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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
2
The document outlines Democratic strategy with emphasis on social support and party leaders. It notes M Riddle’s anticipated backing and potential nomination dynamics involving candidates from Davie ss and Clark counties, plus a Washington area contest.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists a lineup with players including Jasper Gibbs, Cassidy Pullivao, R Corcoran, Steinhouser, Hunter, Merritt, Kempf, and Lambert as part of a school or team roster. The text references a former Washington batcher and a crowd, but exact context and event are unclear due to garbled transcription.
Thomas Burke of Terre Haute is killed in his home by an assailant while his wife is attacked. Eyewitness and police reports describe a violent struggle as the killer fled. Burke died shortly after at the scene. The motive remains unclear and investigators pursue leads, with family figures providing statements on the tragedy.
Court action in Davies county Indiana names Sadie Myrtis Marsh as plaintiff against a nonresident defendant. An affidavit alleges the defendant is not a resident of Indiana and the case seeks a default or demurrer ruling at the October term. The notice warns the defendant to appear or the matter will proceed in absence.
A notice from Hal Antenios reports Henry Mj Boyd died Saturday at his home in Daviess County. Born May 1 1830 in Dearby, he moved to the county in 18XX and lived there until 1878. He left a family behind and resided at various local farms during his later years.
The above named plaintiff has filed in the DavIess Circuit Court Indiana a complaint against the defendants to quiet title to real estate. The defendants are notified to appear and answer on the next October term or the suit will be heard in their absence. September 3 1902. Clerk Thomas Harris. Hastings Allen & Billheijoor, attorneys for plaintiff.
The readable lines show partial listing of Bromo Quinine bottles and pricing alongside scattered place names and a dated reference likely from September 14. The text appears to be ad copy or catalog fragment with cataloged prices and origins.
A disturbance erupted around 14 o'clock near the border area with an Armenian peddler named Josep Porys involved. In the skirmish, Cory was struck in the face and later arrested by Marshal Geyer on charges of assault and battery.
A long fragment discusses veterans traveling to Washington for a GAR gathering. The note mentions October timing, harvesting done, and an easy Baltimore and Ohio route from near the Capitol. It urges veterans to buy tickets through their agents and includes a field map request.
A fragmented notice promotes discounted round trip fares to Denver Manitou Colorado Springs and related western destinations. It highlights low summer rates from Kansas City St Louis Chicago and Missouri with through sleepers and limited one fare plus fees. The piece lists agencies and officials in St Louis and Minnesota with travel publication details.
Daviess circuit court October term involves University of Marion and heirs of Charles Burch plus Samuel A Rodarwell Sally Cawood John Hymon and others as unknown heirs legatees devisees and legal representatives of several deceased parties. The state of Indiana claims the estate in Knox County Indiana and sets a next hearing date in October with Allen and Bitler representing the plaintiff.
Fragmentary text lists Jon G Shanks as a candidate for Commissioner First District and Henry McCarter for Third District with other partial names suggesting a local election slate. The readable bits indicate multiple commissioner races without full context or details.
Fragmented notice calls Republicans in Vexile Township to mass meetings at Pleasant Hill on September 13 to nominate a township ticket. Also announces a Portersville Indiana delegates meeting September 7 at 2 pm for a state senator nomination covering Davie s and Dubois counties. Also advertises Fowler's Extract of Wild Grenberry for dysentery relief.
A letter from a grateful reader describes relief from long standing kidney and bladder pains after using Donlis Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims the treatment cured thirst and fatigue and urges others to try the product through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as United States agents.
Avridhitural Fairford Rept announces sale of round trip tickets from Sept 1 to Sept 6 1902 with return by Sept 8 1902 or Sept 30 1902 for limited returns. Includes price 50 in currency and routes from Washington to unspecified destinations.
A fragment notes Mrs Austin's fame rests on agricultural themes including wheat and corn, with a reference to rising prices and economic focus. The incomplete text suggests a profile of her influence in farming or market commentary.
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