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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
4
General Cassius Mercerius Clay ambassador to Russia under Lincoln died at his Whitehall home in Madison county at 9 10 last night due to general exhaustion. Born October 19 1810 in Madison County he led a stirring life as abolitionist and author.
A wheelman’s kit is said to need Dr Thomas Electric Oil for cuts bruises stings and sprains. The ad extols monarch over pain and promotes the oil as essential for quick relief.
Several residents and guests are listed as visiting or staying in the city. Names include Charles Willey in Indianapolis Elisha Greenwood in Petersburg D L Bonner from Vincennes William Harrell from Petersburg Agnes Reilly visiting Loogootee Howard Strange from Loogootee Lou Chambers from Wheatland Louise Heinekamp from Vincennes Mrs J H Wright back from Loogootee W R Leighton from Jasper visiting Joe Marx family Mrs H G Conway from New Albany Mrs W W Bumpee from Owenton Ky visiting Scudder Kellamy family left for New Albany Mart ino Nugent and Thomas Nugent Elmore township Congressman R W Miers from Vincennes Madison Walsh and sister Mary visiting Mia Stella Hoffman Rae Martin visiting Flora Emanuel Gates J W O Brien and families camping Trinity Spring George Beddoe leaving for Richmond Va Edna Rodarmel returning from Mitchell Nellie Lea from Chattanooga Tenn T F Brandon and son Chester leaving for Terre Haute Isabelle Perkins visiting Dimples Wells Anna Wells to Bicknell Mo visitors to City
The controversial recluse endured years of suspicion of a plot against him and fortified his Whitehall home. A court committee recently assumed charge of his affairs after long estrangement from his children, who were present at his death.
The Illinois State Bar Association denounced lynching in unequivocal terms at a Chicago session. A resolution adopted unanimously called for enforcement of punishment for participants in such lawlessness and for those who incite mobs, within and beyond Illinois.
Editor J M Shepherd of the Warrensburg Standard-Herald paid a $500 fine imposed by the Supreme Court for criticizing its Oglesby decision. Citizens rallied funds and sent telegrams urging him to draw on the Citizens' bank for the amount.
Tourist sleepers conduct personal excursions to California with frequent weekly departures via Denver Colorado and Salt Lake City.
The Illinois Central Railroad announces very low one way fares to southeastern points and to locations in Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Kansas and Colorado. Sales occur on the first and third Tuesday from May 19 to September 15. For details contact A H Waxson G P A Chicago IL or Waren C T and T 126 Main St Evanville Ind.
Names and movements of residents and visitors in Alfordsville and surrounding areas. Includes illness of Mrs W J Brown, visits from Julis Jackman and Miss Ella Russell, travels of John Kellett and others, a barn fire at John Gold’s, a roof painter accident, and a K P social at Goodwin’s ball with Miss Ella Russell as guest of honor.
Purported nerve pills from Dr A W Chase claim to cure nervous headaches and restore vigor. A Washington Indiana user reports rapid improvement after one box and lauds the medicine as best for nervous troubles.
An array of small ads promote Zack Jones grocer at 12 14 East Main with fresh groceries and tailored meat, C N G Stumpie Market at 110 Main with select cuts, W W Harnett Livery at Third and Van Tres promising good horses and reasonable prices, and The Cozy Corner Eureka at 308 East Main offering cool sodas and creams for families and friends.
A refreshing beer that aids digestion and promotes restful sleep. The ad promises prefect health from a well cared beer and notes choice liquor and cigars always in stock at Joe Gordons Place located at 218 East Nain Street.
Do You Belong Find emblem pins charms and badges for societies including Eagles Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas at Geo N Engerts 805 E Main with a wide assortment and prices that will please.
Socrau at Park celebrates its sixth anniversary with a social Friday night featuring ice cream and cake. J. E. Witty in Washington Indiana advertises 120 acres for coal mining lease near Montgomery Daviess County with guaranteed royalties. Also promotes Dr King s New Life Pills and Dean s Ointment as cures for domestic troubles and piles.
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