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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
3
The shop touts a wide fire stock of harness components including traces fetlocks breeching and trimmings. Pure oak tanned leather promises long wear with collars and complete sets priced from one to four dollars. The firm claims a strong reputation for high grade horse collars and offers to oil and repair harnesses, inviting customers to visit before the rush.
The original ban on selling Coca Cola at army posts was based on incorrect information. A revocation notice has been sent to every army post in the United States and the Philippines.
Will Walters deputy county clerk traded the Elswick hotel to L W Howard and C T Mount for one hundred acres in Steele township near Hyatt's station. The hotel valued at 7506 and the land at 7000 dollars. Walter Wykoff sold his Ogden street residence to Catherine Murphy for 1675 dollars. He bought twelve acres on the Maysville road from the Thomas estate for 1206 dollars and will build a modern house. All deals routed through the Washington Realty company.
Jack Hin foreman of the planer room at Hoosier Glass Petersburg suffered the loss of three fingers on his left hand Tuesday morning at Greer Wilkinson Lumber Yard in Petersburg. He was off duty briefly and wandered to the saw mill where his hand was caught near the blade. He is a married local man with a family.
Thomas Gillick, a well known farmer on the old Hixson farm near Glendale, was injured Tuesday afternoon about 1 20 when he fell from a horse and struck a post. One rib was broken and internal injuries are suspected. Dr M L Arthur of Glendale treated him. recovery expected.
A Missouri preacher spent three whanked dollars at a Kansas City poker table, borrowed from friends and repaid them. He then preached on Sunday night about gambling's harm, describing the losers' effects in detail.
Five farmers in Mason County Kentucky announce they intend to leave the state to settle in a place where they can raise crops without interference. They seek homes in a state that allows unrestricted farming practices.
Indiana railroad commission issues a new rate of twenty five cents per yard for gravel from Elliston to Union switch and Odon, adjusting prior eighty five to sixty cent scales. The move ends prior injunctions, dates set, and covers EB and Southern Indiana lines, with acceptance expected by railroads.
The Davies circuit court decision in the suit Helena Spangle v Samuel Spangle was sustained by the appellate court. The Knox county case, moved on change of venue, awarded the plaintiff $125 for support after a jury trial. The higher court affirmed the verdict and noted the judgment remains binding unless reversed.
Delegates from Indiana district gather at Wash Indiana for a 1 pm convention on March 25 to nominate a candidate for the Second Indiana congressional seat. Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Owen, Sullivan, and other counties are named in the district slate as eligible to representation. district chair Joseph H. Bawtd. Wagoner reported receiving updates from McMckrland.
Afiss Lela Gray and four Petersburg women spent Sunday in Washington as guests of C. O. Bone hag and family before departing for Enid Oklahoma to teach in local schools. Samuel L. Dung a fifteen year old died at his parents home near Wheatland on Sunday with his brother arriving Monday to arrange the funeral. AB Keller resumes work as agent for the B and O Southwestern after recovering from a sprained ankle.
Washington post office lists remaining letters for the week ending February 25 1908. Names include women Mrs John Bates Mrs Eva Bowman Louise Daviess Miss Hester Hooker Henrietta Morgan Mrs Harry Swaney and men James Catt Mitchell Cramer Clarence J Dickey Will Dolen John Elkins Hugh Howard John Maher Seed Snyder Harley E Traylor W Wolf John Walder Albert peaked EB C. FAITH Postmaster M CAFFERTY To Mrs Hiram McCafferty a son HUDSON To Mrs Berry Holson
James Garten sues Hiram Sts et al on a promissory note with EB Laughlin representing the plaintiff in the district court proceedings.
Marriage licenses issued include Tyra A. Fisher to Clarissa A. Wilson. Austin F. Walkins to Flossie M. Decker.
Bernard Spaulding visited at Montgomery Sunday. John Vonderschmidt returns home from Terre Haute trip. George Drew seen in city from Montgomery. John Combs leaves for southern Iowa. Felix Cadou from Vincennes visiting. N H Jepson noted. Miss Rosaline Shriffle returns to Evansville after visit. Will Traylor visiting from the west with Monroe Traylor. Tillie Vonderscmidt returns from El Nora with Etta Abel. T C Julian back from St Augustine Florida. Mr. and Mrs. A C Truelove return from Terre Haute with Miss Barnadette Hirt. Mr. and Mrs. J F Williams back to Clarksville Tennessee after visit with J W Beaver. Daytona Journal: Margaret Geeting and son Joseph Geeting of Indianapolis and Mrs. W L Wright of Washington room with Mrs Ablass, enjoy ocean view.
For sale or exchange a five acre tract with a five room dwelling barn and store room. Will trade for city property. Contact A. J. Biddinger at 404 East Main.
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