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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
4
Amid county and district contests, Morgan and Welman lead a heated GOP clash. The slate features Sheriff candidates, a Democratic faction fight, and bloc support from party veterans, with campaigning centering on law enforcement, governance, and district representation.
The Elmore township gravel road project is discussed by the county commissioners. Viewers report outlines fourteen miles of planned road work including widening and stone surface details along with drainage provisions. The meeting notes likely include costs, contractor notes, and state highway timing.
Local report describes Bill Martin, called a notorious character, being arrested late this afternoon by Marshal Calf and jailed. He had prior fines from Squire Kendall and was released to seek necessities, but did not return and remained in jail after a trip to Washington County.
Dr D Brooks Smoot and Dr McCowan resign from the county board of health with replacements named. McGlowe and Stuadt are mentioned as successors and interim secretary duties shift amid moves to Washington and Oregon planned by McCowan.
Elizabeth Sum, twenty two, daughter of Mrs. Sum on Gorge Street, died at home from consumption. A member of St Marys church she was active in church work. She leaves two brothers and other relatives. Funeral arrangements were not stated.
Fragmentary notes report local happenings in Corning with mentions of residents, places, and events. Details are unreadable, but the item signals activity and community focus on a Sunday edition.
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