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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
3
Joseph Wallage, son of M B Wal, and Miss Laspetmor of Wall township are announced as a couple. Details appear in the rural community notice.
Governor Han's proclamation references completion and readiness for intended use as Abner Dobbins walks near the Southwest railway tracks in North Vernon. A fragmented report notes a bad wreck and mentions Dobbins' family links to Wash.
In Attle Spring era sales, white waist designs and wash skirts are offered at deep discounts. White waists and other white tops, originally up to 6 dollars, are reduced to 98 cents or 25 percent off. Wash skirts in various materials priced from 60 cents to 4 75 dollars, with underskirts discounted similarly.
Began July 6 fifty five years ago in a small one room building on Second street now in a modern store. The celebration runs July 6 to July 20 with a big sale and price concessions for patrons as the firm marks its 55th year in Washington.
Readable items include men's two piece suits with wool fabrics in Cassimere Cheviot Worsted and Serge, originally $6 to $15, now 25 percent off. Also sixty cassimere trousers and tapestry portieres offered at half price. assorted patterns in dark stripes and plaids.
A newspaper note outlines an Anniversary sale plan for shoes near the shoe section. It lists Stetson, Crossett, Bostonian, Abott, Queen Quality and other makes with rebates ranging from 53c to 77c per pair, and presents about 74 pairs of $3.50 Oxfords with a 69c rebate.
The article reports Dr H A Tobey former superintendent of the institution is now an inmate at Toledo hospital and is considered troublesome. It mentions potential transfer to Longview Cincinnati or Dayton for better care while maintaining discipline in Toledo.
A couple hosted at their Meridian Street home Monday evening celebrating their twenty six year marriage. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Smith Mr and Mrs J B Molen and others. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hdwich Dunn Mrs Joseph Bogner and Andrew Haag. Refreshments served and guests received embossed postage stamp gifts. The stamps feature four denominations with colors and the phrase United States within a relief border. The post office delivery hours change noted as effective July 1.
A series of petitions across townships including Reeve, Madison, Steele, Elmore, Barr and Veale are ordered sold or opened, with names such as George Tr Hunter B McNabb Alfred Coyle and John E Beckett appearing. Several petitions are continued or dismissed as hearings proceed.
The New York City division of a new Public Utilities Commission held its inaugural meeting Monday to organize and inspect the boards that previously supervised public utilities in the city. The gathering focused on defining duties and coordinating oversight among the separate bodies.
A notice states that new postage stamps will be released shortly after the first of the month. The post office department indicates preparations are underway and citizens may expect availability soon.
The legislature passes a saloon confinement act applying to Nashville Tennessee. The new ordinance takes effect Monday and bars about 100 saloons from operating outside the uptown district.
The Norwegian cruiser Harald Haarfagre arrived Monday to represent King Haakon at the Jamestown exposition and exchanged salutes with Fort Monroe and the American warships moored in the Roads.
In a local notice postmasters in Ireia Ave are granted leaves of absence not exceeding five days to attend the state league of fourth class postmasters meeting in Atlanta on August 17. The event and dates are specified for official attendance.
Announcements describe Axminster Rugs size 27 by 54 inches priced at 4.98 during the anniversary sale, claiming real fine wear and durability. Welton Velvet Rugs size 46 by 72 inches are also featured with a 3.50 value in the same sale.
Announce sale of fine wash goods directly from foreign markets. Features include rotton ginbre prints, embroidered plaids, and Mousselines in sheer weaves with floral and stripe patterns. Yard prices quoted as 40c 50c and 60c, with new designs in floral and coin dot patterns.
The state encampment will be held at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis from July 15 to 26. Company I reports to camp before leaving for Indianapolis and a shoot is planned at the Fort Benjamin Harrison range on July 13 to 15. Sixty new khaki uniforms and overcoats have been shipped to Company I and are expected today. Company E departs for Vincennes on the Fourth, returning that night, to participate in the Fourth of July celebration at Keewood Park. Terre Haute and Vincennes will also be present, with a sham battle planned at night.
The Wheatland barber shop of Strange and Falla burned early Sunday morning, owned by I C C F. The loss is about 500 dollars with no insurance. Roy Falls suspects candles started the fire after boys fired them late Saturday. Bucket brigade efforts failed as the blaze gained quick headway. Mr. Falla, a Washington resident, is a noted member of the local barbers union.
John Temple Graves in a Lexington interview says Tennessee and Georgia could back Roosevelt if nominated again. He asserts the South will not demand a southern candidate for the Democratic nomination and hints at regional backing for Roosevelt.
A report notes an earthquake measured at the Cheltenham Maryland observatory on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock plus 14 minutes and 53 seconds, lasting nearly one hour.
Wheat is nearly dut in the shock as Mrs. Grant Lemoys of Petersburg visits. George Dorsey was here Monday. Mrs Eliza Clark of Flora IH visits J M Clark. A Ta Conley attends Mt Gilead conference. Rev B Bburs preaches Ebenezer. Dry weather threatens the corn crop. Isaac Steens, former mail carrier, from Blanaville visits his father. Maud Arthur elected superintendent. Rev E J Bowhler from Porteraville preaches Sunday. Joseph Franklin land and Charles Stuckey with families visit Tillman McCafferty.
J M L Vance an English teacher at Vandalia high school traveled with his son George to Terrez Haute where he entered the Indian State Normal this week. Mrs Vance remains at Vandalia. They will return to Washington in August.
A large barn owned by Richard Taylor, about one mile north of Glendale in Harrisop township, was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. Estimates place the loss around 460 to 500 dollars with no insurance. The cause is listed as unknown and efforts to save the structure were unsuccessful.
A barn fire destroyed a ton of hay and thirty-five bushels of corn along with farm implements and harness. Livestock were seized from the barn before the flames.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hopewell and their young son traveled from Terre Haute where the father attended school. The child fell gravely ill and two doctors were summoned. They advised returning home with the boy for care.
An eight month old child in the west end scalded itself Wednesday after pulling a cup of coffee onto its neck and breast. The injuries are painful but not serious.
A nostalgic tribute to the circus as a lifelong joy from childhood to old age. The piece lauds monsters elephants, beautiful horses, lady equestrians, funny monkeys and clowns. It highlights the appeal of Gentry Brothers high class exhibition now on its twenty first annual tour.
The Gentry Brothers return with a united program featuring ponies dogs monkeys and trained animals praised as the era’s greatest exhibition. Coco the chimpanzee leads a comedic monkey act alongside gymnasts acrobats and jugging experts in an eleven act bill including the imperial Namba troupe of Japanese athletes and performers.
Secretary Taft announced that the Isthmian canal commission will establish a permanent office on the isthmus. Joseph B. Bishop, the current secretary, will proceed at once to Panama to set up the new office.
Wm L Brown trustee and the advisory Board of Washington township Dav_ess county Indiana invite bids by 10 am Saturday July 18 1907 for erection and completion of two school houses Chelsea district No 12 and Smeltzer district No 15 on file at the trustees office Bid security 10 percent and double contract price bond required upon award Board reserves right to reject any bids. Andrew Willie T T Jones J Cunningham advisory board.
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