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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
4
The Basette and Hérald, issued by The Gazette and Herald company, represents the weekly edition of the public newspaper. It reflects the publication’s origin and the collaboration with The Gazette and Herald firm.
The Indianapolis Herald condemns Governor Hanly's domination of the Republican Party and warns that continued one man control risks party disintegration. It argues for leaving temperance as a nonpartisan issue and criticizes leaders like Mr. Babcock for attempts to subjugate the county option law.
Fragmentary editorial language argues that Aly and Seon style tyranny undermines Indiana’s militant Republican base. It accuses Beveridge followers and figures like Hemmenway Watson Landis and Overstreet of leading the state into defeat, urging removal of Henryan’s domineering influence to restore standing among northern Republicans.
The World argues against populist reforms and for merit based U S senatorial selection. It praises Theodore E Burton of Ohio while noting Missouri direct primaries and Indiana conventions reveal how public will and party power collide in choosing senators.
William Barr's condition slightly improved and Pearl Horton recovers. A host of residents visit Washington and Terre Haute, join dinners, and attend family events. Local Odd Fellows install officers as the community shares greetings, travel, and festive gatherings through midweek.
The Montgomery court and several fraternal lodges installed officers on Tuesday and Friday nights. Officers named include Chief Charlotte McNabb and Captain Austin Sharum for the Montgomery court, Consul W. E. Price and banker Lew Harris for Modern Woodmen, and N. G. Mrs Maud Baler with a slate including V. G. Mrs Jess Kenned y and recording secretary Mrs Carrie Klusemeier for Rekahs. Readers note frequent changes and local visits such as Miss Libble Peagan’s past grand status and Miss Dora Hiam as warden. Also mentioned are community updates: J Bennett’s trip to Bicknell, Mrs J H Callahan’s hand injury, and teachers’ institute Saturday. The Mt Olive Union Sunday school convention drew attendees from all township schools, with a basket dinner and plans for the next Montgomery convention in late March.
Notice is given that the Daviess County Indiana Board of Commissioners will on Monday February 1 1909 at 2 pm at the auditor s office in Washington let a contract for graveling of the road petitioned by Robert McCreary et al Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor s office In witness whereof the seal of the board is affixed January 7 1909 Auditor Daviess County. Notice of Final Settlement is also given that administrator of the estate of Mary Moore has filed a final settlement with the clerk of the Daviess circuit court with February 3 1909 set for hearing Mattingly Myers attorneys.
As treasurer of Daviess County the report lists receipts from January 1 1908 to January 1 1909 including the balance on hand at the start and end of year, along with all expenditures during the year and the total balance now on hand.
J Thomas Nugent auditor certifies the 1908 financial condition of Daviess County Indiana funds. A $89.37 discrepancy from warrants not presented in the issuing year persists, with $6.85 warrants outstanding this year. The treasury balance stands at $43195.88. Report approved January 4 1909 by Henry Hiseprlt William F Killion and R J Barr.
A fragment notes gradual abatement of symptoms and return to normal urine after using Foley's Kidney Remedy sold by Smith Winton. The copy also touts relief from grippe coughs, with claims of effectiveness and cheerful recommendation.
Ad reads claim Foley's Honey and Tar cures sore throats and inflamed stings fast. It urges taking the yellow packaged product from Smith and Winton to strengthen and avert a dangerous condition.
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