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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
4
A fragment from Cyrus Townsend Brady’s romance set in Colorado describes a young woman in a sweater removing hat and gear, then shedding nerves as she enters a mountain stream. Ellsworth Young’s illustrations accompany the scene showing Edenic woods and clear water.
A lone woman emerges from a chilling swim to confront a huge grizzly on the bank. The bear attacks but is shot by a hidden hunter, revealing the assault as a horrifying revelation for the swimmer. A sudden storm then threatens as the scene closes with more danger looming.
Memorial service will be held at the U B church at 10 30 o clock Sunday morning May 26. The Rev R B Hall will deliver the address. Music by the Pain ville orchestra. Samuel Maher of Paoitt visits granddaughter Mrs W H Bunch. Farmers in the area are working full time. Corey Swalles of south Steele township was here on business Friday. William A Miller telephone superintendent was ill but recovering.
Ora Dyer and family from Oakland City visited Harvey Dyer Friday and Saturday. Several from Waco attended the funeral of Mrs. Homer Krodle of Portersville. Various locals attended events and shopped in Washington and Shoals. The Rev. Horace Hinds conducted services, and many residents made short trips for business or visits.
Mrs Meta Gillis died at 5 a m Sunday at her home 906 West Van Trees Street from pulmonary tuberculosis after a long illness. A widow of Will Gillis she was born in Frelands ville and lived in Washington twenty years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Harry Albert and Miss Esther Gillis she was a life member of the Presbyterian church. Also noted an automobile collision on East Main Street injuring no one seriously.
Montgomery area notes show a flood of names and visits from Hedford to Wheatland. Residents and guests travel for family, business, and social visits while the post office adopts postal savings and altered hours. Local gatherings, funerals, and community updates fill the Wednesday page with many familiar surnames and towns.
The report cites Taft planning to secure the nomination in Chicago and predicts Republicans will carry the county next fall in the covered territory. The item also notes local movements and social visits among residents, plus a local concern over vandalism to concrete sidewalks and an ensuing affidavit plan.
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