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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
2
Text reflects a speech honoring fallen comrades and urging living soldiers to endure. It emphasizes courage, duty, and the call to serve with character. The speaker stresses that the greatest legacy is steadfast conduct and sacrifice for country in times of trial.
In Elmore, a farmer named Mr. Pope had a close incident when a crate of tomatoes toppled as he sat in a car. Onlookers described the moment as a near miss with injuries avoided.
William Byrer of Madison Township files for divorce, citing strain in the marriage. The filing names both spouses and lists Attorney as representing Byrer.
James Chaney died last night after an illness at his home. Funeral plans not yet released.
Report notes efforts to organize a National Bank in Odon with promoters Crooke G D Cooper and Abraham working to have it ready by month start. Farmers urged to take remaining capital stock as preparations proceed despite hectic times.
Readable fragments show season finale baseball at shop grounds with Deitz at third and Hollis in center. The docket lists civil cases, criminal fines, and verdicts including liquor violations, intoxication, divorce actions, and foreclosures reflected in entries from a Terre Haute area court.
Bloomington Democrat R M Milburn, candidate for state senator, spoke in Odon Saturday night before about twenty attendees. Alvin Padgett and Eph Toman were to attend but did not appear. The audience included three Republicans and seventeen voters from prohibitionist, populist, and Democratic groups.
Dab Agan dies at his Chicago home after several days illness typhoid fever age twenty nine he moved from Washington with his mother Lydia Agan and three brothers about twelve years ago. Mrs Maria Brown 70 suffers a broken arm at her Belphinstines addition home while carrying a baker's goat from a coal house to lanes. details include nearby workers and a disrupted street scene as power and telegraph lines are noted and Glendale exchange plans mentioned.
In the case of Sirs. Anca Davis against D Tyler arguing Friday before Judge Harris in Sullivan, with Attorneys Tharp Tollian Gardiner and Billheimer. Judge Harris will render special findings and issue a decision in weeks. Also notices of heirs and final settlement proceedings in the Solomon W Satterfield estate before the Daviess circuit court. Witness Thomas Harrys clerk.
In the Daviesy circuit court October term 1902 notice is given that Arth Patterson as administrator of the estate of Louisa E Patterson deceased has filed final settlement. Court to examine November 6 with all heirs creditors and interested appearing to show cause why accoun t vouchers should not be approved. Witness the clerk and seal of Davie ss circuit court at Washington Indiana this 9th day of October 1908. 1nw2t Thomas Hare, clerk.
Bedford and Salem meet Saturday as Vincennes High previews Washington in a home game. The eleven trains daily and expects a tight contest with a university-linked grasp. Lineups list Creager Hoffman Ducn Dulinson Creager Hogue Milligan Grey Moffett Potter Rogers Oliphad Singad Voster Ghppinger Taysdale Williams with local notes on signals and mounting plans.
Corning reports parish activities with St Patrick’s Church and Miss O Conor residents. Rev Charles Gupran visited Indianapolis. Harrison township teachers institute planned. residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Jola E Brown and Geo Brown noted. Local socials and travel to Washington, Terre Haute, and Madison listed. pancake flour ad ends.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions health and strength with phrases about vitality and sleep. It appears to cite a product or store, "Jones' drug store," but lacks clear context or complete details to identify a real item or event.
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