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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

Page

1

Remonstrance Questioned Power of Attorney in Liquor License

The Board of County Commissioners referred a liquor license to Nathan Dyer of Plainville. A remonstrance against the grant was presented. most signers allegedly lacked power of attorney. Attorney John H W O Neal argued the remonstrance could be signed by any resident, but the board ruled otherwise. Dyer’s license decision stands awaiting potential Circuit Court appeal.

Board of County Nathan ‘Dyer Plainville Ware Plana John HW. O'Neal Iralstod Elvarly Awlilam Hoffarneva Hearlig Mieh Diensson Law Ponts Entiyi Alguera

Grave Error at Sellersburg Public Schools Sparks Mob

Principal Parks accused of assaulting a 17 year old pupil Grace Littell at a festival in Sellersburg Indiana. A mob of about 100 residents formed while authorities searched for Prof W N Parke who fled the scene. Parke's home is in Scottsburg and he faces arrest as the case draws scrutiny.

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Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty Adultery and Abandonment

Iva V. Taylor sues William F. Taylor for divorce and $1500 alimony alleging abandonment in December 1898, drunkenness cruelty and adultery. The couple married March 10 1807 and the defendant allegedly refused support and residence thereafter.

Lorough Allen “& Bill Kelmer, Iva Taylor William FP. Taylor Baseluce

Pension Bill Aims Broad Increases For Civil War Veterans

Senator Fairbanks and Beveridge back a two member backed bill approved by a Grand Army committee in Indianapolis. It would place honorably discharged Civil War veterans earning under one dollar a day on pensions and raise widows to twelve dollars monthly. Disabled Spanish and Philippine War veterans would receive fourteen to seventeen dollars monthly. It would end pension boards and streamline administration, while curbing red tape.

Fairbanks Beveridge Indianapolis

City's street plans discussed at council meeting

The council debated May improvements for North East Third Street and nearby avenues. Officials reviewed alley work, building permits, and safety measures with reports from the treasurer and police, and adjourned to Thursday for final action on street repairs and related orders.

North East Third Street Tad Vaihys Nat FE Skridge Protector Ay Dauttner Od Washington Gazurra Co Legal Davis & Arbher Wiseon Istore Bila Cochran Jim Johnsen R. A. Pamer Lachridge Main Joseph J. Gordon Ely Liverpool Tuuegos Bayu Coupeir G. IA Wilson Dant Jepson Suniners and Cays Hastings Cit Koilé Jez Mpat Agai

Republicans Plan Large Love Feast in Daviess County

State Chairman Charles Hernly and John Griff iths will address a Republican rally in Evansville with a big banquet at the Peoples theater. Attendees include U S Marshal Sam Kirehayval and other state leaders as plans outline turnout for a GOP victory in the county next fall.

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Tragic Rifle Accident Claims Riley Infant Son

In grief the family of M. Riley near Loogootes mourns after a neighbor borrowed a target rifle. The gun was returned and stored under a bed. Yesterday a four year old found the weapon while playing and a single shot fatally struck a baby boy aged eighteen months.

Ge M. Riley Loogootes Riley

Local events note school closure and community gathering

The article reports Griff Loudermilk moved to town on Monday, Howard Carter praising Keller school, and a large crowd attending a Saturday entertainment. The ringmaster plans to discipline animals, Stephen Myers will attend Mitchell spring term, and A B Osmon closed the local school Saturday. A surprise dinner followed by programs by district pupils drew many locals and visitors including Uncle George Seafrit and Misses Diby Tomey and Bessie.

Griff Loudermilk Town Howard Carter Keller Hedeen I & Os Hong Hbst Walrview Ira Bowman Odon Mies

Bills and commissions approved in March term record

The document notes actions by the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Social Commissioners in their March term. It lists names such as Geof Wright and Seon Bonnet with associated family details. It also mentions Switzerland’s exports to the United States including silks color wheels and watches.

AL Cwrpriee Gounty Comintonerg Ad Swizerland Dyces

Portersville Revival Closes as Community Sees Ills and Travel

Local notes report many residents ill with flu like symptoms and other ailments. Names include Roy Chandler George Gadwin and McCord with travel to Louisville and Washington. James Gilley recovering and Myrtle Jennie seeking scouting work.

New Suits in Knox County Divorce Case

Sanaa Riggine sues Sarah Riggins for divorce alleging adultery after a marriage on November 20. Plaintiff seeks 2000 dollars damages claiming verbal abuse and threats. case filed in Knox County with attorney cited for plaintiff.

Sanaa Riggine Sarah Riggins Iplatotis Padgett T Bry Gumberts Tal John McMullen Coveral Ar Righ S. We Willian Hiya Avola Aunby

Local Notes Cite Visits and Family News in Town

Padget on the sek Dh Harvay of Washington visited on business while Ms Chandler was at Owellsvilla. Tube Friday R. Un returned from Otwell Tuesday to see relatives. Chandler was called to Loo Robted to visit a sick father. Myers of Loogootee visited last week and Pete Turk welcomed a newborn son.

Portersville Roy Chandler George Gadwin Louisville Thesday William Porter Glendale A. Chandler Loogontod Ray iKisher Thoy Alford Soverial Dita McCord Washington Peshy Delday Sors Max Little Bi Allen Ee W. Ham Loogeoteo Eday Elizabeth Kollows James Chawiler Bill Porter James W. Gilley Lilaens Sheridan Jackman Basil Clements Cannerburg W. Hedrick Odon Dilley Jana Carrico Leogootee Es McMahel Pdekor Hedrick Myrtle Jennie Washington Scouts Evans Vile Jv H. Strain Iwan Teken Harvay Chandler Owellsvilla Otwell Toba' Chandler Tuekday Tay Myers Af Loogootee Honda Pete Turk

Death of Local Resident in Iowa County

A rural Iowa obituary reports the death of a longtime resident after illness. It notes birth, family ties, and burial details, mentioning relatives and local acquaintances as pallbearers and mourners. The piece emphasizes the deceased as a valued neighbor and citizen.

Fragmented OCR Mosaic on Local Politics and Alleged Influence

Fragmented text discusses political figures in a county, mentioning Governor, judge, and district issues. It references Daviess County, party tensions, and alleged influence from leaders and supporters. The garbled wording obscures precise events but centers on local nomination, party dynamics, and patronage concerns.

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