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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

3

Reward offered for missing Marie Cunningham

Indianapolis police asked to renew search for Marie Cunningham, 18, missing since May 22. Frank Cunningham offers 100 reward and fears her in Indianapolis, while description and St Marys of the Woods past student status are noted.

Indianapolis Frank Cunningham Daviess County Marie Miss Cunningham St. Marys of the Woods Crawford Neb Wade New York City Chris Berger Linton Board of Health Bedford Monon Plymouth Court Dourt Board of Commissioners Arthur O’keefe J. W. Ness Board of Commissio Samuel Parker South Bend O'Keefe O’keefe John D. Rockefeller Torytown N. Y Pocantico Rockefeller Georse Or Wanamaker Port of New York Tuis Joe Barr Bruceville Second District Kenosha Wis Washington Plainville Indanapolis 7

Youthful couple defies clerks refusal to marry

The young pair sought a marriage license but the county clerk refused due to tender age. The circuit court judge upheld the clerk. Undeterred, the lovers rode to Cincinnati and wed. The article notes many similar cases in the county with couples traveling to Gretna Green alternatives.

Circuit Court Cincinnati Lawrenceville Ill Gretna Green

Terre Haute Water Meter In injunction sought by city

In Terre Haute the city filed injunctions to block water meters and enforcement of water rate rules, with George M. Crane and Judge James E. Piety named as special counsel to City Attorney F. S. Rawley. Hearing slated for September term.

Terre Haute

Jasper youth fined for striking father with stone

Jake Kress of Jasper, twenty two, is fined twenty five dollars and costs by a justice of the peace for hitting his father with a stone. The incident occurred Wednesday as authorities investigate the family assault case.

Jake Kress Jasper Justice of the Peace

Train Hazard Montages Tragic Sprain and Skull Fracture

In St. Louis an accident on a platform left a passenger with a sprained ankle after she slipped near a rapidly passing train. Separately, seven year old Oliver Jack in South Bend fractured his skull while skimming a cat at home and may not recover.

Elsie Gasser James Roy Roy Bagner Robert Barr South Meridian Street G. W. Willeford St. Louis Oliver Jack South Bend

Indiana Horticultural Society Opens Summer Meeting in Richmond

The Indiana Horticultural Society opened its summer meeting on Wednesday afternoon in Richmond. W C Reed of Vincennes serves as president of the organization and will preside as the session continues this evening.

Indiana Horticultural Society Richmond W. c. Reed Vincennes

Dancing mishap and eagle attack from rural Indiana

Miss Allie Millett of Princeton fractured her ankle after a high-heeled fall while dancing Wednesday night. In Bedford area farms, pink eye disease hits cattle and horses, with Fletcher Johnson isolating affected stock to stop spread. In New York City Eva Fox Strangways relative seeks fortune. Tombs inmate previously jailed for bad checks, later posed as English aristocrat. Three men drown at Andrew’s Ferry while crossing Pee Dee river near Charlotte. ferryman Jules Snuggs and others pulled into swift waters during ferry cable failure. In Columbus police quell race tension after assault on a white boy. Reserve officers respond as crowd grows hostile.

Allie Millett Princeton Bedford Fletcher Johnson Isj Serrit George Sanderson Tombs Prison New York City Dublin Eva Fox-Strangways Bidport West Meath Ireland Tombs Blackwell's Island New York Earl of Ilchester Charlotte N. d Pee Dee Andrew's Ferry Washboro Jules Snugss Harley Tomlinson Frank Foust Representative Little Richmond County P. Meyers Memphis Tomlinson Foust Snugss Little Meyers Said

Rioting aftermath and public order in district report

Report notes martial law in the district after a riot. D. S. Booker’s death sparks anger in the black community. Police anticipate a busy July as state teachers’ license exams proceed with many failures especially in history and literature.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction E. G. Bunnell Marshall

Foley Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Mrs Bowen

Mrs S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia describes severe kidney issues and says Foley's Kidney Remedy with a one dollar bottle and part of the second cured her entirely. Sold by smith and Winton.

Foley S. L. Bowen Wayne W. Vass Smith & Winton

Take Notice of Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad

Recommendation to use Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache and urinary issues. Claims quick correction of urinary irregularities to prevent serious illness and restore health. Warns neglect may lead to Brigat's disease or diabetes. Bold by Smith and Winton.

Foley Brigat Smith & Winton

Be Prepared for Emergencies and Remedies Era Note

An old advertisement promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a prompt cold remedy in hot water, and Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchitis and lung trouble. It claims wide sales and urges purchase at Sanith and Winton with sizes 5c and 50c.

Perry Davis Foley Sanith and Winton

Australian Leaf and Ortho Laxative Ad Notice

An old advertisement offers Australian Leaf a herbal remedy for women's ailments and back or kidney pains priced at 50 cents. It also promotes Foley's Ortho Laxative to stimulate the stomach liver and bowels for indigestion and constipation. Sold by Enith & Winton.

le Roy N.Y Foley Enith & Winton

Lane's Family Medicine and Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine tonic to clear head pain and restore strength plus Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen kidneys and remove impurities. Sold by druggists and dealers, price 25 cents.

Lane

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Washington Citizens

Doan's Kidney Pills gain strong local endorsement from Washington residents. Charles S. Ragsdale of Washington Indiana testifies to relief from back pain and kidney trouble after use, noting a cured state and a later, ongoing benefit. Advertisement states availability at Jackson's Pharmacy and Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents, price 50 cents.

Washington Citizen Charles S. Ragsdale East Oak Direct Washington Ind Dean Jackson's Ragsdale Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold with Foley’s Honey and Tar

A. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recounts a three month winter cold that resembled fever. After failed medicines a physician’s script, Foley’s Honey and Tar rapidly cured him and his wife as well. Sold by Smith and Winton.

Nusbaum Batesville Indison Foley Smith & Winton

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