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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
6
John Je Tryes of the West End has been seriously ill with heart trouble while Miss Callie Sefrit’s death prompts heartfelt thanks from relatives and neighbors for assistance. Congress manager Miers criticized for sham claims of pension recognition. local deaths and public notices noted.
Peter R. Walworth Republican candidate for Congress spoke at the Coal City convention and mingled with Republicans. The Owen County Journal notes his steady persevering work and predicts no mistake in electing him. Also mentions train service changes for Greensburg on May 16 due to the Odd Fellows home dedication.
In Bedford Mail notes Thomas Donaaue resigns as Agent at Mitchell and heads the B&O at Shoals while Cong Rob Miers is favored as permanent Democratic State Convention chair, and ex Senator Turpie’s health may prevent presiding. Local life covers shoe prices at the Racket, typhoid fever in East St. Louis, a wagon wreck on Meridian Street, Fourth of July plans at Indianapolis fairgrounds, Bloomington University housing for YWCA, and real estate moves by Beck & Bright plus news of the Petersburgh News revival.
A garbled extract describes local names and places with scattered mentions of county figures, public notices, and a recruiting activity. It references families, a store, a boat, and an incidental army context with references to dates and individuals unlikely to form a coherent narrative.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions New York politics and campaigns, Brooklyn, a vice event, and a range of names. Includes references to Gould fortune, a King child speaking German, a medico chirurgical site in Philadelphia, and clerical imagery. Overall unclear but hints at social figures and a fundraising context.
Richard Clark was fined 40.50 for drunkenness and jailed. Patrick pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Mary WeVine, fined 10.55. Gig Harbin fined 10.50 for boarding moving frame and jailed. Mellie Sullivan filed an action against Adaline LaRosche from South Washington. Sam Kietley arrested for beating Bill. Pete Gaye and Ike Harris fined or jailed for various offenses. Court sessions conduct in Squire Kellams, Streeter, and Kellame.
The Owens County Journal reports mixed signals from the Democratic arena with calls against rapid reform and eagerness for leadership changes. Richard Croker plans retirement from Tammany leadership while Dwey declines Tennessee convention attendance, and Wharton Barker emerges as a Populist presidential candidate. Congressman Wilts and Peter R. Wadsworth gain favorable impressions at Coal City gathering.
Special correspondence from Washington reports the Post Office issuing a second set of stamp booklets with tissue sheets to prevent sticking, plus news that the battleship Alabama nears trials by June. It notes few harse cars left in the U S, and jokes about Senator Pattus of Alabama in a local humor tone.
A description of a man arriving at the Capitol with papers stuffed in a broad-brimmed hat. He dumps the contents on his desk in the Senate chamber and sends them to the cloak room via a page. The scene highlights routine tasks in the legislative setting.
Epworth League at the M E church opens with officer elections led by Nellie and Brown with Miss Grace Brooks as treasurer. A fine quartet by Cogswell Green Arthur and Willey accompanied a literary program and recitations by Dene Dale Sessa Taylor Claude McGeeher Idler Ailis followed by refreshments and social time.
A reception at the ELO.CO. F. honored Mr. and Mrs. Popp as they prepare to leave Germany after twenty years in the United States. A gold headed cane and a Rebecca pin were presented, followed by refreshments. Mr. Fred Bush spoke in German expressing gratitude. The couple, aged over fifty for Mrs. Popp, plan to spend their declining days in the Fatherland.
A fragmented ledger lists pensions and amounts for individuals across Indiana towns including Indianapolis Wabash Haul Windsor and other locales. Entries show original supplemental renewal and reissue pensions with sums ranging from eight to seventy two dollars and include widows and military service notes.
Indianapolis police report Sheriff Murphy of Gib son county carried out five prisoners to the Marion county jail unaided. Among the captives were murderers Krank Pardall Ira Light and William Boyd. Murphy traveled from Indianapolis toward Michigan City with Boyd and returned for another prisoner, a bold action noted by Evansville Courier.
The Vincennes University Republican Club held its first meeting with an attentive audience. Alvin McClare and Ke House spoke Thursday evening as part of a planned series. May 24, Hon P. Wadsworth will discuss political parties and leaders, inviting loyal Republicans and moderates to attend.
The readable text is garbled with nonsensical phrases making it impossible to identify people, places, or events for a coherent summary. No definite subject or outcome can be determined from the fragments provided.
Henry Richards of Wisseyvilles NY recalls long running sore healed after using Baanes Saludé. He praises a new discovery as relief and claims it cured coughs colds and throat and lung troubles including consumption. Price 50¢ and 1.00 with trial bottles free at J Ny Jonea DrugStore King’s a
A garbled ad claims Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs colds and throat ailments. It references Dr Wold and promises relief from consumption asthma and other respiratory issues, warning against remedies by others. The text is unclear but presents a patent medicine pitch with strong claims.
The fragment notes a deadline of May 21 for returning a dog or risk further action. It mentions an assessor and an assessor role, with money to be paid to the overseer and no other person. The legible names include h. McCoraticx and Sidimo i. Assagsor.
An Epigemic of Whoopinih Cough described from last winter with children suffering severa coughing spells. The anecdote claims Cham berlain's Cough Remedy cured the cough and ended the illness. Sold by all druggists.
Ad displays Doan's Ointment as a cure for eczema and other skin irritations. Claims the product is safe for delicate skin and available at ADV drug store for 50 cents.
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