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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
4
A detailed column discusses party meetings across towns such as Plainville and Orleans. It debates McKinley versus Bryan, cites local Democratic figures like Pete Wadsworth and John W. Kern, and argues for Republican support amid Indiana election tensions.
Voters are told how to mark ballots using a blue pencil, with instructions on straight-ticket voting, crossing suitable squares, and avoiding void ballots. It covers affadavits for unreadable ballots, folding before leaving, and penalties for unauthorized ballots or speech in the polling room. It also notes rules for language, amendments, and specific ballot markings.
Readable items show farmers husking corn and fair crop. Schools in town progressing. Campaign speeches at Clark schoolhouse praised. Steele township election near with Democratic tensions highlighted and Bryan era critique noted. Attendees include J Edens, Mrs Mary Clensett, Robes Washington, J Evans, Rose, Morgan. discuss candidate character and national mood.
Community happenings include a large Pleasant Grove sermon, attendees at Shiloh church, a Starling Sims sale near Burns City, and relatives visiting Elijah Grove in Lawrenceville Illinois. Candy party by Miss Tomey, George Rogers planning to move to Vincennes, teachers’ second Bogard institute with thanks to trustee D R Arter, and various local visits and missives.
The administratrix of the estate of William A L Healy filed a verified final account and vouchers with the Daviess Circuit Court. The Clerk endorsed the final hearing for Saturday November 10, 1900. Interested parties should govern themselves accordingly. Many E Healy administratrix. Bryan and Martixaty attorneys.
An early report states the coroner has not completed the inquiry into the infant found buried shallowly. Officials indicate no crime is currently suspected, as the Board of Health plans to take final action in the case.
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