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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
5
Notice for residents with business to meet Reeve township Trustee H O Truelove at Alfords ville on the second and fourth Saturdays each month.
In the Daviess Circuit Court January term 190. Josiah G Allen as administrator presents and files his account and vouchers for the estate of Mary J Velle deceased. The court will examine the accounts January 20, 1600, in Washington Indiana. Heirs creditors and all interested must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hastings Allen & SIllheimer Attorneys for Administrator.
Fragmentary text discusses a city committee investigation into municipal plants. Mentions several cities and planned tests or reports. References a meeting where a report is to be presented.
The text discusses a shift from scarce, poorly equipped tool rooms to widespread availability of capable tool makers. It highlights the role of turret lathes and precision tools in machine shops, noting improvements in efficiency, automated setups, and the use of engine lathes for consistent production.
A Columbus man cites personal experience with Doan's Kidney Pills from the Foster Milburn Company. He reports relief from kidney trouble, back pain, and sleepless nights after using four boxes bought at Hoosier Rug Store. Sold everywhere. Doan's is the sole brand named.
Laura Taughlin and Richard Carroll of Odon married Monday evening at the Ray residence. The ceremony was quiet with few guests. Carroll, a well known stonemason, is the son of J D Langbein and daughter of Odon’s popular residents. The couple will reside in Odon.
Notice announces sealed proposals due January day at 4 pm to furnish bank books records stationery and supplies for one year. Bids must meet requisitions and 1899 county business act. contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. Auditor Robert Russell appears.
The Maryland fishing sector provides jobs to about 48 852 people, reflecting its significant role in the state economy and employment landscape.
An unidentified document mentions a Havana connection and a plot from Maine involving Atwater and a newspaper, with references to a secretary and a prominent source. The text alludes to figures in Havana and a journalist eyeing life abroad amid unclear charges or plans.
A vintage ad promotes Ford’s Pure Cire as a reliable relief for croup. It claims twenty five years with no failure, noting early symptoms like hoarseness and a first attack, and asserts the remedy prevents further attacks. Mothers are urged to trust the product across the broad land.
A chaotic OCR shows real estate transfers and deeds involving multiple parties such as Louis H Creaighs, Albert Buzan, Mary M Westy, Susan Carter, John HL Alis, Henry Stratford, Shelby-Mi Dayton, John E Barbar, Edwin R Horrall, Jessie Myers, Andrew Boerhi, Washington Ayer, Charles Baldwin, Mitta Baldwin, Ezra Mattingly trust, Henry C Byrer, Daniel R Catter, Tene Stewart, Lucy Walls. The section includes parcel notes like nwq and swv neq and dollar amounts, plus an unrelated ad for Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A series of coroner inquests from Daviess County Indiana detail deaths in Washington and Montgomery areas. Buckley and Herbert cases describe accidental deaths involving a steam shovel and a railroad crew. Horrall and Keyes entries note fatalities from explosion and heart failure, with ages, appearance, and Civil War veteran status recorded.
Court orders a hearing for the bankrupt’s discharge on November 2 in the Endland District. Creditors and interested parties must appear with reasons why the petition should not be granted. Clerk to mail copies of the petition and order to known creditors at their residence addresses.
James Overton, a Madison township farmer, went to Odon to collect a debt and upon returning home severely beat his young son. Marshal Browning arrested him. Overton was arraigned before Squire Guthrie and fined 9.20. New officers were elected by the G A R for the coming year, including Commander Franklin Wise and others. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised to improve health, while Constable Robt Wallace of South Washington shifts political alignments toward the Prohibitionists.
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio escaped a fatal lung illness after two years of suffering from consumption. He used Dr King’s New Discovery which provided instant relief and a permanent cure. The ad promises powerful relief for chest and lung troubles with a money back guarantee and free trials at J N Jones drug store.
A man assaulted a young girl near Rayeralts saloon on Meridan street last night. The assailant followed her from the street and a caller was asked to identify a man who aided the victim. A related notice urges readers to obtain Bailey's Honey and Tar from local druggists for relief.
In the matter of Charles Sefrit Bankrupt Indiana District On the 20th day of November the court orders discharge proceedings to be published in the Gazette Indianapolis with notices to creditors and residence addresses on file The Honorable John HB presiding judge seals the matter in the district court and sets the date for discharge proceedings in December 189.
An OCR fragment shows an early grain drink advertisement Grain-U promising nutrition and coffee replacement with price 15c to 25c per package. The text also references Sharps and courts, Henry James, and a Tennessee university judge, with stray quotes and product claims.
An old advert touts Hair Ealsam 5% Abe DA A as cleansing land beauty and promoting lush growth. It claims to restore gray hair to its natural color and mentions Wever Vaile and a local drug store selling the product amid promotional language.
The city of Washington Indiana adopts rules requiring all contractors to mark and illuminate trenching and obstructions in streets and sidewalks by dusk and keep warning lights burning all night. Violators face fines from one to twenty dollars and must protect exposed sites with fencing or barriers.
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