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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1897

Page

3

Newspaper Contends Advertiser Skewed Politics Against Democrats

The piece accuses the Advertiser of championing Republican interests and unfairly damning Democratic candidates. It questions past promises to Republican trustees and portrays the Democrat paper as easily influenced by county officials. The author labels the Democrat as a mugwump sheet and urges scrutiny of its editorial stance.

Ite the: Advertiser Advertiser Diversersons Advertis Sam Aroke Democrat

Indianapolis Meeting Coverage Reflects Election Tensions

The Indianapolis column notes both Republican and Democratic meetings drawing large crowds and varied reactions. It reports on speaker interruptions, color lines in attendance, and a color band inciting a crowd, with claims of misrepresentation about which side drew bigger support.

Brotherhood Lour Indianapolis News

Fragmentary Editorial Riot of Opinions At Local Paper

A disjointed OCR fragment shows a heated editorial voice critiquing rival papers and noting local political talk. Mentions N H Motsinger and Tom Watson among garbled references, with stray comments on a bicycle fad and economic hints amid town chatter.

Washington township institute discusses teaching language arts

The Washington township teachers convened in the examination room of Copirthouse Priday for a school institute. Scot Wallace called the meeting to order at 0:30 and Austin Donaldson was elected President with Miss Sisade Clarke as Secretary. Members discussed taxonomy of education moral instruction and the role of teachers in shaping character.

Washington Township Nick Copirthouse Priday Scot Wallace Myubond Tr Lee Carlahan Austin Donaldson Sisade’ Clarke Aod Wise Messrs Rumsey Hart Soy Fa Faith Ats Wallace Dottson Leah Graves Vernie Arthur Ijlie Wiluadus Euadierbin Hcl Jonson Jal Waa Wadaworth Maud Clark Evelyn Watler A. J. Donaldson J. On. Barber Robert Woofland aAtiss Hsseaynl Wallace Ingham Gilley

Reputed Pastor Plans Move from Warsaw Church

Rev E W Brigert of the First Christian Church in Warsaw is expected to leave for Villisca to take charge there. The pastor, Rev Bir Brigert, faces a transfer that will shift leadership at the Warsaw congregation.

E.O Tibtra Warsaw Ind Bir Brizgert

Local resident voices concern over legal violations

A well known citizen condemns public tolerance for lawbreaking and cites a past incident involving a car related debt and a party loan. He recalls a death in the community and notes a disputed mortgage across miles, urging accountability.

Citizer A. Carin

Young Man Egged and Joined in Jest Turns Friendly

Local item reports a would-be prank on a man named D as he walked to see his sweetheart. The jokester armed with bad concoctions aimed to scare him but ended up getting a light amity. they are now on good terms. Other notes mention weddings, moves, school openings, local improvements, and residents traveling to Terre Haute and Bloomington.

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Trustees Award Cumberland Presbyterian Building Contract

The Board of Trustees met on Wednesday and received bids for the erection of the Cumberland Presbyterian building. Ramsey and Ellis were the low bidders, and the contract price was agreed upon, but the bid did not include the porch or chimney.

Cumberland Presbyterian Reaisey& Eilis i. Belog Ders

Vincennes and New Albany Rail Line Planned to Open

A telegraph from Vincennes reports a new Vincennes and New Albany branch of the Black Diamond Railway will begin construction as soon as possible. The line will cross Pike and Dubois counties, reach Monrow City Petersburg Jasper and connect to other posts in the coal fields south of here.

Vincennes New Albany Tremgazette Nety Albany Vincennes & New Albany Black Diamond Gieat Pike Dobuis Monrow City Petersburg Jasper

Franklin College opens sixty-fifth annual session with address

The Franklin college sixty-fifth annual session began last Thursday with an opening address in the chapel by Roy J. A. Knowlton of this city on the theme Master and Wasterly. The sermon-like speech offered practical guidance for students entering life. Rev Knowlton, a leading Louisiana Baptist preacher, was invited to speak but could not accept the invitation until this year.

Franklin College Roy J. A. Krowlton Jose Kunwliuns The Baptist Church Hys Liture

Newspapers Hint At Exclusive Story On Methodist Rift

An Indianapolis newspaper notes Methodist ministers responding to a Vilcennes district report express concern over church disruption in the city and the impact on Washington miners coal strike costs. Separate bits mention Hindostan fishing, Jumbo spouting, and a tax dispute in Martin county. Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials end with a promotion for Hood's Pills.

Indianapolis Vilcennes Elistriot Washington Petersburg

Schools to Open Early as Repairs Strain Time

An observer faults government efforts to stock streams with German euro and cites crowded public schools. Superintendent Axtell explains efforts to secure rooms for full-time teaching, urging parents to keep pupils working during half days. Schools may begin at 8:30 with limited recess, aiming to use the new building by January 1 and expand fall use.

Axtell Abs FF Exwtian

E I Excursions to Terre Haute and Chicago Special Rates

The E and I Railroad announces Terre Haute special trips from Washington at 7:00 am for Buffalo Bill Wild West events on September 2 and September 25 with round trip fares around 1.50. Through trains via Evansville and Nashville connections are offered with varying return options and a Trotting Association meet rate of 2.40. Additional cheap excursions to Chicago are scheduled with a $5 round trip fare and extension options by deposit.

TERRS Buffalo BH Congress of Rough Riders Buffalo Bill Wild West Gow Buffalo BM Congress of Rough, Tiders Terre Boute Terreywaute Trotting Association Terre Haute Trotting Association Seiabotag Hopgins Crigago The Chicago R. Beokwaltek

Low Rates to Fiorda and Land Offers in 1897

Dates September 15 and October 15 1897 offer round trip rail from Louisville to Lake Helen Florida at 84.50 with :days to return. Southern Railway touts shortest routes via Chattanooga Lookout Mountain or Asheville. For info contact Wa H Tayron J C Beas or 80 Adams St Chicago. Also offers land farms: 160 acres for 41090 with down payment 10 and three yearly installments at 7 percent, plus 100 choice cows for 390 and ten cows. Immigration agent H F Hunter 9% Dearborn St Chicago lists descriptive prices.

Fiorda Southern Railway Louisville Lake Helen Fin Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Asheville N.C Kor Southern Field H. FP. Hunter South Dakota Dearborn St Chicago

Southern Railway excursion tickets advertise Great Country trip

Advertisement promoting one way and round trip settlement tickets to the South via the Southern railway. It touts Asheville and Hot Springs North Carolina as health resorts and mentions through service from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis with agents J C Bean Jr N W P A 11 Adams St Chicago and Louiseville Ky.

Great Southern States Southern Railway Noes Ashville Hot Springs N.C America Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis J.C. Bean, Jr Adams Chicago Win H. Taylor Louiseville

Creamery Expansion in South Dakota Reaches 119 Plants

Over the last two years South Dakota has grown from a small beginning to 119 creameries and cheese factories spread across the state. The list includes locations and other valuable information for dairymen, fruit growers, and farmers.

South Dakota Ccamertes &Re Wilt H. Boarsom Pasenges Chicago

Exposition Close in October With Noted Attractions

The Nashville exposition ends in October marking the greatest show since the Columbian limited by lower fare rates across the country. It stresses accessibility on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad main line, inviting travelers to use the city as a travel hub for cheap onward routes.

Nashville Tenn Louisville & Nashville Railroad Louisville

Terre Haute Trotting Meet Promises Fast Races and Star Pointer

The Terre Haute Trotting Association announces a 1597 meeting with top horses from the current circuit. Entries average about twenty per race across fifteen events. Star Pointer is expected to break his two minute record on Pointer Day as rail conditions remain favorable.

Terre Haute Trotting Association

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