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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

6

Lightning Rod Marketing Claims For Dodd and Struthers

An advertisement urges readers to adopt Dodd and Struthers lightning rods to prevent barn fires. It cites lightning as a major cause of barn losses and insurance payouts, promotes endorsements and agent proofs, and touts product features and a free book by Prof. Dodd.

Dodd & Struthers United States Dodd & Struthere Prof. Dodd Red Loncern Prof.Dodd Des Moines Towa

Penalists Plan Epsom Basket Picnic in Daviess County

Daviess county penalists organize a basket picnic at Epsom for next Sunday August 23 with prominent speakers including S M Reynolds Terre Haute attorney and Rev Mr Lackey Dugger congress candidate. F G Strickland also set to speak at 1 al and Third streets on September 5 supporting the local campaign.

Daviess County Epsom S. M. Reynolds Terre Haute

Movement for Fire Insurance Promises New Policies

A fragmented ad-like note touts fire insurance and new policies from the McCord Agency. It hints at Continental Fire offerings, old and new clauses, and guarantees updated terms to attract customers.

Ald Stalin Mera Eave Tie McCord’ Agency Dasihens

Organize Township Convention Set Despite School Impact

A county convention focused on township organization was planned for Sunday at the Methodist church. Attendees included school workers and local officials, with discussion on the Be Gard township and the role of the superintendent.

Bep Tempber Gard Methodist Church Abbot

Knights and Ladies of Security form Vincennes council

The Acnew council of the Knights and Ladies of Security met at the K of LC hall under district deputy R C Sutherland. It opened with 35 members and elected officers including President C J Ward Vice President C G Colbert Second vice Myrtle Swing Prelate Abbie Conaughton Recording Secretary Lydia Colbert Financier Ira W Mendenhall Conductor Mrs Ira Mendenhall Guard Maud Henry Sentinel Fred Snyder Sentinel Edward Howard Trustees C J Elk J W Allen and C J Ward.

Order Knights and Ladies ’ of Security Destituria Monany He K LC. Hall C. P Sutherland Vincennes C. G. Colbert Myrtle Swing Abbie Conaughton Lydia Colbert Ira W. Mendenhall Ira Mendenhall Guard Maud Henry Sentinel Fred Snyder Edward Howard C. J. Elk J. W. Allen C. J. Ward

Acme Electric Company Formed in Washington

Incorporation papers filed Monday with the secretary of state establish the Acme Electric company with capital stock of 5000 dollars and local members. Directors are R. W. Eves, E. M. Robertson and John Lundergan. The firm plans wiring jobs and installation contracts in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana.

Washington Acme Electric Company R. W. Eves E. M. Robertson John Lundergan Kentucky Illinois Indiana

Clerks Triumph Over Rip Track Employees In Saturday Game

The clerks defeated the rip track employees by 16 to 6 in a Saturday afternoon basketball game. Donahue and Evans played for the clerks, while McLinn and Allen started for the rip track team.

Donahue and Evans McLinn and Allen

Sanford to Wed Miss Sweeney of Carson City

George Sanford owner and editor of the Carson City News plans a fall wedding to Miss Sweeney of Carson City, sister of a supreme court judge. The announcement comes from Carson City and indicates a forthcoming marriage this autumn.

Carson City George Sanford Tr G Miss Sweeney Supreme Court of Nevada Mr. Sanford

John W Hill Marries Maud Crim in Court Room

John W Hill of Washington marries Miss Maud Crim of Flat Rock in a court room ceremony conducted by James D Webb. Hill is the son of prominent Daviess County farmer George S Hill. Crim is described as a pretty and accomplished daughter.

Shelbyville John W. Hill County Maud Crim Washington Flat Rock James D. Webb Daviess County George S. Hill

Campaign of Defamation in Indiana Gubernatorial Race

The Marion Chronicle notes a Democratic bid for an impersonal campaign amid accusations of slander by opponents. It cites James E. Watson and critics in temperance circles accusing him of secret liquor ties while praising his integrity and family life.

Indiana Marshall Marion Mr. Marshall Cam Isn James Corbett James E. Watson

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