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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1907

Page

4

Fragmented OCR Brief Leaves Readers Guessing

The readable text shows garbled phrases about travel from an unspecified location to New York. No clear dates, people, or events are identifiable to form a complete summary.

Law aims to recover fees from four ex clerks

Attorney General Bingham plans to sue four former clerks of the supreme court to recover more than 14 000 dollars in fees. The bill, prepared by Representative Gus Creiges of Laporte, was passed to correct a longstanding wrong. Only Robert A Brown has paid. others have settled. The attorney general will initiate proceedings soon.

Bingham Supreme Gus Creiges Laporte Robert A. Brown V. Fitzprick

Marriage of Arms and Schoonover at M. E. Parsonage

John Taylor Arms and Miss Schoonover were married at the M. E. parsonage this morning at 7 30 by Rev J W Baker. Arms is the son of Charles T Arms of 206 Front Street and a machinist's helper. Schoonover is the daughter of Milton Schoonevert of McCormick Avenue. The couple left on train 5 for San for their honeymoon.

John Taylor ‘Arms

Advertising Manager Named for Neal & Eskridge

Vane McGuire, soon to graduate from the high school, will take the position of advertising manager at Neal & Eskridge's starting June 1. He is the son of the Rev. A. M. McGuire, pastor of the Fifth Baptist church, and has worked in the composing rooms of the Demobrat in the city on Saturdays the past year. Petersburg town council faces a problem.

Vane McGuire Neal & Eskridge’s M. McGuire Fift Baptist

Town Treasury Revenue and Service Charges Debate

A fragmented notice shows the town treasury facing forthcoming funds and council pressure. The Mesnwihill board seeks permission to implement a standard service pricing scale to charge for ongoing town services.

Gumi Mont Néwed Deterign Council Mesnwihill

Envelopes and stamps change delayed by Dayton contract

The Hartfdea operation moved to Dayton Ohio under a new contract effective July 1 causing delays due to requisitions and production shifts. Washington officials consider delaying orders for July postal needs and replacing wrappers with stamp designs featuring Franklin and Washington while older stock continues temporarily. The post office will assign weight classes and sort duties through December 31 amid anticipated staffing burdens.

Hartfdea Jung Newsport Dayton Ohio Reed Washington Benjamin Franklin George ‘Washington George Was Ae Masters Ag Soon’ Ag

Tragedy on the B and O South Ends in Rescue Effort

A chaotic scene near Sfivals along the B and O South saw a man killed after an accident on the tracks. Companions recalled efforts to aid him as train crews delayed to shield the event. The man, fearing his wife would confront him, urged guards to keep silent about the incident while others recounted a strange voyage toward the nearby town of Shoals.

First cattle tie statute enforced in New Alban

A report notes the first enforcement of a cattle tie statute in New Alban after a load of cattle toppled and trampled in the city. The incident involved a car sending cattle advance and a mishap as the animals fell.

New Alban Vance

Washington bank examiner noted for fourth position

A fragment references a bank examiner role in Washington and a phrase about a fourth position or ranking. The readable text is limited, leaving the main action unclear and no additional entities fully identifiable.

Zen of Washington

Appointment Vacancies State Auditor Office

The office of John C. Billheimer state auditor becomes vacant on George Bingham’s resignation. Mr. Levings, formerly cashier of Hyatt & Levings Bank in this city, will receive a salary of $2,600 a year.

John C.billheimer

Veale Township Commencement At Pleasant Hill Church

Scores of relatives filled Pleasant Hill church for Veale township schools graduation. Eleven graduates received diplomas under county superintendent Philander McHenry. Each class member gave a recitation or oration with faultless presentation. Music by Cumback Cove band accompanied the program.

Veale Pleasant Bill Church Philander McHenry Mary Peek ‘McKernan Charles L. Stuckey John Jones M. M. Dayton Mary Shirley William Fitzgerald Alice Smith Susle ‘Hill Elsie Allison Harold Colbert

Barr Commencement At Montgomery Township

The Catholic school building in Montgomery crowded for Barr township commencement. Twenty one graduates. Prof Gringle of Cincinnati delivered the address and McHenry the class address. Nora Bell won a gold medal for highest honors and Frank Trainor received a gold medal for the most perfect record. Harris’ orchestra provided music.

Montgomery Barr Township Gringle Cincinnati McHenry Nora Bell Frank Trainor Harris’ Orchestra

The Young Farmer and the Washington Moment

A farmer visiting a merchant after the French president's assassination misunderstood the city. He asked where the man lived in Washington, prompting the merchant to summons a clerk to discipline him for illiteracy.

I France Washington

NYC Corporation Counsel suits seek ouster of gas company

Corporation Counsel Ellison of New York City has filed suits to oust Consolidated Gas and related concerns and to revoke permits for street use in the metropolis.

Corporation Ellison New York City Consolidated Gas Company

Tobacco monopoly in Japan nets vast profits, report says

A state department report received in Washington on Tuesday states Japan's tobacco monopoly cleared over $1.6 million in profits last year.

State Department Washington City Japan

City Officials Hope Anvean Era Cuts Parkman Rates

Officials in Washington City express optimism that the proposed Anvean era of the Parkman company will lower utility or service rates for residents and businesses in the near future.

Washington City Parkman Company

Injury Report From Oak Yard Accident

Enoch Chapman of Oak suffered a broken arm above the elbow when a fence railing came loose and fell in his yard Tuesday afternoon. He received treatment locally and is listed in stable condition.

Enoch Chapman

Wisconsin Senate Orders Investigation of Lumber Trust

The Wisconsin senate has conferred with the assembly on a resolution to authorize a legislative inquiry into the lumber trust operating within the state.

Wisconsin Senate Assembly

Seeing Chicago Tour By Baron Kuroki

General Baron Kuroki and his staff began a four day tour of sight seeing in and around Chicago starting Tuesday.

Baron Kuroki Chicago

Mattingly Advances From City Editor Role

Joh R. Mattingly, formerly city editor of The Herald, moves to Balt [Baltimore] as new editor or staffer, after exiting his Herald post.

Joh R. Mattingly the Herald Balt

Two Story Frame House Plans and Strike Reporting

A detailed early 20th century residence design describes a two story frame house with basement, 21 feet 6 inches by 41 feet, oak trim on living areas and pine on kitchen and stairs. Separately Salt Lake Tribune reporter Wittekind notes Mattingly covering a Salt Lake City smelter strike with Utah National Guard guarding workers, earning praise from county officials.

Ty -Wittekind Mattingly Thez

Washington Women Seek Relief from Kidney Ailments

Long article notes women endure back pain heartache dizziness and fatigue from kidney issues. It promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs. Milton Bassett of Washington stating lasting relief after years of suffering. Also mentions Dr Shoop restoratives and Lindeman pharmacy as sellers and cautions about kidney disease risks.

Milton Bassett Harned Avenue Washington Igd Saya Dean Hoosier W. L Jason' S Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Disturbed Congregation Hears Remedies Advertised Sunday

A church gathering was interrupted by an advertisement pitch for various medicines. The copy promotes Orino Laxative, 3 Jolley's Honey and Tar, and Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy with testimonials and contact details for Smith and Winton, Lindgma L pharmacy, and Mrs. Jages in Claremont Illinois.

Smi ‘and Winton Smith and Winton's

Free medical mail samples from Dr Shoop in Racine Wis

The writer offers to mail samples of Dr Restorative and a book on dyspepsia heart or kidneys. They request no symptom treatment but a focus on underlying causes. Address is given as Pr Shoop Racine Wisconsin with notes on stomach heart and kidney troubles and deep ailment causes.

Shoop Brent Fred Racine Wis

Foley Kidney Cure praised by Winmatic man Stimpson

A reader from Winmatic Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with saving his life after other remedies failed. Four bottles cured him completely though he still experiences some kidney trouble symptoms. Free samples of Preventics and a cold booklet are offered by Dr Shoop and Lindeman Pharmacy to prove their merit.

Foley Alvin H. Stimpson Winmatic Conn Smith Cecilia Walter Ithom Vincennes Shoop Racine Wis Lindeman Pharmacy

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