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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1903
Page
3
In a local ad the venue promotes a clean, well kept bar featuring wine liquor and cigars. It positions itself as the city headquarters for the best people inviting patrons to try once and return. It also notes a slogan about unpaid bills and bill collectors in the average family.
Advertisements extoll Electric Bitters Foley's Kidney Cure Dr. King's New Discovery and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Personal anecdotes claim relief from indigestion kidney issues lung disease and skin problems with these tonics tonics and salves. Includes trials and prices with vas of testimonials from Lancaster to Melbourne.
Ed Combs and two Hildebrands were arrested by Sheriff Bray and five deputies near Reedville after fatally stabbing Irvin Schlatter east of Harmony. Combs denies stabbing. a knife with fresh dirt was found. A mob gathered as officers planned a guarded transfer two miles away. Schlatter remains alive with poor recovery prospects. the trio is jailed separately in Brazil Indiana.
David E. Pierce of the Marion soldiers home was attacked Saturday night by Timber Williams and Frank Kennedy. Pierce was stabbed and beaten, left for dead near the Dark Secret colored settlement. he was hospitalized with deep wounds and possible fatal injuries. Also noted: Kriegerbunds in the United States plan national merger in Indiana. A man near Peake was gored by a bull, severely injured.
Dr H C Unie herb practitioner in Kokomo Indiana was arrested last night on a charge of assault involving Mrs Elizabeth Freeman. Both parties appeared in court with injuries and claim others attacked them as they were lured to a dark alley. Local reports note continued coal price increases with anticipated advances in early September.
Governor Dole and territorial officers plan to float the 2,000,900 loan authorized by the last legislature with local banks expected to take the issue. An exhaustive statement was sent to President Roosevelt prior to loan approval. The chamber of commerce urged Hawaii’s representative in Congress to push harbor improvements for Honolulu Hilo and Pearl Harbor. They seek a lighthouse, a port of call for troops to the Philippines, and retention of customs revenue for the territory.
King Edward expresses profound regret on the death of the Marquis of Salisbury in a Court Circular from Mariembad. The king lauds the statesman for invaluable services to Queen Victoria and the nation in high offices held for many years.
A Buffalo committee of protesting members will report at a mass meeting on Sept. 1. The group has asked the National Fraternal congress meeting in Milwaukee Aug. 25 to press the supreme officers of the Ancient Order of United Workmen to rescind the recent assessment rise.
E M Jones shot and killed his divorced wife and probably fatally wounded her mother Mrs Parmenter in Honolulu. Jealousy named as motive after wife obtained a divorce on cruelty grounds. Jones, a half breed, fled with threats of death by his own hand amid talk of lynching if found alive.
Edna Vellner, 21, daughter of ex Marshal Christoph Vellner, shot Otis Judd, 23, son of Daniel Judd, in Columbus Indiana on Saturday. One bullet struck near Judd’s heart, with the wound described as dangerous though saline expectation of recovery.
In Creston Iowa a seven year old girl dies after autopsy shows she swallowed peas whole that sprouted in her stomach. The child had been ill with dysentery for ten days prior to death.
Louisville Ky August 24 The Love Inville Hotel a famed establishment has been sold Control of the property passes to C W Ross and Jack Ross of Blora New York and J H Paris and W Paris of Frank sbn Indiana The price paid was 280000 dollars
Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi's son Garibaldi dies at his Cofano estate. The report notes the death occurred Saturday and mentions a prior riot aborted by police in Brazil Indiana involving electric workers. A prior incident in Indianapolis notes a tax assessment controversy and a separate shooting of a youth in Alozap Ris, Indiana.
In Columbus on August 24, a fierce Democratic struggle unfolds between Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland and John L. Zimmerman of Springfield for the gubernatorial nomination. Contested delegates from 145 votes plus possible expulsions threaten to paralyze credentials and rules decisions, with outcomes hinging on district-by-district results and the balance of power between Johnson and Zimmerman factions.
San Francisco August 24 Count Van der Valde a member of a Holland aristocratic family was found dead on the ocean boulevard yesterday presumed to have died of heart disease He possessed a fortune of 200000 left by his father in Holland His failed Alabama colonization scheme and mining ventures in Australia followed by a move to the United States left him with humble work in the past ten months From Honolulu he came to San Francisco as a sailor. Two men Hiram Marfield and Charles Johnson were killed at a grade crossing near Centralia Illinois by an Illinois Central train while returning from a picnic.
We offer screen doors and windows to keep flies out or in at low prices. Buyers are plentiful as the flies. Visit MJ Carnahan Co to solve your screen and insect problems during the summer.
A short advertisement for The Economy grocery store at 303 Mair St promises saving on every order and suggests it can economize shoppers. It highlights ice cream, lemonade, sodas, and fast service as a cool choice during hot weather.
The ad promotes Zack Jones at 12 and 14 E. stain street offering the finest melons and the best line of groceries in the city. It boasts fresh vegetables, prompt service, and low prices with phone orders welcomed.
J M Cardwell and Co advertise the largest up to date furniture assortment in the city with easy credit and small payments for home furnishings. The store highlights value and modern stock at 420 East Main Street.
Mrs E Rickard at 112 East Main Bt advertises a broad stationery and perfume selection. The notice promises better prices than city rivals and invites customers to inspect bar stationery and an elegant line of books before purchasing.
Accidents frequent on the farm with cuts bruises and sprains. Dr Thomas Electric Oil offers instant relief and is promoted as a must have.
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