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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
3
A man identified as Samuel Matti s ik, a noted insurance and real estate broker, vanished last Thursday evening. Relatives fear he killed himself after leaving substantial money short of the needed funds, having recently taken out an accident policy. An inquiry seeks to trace funds and determine motives amid an undisclosed loan and estate activity.
The narrative portrays a man named Mattingly who left abruptly after preparing in a peculiar way and leaving a policy details behind. Authorities note his sudden departure, lack of funds, and speculation he may have harmed himself or fled. Police and family pursue clues as to his whereabouts and the policy questioned in relation to estate matters.
Local notes report Jebby Russel will move to his place with Mr. Fish preaching first sermon at Bit Gilead last Sunday night. McCafferty and Peele Nelsh own thriving stores. wheat sowing and acreages mentioned. Thornton Stafford tasked to rebuild George W. White’s cribs. Raney Brothers named state hay talers with a new drilling and baling setup.
Mrs Stylia Morgan is on the sick list in Cornettsville. Mrs Arcitor Tomey and wife were in Washington. Cora W Cornatt visited. Residents traveled to Pianvill last week. Queen improving slowly. Miss Atta Fairhurst spent Sunday near Epsom with relatives. A vehicle issue and lands healing references appear. Lee Critchlow and family of Epsom spent Sunday travel with relatives. Bets on visits and baptist church announcements noted. Relatives in this vicinity. mis-spellings abound. several from our school attended dedication of new school building at Plarby. Martha Queen returned home from Bramble Martin County after a lengthy visit. Chad Williams and Miss Ada Bakr and Seth Tomey left Thursday for Fermillion County to visit relatives.
Reports from Rews at Hyatt note a gathering and various visits by residents including Mr and Mrs Bush at Cornets Willy Sunday and James Padgett family at Pinipvilip. Frank Garland and Alvin of Alfordsville assist with business while Mrs Chandler visits Indiana. A sermon notes Henry Trosper and Nora Golliger marriage and a charity claim about Dr Kings remedy at a store.
Fragmentary notices describe a late bib offer by Pripi and a notification to Hon. Jobin about a move to Zanzibar Island for a position with a salary around 3,090 lypur. The text mentions travel by ship from Yo and a tropical fruit trade context, with references to ports, epidemics, and local governance figures, amid scattered historical inconsistencies.
The court docket lists cases including Corts s against the ing Coal Company and multiple divorce actions. Wins include Mary Odell et al quitting title and several foreclosures and cost awards. some cases are continued or dismissed. Also noted are pending actions, and a sale of assets in foreclosure with associated costs.
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