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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
2
A reader cites personal use and friends’ experiences with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for female weakness. The ad claims no alcohol or narcotics, urges women to consult by letter, and markets the remedy as a targeted cure for women’s illnesses.
The list itemizes county officials and candidates for multiple districts. Names include Prosecutor Alyeses Grant, Representative Thomas Sears, Treasurer Albian Horrall, Assessor Jesse Irusblood, Surveyor Rev. Baldwin, Coroner Dr. E, and several county council members across districts. Other figures include Trustees in Washington Township and various ward councilmen.
A fragmented verse notes Easter bells and the risen Christ as mourners pass by the crucified, with faint scent of spring and joy. An ad promotes Dr. Mitchell’s Bitters for stomach liver and blood health, claiming broad benefits and urging purchase.
Baltimore sources report B and O will absorb the Southwestern Railway. The combined system will end B and O jurisdiction over the absorbed road and extend from Philadelphia to St Louis. Major cities include Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Wheeling Cincinnati Columbus Chicago Louisville and Cincinnati.
A reader describes severe back pain and lameness improving after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. The account credits the remedy with removing swelling and restoring mobility within a day, noting previous inability to walk without help. The testimonial claims doctors and druggists in the neighborhood stock the product.
In house and lot Borghin noted with six rooms at 1208 Corinick Rye. Property includes a house on lot 105s with listed traits and small features described for other units.
Bloemfontein dispatch reports an unconfirmed claim that Gen Brabant inflicts a crushing Boer defeat at Wepener, captures prisoners, and that Lord Roberts voices concern over treatment of prisoners. London and Cape Town note no official war office updates and advise caution as the situation evolves.
Fragmentary report describes bombardment near Dalgenx and Straid Y with shelling and sniping continuing. Col Dalgety’s guns reportedly perform well, ammunition scarce, defenders retreating to walls as British lines face strong Boer positions from nearby heights.
English General Comptalis reports to President Kruger criticizing treatment of coloniel officers and troops imprisoned at Pretotia. He cites 90 cases of enteric fever and dysentery at Waterval, lack of medicines, open-veld bivouacs, and open-shed sickrooms. He urges remedy and contrasts with British prison care. Also notes Brandfort conference and Transmississippi Congress set for Houston.
Report from Paris on April 16 describes large crowds at the big show despite widespread unfinished displays and high ticket costs. Visitors, mainly locals and foreigners, found attractions limited while some exhibits drew praise for novelty, including a popular film. Separate notes mention religious processions in Mexico and a missing funds teller in Burlington, with stockbroker losses cited.
In Cleveland Easter plans prompt church activity amid a notes sequence. A freight train crash near Huntsville kills the mule and injures crew, with engine fire and wreck. Cincinnati sees Moses Fowler Chase seek a name change to Moses Fawlot. Toronto and Oak report Easter offerings and a vault disturbance at St Simon's Church with spirits aboard.
Mrs Sarah McCord aged over four days of illness died after a long decline. Widowed, she lived with son Jabez McCord at Alfordsville and was a longtime Baptist. The funeral was held Monday at 3 PM conducted by Rev. Biders, with burial at Ghuren Cemetery. Surviving are four children: Mrs Bingham Ava Gould Jackman and Jabez McCord.
A chaotic excerpt describes miners protesting at an Indianapolis gathering. It mentions attacks and stabbings, saloon charges, and disrupted talks. The piece notes protests by workers and officials and references limited print runs and dates April 24 and 6, with a price thereafter.
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