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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
4
In a crowded gathering, members exchange useful presents and memories as cake and sewing talk fill the room. Bre and Miss Sh lead activities while hosts welcome Mr. Homes and others to celebrate the day.
Dr Roland was elected as delegate to the Lay of the Methodist church in a Friday evening election held between 4:30 and 9:00. Hastings serves as alternates. members over twenty one years voted. Mrs Wallen and Hastings were noted among the attendees.
Dr J H Yenne receives Deckari property on Floraste Street after a sale valued at 25600 dollars. The east Fifth Street property is included in the deal and Dr Yenne will move into the new home immediately after completion.
Charles T. Bennett is identified as a candidate for judge within the Osage Nation. The article notes Bennett’s ties to Edward Bennett and Jacksonville and mentions the Osage Nation’s wealth and the belief that every resident receives a substantial yearly income from the government.
Mrs. William Mehzé was killed when an electrical contact occurred at her home south of nine on a Friday evening. A broken telephone wire lay on a clothesline, delivering the fatal shock.
Mrs May Beck leads a missionary convention in Indianapolis with events scheduled in the city starting July 5. Local organizers coordinate sessions and outreach activities during the gathering.
For the first time in twenty four years cotton futures rally to thirteen cents a pound on the cotton exchange Friday.
Ralph D. Wadsworth, a high school actor, will leave in a few days for Michigan to join a camping party.
Reports from the country describe ravages of an army worm and green bug destroying wheat near maturity, meadow and clover fields being cut to pieces, and oats affected on many farms.
Ederick Mead of Ossining travels from Naples to New York aboard the Barbarossa wearing no hat. He explains he stopped wearing hats years ago and cites comfort and sun exposure as reasons, noting his hair and sunburned face draw attention from customs officers and fellow passengers. He recalls encounters with natives who scorned hatless dress.
Thirteen year old William Conour on North street was shocked after grabbing a live wire in a lamp raised for carbon. Trimmer Gibbett used a rope to pull free the boy, saving him from possible fatal electrocution. Conour received first aid from Dr Willeford.
At an adjourned session the Princeton city council adopted a resolution to purchase the Princeton Water company. The city marshal was instructed to serve notice on the company immediately. The franchise allows the city to buy the plant every five years with one year’s notice, a transfer target set for July 1908 if action is decisively taken.
Postmaster General Meyer directs all postal workers to economize on twine due to price increases and limited appropriations. Clerks must use just enough twine to secure packages and remove excess twine at destinations so it can be reused where possible.
The Lebanon Friday Court declared George Rhodius of Indianapolis insane and named Ames M Berry Hill as guardian. Rhodius reportedly married Elma Dare of Indianapolis on January 21 and faced child kidnapping allegations. Walter Greene, Vincennes wife murderer, was moved to Michigan City after a venue change and sentenced to life imprisonment following a recent conviction.
In a federal court in St Paul the judge ruled on the bill of exceptions in the United States versus Standard Oil case action.
The couple, both born and raised in Veale township, were married by Rev. L. B. Johnson at 7 o clock. Mr. Allison, a young farmer, has studied agriculture at Purdue and taught in Daviess county. Miss Dayton, a former teacher, lived with cousin John Allison and studied at Central Normal College and State Normal at Terre Haute. They will reside with Mr. Allison’s father until fall, then move to Overton Cosby farm. A post ceremony supper and Sunday dinner followed. Ward reports the marriage of George Allen and Miss Pauletta Mattingly at Terre Haute, with Allen son of Louis Allen and Mattingly daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mattingly. They will reside in Terre Haute.
The Riley club, a leading city organization, met at Mrs Johnson's Pearl Street home Friday. bad weather kept many away. New officers were elected: President Arthur H. Greenwood, Vice President Steven Myers, Treasurer Vane McGuire, Secretary Nell Allen. Committees named for program and people with Ezra Mattingly, state senator, as chairman. picnic committee includes John F Arthur, Bert Allen, and Steven Myers. An extra meeting at PW Wright is planned. The year was described as highly successful and profitable.
The supreme assembly of the army voted to place a stripe down the side of trousers as a mark of distinction. General Land of Kansas warned his brigade would not march with the Massachusetts unit if stripes appeared. Resolutions gave brigade commanders authority to accept resignations of field and line officers, and an amendment allowed brigade officers to be elected by letter.
Green worms attack acres of wheat and hay north and east of Petersburg. Infestation continues with no end in sight and farmers report heavy losses. Delayed planting due to weather has allowed worm numbers to double, worsening the spread.
The Letter Carriers union of Indianapolis held a memorial meeting for Henry Carnary former secretary and Daviess County native. Memorials praising his worth and character were read by Walter Wilson J A Parker Jacob Brown and RB Poe who worked with him for many years.
Ten year franchise expired and the Cumberland Telephone company faced a renewal offer with a $50000 bonus plus 2 percent of annual earnings. The council set a twenty day deadline to accept or cease operations, rejecting further franchise unless terms met.
Kane Democrat was elected to the Petersburg city council on Friday boosting the school board's Democratic majority for the first time in the town's history.
John H Wright will travel to Bloomfield next week to assume charge of the Richland flouring mill owned by J M Momeny of Veedersburg, who also runs the opera house in the city.
After weathering storms for 75 years, the old slope of war St. Louis was sold by the government to a Philadelphia junk dealer for 4210 dollars.
Several Indiana Republicans say they will seek renomination at the next state convention. Attys Gen Smee Bingham Sec State Feed Sims Auditor John Biltheimer and Treasurer Oscar Hadley, all serving first terms, plan to run again with little visible campaign activity and no opposition预计.
A Sunday morning incident struck the home of city postmaster B.C. Faith causing damage though no occupants were hurt. Observances were noted across city churches including Second Baptist and Presbyterian services.
The article describes a Baptist gathering featuring suitable and engaging programs including recitations and musical pieces. It highlights a planned sequence of performances and emphasizes the community’s interest in varied, wholesome entertainment.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh with effusive breath and breathing difficulties. It claims the medication reaches the respiratory organs via inhalation, killing germs and soothing mucous membranes. The complete outfit costs about $1.00.
A fragment notes a guarantee that money will be refunded with each package if the treatment does not meet all claimed results, attributed to Lowe.
An old advertisement promises a 50 cent Mi-o-na stomach remedy from Lindeman Pharmacy. It claims relief from headaches back pains nausea indigestion sleeplessness and nervous distress with a guarantee that you pay nothing unless it cures the pain and restores health.
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