25 May 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
1
Reports describe a linked murder mystery and a church memorial this afternoon. The scene includes statements about financial fraud by a bank president and a demand for justice as investigators pursue answers.
A Saturday night blaze at Earnest Sassaman’s house in Mecartgart’s annex trapped him inside He escaped through a window after searching for valuables and was briefly unconscious He saved money and papers but the interior burned to the studs with water damage Insurance coverage stood at 600, and Sassaman suspects arson.
Mayor Spencer fined Joseph Mabell one cent and costs for proposing Joe Cavanaugh the night clerk. A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Philip Cruse at the Presbyterian church with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. The Monday Afternoon Club plans a May 4 meeting at Mrs Brennan’s home at seven o'clock.
A St. Louis bank president is charged with embezzling over 1000000 dollars and forging signatures to cover up the theft. Affidavits allege he borrowed funds and diverted deposits, with a preliminary hearing set to determine arraignment and bail.
Grace Aikman Davis, wife of Charles H. Davis vice president of the Second National Bank, died suddenly at their Pleasant Ridge home. She had fallen ill last Monday and died at 9 30 PM, shocking family and friends. She was long known in Washington and Cincinnati social circles.
The text appears as a garbled OCR fragment from a Petersburg newspaper, mixing poetic lines, stray phrases about housekeeping and life, and corrupted names. It lacks a coherent news item, dates, or clear entities to summarize as a story or notice.
The court entered foreclosure against Amos Ballou with costs. James Johnson versus Mary Lodott to quiet title was continued. E L Moore versus E J Mahoney on contract awarded judgment for 80. John Downey as assignee reported and was approved. assignment report noted.
A man named Hayes received a deep facial cut in a Friday night altercation at the West End, reportedly after drinking. Ed Nestlebirt and another young man were involved, with Hayes taken to Dr Parr for stitches. the wound is serious but not fatal and may disfigure him.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a boundary dispute between two landowners dating to 1865 with later action in 892. One party bought land and both sides claim ownership, citing deeds and fences along a line. The text references boundary markers and potential recognition by neighbors, but the fragment provides no clear resolution or names.
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