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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
5
Mrs McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes she was bedridden for three months with kidney and bladder trouble. After two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy she felt like a new person and urges suffering women to try the remedy. Sold to Smith Witton druggists.
The Indianapolis Star features an excellent likeness of County Auditor Thomas Nugent who attended the State Auditors and Clerks Association meeting in Indianapolis. Nugent serves as president of the organization.
The note extols Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble and warns against unknown remedies that may contain harmful drugs. Foley's and Sas record of forty years of cures. Sold by Smith and Winton druggists.
Vague phrases describe a health issue affecting residents amid unclear details. Officials urge calm as community searches for reliable information while rumors circulate about causes and possible remedies.
An advertorial note asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures hoarse coughs and colds overnight by soothing membranes and expelling the cold from the airways. It mentions airiness of the suite and Winston as part of the wording.
Mayor Russell presided as George Davis of the Zinkan building saloon faced two affidavits in police court. Davis was found guilty on gambling with a minor and then pleaded guilty to selling liquor to a minor, receiving fines and jail time with an appeal planned.
Hastings Industrial of Chicago sues John Mackell of Barr township in Daviess circuit court alleging a May 24 1906 contract with Montgomery area subscribers to loan 3850 for a creamery project. Plaintiff says it performed all duties and Mackell owes 100 dollars plus interest from Sept 1 1906.
Reports from Plainville Eaglesville Washington and nearby towns include residents visiting moving and travel updates. A Sunday wedding at the bride's parents home is noted with Rev C H Buchanan officiating. Residents attend a well attended revival at the M E church and Foley's Kidney Remedy ads promote medical benefits and local merchants Smith Winton sell the remedy.
A fragmentary message circulates in Allen's area prompting officials to assess its meaning. Residents report confusion as authorities request patience while investigating whether the remark impacts public safety or community events.
The Washington Herald says Indiana Republicans must chart a Hanly balance to survive. It argues Governor Hanly uses force to push local option politics and could ruin GOP nominees by his actions. The piece urges the party to confront him and seek unity, noting his influence wanes if he steps aside.
In Hannibal Missouri seven boys who pleaded guilty to petty theft were whipped by their parents in the city prison. The flogging by a stern father prompted the City Marshal to intervene as needed. Judge Thomas L Anderson approved the punishment by agreement with the parents. Washington tariff talks move through 6000 pages of testimony as subcommittee drafts the new bill. Irvine Kentucky reports dispute over instructions and their acceptance as the day closes.
The court adjourned today as Beach Hargis faces charges for the murder of his father, James Hargis, with all evidence presented. In Kansas City Frederick J. Peterson was shot by his wife Rose after a dance. their troubled marriage led to a divorce filing and a fatal shooting in a southeast district.
Burglars looted the cathedral at Roeskilde last night taking a large number of gold wreaths urns and shrine fragments from the tombs of King Christian and Queen Louise. The site has long served as the burial place of Danish kings and royal memorials were stolen.
For sale or exchange an eight room residence with gas water bath basement closets and well papered rooms. House painted and in good repair with outbuildings concrete sidewalks and steps. Will exchange for a rental property valued at 500 to 800 dollars. Contact for price.
The Montgomery-McCord pair from Grove Cleveland and Mary E. McCord of Alfordsville, show as couples. Emery Watkins Montgomery and Adda Alta Smiley of Van Buren Township listed. Benjamin Franklin Sawyer Plainville and Martha Ann Rector, Plainville, appear. Joseph E Dearmin Plainville and Edna Pearl O Maley, Plainville, join. Sherman Harmon Washington Township and Rosa Lawhorn, Washington. Charlies Ryder Marsh and Nettie Marsh of Washington listed. Jefferson Cummins Veale Township and Stella Callaway Veale Township. Charten F Rommell Washington and Alta Gay Rutledge, Washington. Frank M Dobbyn Washington Township and Ulla Belva Goodwin Veale Township.
List of letters remaining in the Washington post office for the week ending December 22, 1908. Women Stella Canthorn Minnie Porter Lydia Robling M A Graves Elmer Hollowell Minnie EK Porter. Men Paulie Bowman Walter Bennett J G Crooks J G Cole Arnold Cullevan Elmer Hollowell George Malhéche John Morris Merton Miller George L Rose William Southrook J A Thrasher Cleo Tethering. When calling for above say advertised. One cent charged on all advertised matter. E C Faith Postmaster.
John F. Miles and Margaret E Miles sue Ange ine Barr West and others in a quiet title suit represented by Mattingly & Myers. The Schofields from Princeton visit relatives Mr and Mrs C H Walter on West Walout Street for Christmas.
The Masonic lodge at Glen dale elected officers including W. M. J. Dayton, W. A. D. Arthur, J. W. EB Dayton, secretary L. A. Wallace treasurer, W. G. Smoot, Dic. M. Wallace J. D. J. & Robinson, and tyler J. d. Clark.
Fragmentary text suggests relief measures or remedies for women's pain and urinary issues. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are present in the readable portion.
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