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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1909

Page

2

Supreme Court fight over Beardsley Act liquor sales

Indianapolis reports that a Beardsley act appeal by Skelton of Greencastle could halt direct beer sales from breweries to consumers and impede dry county social clubs. The attorney general argues licenses under the 1875 law and 1895 amendments fail to cover wholesale to consumers, seeking to enforce Beardsley act licensing and curb bottle shipments to clubs and individuals.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Ap Skelton Greencastle Skelton Putnam Circuit Lcense Terre Haute Brewing Company State Board of Pharmacy General Assembly Afc Prohibi A. 5. Cavins Beardsley Lcensingle Corporation

Auto Tumbles inditch near Zack Jones place

Dr. G Stevens chief train dispatcher and Mrs Stevens, their two children, and Mrs Anna Herron escaped serious injury when their Ford turned over on Sugarland road near Zack Jones' place. The car slid into a ditch after the bank banked, injuring Mrs Herron and Mr Stevens slightly while the children were unhurt. Barnett's car helped tow the vehicle back to town. damage was minor. Mr Stevens is noted as a careful driver.

G. Stevens Stevens Anna Herron Ford Sugarland Zack Jones Herron Mr. Stevens Tae Chilgren Barnett Carless Ae S

County Council to Consider 74619 Budget at Courthouse Meeting

Daviess County council will meet at the courthouse on Tuesday September 7 to consider a 74619 running expenses budget, likely trimmed. Proposals include 257 bridges totalling 19704, salaries and office costs near 20000, and 6465 for circuit and juvenile courts. gravel road funds also feature prominently. The panel will also set the next year’s county taxes.

Daviess County Aphies Circuit Court Ines Fae

Teething Child Diarrhea Remedy Advised

Instructions suggest using Chamberlains Colic Cholera Infant Remedy to control diarrhea in teething children. It advises giving the prescribed dose after observing excess bowel movements and using castor oil to cleanse the system for relief.

Chamberlain

Monon enters Evansville via Southern rails plan

Information shows the Monon will enter Evansville over the Southern tracks from French Lick. Hulman of Terre Haute has acquired Main and Division streets blocks for Monon terminals, signaling a potential L. & N. Monon alliance and a lake-to-gulf line under one ownership. Plans foresee Monon Evansville entry and joint development before winter, with canalization boosting freight by water.

Monon Evansville Southern’ Railroad French Lick H. Hulman Terre Haute Main Division Streets Hulman John R. Walsh Chicago Taney Union Track Main Street Southern Monons Louisville Nashville Eastern Linois Southerm Allience Lne Panama Canal Harriman Imnds Moore Brothers Rock Island Ohio Ohio River Chicago, Indianapolis & Evansville Railroad The

Escaped Prisoners Recaptured After Citywide Flight

John Eagle and Ollis Matthews fled the county jail Saturday night during an absence of the sheriff and deputy. They rode a freight train truss rods to east St. Louis where they were captured, after Sheriff Colbert followed by train and arrested them. Eagle awaits circuit court for criminal assault while Matthews faced release for public intoxication.

John Eagle Ollis Matthews Sheriff Colbert Vincennes Eagle Matthews East St. Louis Washington Colbert

Testifies After Four Years About Kidney Remedy Cure

Carlisle Center resident G B Burhans recalls complete kidney trouble cure after two bottles of Fol er's Kidney Remedy and four years of no recurrence. He endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy as similarly effective, sold by Smith & Winton.

Carlisle Center G. B. Burhans Foley Smith& Winton

Local notes from Cornettstown and Veale township visitors

CORNETTSVILLE community brief lists visitors from Plainville Washington and Elnora. Names include B R Carroll, James Denny, George Coleman, Alfred Ellis, Dr Will McKittrick, John L Clark, Taomab Dial, Sam Aikman, Lester Cornett Lena Cor nett, Vance May, Thomas Fleenor, Ross Eaton, Curtis Myers, George Summitt, Charles Turk, Isaac Bos d, Essie Eaton, Ed Mode child burial, Mary Lizzie Allison Owen Frank Allison, and locals Daily and Charles O'Brien. A newborn born to Mrs Curtis Myers Aug 22. Burial at new Beathal cemetery.

B. R. Carroll la Veale Township James Denny Plainville George Coleman Washington Monda Old Settlers Alfred Ellis Will McKittrick John L. Clark Taomab Dial Sam Aikman Washington Lester Cornett Lena Cornett Bicknell Vance May Thomas Fleenor Lettsville Ross Eaton Bedford Curtis Myers George Summitt Terre Heute Charles Turk Elnora Isaac Bos Epsom Essle Eaton William Eaton Ed Mode New Beathal Cemetry Mary Lizzie Allison Owen Frank Allison Veale Township Oliver Carrolls Daily Montgomery Charles O'Brien

Wheat threshing fades as plows begin for wheat

In Glendale farmers shift from threshing to plowing for wheat and host gatherings. Dr D W Bell and family joined F E & C A group at a Waco area picnic. A A Path delivered stock at Montgomery. Community notes include visits, refreshments, and travel plans as locals attend events and plan home improvements.

D. W. Bell Waco A. A. Path Montgomery O. A. Poth Orel Chapman St. Patricks Amos Dayton Cumback

Local Folks Visit Relatives Across Towns

CORNING reports Mrs. Wil Wilson and family visiting Sugarland relatives. William Deckard returns home from Wheatland. George Moran back in Bridgeport after visit. Patrick McCauley of Whitfield visits brother John. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Doyle in Washington. Miss Lela White returns home to Oakland City after stay with McDonald grandparents. Mrs. William Burger and Magdalene back in Terre Haute after weeks here. John O'Brien John Griffin and Will Hunter at Trinity Springs. Mrs. Patrick Molloy and daughter accompany the party.

Wil Wilson Sugarland Oakland City John D

Miss Slara Visits Relatives in Washington

Miss Slara visited relatives in Washington Sunday. Several residents attended a picnic at St Peters Thursday. Frank Gringer of Chanelburg was here Sunday as a guest of Nicholas Wathen and family.

Miss Slara Washington St. Peters Frank Gringer Chanelburg Nicholas Wathen

Local jail guard changes and county tax advance noted

Since escapees John Eagle and Ollis Matthews inmates are kept under tight supervision with officers always nearby. George Godwin learns October tax advances of 900000 may be required by the state treasurer, though semi annual settlement is weeks away. Perry Singleton brings large peaches from his Veale township orchard. Charles Shanks pleads guilty to disturbing a meeting and is fined. Harry Shaw resigns from Davies County Home Telephone Co due to wife’s illness. Baby Roger Clark dies, burial in Plainville cemetery.

John Eagle Ollis Matthews Colbert George Godwin Dayieas County Butt Perry Singleton Veale Township Singleton Charles Shanks Kellam Maysville Harry Shaw Daviess County Home Telephone Company Shaw Ais Ohio Roger Leonard Clark Plainville

Coroner's verdict on Sallie Nash death in 1909

Union H Holder coroner of Daviess County Indiana states an inquest into Sallie Nash. The death is due to an epileptic seizure between 11 p m and 5 a m on August 22 1909. Nash was twenty four, five feet four inches, about 120 pounds with dark hair and gray eyes.

J. Union H. Holder Daviess County Indiana Sallie Nash Union H. Holder

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