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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note references a railroad timetable and schedules with unreadable names and dates. It mentions Logan and a time 6s and a Bords line, but key details are garbled. The content hints at transportation timing or a chorale panel, yet specifics are not recoverable.
Fragmented rail timetable notes a north bound mail and express train leaving at 0, 81 Avanaille, with connections to Terre Haute and Chicago. Mentions arrivals at Accom’da and a No 83 link, likely pending connections through Oomlond.
A group of Indiana residents led by A F Jones and Hastings reorganize a corporation with 610 capital stock. Directors include B W Hastings James Hill Abel Zable Jones and John Downsy. The meeting set officers and board terms, aiming to raise capital and establish the organization. The community seeks stability and growth through the new venture, with key discussions on funding and governance continuing.
The article notes a large school gathering, with Atlee Boevil nearson and members meeting tonight for a preparatory tour ahead of the annual banquet. A stronger troupe attends and the event features an operatic program to cover expenses. A protracted Baptist church meeting continues with several conversions and noted progress.
Mrs Wright, sister of Mrs Josiah Allen, reports from India that natives face severe starvation with deaths and children eaten to survive. The note describes women selling bodies and coarse food being fed to cattle and horses to alleviate famine. Also included is Mr Hardy’s Cuban speech in Congress dated January 3, 1807 praising independence and urging American support.
Letters and receipts praise the Big 4 Regulator with claims of relief from dyspepsia to grip symptoms. Customers including Arthur Rogers Barnesville Ohio and Marion Mclves Elwood Indiana report satisfaction and orders for dozens of bottles. A Washington Indiana agent and others promote sales and shipments, noting a revival meeting in Seymour and activity around J Clark.
An OCR blend shows Pareruna and related remedies praised for influenza like grippe in letters from Minnesota and Iowa. The page lists township examinations and resolutions, school notices, and social snippets including visits and local legal actions.
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