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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
2
A fragment urges readers to combat rheumatism with a claimed universal cure. The ad promotes Urto O a “cinematic specific” that supposedly clears poisoning from blood and claims permanent, thorough relief for rheumatism. It includes a Syracuse Smith Drug Co address and a free trial offer.
Gus Patterson of J. P. Cavanaugh grocery received a multi page threatening letter pledging to burn his home and cause harm. The message, partly printed, bears a north side woman's signature whose denial and handwriting comparison are noted by Postmaster Faith and deputy W B Allen. Authorities will investigate after Patterson forwards the letter.
Bruce Murphy and E. E. Gowdy left Tuesday for Muscogee Oklahoma to study land propositions and consider purchasing in the new state.
In Bedford and Lawrence county tensions rise as Padgett and Davis factions clash over county and district delegation seating. Underwood opposition and contested delegates loom, with shifts of support among Cullop Welman Knox Owen and Sullivan as candidates jockey for position ahead of the district convention.
A Montgomery committee and the local group in charge of the state convention met Sunday in the city to discuss a proposed July 4 celebration. They reviewed plans and potential activities for the holiday event.
A celebration is likely to feature a leading national figure delivering the principal oration, with strong expectations for a high reputation speaker to address the event.
The state board of tax commissioners orders tax on Sunday riding items and personal fineries for delinquent taxpayers, prompting farmer boys and city chaps to demand fairness as counties push collections. Delinquent totals show Daviess County with 25.5 thousand?, Knox and Greene far higher, while local officials vow renewed effort and possible suits by Commissioner McCarale. Vester Cushing is reported to have been injured in a Sunday incident near Loogeotee.
County commissioners through the county treasurer announce sale of bonds on March 7 at 10 a m in the treasurer’s office. Six 1000 dollar bonds issued as refunding bonds plus two 3500 dollar bonds for short terms, funding county expenses and repair fund. Record lists January 21 1908 as ordinance date. Thomas Nugent of Daviess bearer executes notice.
Descriptive details describe a saloon room measuring twenty eight feet two inches by eighteen feet eight inches with eleven foot ceilings. Fronts street with visible glass windows and doors. rear door present. Locks and keys permit preventing entry on Sundays legal holidays and at illegal hours.
Adam J. Abel, resident of Barr township Daviess County Indiana seeks a March term license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in Montgomery on Main Street. The request covers a two story brick building with a 17 by 56 foot saloon room and front and rear entrances with locks to prevent Sunday and illegal hour admittance.
A male resident over 21 in Washington, Daviess County Indiana, will apply to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners at the next regular session beginning the first Monday in March 1908 for a license to sell barter and give away spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities no less than a quart. The location is a 10 by 40 foot room in a two story brick building on Main Street, Lot 42 owned by Harvey L. Lockridge, at the northeast corner of the parcel. The notice specifies the premises' exact lot description and street position within the city.
A fragment of a crime note mentions an attack and a victim's injury. The readable phrases reference a site and possible assailant, with limited details about timing or location.
The regular board session begins March 1905 to consider a license for selling spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a one-story frame building on west Main street. The room, fifteen by twenty feet, fronts Main street at the northwest corner of lot 2 in Read & Thompsons addition, with a store room, glass doors, secure entrances, and full view along the premises. Lou S H Smith.
A decree from the Daviess circuit court orders a public sale on Saturday in March 1908 in Daviess county Indiana. The sheriff will offer rents and profits for up to seven years and then the fee simple of the described real estate if needed. Archibald Yazel and Ella Yazel are the property owners in a suit brought by Jacob T Pope and Olive Stoops.
Notice to non residents of Daviess County Indiana announces a February term 1908 circuit court action to quiet title to real estate. Defendants named include John English and others with unknown heirs and representatives. The hearing is set for April 28, 1908 in Washington Indiana court.
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