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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

8

Local Socials And Church Notes From Knox County

Gictied Jemoe Colbert and others visited Knox county on Monday. Mrs Aritla Lett and Bessie Wallace spent Sunday with the Emory Lett family. Mr and Mrs O B Wallace were guests of Mr and Mrs Steven Grube. Mrs James Ragsdale and Miss Della Wise were guests of Mrs Thomas Singleton. David Wood plans to move to the William Scudder farm soon. The Washington and Sandy Hook Telephone company held its quarterly meeting Saturday night. Mt Olive church repapering and painting finished. The new bell will be placed soon. Mt Olive Union Sunday school to reorganize Sunday April 5 and Rev J B Hadlock of Petersburg to preach Sunday April 12.

Aritla, Lett Bessie ‘Wallace Emery Lett B. Wallace Steven Grube James Ragsdale Della Wise Thomas Singleton David Wood William Scudder Washington and Sandy Hook Mt. Olive Church Mt. Olive Union J. B. Hadlock Petersburg

Residents and visitors listed in Cornettsville column

Local notes report numerous visits and movements by residents and relatives from Washington Edwardsport Plainville Ep som and nearby areas. Highlights include births illness family visits and a move to a farm northeast of town.

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under New Pure Food Law

The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as compliant with the national pure food and drug law, containing no opiates, recommended for children and adults, with refund if it fails to cure coughs or colds. Sold by Smith and Winton. It notes eggs may be scarce and priced high around Easter as storage plans shift.

Foley Smith and Winton

Violent shooting in court room shocks community

In a dramatic courtroom shooting at Davis County, McDonald. McDonald and others opened fire striking Deputy Wellman and spectator J. H. Walker among others. John McDonald is alleged to have led the gunfire while James Cooper presided over the case. Dozens fled as shots echoed through the room.

Hin Harvey Police Vester Doyle Wellman J. H. Walker John Donald Amiter Henry Vai

Corning Socials and Local Changes Mentioned

Mr and Mrs William Kellett visited Montgomery while Matthew and Alphonsis Smith were in Washington. A large crowd attended Joe Ginders sale on Thursday. John Molloy returned from Chicago for a family visit. Mrs Margaret Fanning with Edward and Miss Katie were in Washington. James and John Bennett moved to Topeka Kansas for work. Michael Colvin and granddaughter Mary returned to Topeka after a visit. Mr Ss L Bowen of Wayne Virginia writes of kidney trouble and Foley Kidney Cure curing him. sold by Smith and Winton.

John Smith Anna’. Clark Washington Bernard Turnbloom Jasonville Coother James Martin William Kellett Montgomery Matthew Alphonsis Smith Joe Ginder John. Molloy Chicago Margaret Fanning Edward Katie James John Bennett Topeka Kas Michael Colvin Mary Ss. L. Bowen Wayne, W. Va Foley Filey Smith & Winton

Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Helpful Patient Testimonial

Randolph Ragsdale of Washington Indiana reports Doan’s Kidney Pills cured backache and urinary issues after recommended use. He describes weakness, bed rest, and eventual full recovery with no relapse, noting the remedy available at W L Jackson's drug store and nationwide 50 cent price.

Washington Randolph Ragsdale Southwest First Street Ind Bays Dean W. L. Jackson Ben Milburn Co Buffalo Mand United Remember Doan’s

Young heir in Newark estate faces long wait to access fortune

Pringotn Indiana notes the case of John Owen, about twenty one, sole heir to a two million dollar Newark estate. His father’s will allows only interest income until age sixty, yielding roughly thirty thousand dollars yearly. Owen resides near Hazelton and is reportedly engaged, though no wedding announced.

Pringgton Ind Hin John Owen Owen Newark N. J

Plans Accepted to Rebuild Sandborn High School

Architect Gaddis of Vincennes has plans accepted for a new modern high school at Sandborn to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. The brick and stone building will contain ten large classrooms and related facilities.

Gaddis Vincennes Sandborn

Grace Joyce wins $2000 in liquor-sold case in Indiana

Grace Joyce of Vevay, represented by attorneys, obtained a $2000 judgment from a jury after liquor sold to her husband James Joyce by Vevay saloonkeeper Hugh Brown led to his intoxication and a fatal shooting of Jesse Harper. Brown was convicted and is serving a life term. Mrs Joyce also receives loss of support. This marks a pioneering case in the region.

Madison Ind Grace Joyce Vevay Hugh Brown James Joyce Joyce Jesse Harper Indiana

Elks Lodge Installs Officers for Coming Year

The Elks lodge held its annual officer installation on Thursday night. All officers were sworn in except the exalted ruler, with the ceremony marking the start of the new year.

Elks Lodge

An Insidious Danger in Kidney Trouble Warns Readers

An article warns kidney trouble as an insidious disease that may lead to fatal illness. It advises taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Brights disease, noting it is sold by Smith and others.

Foley Smith and Winton

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Jemoe Colbert Stanton Barber Emery’ Lett Dall Woodall Knox County Cornettsville Seth Myers George Summit Roy Courtney John Keith Epsom Robert Leo Williams John Chandler W. S. Templin C. H. Yenne Elva Baker Thomas Burch Essie the Marsh William Eaton Bunny McDonald Edward Elis James Cooper Dwyer Cooper Setar McDonald Dyer McDonald Ai James Reese Sanford Tnen McDonald Pagis Scanlan cDonald Rocky Mountain Lindeman’s Pharmacy Lindems Stephen ‘Horton Odon Leo Williams Seymour Fevilte Thompson K. Suddith James Mackell John Shull Henry Howard Burley Idaho Joe, Ryan Earl Brewer Paul Dant Granville Matthews Maud Baker Miss Nettle Baker Omer Matthews Roy Monachan Henry Rudolph Paris Wininger Bert Wininger Miss May Hart Shoals Gertie Gates T He Stites Shelbyville Robert Sutton Loogootee Hunt Adam Hipshur S. L. McPherson Lew Harris Indianapolis Bernadette Turnbloom Terre Haute Daviess County Coal Co S. M. Bigham Haute Edward Bigtik Herbert A. Burton U. B Adam Abel Opera House George Brown Abel Daviess 1 Co Charles Eugene Scott Stephen Horton Rank Trainor Harry Dixon Jasper College Miss Riding Dixon St. Peters Cemetery Sator Congreve George Drew Michael Zinkan Wikiam H. Clark John O'Neill A. B. Coyle D. L. Weimer G. §. Byrle Hays Corning Doan K. of C Hatfield & Palmer Mutual Insurance Company National ‘Association of Cooperative 3 Mutual’ Insurance Company Dodd '& Struthers Dodd & Struthers St. Louis Delantide i t.Dodd’& Struthers Antie.t Dodd Struthers Daviess County
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