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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
2
The text records a chaotic mix of political accusations, accusations of corruption, and legal actions. It mentions a Consul General, a mayor, fines for selling goods, a jail term, and disputes over a bond and legislative acts. It hints at unrest surrounding taxation and county approval processes.
The article describes a revival meeting series drawing large crowds and fostering health discourse. It highlights Monday night gatherings and the hope that the movement will expel impurities and disease, promoting general well being among thousands who seek the spring temperance and renewal.
The city marshal reports eight February arrests and a balance in the Underdown fund of $1897. A petition seeks a dry room at Imberman’s laundry. Assessments for Nestight Street show $464.85 collected by February 02. The mayor and council address peddling fines and state law, with related remarks by Brown. Obituary notices include deaths of an aged man and a seven‑month child, funeral details follow.
Obituary notes Edward C Dosch dies after heart disease and grippe at home near Troy road. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Antoine Dosch, three brothers John A Dosch William Dosch and prominent locals. six sisters including Mary Fra Clara Mrs John Raymond and Mrs Jautop Smith. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church. burial at Sy Cemetery.
The fragment reports on political figures and candidates including Fairbanks Hardy and others, along with local concerns about river bridges, a washout on Spring Creek, and social events. It mentions a Progressive Literary Society debate on foreign emigration, with participants and judges named, and notes on recent social gatherings and a horse purchase.
The Circuit Court today lists multiple cases with continuances and dismissals including Bastardy foreclosure and support matters. Names include Harteis Sharp versus Will and divorce and Ragsdale versus Francis Baldwin with quit title noted.
Mrs Magdalena Hilger, one of Davies city’s oldest residents, died Tuesday morning at age ninety one in Graham Place at her daughter’s home. Born in Germany, she lived with her daughter for twenty five years and leaves a daughter Mrs Kiapper and a son Charles Hilger of Pittsburg. The family thanks friends for support during her illness and death. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
The sheriff will sell at the court house door in Daviess County Indiana between 10 o clock and 4 o clock for the term of years the rent and profits of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 1 township 2 north of range 1 west in Daviess county Indiana. If the rents and profits do not bring enough to pay the decree and costs the property or a share may be sold to satisfy the decree. Sale to occur at public sale with no relief from valuation laws. Joan G. Leming sheriff and Pudget & Paugett attorneys for plaintiff February 26 1887
Notice is hereby given that the administrator of Edwards deceased will offer for sale at public action at the residence of the deceased in Rock near Viance, Daviess County Indiana. The property includes horses, livestock, farming implements, household furniture, corn, wheat, stock, and growing crops. Credit with note and surety at six percent interest from date. Sale includes items and real estate with terms. Attorney Ogden and Lumaj represent the administrator.
The notice reports the death of James A Hunter aged about 88 in Elmora Township Daviess County Indiana. The coroner Charles C McCown records death followed a convulsion and heart distress in the forenoon of February 10 with cause listed as natural illness. Burial details are given by local authorities in the Indiana county.
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