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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
2
Newspaper recounts a fatal incident after a town event with crowds leaving a baseball game. A bullet struck VanWinkle in Abi domen, causing death. Transportation failures forced about 500 people to walk two miles to the city as cars were insufficient. Relatives describe the scene and impact on the community.
In a fog of names and numbers, a fair contest between Washington and Linton ends abruptly after a fatality. Van Winkle sustains an abdominal wound from fatal gunfire by Hedrick, amid crowding, with inquest and verdict of accidental death. The crowd, teams, and church events fill the city’s memory as investigations unfold.
The Odd Fellows plan a celebration in Altgrdaville as a civic group promotes community gathering. Residents and members are invited to join the scheduled activities and address local concerns.
Carl S Bell travels from Visil to Washington on Sunday to meet Mike Sahu, an old friend from Visil, as they reconnect during a local social call.
Reverend H W Lave resigns after four decades as pastor of the Christian Church in this city. He will depart for Evansville in July to assume charge of the First Christian Church there. Lave has been a steady presence in local church work, guiding the congregation through growth and during years of famine and hardship. He notes memories of illness, and the text references the broader religious scene and community figures.
Greensburg readers report social notes from Misa Maryl F. Lewis and Mrs. L F. Butmeier. George Safford returns from Georgetown Law School in Washington. John C. Fallheimer visits. Funeral for Mrs. George Wertz held at St. Simon’s with burial at St. John’s. Will’s Byatt wounded in buggy accident. Suspected mad dog bites dog owned by Allen Baty. Officer Geyer shoots the dog. Washington’s need for a lasting class attest appears in local chatter.
Peter J. Melton formerly of this city and Margaret M. Hates of Montgomery will be married tomorrow. Melton is a bartender at Unionton. The prospective bride is Margaret M. Hates, both nineteen.
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