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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
1
A worker at a Saw Mill west of Pearsburg killed himself with a circular saw after seeking employment. Witnesses say Barrett Anderson asked for a job, learned there was none, and deliberately stepped onto the moving blade, causing instant severe injuries to his arms and head.
May 8 report from Washington notes the Grays were defeated 3 to 1 by the Calros in a crack battle. Bitly Clements of aington led the local effort as both teams traded leads.
A small town near Lawrence is shaken by a fatal shooting during a late night charivari. Walter shot his brother Frank, who died instantly, then Walter reportedly fell into shock or madness. Neighbors recall the two boys as peaceful and from a good family.
The local M I Baye chapter held a pleasant social gathering at St Simons Baye on Wednesday. Nearly all members attended and invited many lady friends. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, arranged by the ladies. The event was described as highly enjoyable and entertaining.
A small town circus set up in a vacant lot near the B and O railroad amid a failure to pay four employees. Constable Osierle served papers and took charge of the ticket wagon while attorney W P Collins aided. After performances, money was collected and staff paid, but the show failed to attract the advertised balloon ascension due to bad weather.
Dispatches recount a lynching in Guatemala involving a man named DeWitt a mechanic connected to Caswell railroad work. The jail attack left guards dead and wounded inmates as chaos spread, with mentions of a relative link to an aunt in Washington and investigations by publishers.
A chaotic court record describes a charged incident involving a negro named Cottee from Evansville. The grand jury heard jeers, the assault, and theft allegations amid a sequence of broken testimony and police involvement.
The Davie ess ay meeting at the local church featured talks by Kelso and Meigs. Attendees heard scripture readings and prayers before the session adjourned with an 7:80 evening service and special choir.
Readable fragments discuss a serious collision and medical responses involving a baby. Mentions police, investigation, and protective actions for the child, with references to family figures and law enforcement.
Fragmentary OCR fragment mentions officers and a campaign connected to a farm and a clerk. Readable items include a price of 25 dollars for an artifact and references to excursions and a committee. The text is garbled with many nonstandard spellings and missing context.
Fragmented news items describe social calls in Bratgd area with mention of residents like Jampsi Carnahan and J. W. Clarks moving homes, a foggy point, a saloon, and a daily wheel ride. Police and town figures appear amid light gossip and local movements.
Fragmentary OCR text references Blawindy Santa Lett Miss Baifld Wit ley Digwindy charming Bat spent Sinny Miss Melle Stevens near West Union Corn Hlanting and Greek field visits. Mentions Mrs Mad Boring returning home from Greek field and James Veste formerly of this community. Notes bridge work and upcoming completion this week.
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