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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
5
An auction note from Pittsburgh and St Louis bidders advertises sale of Stewart Bros. & Co. stock in early 20th century style. The item highlights a $3,000 stock and unusually low prices on Clover shoes described as high grade.
Fragments show shoe price details for Arctics and Jen's Heavy Work Shoes. Listings include values like 1.35 1.50 and 2.75 2.68 with various quantities and worth notes. The text references Lat Wonians and North areas, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
Ohio Senator Mark Hanna missed planned speeches in several Indiana towns due to illness. He has been confined for days with doctors forbidding exertion, though he intended to address voters in multiple cities before heading to Terre Haute. The campaign pause sparked notes of disappointment but organizers kept events modest in tone.
George Braun a coal miner died Saturday evening after his horse bolted on a Harrison township road near the schoolhouse. His foot caught in the lines as he jumped to avoid the runaway, breaking his neck. Deputy Coroner F M Ferguson ruled death accidental. Braun, 33, was a member of St Marys Catholic church. Funeral at St Marys followed by burial at St Johns Cemetery. Henry White aided and transported Braun to his home.
A large freight wagon from M. Caragan Company collided with a team of frightened horses in an alley this morning. The animals bolt and fall, crippling the harness and delaying the line. bystanders work to free them as the wagon remains blocked. Gazers Co. Foote reports the incident without further detail.
Hallingsworth, a well respected Waletown salesman, died at home after a short illness. His wife had died two weeks earlier. He leaves four children. oldest daughter Miss Noa has visited. Funeral services at Vincennes Saturday at ten in the morning.
The 9-coal mine of 34bal AG Co near South Washington will boost output next week as workers are added. The quality coal commands good demand and there is a tendency for more to be sought. A dredge boat sinking near Ra water caused delays and expense estimated around 3500. Notices dated October 4 1871 reference Cornettsville Road in Indiana with a red calf marked white and unmarked.
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