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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1907

Page

8

Daviess County Holds Its Free From Archi Bald Yazel

After years of court battles over liquor violations Yazel was convicted by a federal jury for violating liquor laws. Judge Landis delayed sentencing, then on Thursday Yazel received a sentence of fifteen months imprisonment. The case involved operating a blind tiger near Elmore and reflects long-standing local disputes over liquor statute enforcement.

Daviess County Archibald Yazel Yazel United States Kenesaw M. Landis Yatel

Landis punishes El Dora druggist Yazel with prison and fine

Judge Landis in Indianapolis federal court sentenced Arch Yazel of Elnora to fifteen months in Fort Leavenworth and a $1,000 fine for selling liquor without a license. He denounced Yazel’s tactics at the Daviess-Greene county line as a turnstile for drinkers and warned others who evade the law.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis Indianapolis Internal Revenue Laws Aes Indianapolis News Arch Yazel Elnora Daviess Greene Counties Ft. Leavenworth Yazel Herald Landis Standard Oil Company Daviess County Arch Eidora Cou Jai Thes Indianapolis Star Abdiugtore Daviess Andi Oocene

Will file injunction to block city electric stock sale

In the coming days an injunction suit is planned in Daviess circuit court to halt the sale of city stock in the electric light plant. Lawyers Padgett & Padgett Ogden & Imman and Heffernan & Mattingly are said to represent opponents. A circulating petition seeks funds for a restraining order.

Daviess Council Padgett & Padgett Ogden & Imman Heffernan & Mattingly Frank Zinkans Jesse Potts John Jerger Hastings, Allen & Hastings

Daviess County Court Wedding Draws Prominent Guests

A scorned court scene Friday wedding drew notable locals in Washington. Marsh Butcher and Mary McCann, residents, wed as Judge Houlston and Sheriff-elect Colbert led local officials in attendance amid interrogatories and crowd commentary.

Daviess County Court Marsh Butcher Tinister Mary McCann Washington Houlston Will Wallace Heriff Fitzgearg Colbert Russell

Couple Faces Hurdle to Marriage License

The bridegroom, a teamster, and Mrs. McCann, well known in the city, sought a license after prior marriages. Officials questioned the verification of answers given at the court house. Judge Houghtod later authorized the clerk to grant the license Friday morning.

Boride Butcher McCann Old Fair Grounds Court House Walters

Frank Dale Indicted for Second Degree Murder

Lawrence county grand jury returns an indictment against Mitch ell town marshal Frank Dale for second degree murder. Dale allegedly shot Thomas Welsh while on duty at midnight two weeks ago and later surrendered to the Bedford sheriff, claiming self defense.

Lawrence County Frank Dale Mitchell Thomas Welsh Bedford Dale Pond

Remembering Foley's Kidney Cure Advertisement

This recall notes Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cure kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Sold by Smith & Winton.

Foley Smith & Winton

Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy Mailed Free on Request

Dr Shoop offers catarrah treatment samples free of charge by mail from Racine Wisconsin. The tests aim to prove the value of this scientific remedy known to druggists, sold by the Lindeman Pharmacy.

Shoop Racine Wis Lindemean Pharmacy

Eighteen Pound Baby Reported by Doctor

Dr C T Wall reports the birth of an eighteen pound girl to the wife of Frank Bauke a farmer six miles north of the town. The child was born Friday morning and is described as a record breaker for weight with the physician noting it is the largest birth he has ever seen.

C.T. Wall Frank Bauke Celt

Three Steele Boys Face Court After Night in Washington

Three Steele township youths Thomas Dawson Goldie Lamb and Homer Lamb were fined for intoxication and carrying concealed weapons after a night in Washington. They attacked a physician by mistake and caused a disturbance at several saloons before being jailed. charges include intoxication and concealed weapons with possible later action on the Scudder incident. Dawson is son of James Dawson, Homer Lamb is a married man, and one brother has prior local court history.

Steele Township Russell Thomas Dawson Goldie Lamb Homer Lamb Washington Kelly C. P. Scudder Faust Third Street Marshal Corning Kermode Kelly Saloon Dawson Goldin Lamb Hastings Scudder Meni Dawyon Dan Thhem

Indiana boy Curtis Brown believed dead in Danville melee

Abner Brown of the west end received a letter from his son Curtis Brown dated in St Louis claiming he is alive and in good health. He says he will visit home during the Christmas holidays, dispelling the prior belief he was killed in a fight near Danville HL.

Curtis Brown Indiana Danville Washington Abner Brown West End Big Boy St. Louis Young Brown

Preventics and Kidney Cure Advertisements and Testimonials

A fragment includes claims about Bourbon Poultry Cure by Bylly Hunemeier and Preventics cold tablets sold by Lindeman pharmacy, plus a diabetes/kidney cure testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure showing patient improvement after two bottles.

Frank "Graham Davenport L. F. Hunemeiér

Foley's Kidney Care claims cure for kidney and bladder trouble

Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Care fully cures all forms of kidney and bladder trouble and says the user has passed a rigid life insurance examination. Brand attributed to Smith and Winton.

Smith & Winton

Foley's Honey and Tar Advertises Safe Cough Remedy

Millions have used Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles with no harmful effects. The genuine yellow package contains no opiates or other drugs. Guard your health by choosing the genuine Smith & Winton product.

Foley Smith & Winton

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Remedy Not Affected by Law

Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Smith and Winton endorse it as a safe remedy for children and adults.

Foley Smith & Winton

For Sale Poultry and Real Estate Lend Notice

Rural notice advertises breeding stock with Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Reds chickens priced at 75 cents to $1 each and lists Edwards Feagans Montgomery Indiana and D Law Welmer as contacts. It also promotes mortgage lending on real estate for individuals and corporations in Montgomery Indiana and surrounding area.

Plymouth Edgar Feagans Montgomery Indiana Rhode Island D. Law Welmer

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