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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
7
Indianapolis reports that a Frank Hanly social club is to be organized in Linton to operate as a booze club amid county option developments. The piece notes anti-Hanly sentiment, aims to gain notoriety, and describes how such clubs use refrigerators and former bartenders to supply drinks, challenging prohibition efforts.
Edward R. McCormick of Vincennes sues Frank P. Fox, an automobile dealer, seeking 3000 damages for injuries from a April 2 collision at Eighteenth and Main Streets. McCormick alleges Fox drove at twenty mph, horn alarmed his frightened horse, causing McCormick to fall and be injured. Lawyer representatives include Leroy M. Wade and A. L. Harbison.
An item references a circuit court case tried several months ago, with the note indicating proceedings occurred in a prior period. No names or locations are provided in the readable text. The fragment suggests a formal legal filing or court action documented earlier.
The Indiana state board of health, using a mathematical method linked to school enumeration figures, estimates city and town populations for 1910 before the census bureau completes its tally. Captain James L. Anderson notes these estimates align with Washington’s national projections, though not perfectly exact. A table lists 1900 versus estimated 1910 populations for Evansville, Terre Haute, Columbus, Vincennes, Bloomington, and other Indiana cities, with note on class changes delayed by legislative action.
The B and PO Southwestern railway, by Gardiner Tharp and Gardiner and Robert Palmer, filed 28 injunction suits against Lawrence county commissioners, Marion township trustee, and the road supervisor. They claim a proposed highway parallel to the tracks would damage the railroad fill and track foundation, risking permanent impairment of the roadway and ballast, and seek to restrain any cutting or removal of fill.
Walter McCann, son of Edward McCann of Reee township, was injured Sunday afternoon while covering second base. While leaping for the sack a stealing runner struck McCann's right leg with his shoulder, causing a double fracture below the knee. He was carried from the diamond in intense agony.
Indianapolis correspondent Bays predicts a $250000 fund for the next state campaign, with Democrats advantaged by liberal and German support and Republicans pressured by prohibition factions. He cites Governor Marshall and Kern as unable to shape party policy, and forecasts a plank favoring ward and township units over county local option. The Noblesville local option case and statewide prohibition loom as central issues.
The tenth annual reunion of the old soldiers will be held at Ebenezer church in Harrison township on Wednesday, September 15. The roll call is at 11 o'clock. Captain J. A. Palmer serves as president and W. A. Tomey as secretary of the reunion association.
An old health and beauty notice promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a system cleanser for indigestion stomach and liver issues and a remedy for habitual constipation. It claims cosmetic benefits for the complexion though clarifies it does not clear pimples or blotches. Sold by Smith and Winton.
The regular council meeting discussed and approved numerous claims including utilities, supplies, and services. A Vincennes Bridge extra work bill was sent to the civil engineer for approval. The street widening report was deferred pending survey. George Faith resigned as city civil engineer. Albert F. Annen was appointed and bonded. Other actions covered water service on northwest First Street, annexation study, and a generator purchase from Chickasaw for about $1,000.
Retired farmer John Doyle on southeast Seventh Street heard a back door entry Monday night around 10:15. A burglar rifled a bureau drawer of small change, then fled by a window as Doyle startled him. Nearby AT Donaldson and A T Brewer also reported unusual visitor activity during the night.
In the same neighborhood the burglar who visited the Doyle homes is charged with attempted robberies at the Donaldson and Brewer residences. Dr. Donaldson alerted police headquarters and night sergeant Will Kermode arrived but could not secure a crew. investigation continues.
Washington prepares for September 6 opening as teachers enroll, many attending summer sessions. The new transfer law eases pupil moves between school corporations, allowing a parent driven transfer if nearby or better suited schools exist. Factors include distance, road access, transportation, crowding, and access to commissioned high schools.
Benjamin C. Johnson, senior member of Johnson & Chenowether, longtime Shoals merchant in Martin County, is in the city. He has operated at the same stand for over 50 years, shifted from lumber to general merchandise, and is now involved in fitting up a mineral well with baths at Shoals, noting the well runs about 1000 feet deep and yields strong water.
Ralph Wadsworth, a science teacher at the local high school, will resume teaching this term in Washington. He had briefly resigned to teach at Pomona, California, but reconsidered after pressure from relatives and asked the school board to keep his position open. He and his wife have been in Los Angeles for the summer and will return to the city in a few weeks.
Jack Prater Tuesdays planned a county visit with his daughter Mrs. Cameron Harrod and relatives. Just before departure Roberta, his granddaughter, fell from the carriage and fractured her collar bone. Physicians were summoned to assist.
John Mahoney drunk at Mites saloon on West Walnut street was knocked out by Miles the proprietor and then crushed by a mule's iron shoe, suffering a head wound requiring three stitches. By-standers hauled him to safety. he's jailed for intoxication. Mahoney later swore a warrant for Miles for assault and battery. Miles faces mayoral hearing in the afternoon.
Leroy Wadsworth files in circuit court against James L. Cunningham for 150 dollars alleging he moved a saw mill to a tract and sawed 136.79 dollars worth of timber for 128.56 received, claims 7 dollars for slabs and offal, and asserts 30 000 feet of timber left standing would have earned 135 dollars under the agreement. Padgett and Padgett are attorneys of record.
Edgar N Bayliss of Robinsonville Del credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing a prolonged cough and restoring health. He reports losing weight then gaining back and improving after two years of illness. Product sold by Smith and Winton.
Readers are urged to send name and address to receive a free package claiming to relieve women’s ailments. The advertisement touts a herbal regulator for back pain urinary or kidney trouble and stomach issues, offered for 60 cents by The Mother Gray Co. Le Roy, N.Y.
An ad warns against dismissing kidney and bladder symptoms as temporary and promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy by Smith & Winton as a cure for backache rheumatism and urinary trouble noting it banishes pain weakness and drain on vitality.
Warning not to be persuaded into taking anything but Foley's Honey and Tur for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung troubles as it stops the cough and heals the lungs sold by Smith and Winton.
An advertisement claims two million bottles sold yearly of Perry Davis Painkiller. It promises relief for sprains, burns, bruises, rheumatism, neuralgia, colds, cramps, colic, and diarrhea. A 35 cent bottle is featured along with a smaller size.
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