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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1897
Page
3
The Bloomington Star reports editorials critiquing church fund schemes as efforts to raise money through various ventures. The piece notes discussions on worship style, church finances, and public response, with references to grand jury actions and community sermons.
A montage of dated editorials urging better highways to support health and independence, urge readers to invest in infrastructure and rural prosperity, and warn against dangers of poor roads. Includes diverse voices urging energy, investment in progress, and cautionary notes on public works.
A garbled report describes an early Saturday meeting where adults and miners discussed price terms per ton for mining work. It notes an agreement to accept terms under a clan price plan and references a staged work partners and wages.
Will Hawkins a saloon operator was guiding a young horse on Cosby Hill when it jumped and snagged on a barbed wire fence. Hawkins was badly scratched on the face and leg but an investigation found only painful scratches and no serious injury to him or the horse.
Stockholders of the Dayviss Bollil Joghk Lose Association voted for officers for the ensuing year. President J J Moorely, Secretary J D Bralford, Treasurer M J Hayds, Attorney S J Allen. Directors include T L Moore, M Hastings Sparrow, A Bealford, Joby Helphiestinn, H I MJ Mayes, Hamiet All Allen. More than a hundred shareholders. new series wag sold Thursday night amid temperate conduct, association reported flourishing condition.
Insurance companies will pay the city 23240 cash for brick and other debris left on the school grounds after a building fire. The total insured value was 25000 with 2250 extra from policy, officials say. Death reports list several local names for the week ending Wednesday May 5 1907. A marriage license issued to George D Abrahams and Martha Quon is noted amid local political remarks. A divorce suit filed by Abraham Cutshaw against Revote Cutshaw is reported along with a legal separation request by Mrs Emma Smith. James M Buff is attorney in Dottea.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon for George Washington Cary, attended by militiamen and relatives. Rev CE Asbury preached at Mt Babbirth Church, with pallbearers and mourners following the casket to its resting place.
A Washington gathering hosted Mrs C E Asbury on Friday evening featured ministers and their wives. Attendees enjoyed a lengthy program with music and toasts, with Rev Mr Ed addressing the Last Supper theme. Mrs Urquhart led a chorus after supper, and Rev Mr Ureulape spoke as preacher. The event highlighted community ties and local religious leadership.
A garbled report lists various officials, attendees, and a planned sale or exchange event. Mentions include committee members, a special seat, and an association meeting set for an evening in the town. Names such as Mundus, Theres, Murphy, and Gough appear amid scattered phrases about ore purchasing and social events.
Fragmented ad copy from a 19th century issue praising the Big 4 Regulator drug. Claims of universal cure and testimonials cite individuals including Arthur Rogers and Jaxt Snider. Mentions shipments, post office orders, and multiple towns in Indiana and West Virginia.
Proprietor of Aake Branseall News reports a man seeking to beat board bill by filing a false claim in violation of the new law. The ad lists fake cures and remedies offered for sale, with misrepresented claims and no payment required until after sale.
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