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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
3
Fragment discusses a purported Rheumatic cure and uric acid poison relation. Claims a drug helps clear blood of poison, warns against delaying treatment, and promotes testing a 76 cent focus remedy. Includes stray phrases and inconsistent instructions.
Kansas City April 7 reports say spring trade in prairie state interior towns opens strongly with merchants and bankers optimistic. Building booms continue as lumber dealers ship to fulfill large orders and lower lumber prices spur construction, allowing towns to leverage available money for bond issue improvements.
In Knox circuit court on Monday two suits advanced. Miles G. O Neall receiver of Daviess County Coal and Mining vs Henry Kipler James Mahan and John A Riddle a demurrer to the complaint was filed. Hillary C Truelove vs Conrad Kapp for specific performance of contract involves a large real estate deal. Defendants motion to suppress service overruled by Judge Cobb after argument.
At Louisville and Denver the Indiana and Nebraska groups opposed fusion with Bryan. Nebraskans pressed to postpone nominating, while Thomas Tibbles and Wadsworth from Rogiesville denounced fusion as the crowd shouted. A new national committee and the new party aimed to back Watson in an anti Bryan campaign.
The Rev. Mr. Baker will remain in Washington rather than go to Alva Oklahoma. Trustees rejected a replacement from Oklahoma and Baker announced at Monday night revival that he will stay to finish the conference year. He said God wills him to remain to continue his work and his son Ralph will benefit.
Local dealers report rising demand for fishing gear as warm weather arrives. Stores across Washington display a range from small Books to high end bamboo rods with reels, lines, and lures. Daviess county streams are active and White river catches are shown on streets, signaling an early start to fishing season.
A local newspaper inquiry clarifies that an insurance order of $75,000 involving a company’s funds was not issued against the Home Defenders of America. The defaulting party belonged to the United Home Profession group, a separate lodge, and the explanation is provided after careful local investigation.
The Indiana party visited Oklahoma City Guthrie and Texas touring Indian Territory Fort Worth and Brownsville. They met old Daviess county residents renewed friendships and observed local life in Matamoros and Brownsville. Hastings notes the trip lasted three weeks brought sun and new impressions though health concerns limited other travel.
The Vincennes Commercial recounts Razor John Carter a well known police character and ex convict being arrested by Officer Meyers after an assault with a razor at neighbor Richard Christian s home. Carter allegedly attacked with a knife like razor injuring Christian and drawing blood prompting arrest on assault with intent to kill charges.
Saturday marked Rev. Frank Hoon's forty-ninth birthday at Second M. E. Church in this city. About fifty members gathered at his home from Orwell where he previously served as pastor. They presented him with $10 for a Bible and other gifts. a photographer captured the moment.
Mrs Emma Steinfeld with her two sons Will and Thomas and their daughter left Tuesday morning to Bloombla in response to a telegram.
In a rough city ward primary, L H Stuckey won trustee with 323 votes against Feagans 262 and Ragsdale 64, while Lester Lee carried assessor 361 to Nelly 274. Feagans defeat exposed alleged ring influence and split older democrats amid harsh party infighting.
A fragmented spring ode celebrates seasonal renewal with birds, blossoms, and farm life. It jumbles imagery of Easter, planting, and animals while hinting at a looming drought and perilous plots in rural districts.
An advertisement extols the Great Western Manure Spreader as a top buy for farmers. It cites numerous owners and users including Gallet in England and J. Singleton among others, arguing the machine increases profits and helps avoid mortgages. Sold and guaranteed by dealers.
The Petersburg lodge invites the Washington team to attend on April 24 to perform the third degree and assist in dedicating their new wall. Four degrees will be presented and Washington may choose the second or third. The lodge will accept the invitation.
Ralph Ingraham receives a letter announcing the burial of his sister Mrs E E Blanchard in Magadilia California. She died at her brother R M Ingraham’s home after a brief illness. Her daughter will stay to care for the uncle who runs a local gold mine. Mary De Armond and another niece attended the funeral.
A certified decree from the Daviess circuit court directs a public sale of rents and profits for up to a specified term on real estate in Washington Indiana. The auction occurs April 18 1908 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse door, with included personal property such as boilers engines and woodworking machinery.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of D. Lille. The estate details appear in the official probate record and grant of administration is issued to the named administrator.
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