Sudden passing of veteran physician Dr John FitzGibbon
Washington obituary notes the sudden death of Dr John FitzGibbon at age 64 after a brief illness. Born in Ireland in 1841, he came to Washington after the Civil War, practiced here for over four decades, and was renowned as a faithful physician with a broad circle of friends. He was survived by three children and his wife, who died years earlier.
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John FitzGibbon
Indiana
Washington
John PitzGibbon
Pruc
de. FitzGibson
Hkely
Joseph G. Smeltzer
Gibbons ‘PitsGibben
FitzGibbbn
Helas
H. J. Biedeman
Miss Nell
Tion
Br. FitzGibbon
Dr. Fiz- Guybon
Feauela Tosipan
Reland
Dro Toho PilzGibbon
Ireland
Rompoor
Dublin
Arpea
Serviice
Louisville
Xeatuch
Fitzhon Wes
Washiton
FitzGibbon
Ington
Louisvile Washington
Ben Washington
Tip Medical Départment
Jung University
Meath
Leahy
Fragmentary OCR Note from Local Paper
Fragmentary text from a historical page offers sparse, unreadable lines. Readable items hint at local notices or brief notices without clear names, dates, or events. Content is too incomplete for a definite summary but preserves the sense of a dated, clipped newsroom fragment.
Family Names and Movements Mentioned in Local Notes
The text lists family members in a city: Willam Fietitbonl, Cibbobs Pita- Givniod, Daudel Fitz- Gibbon, and Miss Nell. Will was away in Terre Haute and reached by morning telephone. Dan and others traveled toward Washington. The Fitz Gibbon home on the state road is noted as a well known residence. Dr Fitz Wirbon once lived in a house near Washington, later on Seventh and Mayo streets, where Charles Cochran now resides.
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Wil-lam Fietitbonl
Cibbobs Pita- Givniod
tHia City
HitzGibbon
Fitz Wirbon
Washington
Houst
Michael J. Hayes
Seventh
Mayo Streets
Charles Cochran
Labor Union Formed In City Meeting
A new central labor group formed from city union representatives meets at the K of C hall on Sunday afternoon to plan charter reception and solidify aims. Charles Hert serves as president with Joby D. Margen as secretary. several prominent labor figures addressed the largely attended gathering.
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Agdd Central Labor
K. of C. Hall
Ithe
Unigan
Charles Hert
Tregident
Joby D. Margen
Iwi
Ithe Detalie Pe
Thief Steals From Room Occupant on Walnut Street
A man named Frank was robbed of $9.85 while staying at a Hof vfar’s restaurant lodging on Walnut Street. The intruder entered during the Western week, found an unlocked door, and took $9.58 from his trouser pocket as Henrik slept. The burglar used the unlocked door to enter quietly and escape with the money.
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Frank
Hofvfar
Ihhwark
Walnut Street
Henrik
Vogie
William Walker Dead Near Win cenneg
William Walker, a 65 year old saloon keeper near the southeast of Third street, received a message this afternoon and died. Born and raised in Harrison township, he left Daviess county about thirty five years ago.
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Willtam
William Walker
Wincenneg
Waa
Harrison Township
Daviess County
Large Audiences Hear Kerr Evangelists Sunday
Large crowds attended services as Rev H W Kerr preached at First M E Church and at 1630 meetinghouse. Reports describe strong interest, orderly attendance, and plans for ongoing meetings featuring Kerr and topics like “The Mak vielnity” and “The Model Woman.”
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Kerr
Washington
H. W. Kerr
M. E. Ehurch
Mc ‘Herr
B. i
Sanur
Democracy and party clashes over Indiana economy policy
In a keynote speech to Terrédito appropriations, arguments align Democrat and Republican lines on Indiana economy. The Attorney General's Office details costs, while local races in Van Buren and Madison townships see nominations decided across multiple ballots. War of ballots shapes trustee and assessor contests as candidates gain or lose support in Veale and Hogard townships.
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Hie
Democrat
Indiana
Republicana
Hia
Terrédito
Madison Township
Richard McCallion
John Summeta
Triste
Oscar Mallick
Manford Overton
Cree Wallick
Overton
Delon
McCarton
John Summers
Jamey ‘Gallahan
Roland Alford
William Betchel
Andrew Armstrong
Andrew Armstrong. 46645.4 18 Second Ballot— Y A Summers
Caahen Wour
Veale
Trustee
Frank Swan
John Peek
Hugh Simonag
John Davin
Swan Wan
Havin
Jacob Purce
Camback
Passing of Ed Wilson and Local Political Rides
An obituary note reports the death of Mrs. Jane McGinnis with paralytic stroke in East Alton and notes Ed Wilson's passing in Van Buren. It also covers Republican township ticket selections in Washington Bogard Madison and surrounding areas with figures like James Meads Grant Keith and Daniel Myers highlighted, and outlines local ward contests and inquest details following a fatal accident.
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Madison
van Buren
Washington
Bogard
Bok Floss
Temple Court
Grant Keith
John Goordy
Daniel Byers
TD. Canter
Ritter
Song Service at St Ibha's Draws Praise for Choir
The song service at St Ibha's last evening drew praise for the choir noted for musical culture. Dr Hodge rector, a master of music, guides youth members with evident skill. He preached a short sermon on Christ as the foundation of Christianity and described Christ’s deeds as emblematic of faith.
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St. Ibha’s
iDr
Hodge
James
Ani
District Convention Called to Name Congressional Candidate
A Democratic district call announces a congressional nominating convention in Bloomington Indiana on Thursday April 30 1908 at 10 o clock for delegates from each county except Greene Knox Lawrence and Vincennes with preliminary delegate selection by April 26 1908 and county chairmen urged to arrange their districts meeting in early March for delegate selection to the convention.
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Alvin Pet
Democrats of the
Ind
di Netek
Biogmington
Indiana
Larance County
Stockton Nowhishiy
Greene County
Vincentes
Knox ‘County
Saturdauy
Vincennes
Stockton
Badford
Bryan Addresses Grand Opera Crowd at Vincennes
W J Bryan spoke at the Grand Opera House in Vincennes Sunday, drawing 600 to 800 attendees. He delivered remarks on unity and world citizenship as the crowd crowded the lobby and inside, with music from The Creation and introductions by local officials.
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W. J. Bryan
Vincennes
Aftsrad
Y.mc
Grand Theater
Bryan
vThe
Apeaker
Ace Ellis
The
Vincen
Big Four Meet Marks Start For Annual Association Track Event
Teams from area groups gather for the annual Big Four Meet featuring field and track events. Schools including Linton, Ansville, and others prepare for competition as sessions begin and athletes aim for top finishes.
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Yeading
Ansville
É Linton High
Sechools
Meeting of Car Men In West Side Shops Tonight
Fragmentary note shows car men from western district planned gathering at tenth and tomorrow night to discuss uniting under various organizations including Mr Chijetensan's group. Exact details unclear due to damaged text but aims to organize workers.
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Firent
Beloti
Chijetensan
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Davylesk County
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Joseph J. Taylor
Wiliamville
James Meads
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Tenytee
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Asseesor
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von Buren
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