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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1909
Page
7
A Wisconsin father credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son's life. After two doses, the next morning the boy's fever vanished and he recovered fully from a severe illness. The product is sold by Smith & Winton.
While visiting Bunday near Mrs John Murphy in the west end, Miss Katie Kehod of Mill street suddenly fell ill with heart disease. Though improving, her condition remains serious and she cannot yet be moved to her home.
Ira Ragsdale, son of Permenus Ragsdale, escaped death by jumping from a fast B&O train near Black Oak while traveling from Washington City with his wife and child. He landed hard, suffering facial injuries as his hat tore apart. his wife fainted, and rescuers were summoned to learn the extent of his wounds.
Public schools in Washington were dismissed for the rest of the week due to the Southern Indiana and Northern Indiana Teachers' associations meeting in Indianapolis Thursday through Saturday. An estimated three to four thousand teachers will attend from across the state, with nearly all Washington teachers traveling by special Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad car at 6:00 a.m. Saturday return is planned. Special rates: Evansville & Terre Haute $3.35 and B&O $4.25. open to all riders.
The April term of the county commissioners court opens Monday with routine business and a major ditch dispute in Bogard township. Hugo O Donnell et al petition a public utility finding. viewers will report next week. Remonstrance expected and a Cooper ditch controversy in Elmore township also on the agenda after a March hearing.
Clifford Wininger a boy about ten years old, son of Joseph Wininger near Cannerburg, was injured Saturday afternoon when a wagon wheel tore the skin from the left forehead. The wound extended from the left eyelid into the hairline and required several stitches. Doctors Braxton of Loogootee and Lett of Montgomery treated him. healing will take several weeks.
James Dorsey a sign painter from Minnesota was arrested last night by Officers Allison and Prater for intoxication. He paid the usual fine in police court and was jailed.
Zemo a clean liquid for external use stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and all forms of itching skin diseases. Lindeman the druggist says he has seen positive proof of many cures by Zemo and endorses it. Ask for a sample.
Late at night Hart and Tom Yarbrough of Home Telephone were frightened when a woman’s form rose from the basement near the furnace door. She admitted to being a tramp seeking shelter, having previously asked City Hall for lodging and been directed to the ice plant.
The school board at Monday's meeting appointed ward wise enumerators to conduct the annual headcount of school children. Work starts April 10 and ends May 30. Appointments: First ward Albion Horrall. Second ward J A Vance. Third ward A E Johnson. Fourth ward Homer Hopewell. Fifth ward S P Ellis.
Grandma McDaniels aged 78 lives with Mr and Mrs Garliner on East Sixth Street. She fell Monday night from the lower stair of the opera house while leaving the show and fractured her left wrist. The break is serious and recovery will be lengthy due to age.
Charles S. Ragsdale of Washington Indiana testifies that after using Dean's Kidney Pills he was cured of back pains and weakness across the loins. He notes prior statements by others and confirms continued confidence as of January 28 1909. He bought from Jackson's Pharmacy and saw rapid relief.
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