. Voters must study and choose trustworthy leaders, reject self interested claims, and investigate each candidate before casting ballots to protect lasting institutions.
Montgomery column records residents and visitors including E R Bingham ill from ptomaine poisoning after bologna, trips to Washington Seymour Indianapolis and Mitchell, church and school events, a funeral for John J Fanning, and Farmers' Union meeting plans with a long list of names attached.
A detailed ledger lists payments and allowances for gravel road repairs by numerous named individuals and firms, including George W. Sn, Will Walker, Sam McKinney, Charles Keith Theravas Sareen, Klemeyer Lumber Co, Walter McKinney, and Austin Colbert, with various amounts such as 4.50, 6.09, 17.00, and 238.00 cited. The items reflect reimbursements and service charges across multiple entries and totals.
A fragmented list of names and monetary amounts appears, including Henry Harmon, Keck & Caughey, W. A. Lucas, Homer Gantz, George Ketchem, John Barker, and others. The text resembles a local ledger or payroll, mixing amounts, debts, and notes with scattered references to individuals, businesses, and a school move.
A compact entry lists Geo Gilliatt releasing a payment to W T Myers, Hatfield and Palmer Co and W T Madden with amounts and an address at 2100 Hastings. Roy Bogner shows a figure of .065, while Allen Hastings is noted with 10.0 units.
A notice warns Spencer residents who failed to pay the dog tax that a $5 prosecutor fee and incidentals will be added. The delinquent list has been turned over to Prosecutor Seal, who will begin suit proceedings per the law. Pay promptly to avoid legal action.
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