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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
4
The Washington Gazette records its daily and weekly publication schedule. A Washington correspondent, B. G. Bigger, is listed at F Street N. W. Washington, DG. Copies of the newspaper are available on file at the office.
The Washington Gazette discusses Germans in southern Brazil and their commercial ties, noting only 30 percent naturalized, and fear of political interference. It cites U S concerns on the Monroe Doctrine, Populist and Democrat stances, and a looming November political reckoning.
The Cincinnati Enquirer questions the Democrats’ plans and unity as they face the campaign. It critiques the party’s platform, notes factional bitterness, and asks whether there will be changes or rigid adherence to four years past positions. A separate note discusses American policy toward the Philippines and Porto Rico, highlighting expected reforms and peace triumphs.
Fragmentary local report notes rain hindered field tasks as farmers faced halted plowing and harvest delays. References to trips to Washington and marginal notes about collections and local activity appear in a jumbled OCR context, with several garbled phrases but core theme of weather delaying agricultural labor and travel.
Saturday night and Sunday report the move of T Johnson’s photo gallery to Pisinville next week with a brief stay at that location. A Sunday school convention drew a large crowd at Pleasant Hill with schools represented, gongs recitations and essays. Chas Peek’s residence was entered Saturday night, thieves took money while residents were away.
Farmers in Montgomery express worry over dry spells as most corn planting is set for this week. The town board begins handling municipal matters while local residents note social events and church activities. A baptism and confirmations occur at St Peters and U B church, with several locals visiting relatives in nearby towns.
A lecture is announced at the U B Church Sunday evening at 7 30 p m All are invited to attend The visit of Flavius Clapp and Flossie McAbigni from Hop a Ind is noted as visiting friends nearby
Miss Sue Allen visited relatives in Odon last week and Misa Jutta Burr returned home. Farmers are cutting wheat due to dry weather and a last week frost damaged early potatoes but not fruit. William Leslie and others remain in Marsh. James House, father of Lewis Care, died Monday around noon. Lillian Allen has been ill. Sunday school children plan a May party. The little daughter of William Smeltzer of Elnora died Sunday.
Farmers will finish planting corn this week. George Parks and Miss Minnie Mc Cafferty of Washington visited relatives here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bydney cca visited relatives at Pledeant Hill Sunday. Several of our young folks attended the commencement at Pleasant Saturday night. The Pittsburg Or company commenced drilling for oil here Wednesday. Dr M L Arthur and wife of Amherstville visited here Sunday. The Glendale correspondent for the Democrat likes to crack jokes on THE GAZETTE correspondent but we inform readers he talks and rides in his sleep.
Local notes list visits from James Stafford of Portefaville and others to Washington, Loogootee, and Jasper. Miss Eva Gilley traveled from Loogootee, Emery Hopking went to Washington, and May 15th brings Patrick Grannon to Miss Lizzie Ginder. J. Jasper’s employment noted. Mrs. J. W. Allin ill. Lovell Horrall in town.
Journal entries list residents and visitors with names such as William Eland Francis Ham Jacob and Theodore White, noting illnesses like typhoid and family visits in Indianapolis. Other items mention Miss Eliza Kyle, Mrs Al Co, Allie Gilkerson, Griff Chandler traveling to Faye, and James W. Gilley injuring himself on a trip to Washington. The tone preserves period social reporting with brief notes on health, travel, and local movements.
A scribbled chatter from a Boston Democrat scene mocks Chief Charley of the fire department and comments on political loyalties. The column references Dick Summers crossing party lines, the Third Street organ, and light gossip about city jobs and local politics, ending with remarks on Ali Wallace and Henry Miller.
A traveling collector named Sharp was struck on the head with a beer bottle about four in the morning by a stranger at the Globe hotel saloon. The assailant followed Sharp to a livery stable and assaulted him, demanding money before fleeing. Sharp resisted, police were alerted, and Chief Call received a detailed suspect description. Sharp left town at noon but offered to return to prosecute if apprehended.
George Wratten died yesterday after nine days illness of pneumonia leaving a wife and children. He was 33, son of the late Jobo Wratten, born and raised in the county, spent much of his life in Washington. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at his East Wani Trees Street residence. Interment at Oak Grove, Reeve township. A note mentions school pupils wearing diminutive alligators as a latest fad. Real estate transfers listed include Bridget Lundergan to Mishiaer Lunders fan wi Bw 35 6 1500, Michael Lundergan to Matthew Lundergan wd w alde sw nwa 80 4 G 20a 800, Oliver Hinbran &w to George K Swords, Rachel J Merrifield to James Wilson wd ots 31 82, Cornsttivelville 500, Frederick M Myers to Indstl's & Loan Assn lot 5 Washington East of lots 58 54 55 66 105 106 107 108 763.20, Wm E Spaulding to James P Spaulding wd ptesidencq swx Ge swq 32 35 20a 00, Mary H Wright to Clarence E Pietla nd and lots 33 96 97 Pisinville 100, Howard Williams &Ww to McGuyer Portage wd pt lot 8 125.
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