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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1900

Page

6

Elnowa News Gossip Among Local Residents

Lennie Earley is among the sick. Emery Kennedy, formerly of this place, now of Oakland City, was guest of friends over Sunday. Miss Lilian Willis travels to Valparaiso for two years of schooling. Henry McGinnis moved his family to Bedford Monday. Jane Earley visited Greensburg to see her son. Mrs. John Jewell returned from Evansville. Myers and Beever made a business trip to Epsom. Effie Underwood returned to Edwardsport. Maude Webster and Nellie Cilahan visited from Odenton, guests of relatives. Stella Elmore back from Cedgar Lake outing. Anna Brough visited friends here last week.

Lennie Earley Emery ‘Kennedy Oakland City Lilian Willis Valparaiso Henry 3 McGinnis Bedford Jane Earley Greensburg John Jewell Evansville Oo. Myers H. H. Beever

Windy News Bits Ride Through Our Community

A jumble of local notes reports visiting relatives, farm sales in Sandy Hook, and a Mt Olive cemetery cleanup. Neighbors Shelby and Reed attend weddings, church friends plan gatherings, and residents hope for civic pride while a sixteen-strong crowd enjoys melon and dancing during a westward trip led by Alvin Pageett.

Enat Ine Wallace Tumsi Zed Veasehay Rbihé Springs Jbou Peek Prank Purcel Sandy Hook John;Stevenson Washingto Mt. ‘Olive Cemetery Mt Olive Cemetery Washington Alvin Pageett Mr Padget Kanit Grefler Birother Greenfield Aisin Rigarinte Ind Guilin Ditines Anilay Bethel Singleton Mixs Bert Blour Rey Ta Ce McCoWven Mony Frinds Nel-pa-Barber Martha Singleton Wieg Katie Griffin Peace Artilney Lett East End

Word to mother remedy praised for children's colds

A mothers note praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for severe colds and croup in children. It claims the medicine contains no opiate or narcotic and can be given to babies as safely as adults. The item notes wide approval in the United States and abroad and states it is sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain United States Drageists Muabes Pot Ag

Cornettsville Notes and Local Socials

In Cornettsville and nearby areas residents share visits and social rounds. Arthur Carrot was in town Sunday, Lizzie Chattin and Harry Creger attended services, and Harry Tomayi makes frequent trips to Cornettsville. John Evans and Mrs Rose were guests of Mr and Mrs John Evans. John and A Daugherty checked the country Monday. Thomas O Bryant attended a Saturday night meeting at Hawse schoolhouse, noted for a tepid crowd and a dull speaker. The piece hints a shift from old Kentucky whisky politics to buttermilk among Democrats and laments low turnout.

Thomas Levers Gitay Ass Arenahoe Santerlior Thestho Arthur Carrot St Cornrtesville i.Tra Lizzie Chattin Harry Creger vUsity Eagle Harry Tomayi Cornettsville John Evans Rose John Thomas O'Bryan Haws Echoollhouse Kentucky John Henry O'Neall Stesle

Fragmented Query Fragments from Local Page

A garbled OCR fragment shows unclear question text and stray characters. Readable elements include partial quotes and misaligned words, suggesting a scanned newspaper page segment with corrupted typography and misplaced punctuation.

Fragmentary local note hints at Dyer and McPherson scene

An unclear passage recalls Edward Dyer and Dr. McPherson at night near a lane with an oil can. It mentions Bryan, Remitten Saturday, and a tense public moment, with references to a failed or challenging effort and a desire to prosper in the region.

Edward Dyer Dr. McPherson Bryan Nani

Local Notices Render Fragmentary. Unclear Meeting Details

Fragmented OCR text shows garbled names and venues with partial phrases about meetings at Hawes and Billheimer. Unable to extract a coherent event, date, or participants from the legible portions.

Burial for Mrs Jahn at St. Fantim

Fragmentary obituary notice states Mrs Jahn, widow of fe holora, burial planned at St. Fantim with services Friday morning. Attendees and full details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

To Mr. Evan Mad Hawes Sunday Note

Fragmentary message mentions Mr evan Mad Hawes and names Gad Bins Allen and Mon dapra daughter. Details are unclear but indicate a personal note or invitation with multiple individuals and a daughter.

Evan Mad. Hawes Dnanhtter Ws Mt Mr. Gad Bins Ay Alter Allen Mondapra

Marriage Licenses and Local Notes From Portland

A garbled miscellany notes marriages licenses between John and Margaret Moore and Wesley and Margaret Moore while reference to Merrit Williams visiting parents in law and Horall family. The piece mentions a suit for damages in Portland and a jewel robbery with a vault breach. Clergy names Rev Gets Kngx and Rev Gorby appear, with church pulpits and a large audience referenced.

The Presbyterian Church Gorby

Alfordsville Notes and Local Elections Update

Miss Jennie Bart visited Indianapolis Monday and is in good condition. Miss Emma Stern visits Washington then Indianapolis. Ray Fisher at Jasper Sunday. Geo. P. Gilley moved into the second precinct. John W. Walls moved to his south end residence. Dr M H. Ragsdale moved his office into Henry Summers property. Lot Chandler traded for a place in Washington and will move his family there. Warner Baker improved from typhoid fever. Isaac Newton somewhat improved. J M Chandler and family visited Otwell Sunday. A boy born to Mrs Charles two miles north of town. Teachers institute held at a schoolhouse Wednesday. Mrs J M Porter of Washington visiting here. Alfordsville baseball team defeated Orwell badly. some players sick or hit by Otwell pitcher. Jabez A McCord and John Kellanis of Washington at Porter schoolhouse speaking Monday night. Republican campaign opened in Reeve township Monday. Hon K M Mears spoke to a large audience at the Porter schoolhouse. seating capacity filled and outdoor work noted.

Jennie Bart Indianapolis Emma Stern Washington Tillie McCord Pike County Ray Fisher Jasper Hedrick Sunda John W. Walls Dri M H. Ragsdale Henry Summers Lot Chandler Ana Warner Baker Isaac Newton Jatin Chandler Asidt Otwell Simnay W.B. Jillen Lou Chandler Ace Cently Charles Teachers Institute J.M. Porter Alfordsville Orwell Otwell J. M. Porter Jabez A. I MéCord John Kellanis Porter Reeve M. Medrs Alli Takenay Mears

Local town notes recount Sunday visits and county events

Sunday visits featured Benet and family, Grandma Singleton's visit, and Mrs Mosier among Lexington area friends. Schools start next week and town hall work advances. Odon and Hawksville split a long game, twelve innings, 3 to 4. Coal mines push to meet winter demand as teams travel and local sports draw crowds.

Odon Ab Myers Montgomery Hawksville Raglesvill Raglesville Curtis Riguins Lorer Yanks Heber Cooper Duster Williamis George Rosenbe

Corning News Highlights Local Events and Guests

The community reports a lawn fete at St Patricks with a well attended event. Revenue from refreshments nears five dollars. People from Washington and Beege visit for dances and gatherings. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Donnelly of Harrison township a son. Frank Norris from Washington visited for a morning service. Additional notes include a sewing machine prize and a statue prize at local events.

Willi Eazan Place Mr. Wale Sbont Alx Miles Girth Frank Norris Cege ‘Irrer Jamine Brdley

Patchy OCR Fragment Narrows to Local Names and Trip Note

Fragmentary text mentions Miss Mary Bucksey and individuals including Tim Walsh Mary Retuch Bishop Chatard and St Patricks. References a court likely and a trip to Washington. Names Job A Thos A ebay Pal Maonata Montoms and John Barr appear. Readable portion suggests social or civic notes with several personal names and a planned or recorded movement.

Mary A. Bucksey Tim Walsh Mary Retuch Chatard St. Patricks Cour Job A A. Ebay Pal Maonata Montomsay John Barr Srt Roealt F Washington Tuidy

Clash of Authority in Frankton School Vaccination Rule

Truant Officer and the Health Board clash over an ordinance requiring physician certificates of successful vaccination for school admission. The dispute involves several families resistant to vaccination as the town opens the new school term amid ongoing enforcement. Police and officials indicate willful compliance is pursued.

Health Board Frankton Ind Vdd Foland

Tragic double murder and suicide shock Chicago

In Chicago Jefferson Davis shot and killed his daughter Helen and wounded her fiancé Connolly. He then killed himself. Earlier, in Lexington Kentucky, James Jenkins died from a gunshot during a suburb crap game. Wuilliang Lu Lett and Unulett fled.

Chicago Jefferson Davis Helen Tiarry Connolty Davis Connally Lexington James Jenkins Wvilliang Lulett Unulett

Fragmentary Telegrams From Around The World

Disjointed lines report varied items including a fatal incident in New York, a Netherlands government telegram, political notes about President McKinley, travel updates from Kansas and Oklahoma, religious leaders meeting at New Salem, and national league efforts on municipal welfare, all conveyed in a dated, clipped telegraph style.

Fragmentary notice from a 19th century issue

The readable text fragment references a widow named Clenura Abraham and vague medical and legal phrases. It lacks clear events, dates, or locations, making a concise, factual summary difficult. The piece resembles a damaged OCR segment with scattered names and terms.

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