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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment recounts Civil War service and deaths. It mentions a man named Veale and a son Thomas Svaniaashte, a Washington wedding postponed, and several obituaries including Mrs Buck and Mr Sturgeon. Rural route notes reference local debts, schools, and road projects.
A township school term inauguration was held Monday in Alfordsville at the Christian church with a crowded audience. Miss Geraldine McCord welcomed attendees and introduced speakers as music by Loogoate quartet and soloists accompanied by Mrs. Cora Yarnell. The program featured a declaration by Miss Swickard and remarks from Rev. Mr. Dooks.
A playful mock wedding drew attendees and featured mock vows and festive pageantry. Organizers framed the event as a lighthearted celebration inviting community participation and entertainment.
In Van Buren Township Charles Osmon was chosen by county officials to succeed Maison Allen as superintendent of the county poor infirmary. Osmon, a brother of Georga C haf Bogard, will take charge Wednesday and move his family to the farm within a few days. His bond and a $5,000 bond were arranged, with George Hyatt, George Osmon and Dr. D R. Carter as likely witnesses.
Report describes a disturbing scene Tuesday night where two colored mules pulled a damaged carriage along the south side of the city. The rear carriage and harness are broken and scattered as bystanders search for explanations amid the investigation and quiet town caution.
In Gibson County near Crawleyville and Jimtown, residents report rising tensions as a feud-like pattern forms. A stranger observed near homes triggers fear. locals suspect game wardens and deputy sheriffs in the mix. Quiet towns Owensville and nearby bottoms see alcohol, fishing nets, and small-town bravado driving conflict amid high water season.
The readable text includes partial phrases about a program proposal a general Phasanin and potential seas at Is though the overall meaning remains unclear due to broken OCR.
Enrollment across Walnut street ballpie 663 South side 241 West End and Colored school 40 totals 1226 marking a record week. Yearly comparisons show 1904 up from 1903 and 1902 figures, with high school attendance up and 3 to 4 more students expected as classes fill and seating expands.
A fragment discusses rationing at a facility with attendants and patients. It notes meals including bread beans potatoes and coffee, mentions butterine substitutes, and cites pay figures for attendants over three months and nine months. The text reflects shortages and management statements about staffing.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a wedding announcement or planning note with garbled names and phrases. The readable bits reference a wedding and individuals named in a disrupted context, but details are unclear and names are incomplete.
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