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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1903
Page
2
A July 6 local note extols newspapers as the best advertising medium. Handbills attract only nearby neighbors while newspapers reach thousands, entering homes and speaking to families as a trusted form of entertainment.
A vintage ad from Farmers' drug store by Louis F. Hunemeier claims expert drug knowledge comes from long study and close application. It emphasizes prescription dispensing as the specialty and offers personal attention to ensure everything is correct.
Up-to-date New Troy laundry announces modern machinery and experienced staff to deliver superior service. The ad pledges customer satisfaction and invites patrons to send work for cleaning, claiming best practices and reliable results.
Nee Summer Millinery offers trimmed chic hats and stylish novelties at reduced prices in the Cloud Building. Sailors street hats and fashion items abound, inviting shoppers to visit this week.
Evansville and Washington split their two games with Washington winning 8 to 5 in the Saturday af ternoon tilt while Evansville recovered for a 6 to 5 victory Sunday. Goodwin started slowly then dominated at times striking out eight but Washington built an early lead and held on as Evansville errors and poor hitting limited late scoring. Dalsin pitched both games for Evansville, allowing seven hits in the first and suffering from Washington’s early breakaway. The teams lined up the same for Sunday’s game, with Goodwin again on the mound for Washington and Dalsin for Evansville. The crowd was larger Saturday but smaller Sunday, and Washington’s best players appeared less motivated in the second game. The final score Sunday showed Evansville edging Washington with late runs, while Saturday’s score featured Washington’s explosive first inning and Evansville’s late string of scores.
Clyde Goodwin the Washington ball pitcher, praised for summer slab work, has draws interest from K I T league clubs in Clarksburg Tennessee Henderson Kentucky and a Chicago team. He plans to stay in Washington for the next season, hoping to pitch in fast company after a minor assignment this year.
An item notes the Seymour Reds will play Washington at home next Sunday. Harry Banta, the kid batter, went 5 for 6 with a rare fielding error missing Bag No 2 to be called out. Weggoner and Lee Norris delivered solid defense with multiple chances handled cleanly.
In Evansville Indiana on July 6 a lynching attempt failed as 25 officers blocked a mob seeking Lee Brown the black slayer of Patrolman Louis Masgey. later a black mob armed itself causing further clashes. three blacks wounded and a white youth Logan killed. Sheriff Kratz moved Brown to Vincennes and Governor Durbin sent state militia to restore order.
In Indianapolis on July 6 Bryan supporters met at the Grand hotel asserting Indiana must stay aligned with Bryan doctrine and leaders plan to capture party control. The piece notes reformatory policy changes under Will H. Whittaker, finances, and past investigations, concluding with editorial asides on health ads and political weather.
Evansville Indiana reports Patrolman Lewis N Massey died after being shot by Lee Brown a negro. The veteran officer aged over twenty years with the police department fought to live telling his wife and child he would get well before collapsing. The city mourns a Masonic member beloved by many amid racial tension following the killing.
A Brazil correspondent reports the creation of a new six city league named the Indiana Baseball Association. It includes Brazil, Linton, Washington, Vincennes, Princeton, and Mt Carmel with clubs drawing from the Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee league and local talent. The season opens next Sunday with Brazil vs Vincennes.
Pat Corcoran improves with each game and raises his batting average. Dennis Corcoran missed two chances but none led to a run. Sunday’s game unclear. Vincennes seeks a new baseball league and Prinston readers discuss Epworth League and July 4 sentiments in a fragmentary column.
Hucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as a universal remedy for pains from cuts wounds burns and bruises and also claimed to cure sore joints and piles. Sold by J. N. Jones druggist for 25 cents.
In Decatur Indiana on July 6 a mob of about fifty men attacked a black man from Wren eight miles away as he came to town to trade. Police halted the assault but the mob hustled him out of Decatur with a warning not to return. In Lebanon Indiana on the same day William Clark seventeen and Clarence Clark eighteen were charged with rape. Misses Aspa and Vera Wyatt sixteen and seventeen of Jamestown testified. preliminary hearing held before Squire Lewis of Jamestown, bond set, then they were brought to Boone circuit court and released on bond.
A Washington resident praises Dean's Kinney Pills sold by Foster Milburne Co as a cure for back pain kidney issues and fatigue. Domestic troubles and stomach liver relief are attributed to Dr King’s New Life Pills. Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry is recommended for dysentery and diarrhea. The country justice adjusts law to fit cases per the Chief Justice.
J M Cardwell & Co offers a furniture and house furnishing credit plan with small weekly instalments and no higher charges than cash buyers. The store at 20 Main Street promotes high quality, fully guaranteed goods and a large up to date stock.
An advertiser notes a fine assortment of society emblems and pins at Geo. N. Engert's, the jeweler, highlighting items like lodge and order symbols and offering various prices to attract members and their groups.
Wooster Ind July 6 The post office has closed after Henry Keefer quit the job of postmaster as no successor could be found. The annual pay was 190 dollars and a rural route will be established. Aurora Ind July 6 William Stone accidentally shoots Thomas Neal with a revolver Neal seriously wounded. Muncie Ind July 6 A melee behind a saloon leaves Frank Major stabbed three times in the back by Frank Martin Major seriously wounded but not fatally.
Dallas July 6 L A Moore secretary of the city of Dallas was shot and killed by his son Ernest twenty two during an argument after Moore allegedly attacked his other son. Ernest claimed he acted in remonstrance as the father turned and fired.
A dated notice promotes the W. W. Harnate livery stable at Third and Van Trees, offering well groomed horses, rubber tired runabouts, traps and closed carriages for ladies use with reasonable prices and contact by phone number 6.
Local retailer N J Carnahan Co promotes a large assortment of hammocks in various sizes styles and colors. Prices range from 83 to 75 cents offering affordable comfort for summer.
A display of latest sailor hats arrives at a shop priced 75 cents to one dollar. Special Thursday and Friday sale events offer hats at 10 to 10 1/2 cents, inviting customers not to miss the deal. Misses M and M James promote the offer.
Advertises spring soft cushioned baby carriages by F. B. Fornwald at 210 Main Street. Carriages described as strong yet not heavily built with prices from 8.50 to 825.
Zack Jones' at 12 East Main Street touts a full line of the best and freshest groceries with prices designed to fit any budget. The ad emphasizes good judgment and value for shoppers seeking everyday staples.
When reading at night letters run together and confuse you call us for improved reading glasses. Jepson's offers corrected fittings and the most improved method at 313 Main Street.
Mrs. Rickard at 112 East Mam Street promotes a complete line of wall paper designs along with new books the newest novels and choice stationery and office supplies aimed at attracting public interest.
An old style notice for The Cozy Corner at 303 East Main Street invites wives and families to a genteel woolen shop and soda cream parlor. It promises a delightful atmosphere and pure treats for an evening visit.
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