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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
5
Fragmentary report from a Chicago Journal style source discussing ancient practices. It mentions Egyptian artifacts and ritual items, eye carving rituals, and supposed religious influences on behavior. The text is garbled, but centers on how ancient peoples interpreted acts and symbols differently from modern views.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Harmon and Ralston in a legislative context. It references a one car Sellow case and a state action with statements that may be false or calumniating. Details are unclear due to text damage.
The report fragments describe a body removal, a coroner inquiry, and the investigation into a possible homicide or suicide near Cincinnati. It mentions a man in a coat pocket containing quinine, Western detectives, and a farmer from Eyansville who had applied at a local drug agency for something last week.
The aged mother of the Rev Father Lyons, former pastor in the city, died at her Indianapolis home last Sunday after a long illness. She was known for a genial character and had been in declining health for 14 years.
Readable fragments indicate a Christmas cantata recital directed by Mrs. J. Devine. The event references Christian Choi and a performance titled Fearis, with details incomplete but suggesting a holiday program at a local venue.
A garbled OCR fragment references Gale Austin and a Boreal figure, implying a personal or family angle. The readable portion centers on a confrontation or statement about a man associated with Boreal. Names and context are unclear due to damage.
In Daviess county a group from the state board of state officials will examine the county clerk and sheriff offices. They plan to audit records and verify the tenure of the former clerk Wallace and sheriff Colbert, and investigate successors and related offices in Terre Haute and surrounding areas.
In Knox County a probate filing for Het P H Rowan lists bequests to Catholic institutions and hospitals. Executors include sister Gadhierin Rowan and siblings Alina Roplan and Mary Jochum. The will directs $25 to a hospital and $100 to a boys' home. A farmer named Lov jem loses his home in a fire and thieves raid the property, making off with several items.
The text reports a bankruptcy petition and related legal actions involving a party described as a petitioner and counsel. It notes voluntary bankruptcy declarations and references to obligations and a breach of promise claim, with mentions of state courts and a potential judgment.
W E Longley of Noblesville named Indiana state fire marshal with a $4 000 salary. Other appointments include first deputy fire marshal Lee W Minor Indianapolis $2 500 second deputy Roger Wallace Indianapolis $2 000 and Ralph E Richman secretary of commission $1 200. Amos F Nelson Lebanon named state veteran er with a four year term.
August Weigert age unknown died Saturday in the Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati after months of illness. He formerly led the glue department at the Glug Manufacturing Company plant and was a well known member of the Modern Woodmen and the Hayesville German Lutheran church.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Lis Klamipy and a date amid unclear phrasing. The readable items point to an announcement but lack context or full details. Further text is needed to determine the event, party, or location involved.
A distorted report describes a dangerous water based intoxication where cold water dropped into the mouth supposedly induces a disorienting high and sleep. The piece warns of harm to the brain and nervous system and urges caution against this growing habit.
Irish born longtime Washington resident and council member Mr Brady died at his Mill Street home Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 72 and leaves a large family including Mrs Herbert Meredith of Meridian Street and Elizabeth Dally of Davis County along with several sons and daughters. A former city official and active St. Simons church worker, his passing was expected after a long illness.
Neighborhood women in Montgomery host a Friday evening event at Walker's Hall on March 28 with plans for adds recitations and music. A free will offering will be collected. Several local residents and visitors are noted in the fragmentary report as attending or traveling, with a drought of trains due to floods isolating Montgomery.
Fragmentary text notes county clerk Maduke and individuals identified as Duke and Miss of Elnora involved in a Saturday rot incident. Details are unclear in the readable portions.
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