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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1897

Page

2

Controversy and Local Appointments Highlight Advertiser

The Advertiser reports a volatile mix of political satire and reform talk. References loom to Sugarland Rake, postmasters for Daviess county, and looming tax and road regulation debates. Local officials Dol Weimer and McCracken are named as new appointees. The piece hints at upcoming policy battles and party infighting.

Daviess County Dol. I. ‘Weimer Montgomery Mdt McCracken Alfordsville

Urbana businessman proposes sixty thousand dollar straw board plan

Urbana’s prominent merchant Lewis H Wood proposes a sixty thousand dollar straw board works and egg crate factory settlement. He offers to contribute half the stock value with a first mortgage on land in six acres and seeks a stock subscription from investors to finance the project and water needs.

Lewis H. Wood Urbani Board of Trade Board of Trae Chrisio Wood Inston Jeep iWood Urbana Axtell

Railroad Personalities Visit City From B and O Lines

Vincennes Commercial reports a series of railroad officials and staff visiting the city including H D Hanover B O S W tubers agent N y Patsage and Trainmaster Boriidenase 2 I O 5 W Lou Stinson PT H conductor and H M Hall relation to family illness and a B O W Ridge and Buildings superintendent on business travel.

Vincennes Guy Driven H. D. Hanover Tle Cty Bub Boriidenase 2 Hare Lou Stinson I. PT. H Jidiarapolis H.M. Hall

Deputy U S Marshal Clark Dedicates Time to Federal Prisoners

Deputy United States Marshal Clark brought three federal prisoners to Indianapolis and jailed them in Marion County awaiting grand jury action. The standout case involves Tee Karsner of Rensselaer accused of robbing a post office mail box after admitting he rifled a letter. Also in custody are Jersey Tyler and Himes Underhill, linked to a counterfeit ticket ring led by Lafayette authorities. The remaining four suspects, George Earl Jasper Hill Henry Rosenberg and Sam Cottrall, await their hearing before the commissioner at Lafayette.

United States Clark Indianapols Journal Peter M. Clark Marion Coar Tee Karsner Rensselaer Trabblu Eck Karsner Fiy Jersey Tyjer Himes Underhill Lafayette Countesfelters George Earl Jasper Hill Henry Rosenberg Sam Cottrall

Big 4 Regulator PROMISES relief says testimonials

A flood of endorsements claims the Big 4 Regulator cures dyspepsia and grip symptoms. Letters from customers in Ohio Indiana and Washington recount heavier appetite faster recovery and ability to work after using the product. Advertisers urge sending money for a dozen bottles and promise nationwide distribution via druggists.

Dying Secret ary of State Board Faces Final Hours

Charles A Ballou, longtime state official and secretary of the State Board of Charings, lies dying at his mother's home in Odon after months of illness described as a fatal disease. His deathbed condition worsened recently, with physicians offering little hope of recovery. The report notes Ballou's prominent public service and longstanding residence in Jeffersonville and Indianapolis.

Charles A’ Ballou Juftin Correll Oded Mr. Ballou Board of Charings Todianhpolis Ile Ballou Jeffersonville

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