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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary text reports Senator Hanna easily capturing a key Ohio party organization vote and hints at future legislative action. The shaky OCR mentions bolting, tariffs, and newspaper reaction while noting tensions within the party and upcoming Senate decisions.
Thieves forced entry into Beaver Abells store and Riley English barber shop in Elnora on Saturday night. They took dry goods, clothing, about eight dollars in cash, and around twenty five dollars in razors. Police dogs failed to yield suspects. work continues with no solid leads. Local amusements include a literary event at Christian church and a liquor pricing debate stoking the town’s beer war.
A fragmented item notes remarks about a retiring official, the king of comic entertainment, and calls for re-election of a county superintendent. The piece hints at a changing political mood and references to a local showman’s farewell, with cautious language about public sentiment and respect.
Fifty one candidates successfully passed the May teacher examination and were granted licenses. The list includes A H White Matt McCracken DePapw Hornady GJ Wand J W Riggins Hugh Morgan Sallie Underwood Edith Cattinghom Jet Kimp Alta Hoopingarner Miltop Warihuor Thomas Singleton Georgeff Vallee Keite Foster Maris Standir A M Clark Ciny Hh Atterborn W E Millis Futa Aarbig Carrie Aribrd J A Robinson Stanley Murphy Mary O Feller Sarahley J B Yenny Charles L White II R Rags ole A M Carter Frank Sider Mary Yahn May E Carlin HB White Howard W Wood George Faith Pearl Horeau GA Johnsonillian Hill Francie Sie Will H Clark Ed car Hail Nellie Head M W Wond Drew Ernest Raney John Chandler Minnie Smiley Archi Nuiaivariger Edward Richardson Alice Sellars Lite Williams
In a June wedding two Washington township teachers Miss L Winterbottom and Mr L Winterbottom were married Wednesday evening officiated by Rev J Bnth of Bicknell. Both have taught in local schools for years and have been friends since childhood. They plan to reside on Harned Avenue after a brief honeymoon and begin housekeeping together.
The trial of twelve men involved in ditch filling near Road Supervisor Charley Fewell in Bogard township occurred Monday before Squire Charles M. Mears. Plaintiffs were Wadsworth Williams and O'Neall Hoffmann. defendants Ritlheimer Downey Hastings Hastings. Verdict: no justification found. each defendant fined ten dollars or 1200. Defendants named Elkanah Allen Thomas Faith Grant Faith Edward Faith Zvhn Faith Jr Dannor Janes Wilton Michael Wiskey Benry Muller William Bownton Jesse Holt and Asanc Andrew.
Father Fidelius, pastor of St Joseph's Church in Jasper, died Tuesday morning from stomach cancer. He was about seventy and had served for over thirty years, during which he oversaw the construction of a major Catholic church in Indiana. Funeral arrangements were noted as forthcoming. Stancil Webber has returned from Illinois.
A muddled excerpt discusses George iamd Daniel Feng and local labor on Washington streets, noting dangers on tracks and the joys of farm work. It mentions Brown’s on-site actions, a paving incident, and a push toward Silk Works and dairy jobs with rural advantages. It hints at economic considerations and rail warnings amid a broader wartime era tone.
In a gathering of relatives and close friends, J A Hilet wed with a white gown trimmed in lace and ribbon while attendants Miss Ellis Chapple and Felix Murray stood nearby. A celebratory reception followed as guests offered many presents and good wishes. The town board later appointed J C Bruimmet to tid Georg G ade's undxply, noting the hopeful tone of the event.
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