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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
2
A fragmentary letter mentions death near Elgin and medical opinions on consumption. It cites Dr Hing as a recommended remedy and praises a Balm sold by Ely Brothers of New York mailed to Dover New Hampshire. The writer reports relief and thanks from Mrs Franklin Freemay Dover NH.
The Senate opened late with the president's message read, then adjourned over deaths of Representatives Daly and Huflecker. nominations and committee actions followed, including ship subsidy and Panama canal debates, plus local Indiana accident and industry notices amid a flood of routine business.
Washington reports lawmakers gird for a vigorous opening of the short session. Leaders push key measures including war tax cuts, army reorganization, the river and harbor bill, and several appropriations as party factions weigh proposals and timetable debates.
The County Board ousted George W. Wilson and installed Daniel Smith of Harrison township elected on the Democratic ticket. The board remains Republican overall with McCarter and Vance. Smith, a Harrison farmer nicknamed Fiddler, won multiple prizes at the Old Fiddlers Contest.
Birth notice notes the birth of a child to Mh and Mrs John Cushman on a Sunday. The message mentions health struggles and informal remedies, including medical staff and herbal bottles, amid a period of illness.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Gered Melinooeilings died Sunday from spinal meningitis at age three. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at St Marys Church with interment in St John Cemetery. Also an ad notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy refund if not satisfied after two thirds used for influenza coughs colds and related ailments.
Mrs Hannah Peck widow of the late Dr Samuel Peck died Sunday at her North Meridian street home after years of illness from paralysis. She was born in Hamilton New York eighty years ago and married Dr Peck in 1838. They lived in Hamilton until 1844 when they moved to Indianapolis. Dr Peck died five years ago. Funeral Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the residence conducted by Dr B A Campbell. burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs Peck was a devout member of First M E Church and long connected with Indianapolis society. Her blood relatives reside in New York.
Fragmentary railway notice states tickets to points in southwest and west at greatly reduced round trip rates. Sale on December 18 with tickets valid for 21 days from sale date. For information contact the agent.
Measles cases are reported in several local family notices including the nine year old Thoidas Crrnihang Martin, six year old Jamey? Ohe, and eleven year old Ray Horrin. The brief item notes illness within households and ages of affected children.
Mrs. I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced severe stomach trouble and jaundice as gall stones formed and her condition worsened. After doctors failed to cure her she used Electric Bittera which claimed to fully restore her health. The ad promotes the remedy as a stomach liver and kidney cure including dyspepsia and loss of appetite and advertises a druggist seller.
Announced changes to B and O train routing effective Nov 4 1900. Train 15 departs St Louis at 9 pm daily and travels via Council Bluffs to Omaha. Omaha bound Train 26 also via Council Bluffs. New fast Chicago to Council Bluffs train 13 departs Chicago 8 48 am arriving Council Bluffs 10 pm Lincoln 11 pm linking with Train 41 Burlington Northern Pacific Express. Trains 19 20 21 adjusted to run via Council Bluffs with through sleeper service Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis. Weather and schedule notes included with promotional Mexico trip details led by JAS Ag Gatlinguen.
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