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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
5
The text notes Prof. W. F. Thomas A. Ackley visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Catsonse Seymour and returning home, indicating a brief family or social visit description.
A local family of three seeks milk dairy work near Matthews Montgomery area. They offer delivery and cash pay with favorable terms. Apply to Alexander at 208 Washington Indiana. The note also thanks friends and neighbors for support and music at the funeral.
Indiana coroner at county inquest rules Albert C Brown died May 26 1907 in an accidental train accident. He was American born, five feet seven inches tall and weighed about 120 pounds. Coroner C C Bonham signed the certificate of death.
Lex oft Shoala and Augusti Buesini visit in Elmore with Mrs C A VonAltmen and Mrs Conner hosting. Local residents host relatives from Indianapolis Vincennes and Cheyenne and plan travel to New York and Europe.ҙәр
Memorial Day was observed in Washington with business suspended. People paid tribute to fallen heroes at Oak Grove Cemetery where graves were decorated with flowers and small American flags. After ceremonies, speakers including Mrs. Ivy Waggoner and Arthur H. Greenwood spoke in the park hall, a choir and Citizens band provided music, and veterans later processed to the cemetery for the flag salute.
Whil Potts won the city amateur championship in a two mile event held Thursday afternoon before the largest crowd of the season. He defeated Ea Mahoey Harry Wolfe and Warner Spink, finishing seven minutes ten seconds as the field opened with strong defense. The arena seating was full and a next event promises a contest for the most graceful couple next Thursday night.
Mrs. Philipp Osborne reported a horse and buggy stolen Thursday afternoon near Oak Grove cemetery while she and her daughter visited the grave van. The rig was missing when they returned to town and police were notified. The horse was later found hitched near the B. and O. Southwestern tracks at Fourth Street.
Marion Williams a young farmer near Elnora and Miss Anne Stuckey of Loogootee were quietly married at the Loogootee M E church parsonage Monday night by Rev. F W Davis. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Stuckey. They will reside in Elnora where the groom manages property.
The report covers a speech by Professor Wig at a Steele township school event. He warns of two dangers to the American people, urges focus on knowledge and self restraint, and emphasizes the value of discipline for youths amid urban influence.
A lively piece urges readers to revive bicycle use as spring tonic. It touts lungs and fitness benefits, notes rising bike interest, and encourages purchasing a 1907 model for health and fashion. It frames riding as accessible via town paths and highways and highlights market recovery for parts and bikes.
N Flewer of Bloomington and two physicians are charged with selling prescriptions at wholesale rates enabling habitual drinkers to obtain liquor. They are to appear to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked for allegedly undermining the blind tiger law by selling prescriptions for nominal sums. Authorities say civil steps cannot stop the practice and have appealed to the medical board.
Mike Sebreck defeated Martin Hart by knockout in the 21st round in Tonopah to win the world heavyweight title after Hart showed heavy injury from a broken right wrist and fierce exchanges from rounds eighteen to twenty.
In a terse notice readable among fragments a court appearance is set with physicians summoned for a Wednesday hearing relating to Dra. W. P. and other listed parties. The irregular text cites a law proceeding and a named physician.
A committee in Evansville and Vanderburgh County moves to form the Anti Tuberculosis Association and draft a constitution. The effort aims to house and aid TB victims, employ a nurse, seek city county and private funding, and expand crisis support this season. Dr Edwin Walker Dr R Mitchell Mrs A B Bacon M C Fagg Rev W R Cross and Dr J Y Welborn lead the organizing group.
Ilish Crays son of Ben Crays sues the BJ & O Southwestern Railroad for $2000 claiming injury from negligent handling of freight cars on April 1. He alleges a broken ankle and facial bruises while employed at Indiana Glass Works and dispatched to the yards for a switch when a car was abruptly dumped.
The report states a factory foreman warned a train crew before a crash with heavy crates of quartz bottles. The worker suffered permanent injuries and faces medical costs of $25 and lost wages of $50. Trial is scheduled for next week.
Hugh Faith captain of Company I IT N J G resigns to take effect this week. Adjutant General Q N Perry will order an election to fill the vacancy. First Lieutenant Joshua Eyang is likely to be advanced. Mrs Faith will move to Arkansas soon to enter the lumber business there.
The state finished presenting witnesses in the Walter Green murder case at Sullivan. The defense began its testimony and is expected to complete its examination shortly as the trial proceeds.
Hugi Cox of East Malin Street prepares a large fall clothing stock and sets aside summer goods. He argues fall attire is more important and asks friends to note the difference between spring styles and a lumber wagon for transport.
Commencement exercises are moved to Tuesday night June 4 due to weather conditions. The ceremony will be held at Glendale.
Readers are assured Hyomel cures all catarrhal troubles with a personal guarantee refunding money if not satisfied. The Lindeman Pharmacy sells outfits with a pocket inhaler. breathing medicated air reaches nose throat and lungs, destroying germs and soothing mucous membranes. The ad claims a healthful climate at home and quick relief within days, proving lasting care for catarrh.
An 1899 testimonial from Mrs. Milton Bassett of Washington Indiana praises Doan s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney weakness and associated pains. She claims long-term relief after trying various medicines, endorsing Foster Milburn Co. as US agents and urging readers to remember the brand.
A Kansas style tract extols Foley's Kidney Cure praising Alvin Stimpson of Willimantic for recovery. It markets Dr Shoop catarrh remedy and Orino laxative syrup with claims of instant relief, free samples, and booklets from Dr Shoop Racine Wis.
A fragmented ad-like note promotes Jpreventica sold by Lindeman Pharmacy. It claims to ease colds and flu symptoms at the sneesa stage with quick, safe relief.
At St Simons Catholic Church a large First Communion class will receive the sacrament in three Masses Sunday morning. The line of communicants includes boys Carl Denson Joseph Norris Walter Deering Frank Dally Herschel Walker Win Conley Arthur Kermode Robert Vaugher Ray Clements Edward Merker Ari an Brower Leo Kocher Edward Eckerl y Joe Spaulding Ernest Zinkan Joe McCrisaken and girls Anna Norris Eugenia Downey Nellie Edwards Margaret O Connor Aline Lave Nellie O Connor Ella Miles Bertha Walter Esther Dillard Susie Corey Nellie Ford Anna Osha Marie Raymann Alice Tieman Helen Sommers Mary Cullivan Clara Zinkaon Lillian Will ase Stella Butcher Catherine Sullivan Rhoda Foreman Mary Walter Gertrude Clements Lottie Miles Susie Hin Anagatasla Gallagher.
Mayor Russell intends to finalize an estimate for fixing the Veht plant and present it to the council. He plans to convene a special session after the report is completed.
James Fills Edward Pipher and the Misses Wattle and Minoie Cis were at Itish Rock Thursday for a picnic and outing.
Two people were killed and eleven injured in a trolley car wreck in Elyria Ohio on Thursday. Local responders rushed to the scene and transported victims to area hospitals. Investigators began reviewing the incident to determine the cause.
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