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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1897

Page

4

Gossip and Visits Fill Vincennes City Saturday

The article lists numerous residents and visitors in Vincennes and nearby areas. Names include Mrs. Dowden, Mrs. Meredith, Walter Hatfield, Harry Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Vert, J. B. McCoy, Frank Thomas, G. B. Patterson, Mrs. Lester, Harry, Fred Sumner, Mrs. O'Donnell, Ex-Auditor E. H. Tomey, Mrs. Deering, Miss Lois Hackler, Rev. M. B. Nash, J. B. Abell family, A. L. Harbington, and others visiting or traveling through the city Saturday.

French Lick Springs Lockwiod Loogcotes B. H. Dowden West End J. B. Meredith New York City McCoy Frank Thomas Petersburg G. B. Patterson Garnettsville Mary Lester Harrry Bloomfield E. H. Tomey Pogard Township Mary Deering Thomas Deering Vincennea Friends Ki Hert Indianapolis Sentinel Printing Company Lois Hackler Grace Hernden Eaglesville E. B. Hanter Vincennes M. B. Nash Evansville St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hower Ingersoll Lemon Brothers

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Guests

Mrs Hartid hosts at Vincennes while Mrs Noah Moter and Miss Ger White visit Locg tee. Mrs Jr and Wri bt Fricay attend church events with guests John Ai, Jo Costello, and J. Hobson. Mrs Deskle McDonald visits Johiah Bala and Bessi Hoffman. Rob ert Gillis and William Schaffr host Ostorba Schaffer event. Miss Fince Lovely, nurse at Southern Hospital for the Insane, was in the city Friday.

Ter Hartid Vincennes Aire Noah Moter Ger White Mrs, Jr Fricay Migs John Ai Jo Costello J. T. Hobson U. B Deskle McDonald Johiah- Bala Migs Ohio Bessi Hoffman Andi Robert Gillis William Schaffr Ostorba Schaffer Fince Lovely Nurss T Southern Hospital Wes

Gossip in the Waship Herald Sparks Travel Office Shakeup

The report outlines a sweeping reform in postal service practices with special agents touring offices to verify money orders and stamps. Any delay or negligence could trigger suspensions, prompting a major modernization of the service.

Sma Smail Bedford

Court Disposes of Divorce and Custody in Georgia

Saturday’s divorce day in the district court resulted in custody rulings and a divorce awarded to the plaintiff. A judgment for the plantiff totaled 820.00 plus costs, with damages and related claims against the Indian loans association and others under dispute.

Georgic McGayar Veepaitien Flizneeth & Volpert

Town office move and street redevelopment planned

Notes detail plans to relocate the Bank and Rankin offices to new sites across the street and repurpose the current Drag Store area into town hall. A large brick building will occupy the alley north of Diefender’s to Main Street and east to Donner’s. retain office usage is undecided.

Stoy Oaor Rick Acott Rankfront Dr. Rankin Bank Stoys Bankin iAlso Diefender’s Donner Eee Town Hall Campell’ Vance Warington William Clare Acdault Otter Vance Ov Uorrel Johnson L A. W. Arford Tnt A.B. Church Ford Baker Jobo Madison Township James Hedman Big Windy Caughey D'I Sun J. Er Sia Mb Elmer Hastings Washinton

Local Notes From Lincoln City And Nearby Towns

A jumble of names and events from Lincoln City and nearby areas includes visits, illnesses, and movements. Rev J A Hilo from Lincoln City IL visits parents. Mrs Clared Luter and Miss Emma Cornette appear as locals hosting or visiting. John F Stbeen cares for official duties. Dr B W McCracken of Wahitjeon born Thursday. Thomas Kirkwood ill. D L Welmer attends W C T U in South Bend. Bert Winpinger, a town resident, seeks mining employment. John Parks, Jake Powell relocate to Traboor for coal mine work. Several church and social notes reference True Manliness sermons and medical course plans. mixed in are minor misprints and garbled phrases.

Jon Gimlia Rag Tere Emma Cornette Baid Clared Luter G.L. Artorst Wasington Patrick E Gianni Wasbinetn Thess Truaatiofheer John F. Stbeen J Harrison Mtr Lia McPherron J Toemas Kirkwood

Ill Formed Fragment Mystery News Item

Fragmentary notes mention names such as John May and Isa Hrother Wolf of Shouls wad bern tidy. References to weddings, a trip out west, and a severe siege of Lyiphoid fayer appear. The text is garbled with stray place names and incomplete sentences.

John Mayand Dkootec Youngslady Nevi Isa Hrother Wolf Shouls Ehursday Joby Sapuoy Ind John Fayer

Deed Recorded for land tract in city limits

The recorder notes a deed published for a land tract in the city where taxes or payments were made. A third payment of about 88 000 by Joseph Wilson was recorded, with further payments planned as buildings proceed. Several property sales and impending construction timelines are mentioned.

Wilsons bRucorder Joseph Wilson Dieterret Eplibae Cortempla

Jews AT PARLEN Institute sport Saturday

Fragmented local notes report a Saturday Institute sport event at Parlen with mention of farmers, Led- derwood family, and nearby towns Worthington Montgomery and Overt. The piece references students, crop work, and a storm damage incident at Laughlin’s barn, plus various local names and anecdotes.

Jovleie

Ex-Governor Matthews Contemplates Senate Bid

Ex governor Matthews weighs a race for the United States Senate with talks in Vermillion and Indianapolis. He may seek renomination if the legislature delays action and if party figures favor his candidacy. Kern of this city is also floated as a possible entrant amid statewide speculation.

Matthews United States Shoator Turple Asmabrys Jabo W. Kern Lil

Death of 14 month old Ells Muay Brock

Ells Muay Brock, fourteen months old and daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brock, died at her parents home Friday evening from stomach trouble.

Ells Muay Brock William Brock

Defunct Notices and Remedies in a Chicago Notice

A collage of 1896 notices mentions Foley's Honey and Tar sale at Mitchell's Drug Store, dental study plans in Chicago, furniture up for private sale at 1007 East Main, and other assorted household items and public notices. The text includes personal salutations, a drug claim, and a misspelled medical ad.

Working Woman's Home " Association Peoria St. Chi Eil Working Woman's Homer Association Foley Laura G. Fixon Mgr St Mitchell’s Drug Store East Main Street

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