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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1897

Page

2

Eyan Ville Courier Defends Hospital Trustees

The Eyan Ville Courier argues the Southern Insane Hospital trustees acted with the best judgment in personnel changes. It defends Dr. Thomas’s seven years in charge as nonpartisan, while noting political tensions around hospital management and the board’s motives.

Eyan Ville Bee of Trustees Southern Insane Hospital Courier L ‘Thomas AE McMahan Thomas Soutierd Hospital

Fragmented notes resemble a crowded social scene

A garbled text fragment hints at bankers, clerks, and social dynamics. It mentions a Banttlumbug figure, a cautious banker boss, shifts in trust, and a questionable sociable character among colleagues. The passage is disjointed and difficult to interpret.

WiBanks Huthéta Taulers Sociabil Shierosiial

Montgomery Referendum Turmoil Overshadows Populist Ticket

Fragmented notes describe a chaotic Montgomery scene with a defeated Populist ticket tied to a liquor issue. References mention Jim Graver and W John Billy Perkins among Populist figures, amid a bitter clash in Daviess county.

Port Sant Daviess County John Billy Perkins

Fragmented Political Commentary and Local Mentions

A reader summarizes debates on income tax and tariffs, notes Treasury counts of silver dollars, and mentions Spain Cuba policy. It criticizes editors and nods to local papers, including the Rockport Journal and Bloomfield Democrat, plus a Nashville Cairo game recap and reference to Mr. Bryan.

Supreme Court United States Hunteringburg Nova

Four year old Ray Falls in Stable Nail Accident

A four year old boy, Wolie, fell through a stable floor into a nail and struck his head. The nail pierced the skull above the left eye, exposing brain tissue. Doctors J L and uc More attended, but the child remained in critical condition on Thursday.

Ray Eddie Ackley Drs. J. L Aid Uc

Death Report Knolker Aged 53 In Local District

Deaths for the week ending Wednesday lists Knolker aged 53. Reported by M. L. Bonham, signs Fortia. This notice records the loss and basic details of the deceased.

M. L. Bonham Fortia Knolker

Populism and politics mirrored in a 1897 journal rant

The pages erupt with partisan chatter on populism and silver questions. Mention of Washington networks, Seymour Liddle, and the U.S. Grant Post memorial notes mingle with calls to rally around referendum, initiative, and nonpartisan free silver themes in a period-tinged editorial voice.

Washington Free Silver Club Ben Cyrus E. Davis Seymour Ridle Seymour Biddle Democrac Seymour Riddle Greene County Bryan and Ailey

Comrades Honored in Local Post Veterans Ceremony

In a solemn observance, comrades from the Jikdland Volunteers gathered to mark the hour of the last roll call for a deceased comrade. The community extends thanks to attendees and supports sending a copy of resolutions to the family. Real estate listings and notices from the week follow, including property adjacencies and lot descriptions.

Lore Inda Jikdland Volunteera George G George G. i. A. R. Washington, Y Fuivnistea Ld Vach Ot Sae Eripubl Cat Mramsets Ibee Bru Ellams

Prisoner on Trial Faces Jury Over Dark Allegations

The defendant answered questions with a restrained voice as the trial opened. A courtroom scene showed the accused described by witnesses amid tense remarks and suggestions of a troubled past. The judge scheduled further testimony and a verdict timeline.

Guilty finding and five dollar fine in assault case

Court news notes Charles Lamb found guilty in a case involving assault on Z M Garten with a five dollar fine and costs. Other items include judgments against various defendants, continuances in multiple cases, and continued partition actions in local matters.

Charles Lamb Zimri M. Garten Lamb Ag Tollowe Jozeph Turk State of Talignalex Nellie Esi Auter Cora E. Kern Jacob W. Carr John W Banks Matilda Denz

Bigygle Club Serves Beer at Maggie Ladies Event

A Maggie Ladies gathering hosted by the Bigygle Club featured a bike group, social time, and portrait photos by Hashligt. Officers to be announced later. The report notes plans to unite local youths, promote education, and community improvements amid a busy weekend.

Mart Frat Eting Hashligt Will Baelbetta

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