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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
4
Washington Township commissioners approved a list of road related allowances during a special December 1905 session. Payments to numerous individuals include amounts such as 4.00, 4.50, and similar figures for services or expenses associated with road work and township duties. Names repeatedly appear, reflecting numerous local residents compensated by the township.
Mrs. George H. Pickett of San Francisco tests Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, effective remedy for croup in children noting rapid relief after failure of other treatments. The ad urges families with kids to keep the medicine on hand, claiming it contains no opiates and is tasty. Sold by Smith and Winton.
County clerk Wallace hosted a music event as a drawing for a large graphone, raffled by Edward McCafferty. Ray King returned to Petersburg Monday for the holidays.
J H Rainey of Heltonville says his daughter Nellie Rainey was persuaded to leave home three weeks ago. An inventory showed her best clothing missing and witnesses saw her with bundles on several occasions. Rainey suspects a man linked to the disappearance placed a large bundle in his old house the day she left. Her current whereabouts are unknown to relatives.
Fish and Game Commissioner Sweeney of Columbus says she will strengthen efforts to stop quail and squirrel hunting after the open season ends this month. Deputies will be increased statewide after the new year to curb unlawful hunting and she notes reaching 27 convictions for hunting violations by October tenth.
The Washington printers union signs a new contract with city printing houses. The main change is the eight hour workday to start January first, reflecting a Toronto Canada convention origin. About 14,000 printers are expected to strike the first day if some shops refuse to recognize the law.
Fall term ends Thursday at Indiana University with no two week holiday vacation. Winter term begins Wednesday January 3. Total attendance reaches 374, up 92 from a year ago, and law school enrollment rises nearly 50 percent.
President Bryan of Indiana University raises effort to recruit teachers as enrollments rise statewide. He seeks to fill many vacancies due to increased college and high school student numbers across Indiana.
At the county board of education meeting in the courthouse Tuesday afternoon a resolution was adopted requiring that applicants for teaching licenses be licensed to teach by the June examination. Applicants must also provide satisfactory assurance to the trustee and county superintendent that they will meet the board’s rules and the 1904 qualifications requirements.
Miss Nettin P Bell, daughter of R H Bell, was surprised Monday evening when twenty friends gathered at her home northwest of Montgomery to celebrate her nineteenth birthday with music and games. At 8:30 the guests moved to the dining room for oysters coffee fruit cake and candy.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure from PF J Cheney Co. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo and notes internal use, with testimonials and a 75 cent price. C C Martin of Montgomery visited the city Monday afternoon.
The president bought a fine bull terrier for 500 dollars through an agent to give his daughter at Christmas. The dog, raised by George A. Clark of Seymour, had been sold in October to Frank F. Dale of New Haven and won six first prizes at a Philadelphia show. Clark notes the dog gained fame after the sale.
The Dubois county commissioners file suit in circuit court seeking a ruling on whether county councils must appropriate funds when commissioners approve a claim but funds are lacking. Judge Ely will decide if council has discretion to fund from the treasury once money becomes available. Also notes on Foley's Honey and Tar as remedy for coughs and colds.
The 8h Peter's church congregation at Montgomery will hold a fair next month to raise funds for a new school building. Last year the church cleared about $1,000 from a similar enterprise.
The First Presbyterian Church choir will sing a special program Sunday evening. Members of the choir will render a legal number and the Rev. J. F. Douglas, pastor, will deliver a sermon titled Christ In Song.
The Rev. W. G. Law pastor of First Baptist Vincennes left Tuesday with his children for Springfield Missouri to join his wife who had gone there earlier. He will likely stay for a long visit though his resignation had not been accepted. Bedford Democrat reports Mike Holtger has returned from a trip to Washington and Montgomery.
Raymond Connor of Shelton Washington says longstanding kidney trouble improved after taking Foley's Kidney Cure. He credits the first dose with relief and declares he is now cured. He emphasizes that healthy kidneys are essential to eliminate poisons from the blood.
J. H. O Neall Jr visited Laycock s factory in Indianapolis this month as Bodton store unveils a new cash barrier system to speed service for customers.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a guaranteed catarrh cure with a money back offer if it fails. It promotes inhalation therapy, claims to reach all air passages, purify blood with ozone, and promises quick and permanent relief. The full kit costs $1.00 with later bottles 60 cents, and a local dealer Lindeman's Pharmacy backs the guarantee.
The text lists the Trustes of Steele Office at Plalavitts with weekly sessions on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays each week.
Charles 1 Stucker trustee of Veale ip will be at the residence on the first and third Thursdays of each month for business matters.
An advertisement promotes a wide range of coats for men, offering Chesterfields, long greatcoats, and paddocks in varied styles and colors. Prices listed from affordable to higher end, claiming fair pricing and broad size availability.
A vintage catalog style ad offers Christmas gift ideas for men including suits from 2 to 25, shirts with cuffs, bathrobes, underwear in wool and silk, ties and suspenders, hats, canes, and gloves. It highlights two toned fabrics, imported broadcloths, and multiple price points from $0.25 to $25, emphasizing variety and fit.
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