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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Cleveland figure called Deme and a Monday Senate encounter with a person named SRE TILLUAN sending a jab at the administration. References to aid, inauguration witness, City, and a City Treasurer discuss a plant loan and a 8600 annual interest calculation.
Fragmentary text references money matters and a person named James B. Wilson, editor of a newspaper, with uncertain notes about a pardon and imprisonment. The legible portion hints at a local county setting and a crime or legal action but lacks coherent details.
The Board of Trade meeting at Downey and Sillheiter's office in Temple had broad support despite one member being absent. Attendees discussed plans to prepare regional wealth and general resources statistics for potential investors. A second meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 PM.
The Daviess circuit court opened with various hearings. Webster Ball and several young men faced rioting and assault charges, but verdicts varied from acquittals to ongoing cases. Witnesses were examined, others pleaded guilty to concealed weapons and related counts.
The report notes Miers from Bloomington Illinois to succeed Hardy as the Republican leader in Washington. The ceremony and arrivals are described with references to inaugural arrangements and anticipated interactions with McKinley.
The large funeral for Engineer John Hanson Hanlon drew about seven hundred mourners as the Knights of Pythias, Royal Arcanum, and other orders joined in services at the church and Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included Henry Stringer Will Klestemn and Fred Scohle with Tommie Washburn guiding the procession.
A local petition to fund a monument in the county is under consideration by the county commissioners. The document notes the rare status of the state allowing such a monument and calls for public support, with estimates suggesting a 3 000 foot yard and related costs.
The circuit court Tuesday heard the Elnora liquor cases with Henry Mounts pleading guilty to selling liquor without a license and fined $25 plus costs. A trial for Arch Yarsl on selling to a minor stalled, with a verdict later sealed for today. Several cases were continued or dismissed, including defendants Arch Yarsl and Dr. Tolliver, and Dr. C C Moore charged with assault.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with fasting rules for Catholic and Episcopal congregations. The 15th 1895 indult allows manual laborers to seek dispensation from some fasting days if warranted. Fasters may eat meat once daily and are urged to perform alms and spiritual works. Also reported, Avivo Tucker was acquitted in Petersburg Pike Circuit Court after a shooting case involving his wife.
The Noblesville incident ends in a fatal fight. Goshen and Jeffersonville report tragedies. Alexandria and Anderson note thefts, a minister’s baptismal item stolen, and a dramatic dog chase along the Ohio River. Indianapolis covers bonds for parks, a hotel purchase push, and a wedding venue negotiation.
A lively Monday dance at Jackson’s ball hosted by Lennie Keiter and Will Healy featured about twenty five couples. The event, attended mainly by B&O Wabash boys and guests, was superbly entertained with piano music and a well received dance program.
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