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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage lists multiple Indiana towns and numbers alongside names and places such as Huntington Kokomo Lafayette Muncie South Bend Valparaiso and Rochester. The fragment appears to be an index or directory snippet with varied digits, lacking a coherent narrative or identifiable event.
Henry C Alkman aged seventy eight of East South Street died after a six week illness from infirmities of age. He was longtime secretary of Charity Edge Washington Mavonie fraternity and former county treasurer. Born January 1 1842 on a farm in Sugar neighborhood he moved to Washington in 1892 and served four years as county treasurer. He married Laura Bradford in 1867 who died 1870 then married Sarah L Williams in 1873, leaving five children and a sister. He worked in real estate and insurance after retirement and remained active in the First Christian church. His grandfather John Aikman was among the county’s first white settlers. He was widely respected for his generous character.
Obituary notices report the death of Alfred Ennis at his Peterburg road home after six weeks illness, aged about eighty one. He leaves eight of eleven children and a large farming family legacy in Payless County. Funeral services were held at Union Church and burial followed. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Sarah C. Smith at her Maxwell Avenue residence aged sixty nine, survived by husband Jesse, one son, and two brothers. Funeral services scheduled for March 1 at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Rev Virgil Thearpson argues Spiritualism challenges Christian doctrine without scientific proof. He condemns mediums as exploiting grief and insists true immortality lies with God, urging caution toward claimed communications from the dead.
The readable fragment references Mrs Isiac White, Donaldzon road, and a SDS son, suggesting a genealogical or family notice. Details are incomplete, offering limited names and locations.
A fragmented document records a local meeting with numerous names including Clyde Good Eddie Rousch Babe Haig and others tied to Washington housing efforts. It mentionsVincenttes Wheatland Frichton and Gosnell Gregg plans plus references to McCarty House and donation sites. The passage contains garbled phrases and uncertain dates.
Berna County opens a campaign for a five contest to win state corn prize. A $26 cash award is promised per acre with a silver and bronze medal for top yields. The event, tied to Daviess County and university oversight, celebrates productive farming efforts.
Washington March 3 A modified draft of the Republican Article 10 restoration to the peace treaty is reported to have been presented by Republican leaders with Democrats for ratification. The plan largely follows the original November outline but with wording changes, as Democrats weigh the implications and President Wilson’s letter opposes any reservation tying to Article 1H. The debate centers on armor, property, and war debts, with reservations and interpretive questions prompting ongoing Senate discussions led by Senator Hite and Senator Pepper in the current compromise talks.
Officials report that soft coal miners in Indianapolis reject the settlement as the Volted Mine Workers union hints at substantial wage increases and better conditions. Communiqués indicate some leaders refuse to endorse the commission’s findings, while others urge acceptance.
In Vincennes Indiana on Saturday the Elnora basketball team defeated Epsom five to mark a dramatic upset in the city’s tournament. A banner reading Elnora Took Epsom appeared among crowds along main street. Washington reports Walter W Burns as artillery captain commenting on events.
Charles C Peagans is welcomed as a Washington champion. He has delivered mail since 1898 and notes the long tenure of Mr Feagans who has served nearly twenty two years. Feagans describes his workload and stamina in delivering letters and packets.
Fragmentary text shows garbled lines about Howe Rass Bite and events at a location with unclear names. readable bits mention Yankee training van and a battle for a stint. No coherent dates or entities clearly identifiable.
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