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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
5
Amid unclear notes a fragment mentions a floor of cloth and a vote or seating context. The readable text hints at preparations or observation but lacks coherent details or identities to establish a clear event or outcome.
A garbled fragment describes placing a small rug near a microphone. It mentions a preferred spot and a named person associated with the setup, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Prairie Gras related gathering with unspecified entities and dates. Local readers should note potential event in the community calendar though details are unclear.
An ad describes moquety rugs as essential for stormy weather, claiming they save time by sweeping and cleaning the house. It invites readers to try mats that fit doors and improve comfort, noting their usefulness and fashion appeal.
Fragmentary ad text lists rugs and sizes including 1 foot by 1 foot and 3 by 12 feet options with prices mentioned in muddled form. Reads like a sale notice for Smyrna hall rugs and prairie grass hall rugs with rough value hints.
Fragmentary listing notes prairie rugs of six by worth zero and twelve by pieces with good quality tapestry measuring nine by twelve and valued at about 15 dollars. The text is incomplete and suggests a sale or appraisal catalog.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists ream size bugs with prices in pounds and dollars. It mentions items like ixJ2 worth £20 and 18S S85 pxlz priced at $22.50. The text includes unclear measurements and partial figures.
A brief notice describes room size rugs linked to Narahi Alt in Ave Q Lanes and mentions Bruteel and Hest with references to Brussels and Stl. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Salem high defeated Washington high 26 to 0 on a muddy field at the fairgrounds. Washington scored a few times but Salem held on for the win. Otis Roberts starred for the South side as other local teams also played.
In circuit court a jury hears a damage case seeking 82 001 from the city over drainage issues in Walnut land West Eleventh latreets. Plaintiffs Allen and Billheimer, with J H O Neall representing them, allege faulty drainage caused harm. The Batheld Palmer company sold a machine foundry to A Brayns & Company, who now operates a second hand store at the corner of South and Tind street.
The First Baptist Church of Harrisburg unanimously called Rev. O. P. Miles of Harrisburg Illinois to be pastor to succeed Rev. Dobbs who resigned to take a newspaper job. Miles was the sole applicant praised as scholarly and able with three children and a ailing wife. He recently visited the church and will preach several Sundays before relocating. His recommenders include Rev. Fy Kurtz and pastors JW Starp and Leo Sloan who endorse him as diligent and capable.
A pared down Halloween event in Washington Street area drew a small crowd with few organized activities. Police noted only minor disruptions while residents and children enjoyed avenues, with neighborly gatherings at Miss Edith Shirley’s and Miss Zelma Billheimer’s homes amid festive decorations and costume masks.
Fairbanks officials confirm a complete rural delivery service will start soon. The civil service commission has not yet announced the carrier appointments but expects a decision by late November.
Fragmentary notes describe Wiss Bidgton and the Stars clashing in a baseball contest. The item mentions a close score and an exciting finish, with emphasis on the pitchers and fielding plays that kept the game tight.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but lacks coherent events. It references slavery themes, a city and dates, with multiple unreadable phrases and potential personal notes from a journal. The passage does not present a clear, reportable incident or outcome.
A well known yet recently ruined figure claims inheritance of $40,000 after a relative's death. He is described as a good shoe maker who once worked at Robert Shirley's factory Meucelbaum. He was tried and given an hour to leave the city by Mayors Sark.
In Ovoh, Indiana, the Arney family near town faces a milk sickness outbreak from a cow. One young woman has died and five others are near death as doctors work to identify the contaminant and halt the illness. The incident highlights recurring dangers from milkborne disease in rural areas.
The readable text shows a fragmented note mentioning Williams Cornett ville and Ednun. It hints at a carboline or chemical mishap and a bottle. No clear event date or official action is discernible.
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