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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1897

Page

3

Zany School Talent Show Draws Crowded Local Audience

A lively performance by Ki Haale and fellow students entertained a large crowd. Miss Hoddi recited, Miss Kettering and Miss Muius sang, while Ralph Hyatt and others took turns on stage. The show featured dancing, humor, and a spirited charity fund drive raising support for the school.

Sormbner I Ssers Ee . Hyatt Hatahoo al Charming Kettering Wakoa Muius Puch Bob Schqueid Charley Washite Furtha Walter Fiau

Local Patents and Remedies Highlight Medicine Ads

An assortment of patent medicine claims and medical ads run in the paper. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and Foley kidney cures are promoted as lung and kidney remedies with various testimonials. Local residents include Mrs J Wiltse, J H Mitchell, and Miss Bettie Feagans with notes on travels and health concerns.

T. H. Mitchgil J . Wiltse Clay City Ind Cal

Measles Seen In City and Nearby Areas

Fragmented notices report four measles cases on the South Side and nearby areas. Parents urged to be vigilant as spread could rise without prompt care and quarantine. References mention D T Piegtyn and Mrs. Bele visiting, and a social gathering leading to concerns about illness.

Local Notes and Plans From Epsom Indiana

Plans for a telegraph line from Epcom to Trainor and extending Montgomery telephone service are discussed. A comic troupe will present Sweet Dreams locally with a date to be announced. Miss Mary Mallett will visit after school closes. Younger residents plan a trip to Cincinnati. O P Hackler asks for marriage-minded women in the U S. An assessor visit prompts Uncle Josh to hide his dog. Letters of local news welcome at Epsom correspondent.

O. H.'Myers A. B. ‘Carter Epcom Trainor Montgomry Spencer Lee Irsinor Comigal Troup Mary Mallett Montgomery Hen Cincinnati O. P Hackler United States Josh Epsom Ind

Browns defeat IUs 7 to 4 in Bloomington game

The Washington Browns won 7 to 4 at Bloomington defeating the I Us. Miller pitched for Washington and Dailey for Bloomington with Grim catching. Washington tallied nine hits to Bloomington’s five as 1 100 fans watched a fair game over the weekend.

Washington Browns Bloomington I. U's Washington Miller Dailey Grim Ball Park Vets Colts Wen Lyons

Washing Machine Accident Scalds Two Year Old

A two year old, Ernest Routt, son of Mr and Mrs Riley Routt, pulled the plug from a washing machine Tuesday morning and boiler-hot water scalded his abdomen. Dr C H Yenne attended and could not yet judge the severity. the child rested well Tuesday night.

Ernest

Montgomery News item centers on local society and simple crimes

The Montgomery Monitor reports on visits and sick lists at McCracken schoolhouse changed events. Notes Ed McCracken studying in Washington and local visits by Mrs. Dickey and Miss Hirder. Local arrest for alleged malicious trespass and a house theft claim. Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial from Harropsford.

Montgomery’ Monitor John ©. Shull Eaglesville Charles Wildridge McCracken Ed McCracken Washington Matthew Dickey Blankenship Ind Dora Hirder Leogootes Mary Hipshur

Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Modjeska in Medicalclaims

The article extols Paine's Celery Compound as a premier nervous exhaustion remedy. It cites Modjeska praising its health benefits and notes endorsements from Edwards Philps and other figures, claiming it builds strength and purifies blood. The text emphasizes spring health and urges cautious use to avoid overuse of remedies.

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Jennie Wilsons pupil saves child in church fire and bravery praised

The report highlights a pupil in Miss Maury Aikiman's room who preserved a child during a destroyed graded school fire. Joe Bhatt and Sweeny are noted for bravery guiding others. Churches held a gala day with song and flowers as Waggoner traveled for medical business and gas well activity continued with drilling and casing set.

Jennie Wilsons Maury Aikiman Galbop Bessie Tucker Noitbedn Joe Bhatt Sweeny W. W. Waggoner Petarsburg

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