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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
6
Meteorologist Andrew DeVos, famed for predicting Galveston floods, warns of violent storms from July 6 to 10. He reports possible tornadoes and extensive damage across Indiana, prompting Governor Durbin to consider a statewide danger proclamation to urge storm cellar readiness.
A fragmented record lists trustees including Jobo Plsgend EO Wilson Cornettsville Ira Patterson Oak Grover O Wy My Bray John T Méomick Bothel Carrie Hayes Grover W Frnjnor Hugh Jt Fgan signaling board assignments and governance coverage.
Fragmentary local report notes a coroner petition to the Supreme Court to oust an accused sheriff over a lynching case dating to 1901. It mentions an ex-sheriff and bond issues, with scattered references to court actions and public debt. Also brief notes on a Vincennes store purchase, a burial, a church wedding, and local social items.
A Washington citizen, Price Stafford of Meridian Street, recounts kidney and back pain from army service in the rebellion era. He cites Doan's Kidney Pills as relieving the pain, improving sleep, and eliminating kidney discomfort. Sold by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Burgka at 808 East Main Street advertises pure crushed fruit ice cream with delivery across the city and special prices on large quantities. Also promoting sailor hats with a special Thursday sale at 10 cents and mid morning events featuring Misses M. and M. James.
An ad promoting a meat market at 110 Main Street by Onis G. Brome. It promises juicy tender cuts, asks customers for preferences, and highlights cleanliness as the motto. Includes two phone numbers for contact.
The ad markets large quantities for cash with big discounts and low margins. It promises base quality good weights and measured items. It mentions opening and banking accounts with what they can offer and lists Zack Jones Groceries and Dry with an East Main Street address.
Fragmentary ad copy from a small shop on Main Street promotes watches and jewelry with promises of reasonable prices. It urges trade today, hints at improving health and appetite through products, and lists scattered seller names Addie Dillard and Meredith Houston Barr.
Readable OCR reveals scattered sale notes for furniture including dining tables chairs and matching sets with price mentions such as 86 and 16. The text is garbled but indicates a local market or shop advertising discounted or paired items.
The Indianapolis Sentinel and Washington Democrat discuss rural free delivery shifts in Indiana. They note plans to end political pall from delivery in Democratic districts while expanding routes in Second District counties like Daviess, Knox, Greene, Sullivan, and Owen. Emphasis on Fairbanks and Bob Miers in supporting continental routes and county service enhancement.
The girls of St Simon's academy held a Friday evening program to close the present school year. The show featured a wide array of performances including songs, readings, a pantomime and instrumental pieces with students and teachers participating.
Fragmentary notice lists items including boots, novels, stationery and office supplies. Mentions Mrs E Rickard at 1 East Main Street. Indicates selling at attractive prices and invites public attention to the sale.
Fragmentary ad copy touts many clothing styles and colors. It promises low prices starting at five dollars down and mentions a very large selection and comfort for summer. The snippet references a vendor likely named M. J. Carnaban Qo.
In the city a dealer markets a large stock of watches and chains. The notice promises high quality, fully guaranteed items at bargain prices and directs customers to visit 313 Main for details.
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