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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary notes show Trusiove of Washington visiting with his family at Camp of Washington day. They mention the Oak Grove event and an August 5 election. Burris has returned from employment elsewhere and may stay.
Arthur Klusmeir of Lin ton and Wii Davis of Ellettsville spent Sunday in the area. Missie Hunter visits relatives at Mrs Hodge who is recovering after a runaway. Rev Gideon Heavenridge of Washington will preach at Bethany Sunday at 10 30 a m. Miss Marywalker, Hiram Raney noted in local notices. Miss Ethel Prosser and Verna Washington among attendees at Royal Neighbors gathering in Washington Tuesday evening.
Bilad Gootee visited Whitfield Sun na trharsiey. Sam Stoll appeared at Montgomery Mailey Gatterfield’s toll of Epsom was in town Saturday. Cave planned to operate a cane mill east of here this season. Miss Lola Parsons visits relatives at Washington. Stoll hauled wheat to town.
A roundup of local events includes visits and travels of residents such as Maxime Graile, Dr. C. K. McKittrick, and Miss Laura Carroll. It reports on a Montgomery baseball game, road work delays, and the sudden deaths of Thomas Mooney and Harriet Chappell with basic biographical details and burial notes.
Personal items report Brant Ifthns and others visiting in the Souls area from Plainville Williams Canterbury and Montgomery. Mrs Qwen Cavahaigh visits friends. Miss Bhinche Matgoverg and Miss Henrietta Banford seen with locals. Mrs Elizabeth Dahl returns from a vigil. Mrs Brewer returns from Montgomery. Miss Eidha Coleman visiting John Coleman. Mrs Joe Wampler back in Bicknell after visits. Vincent Baker a Kansas season attendee, Thomas Hayes of Washington dies in Indianapolis after three days ill. Hayes born 1840 Vincennes, later Louisville then Indianapolis liquor businessman with Hayes and Ready Co. Board of Trade and Columbia Club member. frequent Washington visits. Surviving: two children Margaret Hayes and Mrs Fred Glidden. sister Alice Brett. brothers William M. Hayes and John J. Hayes.
Miss Eunice Brown has returned to Alfordsville from a visit with Miss Cressie Tubbs on the north side. Miss Ethel Pierce visited Vincennes and Sullivan then returned home. Leola Williams returns to Bloomfield from a stay with Miss Helen Brown on East Main. James P Farrell, once a boiler maker at B & O Southern shops, plans to move family to Terre Haute. Clara Jackson visited Denver for Epworth League convention and stayed with Mrs Maud Winkler. Ola Eddings quits Home Telephone job and will move to St Louis to work for Kinot ch Telephone.
Charles Beaver died at 3 30 Friday morning after an accident described on the newspaper's front page. The fatal incident is reported as the main event in the current issue.
Frank R J Patterson a young farmer near Maysville had a miraculous escape Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a skiff into White river. He was submerged for about an hour before consciousness returned. Patterson was resuscitated and later joked about the incident.
The first Presbyterian union in Indiana occurred at Oaklard City as the Cumberland Presbyterian and the regular Presbyterian churches joined. The May general assemblies authorized the consolidation. In Banc land City both congregations remain under Rev. Fred Brown, with other officers staying the same. The Cumberland branch will dispose of its property and together the two congregations total about three hundred members.
The first tomatoes of the season were canned Wednesday when the factory started work. The tomato crop was damaged by heavy rain that beat the blooms off the plants, but officials expect a good overall crop. Early cold weather hurt the plants little, and warm weather is needed for ripening. Conditions are favorable for a good year, though the northern part of the county reports a light crop.
An inquest held Monday in Odon, Indiana, before Justice of the Peace, found John Roberts insane. Roberts, a Madison township farmer living with his wife and four children, became withdrawn and silent, prompting the family to raise concerns. He will be sent to Woodmere once admission is approved.
William A. Watson through Faith and Faith sues for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and abandonment. He claims Eva Watson frequently locked him out of the house and refused to prepare his meals.
Mary I. Kidwell sues Liphus Kidwell for divorce claiming they wed in April 1904 and lived together until January 1905 when he deserted her. She accuses him of habitual drunkenness and abusive conduct including beating and choking. Flavan Seal represents the plaintiff.
A historical notice discusses women who must work despite uterine and ovarian troubles. It notes weak nerves and melancholy and asserts limited positive cures in the period's medical discourse.
Advertorial note extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for fatigue nervousness and weak health among women. Customer testimonial from Mrs Ela Smith of Newark New Jersey claims rapid improvement after use. Pills priced 50 cents a box available from dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with portrait on package. Mr and Mrs James Dant return to St Louis after a city visit.
A fragmentary report recalls a 19th century case in which a town in Jackson County Indiana and Madison and Indi areas faced mob justice. It mentions Simeon, Frank, Charles and Reno as intertwined names with a 1848 railroad hangings incident near New Albany and a series of express robberies totaling $256,000.
The article notes a heavy yield of fine quality wheat on small acreage and predicts increased acreage next year. It cites the harvest time price this season and suggests farmers may hold grain for better prices as cheap wheat fades. Indianapolis News is referenced with state trends on sales and marketing.
The Washington area is set to host the John Robinson show likely in late August. The tour spreads from Vincennes to Washington and then Flora Illinois with B and O Southwestern transport handling. The Robinson circus ranks among top road shows like Wallace and Ringling Brothers, assuring locals a major attraction this year.
The West Baden Journal notes a lack of systematic goat raising in Indiana while highlighting goats as valuable for milk, cheese, and meat. It cites European goat industries, including Germany and Switzerland, to argue goats can be more profitable than cows.
Mrs. Matrella Ward sues Henry Blume for 5000 alleging she was humiliated by arrest over a disputed berry theft on Blume’s land. A prior justice court ruled the strip of land was not proven Blume’s. Neighbors, Ward and Blume, are named in the suit.
Preparations underway in Plainville for a three day harvest festival on August 24, 25 and 26. Local organizers expect strong turnout with improved travel and community activities. Dr. Fowler's Extract touted as a cure for dysentery and nausea amid market preparations.
A letter from United States Senator W. V. Sullivan of Mississippi praises Peruna as the best catarrh remedy he tried. The missive urges readers to use Peruna and consult The Peruna Medicine Co for a free booklet on catarrh.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Hoffman returned from a visit with Mr John Walsh in Montgomery.
Letters praise Foley Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles with claims of restored health after trying doctors and substitutes. References to Smith and Winton as local sellers accompany mentions of patients from Salepy Missouri Pell county and Mansfield with years of illness and eventual recovery.
The paper quotes a truthful line about its word being bond worthy and reports a steer owned by Kimer Dunbar near the city. The four year old bovine weighs roughly 1000 to 1800 pounds and continues to grow, noted as the prize stock of the country for weight.
G B Burhans of Tarlisle Centre New York writes about a four year diagnosis of kidney trouble cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports elimination of brick dust pain and symptoms and says none have returned in four years. He endorses Foley's Kidney Cure to others suffering kidney trouble.
The Indiana livestock and crop bulletin led by Joseph H Stutsbs cites Daviess County as eighth in notes sold in the past year and tenth in notes on hand. Also cited is a Lincoln News Herald exchange noting fifty three Sundays in a year and the unforeseen extra Sunday being unused for church or scripture reading across a long forecast.
The article notes reader concerns about disease and the belief that only a positive cure exists through constitutional treatment. It references internal remedies, blood and mucus impact, and a proprietor promoting a course of pills with testimonials and brand names, all suggesting questionable medical claims.
George Watjen of Indianapolis underwent two kidney operations recently, both successful. Mrs. Watjen, who had been in Indianapolis, will accompany him home after his two procedures.
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