Pledge Drives Halted as Turmoil Traced in Paper
The report notes individuals who endorsed the pledge faced hasty accusations while others traced the broader trouble today, signaling unsettled community responses and ongoing scrutiny.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
2
Local farmer touts Uric-O remedy for rheumatism
Frank Hows of Van Buren County reports dramatic relief after using Uric-O for rheumatism. He credits rapid sleep improvement and sustained ease after starting treatment and urges others to try the remedy with free samples offered by Smith Drug Co. in Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hows
van Buren
Smith Pier Treviene
Frank Howe
Baldwinshire
N.Y
Smith Drug Co
Syracuse
Local Union Elects Officers For One Year
The local union elected officers to serve one year including President Peter Schuck and Secretary Matthew McBride who has served since founding. A Pythian Sisters social honored Mrs Lon Kirby who leaves for Kansas with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schuck
Fred Walters
Matthew McBride
J. R. Burris
W. A. Watson
Charles Hembree
John Collier
Fred Summers
Andrew Kempf
Will Walters
Charles Dant
C. A. Morrison
Pythian Sisters
Lon Kirby
Kansas
H. C. Truelove
Stella McCafferty
Malissa Hyatt
Kate Allen
L. Creaser
James Colbert
Bessie Waggoner
Ida Harrod
R. and C
Ivy Waggoner
Pensinger
Will Marsh
State Corn Show at Purdue Set January 1908
Premium lists for the state corn show are being distributed with strong interest from corn men. Trophies displayed at Purdue will reward winners for one year with their names inscribed on the cup. The event aligns with the farmers short course, featuring instruction in corn, stock, dairying, poultry, horticulture, and household economics. Attendance is urged at Purdue from January 13 to 18, 1908, with samples due January 13 evening. corn sent by express or friends will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Bronday
Oklahoma City Sewer Case Halts Beer Sale
Authorities in Oklahoma halt sale and shipment of beer poured into a ditch as the United States Internal Revenue completes oversight after state actions. The case centers on the sewer dispute and prohibits distribution within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
United States
Internal Revenue
Oklahoma
How to Drag Roads In Muddy Streets
Instructions advise tight drags to shape roads and prevent ruts. Begin on one edge then center, drive walks not runs, and avoid overloading the hitch. Drag when feasible before freeze. allow drying after muddy spells. care by road users aids smoother lanes. Penalties exist for willful damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timujate
Wwe
Dynamite Found Hidden Behind Woolen Mill
Children discover sixteen sticks of dynamite and a box of caps hidden in an old boiler behind the woolen mill. Officer James Willis and Frank Botte inspect the cache. The date on the dynamite suggests recent acquisition. no local hardware firms claim the sale and owner identity remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Willis
Sullivan
Omcer
Offichr
Frank
Botte
An Ward
Millis
Terre ‘Haute
Robbers kill B&O station agent in Clarington
Edward Hutchinsay, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad station agent, was robbed and killed early Monday in Clarington Ohio. The attackers tied and gagged him, stole cash, and burned the station, then fled. Police suspect recognition led to the murder. Hutchinsay had worked in the Neyhrk division for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hutchinsay
Clarington
Ohio
Ilroad
Hutchinson
Tegognizi
Baltimore & Ohio
Ber
Neyhrk
Huteiinsd
Observe Silver Wedding
Frank and his wife quietly celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their home on South Third Street. Relatives from Evansville and the old home attended. guests presented many handsome gifts to the couple Mrs Myers and Miss Ella Eliott were among well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Anny
South Third Street
Evansville
Shop Man Hurt in Tuesday Accident
A fragment reports John Gorsage and Mrs Len Gorsage involved in a shop incident Tuesday with injuries and likely time off work. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorsage
Len Gorsage
Dean Fe
Tim A
Injury at factory hospitalized worker with boot crush
A young man about twenty one employed by B and O Frente Western company was injured when his foot was crushed by heavy rubber on felt boots. Dr Herr of Koje City treated the injury at the Rack and Dr. hospital. The man has prior minor injuries but this one is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strate
Dr. Herr
Frente Western Company
Koje
Gorsage
Trial of Arthur Stewart Ends With Acquittal In Petty Larceny
In police court Monday, Arthur Stewart a young African American man faced petty larceny charges. Greek witnesses John Terry and Thomas Kondas created language barriers with Terry translating to his assistant, while Kondas struggled with English. After hearing five witnesses including Stewart his mother and Terry Mayor Russell found him not guilty and he was released. Arnold J Padgett represented Stewart and M S Hastings led the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stewart
John Terry
Thomas Kondas
Stewart
Kondas
Terry
America
Lukm
Thomas Kandal
Randall Harlan
Russell
Arnold J. Padgett
M. Ss. ‘Hastings
Mrs Masten Dies At Loogootee
Mrs. Fred Masten died at her Loogootee home last Friday after a stomach cancer illness. She was buried there Saturday. She was the wife of a B and O Southwestern mail clerk and well known in the city. She leaves a large family. Among the daughters living is Miss Hazel Masten who has often visited here. Fred Masten has been off duty for some time but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Masten
Loogootee
B. & O. Southwestern Mail
Gurylving
Hazel Masten
Doctor from Oakland Secures Scottish Estate Inheritance
Dr L Dryborough of Oakland City is named as heir to a Scottish estate near Edinburg valued around 500000 dollars. His portion includes sixteen thousand dollars in cash and an annual eight hundred dollar annuity. He has just returned from Scotland with the cash inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Dryborough
Oakland
Oakland City
Edinburg
Scotland
Movements Reported in Knox County Farm Purchases
Osmadah has moved to the Knox county area near Wheatland after purchasing a farm. He previously lived in Washington township, Jordan station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmadah
Knox ‘County
Wheatland
Washington
Jordan
Miss Allen Home
Helen Allen is home from Indianapolis with T. 5B. Layeck formerly of Winn and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Allen
Agee
Indianapolis
Layeck
Winn
State funds moved to multiple Indiana banks
State Secretary Oscar Hadley and Auditor John Billheimer oversee a near all day resale to apportion funds among about twenty banks and trust companies across Indiana. Deposits include a $10,000 time vault at Washington National Bank. Depositories will receive six and twelve month deposits in cities such as Evansville Fort Wayne Terre Haute Lafayette Muncie Indianapolis and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hadley
John Billheimer
Bilheimer
Washington National Bank
Washington National
Evansville
Ft. Way
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Muncie
Detson
Richmond
Marion
Mad Wa
Bington
Goshen
Elwood
Renceburg
Frankfort
Conne’ Wabish
Portland
Paoli
Winchester
Boonville
Noblesville
North Vernon
Danville
Martinsville
Coon
Plainfield
Sullivan
Renesseler Lebanon
Spencer
Bluffton
Indianapolis
Sunday School Organizes In Washington Township
Sunday school workers in Washington township organized a townsh ip body at the Baptist church. Elmer Potts was elected president with George W. Ward secretary and R J Barr treasurer. Addresses by A O Fulkerson and R J Barr promised guidance for local efforts to expand Sunday schools countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sch
Washington Township
Baptist Church
Elmer Potts
George W. Ward
R. J. Barr
A. M.mcguire
A. O Fulkerson
Fulkerson
Barr
Married in Missouri without details from Indiana couple
A St Louis dispatch to the Indianapolis Star reports a marriage license issued Tuesday in Clayton Missouri to Miss Arley Scott and Groversmith both of Washington Indiana. They were married by Justice Werremeyer, the magistrate who advertises with poetry. The couple gave no information about themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts. Louis Dispatch
Indianapolis Star
Clayton
Gretna Green
Arle MY Scott
Groversmith
Washington
Indiana
Justice Werremeyer
Changes at Court House Clerk W and Wallace
A brief note reports changes at the court house involving clerkship shifts with W and Wallace named in the transition. The item notes administrative adjustments and potential staffing moves affecting the docket and public access.
Guthrie deputies recount year end counts and tokens
The article describes Guthrie deputies completing year end counts with cigars provided and handshakes for visitors and outgoing officers. Tokens and keepsakes were given to present officers and guests, including a watch fob and charms. Jomas Nugent, county editor, gave remarks and introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Jomas Nugent
Brigot
Madonic
H. C. Truelove
J. B. Gilley
Allen Palmer
Elijah
Rules for School Rooms From State Health Board
Secretary of the state board releases health rules for schools. The guidelines emphasize ventilation, clean air, and hygiene to prevent contagious diseases. They urge shutting doors against foul air and avoiding spitting, with attention to ventilation during intermissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Bad money orders stolen from Chicago post station
Word from the inspector in Chicago reports that on December 23, 1907, money order forms 18,815 to 19,000 inclusive were stolen from station 129 in Chicago along with the money order stamp. Nine forged orders, ranging from 10 to 3 dollars, have been passed on merchants including jewelers and booksellers. The suspect is described as a heavyset man, age forty, about five feet ten, weight 200 to 220 pounds, with a full ruddy face and dark mustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspecto
Chicago
Station 129
Per
Ind
Indiana to elect delegates to Republican state convention
The Republican state committee issued a call for meetings in townships precincts and wards on January 31 or February 1 to elect delegates to district conventions on February 4. Indiana will send two delegates and two alternates per district plus four at large to the national convention. District by county apportionment is listed for the Second District with several counties shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
James P. Goodrich
Carl W.riddick
Republican State Committee
Davies
Ceee Ee
Ek Greene
Cone Eewneer Abe Geld Knox
Ue Tel
Soice Sel Lawrence
Martin
Cengee & Owen
Baetese Peuvaeee
Monroe
Eesees
Eee Sullivan
Ned Inn Ae
Republican call for Indiana delegates to 1908 Chicago convention
The Republican Party of Indiana schedules county level meetings on January 21 and February 1 1908 to elect delegates and alternates to district conventions for the national Republican meeting in Chicago June 1908. Delegates are apportioned by county votes from 1906 and listed districts meet February 4 1908 at designated towns to choose two delegates and two alternates per district. District meeting times and venues include Evansville Vincennes New Albany North Vernon Terre Haute Cambridge City Indianapolis Muncie Kokomo Rensselaer Marion Fort Wayne Plymouth and others with publication by county chairmen two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Committee
United States
Chicago
Stoh
State Committee
Republian
Fred A. Sims
Evansville
Vincennes
New ‘Albany
North Vernon
Terre Haute
Cambridge City
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Jackson
Washington, Ind
Knox
Miss Allen
M.E. School
The
Methodist Sunday School
A. Q. Fulkerson
L. E. van Osdel
Lois Shirley
Nina Bradley
Mr Mitchell
Carl: McWilliamy
Brarian
Mary Fish
Home Department
Ella Russell
Missouri
Gourt House
Clerk, W. & Wallace
sMdoTit Canvasser
Lahouta
Hhaye
Itheir
Ashington
Kokomo
Rensselaer
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