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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
3
A damaged notice from The Bee Hive Store advertises a removal sale with emphasis on cheap goods and wholesale pricing. The flyer urges customers to compare prices and states goods will be delivered to all areas, though many phrases are garbled.
The record notes a proposal where a man could acquire 160 acres of land for 1000 dollars with a down payment and balance financing terms. The text reflects early real estate financing language, emphasizing straightforward payment structure.
The Monday night council meeting was lengthy with full attendance. Debates centered on taxing foreign manufacturers, personal property duplicates, and a tax hunter’s proposal. Several resolutions touched on street improvements, fire protection, and school repairs with adjournment after various committee assignments.
Rev J L Weeks preached at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. John N Killion will build a new barber shop at Main street corner. J Merrifield returns from Washington to settle here. Lark Davis and wife visited Sunday. Road Supervisor Alfred Kirsiy reports excellent road conditions. Farmers reported good weather with an 188 crop and a fair oats yield. Rev G W Myers preached at Mt Zion Sunday. A Sunday School Union Convention meeting is set for Friday at 2 p m at the Baptist church. Rev J T Hobson and family returned from Washington. Seth Myers and family visited relatives. Lucy McArtor visited Ragtsville. Local youngsters enjoyed music at L H Creager Schoolboy’s home. Mrs Hart of Sugarland returned home after visiting her sister Mrs W A Myers.
Charles F. Feagans is appointed to replace Deputy Post Leader Barrett with Mike Zinkans succeeding him. Seong Rosner and M Carty, notable ex-city figures, are mentioned as appointed in Feagans' stead.
A wreck near Deckers on October 10 left Lang and relatives tied to a $816000 life insurance claim. A body found buried in sand prompted insurance questions as recoverers faced potential protests, with Lang’s kin disputing the payment and hoped for clarity from insurers.
The seventy Odd Fellows marked the eighty eighth anniversary of the fellowship at the Christian church Sunday afternoon with an address by Pastor Brickett. Members of the Order were joined by the Daughters of Rebekah Knights of Pythias and Red Men in a well attended service. The pastor praised the gathering and much of the audience responded warmly. Assistants included Kalso J A Knowlton and Alex Urgith.
Deputy Postmaster John J. Barrett resigned Monday night to pursue college duties at Southern Indiana Business College. Postmaster McCarty accepted the resignation and praised Barrett as a competent and popular officer who served three years. Barrett will begin work at the college around May 1 with M. S. Judy assisting.
In a Sunday ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the city, Ida Stephens and Calvin E. Barnes were united in marriage by Rev. C. EK Asbury. Barnes is from Munice Indiana and Stephens is a local resident. The nuptials were small with few witnesses as the couple begins married life together.
Friends gathered at Hog Scheltzer's home and at Mrs Nimnicht's West End residence to celebrate their thirty second birthdays. The event included coworkers and neighbors from the B and O 8 W area.
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