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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary notes indicate R. E. Catt formerly served as clerk of the Linton Sup and is now in another role. Relatives of Mr Catt hear word of re communication in Oklahoma. Weesday reports the apple injury event with no serious harm.
An intimate gathering in Odon brought together relatives and close friends of local residents for a winter house event. The event featured teaching moments at the school and shared convivial moments among attendees.
Fragmentary text notes a governor named Comer overseeing a transition or appointment to a new generation. Names and places are unclear, but the reference points to state leadership changes and a formal designation by an official authority.
The defendant's daughter told her story on the witness stand Tuesday, providing firsthand perspective on the case and its surrounding events.
Miss Mamie Hedden's pet raccoon escaped and prowled through town causing extensive damage. It killed twenty two spring chickens at Adolphis Fairhurst and later ten ducks, four young turkeys and eighteen chicks at Ernest Keith's. At Barb Lamb’s yard two dogs attacked it but the raccoon, weighing thirty one pounds, overpowered them and continued its raids before the owner assessed the damages.
The supreme court ruled Tuesday that Indiana liquor license laws are unconstitutional and that a Noblesville saloon run by Sopher is a nuisance per se. Judge Tra Christian held the establishment operated for retail intoxication without disorderly conduct, and evidence of county licensing was excluded.
Attorney General Hadley says Missouri railroads have agreed to obey the new centrate law for ninety days and has dismissed sixteen circuit court suits filed in St Louis. The move ends litigation over the measure and clarifies compliance timelines for carriers.
Residents foresee a vibrant Barr township with Montgomery transforming into a thriving city near Loogootee. Analysts predict Loogootee and Cannerburg will surpass the thousand mark as development accelerates. The optimistic outlook stems from careful study of current conditions.
Barr township residents anticipate a potential interurban line from Washington to Loogootee passing near Barr and the C L E railroad, with surveys showing possible benefits. Locals note strong backing from banking-funded financing and urge immediate gas prospecting leases as Barr looks to expand development. In nearby news, a resident of Lesser, Indiana, drowned in a cistern at Bridgeport, and funeral arrangements in Linton honor fifty-year-old Mr Pritchard who leaves a large family.
Officials including County Superintendent William Clem and State Superintendent Fassett Cotton suspect padding or errors in the canvass. A second enumeration of the city is underway after half the return slips were unsigned, with 842 children counted in the First ward.
A fragment notes the death of Thomas Pritchard formerly of Linton Pennsylvania and a funeral announcement appears with these readable details reflecting local obituaries in the era.
The Hon. Alvin Padgett, Washington attorney and district Democratic chairman, spoke about boosting Democratic chances in the upcoming election. He said brighter prospects than ever exist for electing a Democrat to Congress from the Second District, naming several potential candidates and noting strong party support. Padgett did not reveal his own candidacy, though many friends urge him to run.
Arthur Robinson, a nine year old Negro, was arrested in Palestine Texas on Tuesday charged with drowning his two year old nephew. The boy says he was paid ten cents to drown the child. The mother had died recently and the child was sent to relatives. Several others were arrested in connection with the case.
A local note announces the forthcoming marriage of Miss Alda Robihgon to Charlea Parsons with details on family and forthcoming ceremony.
The wedding will be held at the home of the bride this Sunday July 7 at 2 o'clock Miss Robinson a popular Loogootee girl and niece of Fred C Robinson of this city is the bride.
The Aurora residence assessment rose by fifty percent and improvements by twenty five percent. Listed for Westside Odon Street and East side Odon Street are business lots with numerous owners and amounts ranging from 100 to 500 dollars, including Hack & Simon, S A Whisman, Joel Danner, J A Clarey, Elin Yatel, Beaver & Abel, Joseph Smiley, T J G Taylor, Pershing & Nugent, Aaron Hitchcock, William Smeltzer, Jack & Whitman, Sol Hetchem, John Ibs, Blanche Dobbs, Hi Moore, Harry Hitchcock, Jonas Winkelpleck, Dr Porter, Ed Killion, W R Smith, and others.
The Rev PH Faulk of Bloomfield will lecture on foreign missionary work with stereoptical stones at Veales Creek church on Saturday night July 6. The talk is free for all. Children’s day exercises follow on Sunday night July 7 and a sermon Sunday morning at 11. The public is invited to attend all services.
Two deputy fish commissioners arrested Garfield Hoopingarner of Ft Ritner after he shipped a large catch and sold fish to A R Carter restaurant keeper who resold two perch to a deputy. Both Hoopingarner and Carter were tried and fined 33 dollars each for selling game fish.
John Benson fifty five of Darlen Wis died Wednesday morning at camp 6 on the Southern railway in a rock slide. Henry Hoettger aged Seane man of Hollan was killed Wednesday morning when a horse kicked him at his home.
A garbled fragment mentions a trial size box of Dr Bhoop’s Gatarrh Remedy. The text hints at a creamy healing formula but is incomplete and unclear.
An advertisement promotes a healing preparation containing thymol menthol and other oils for instant and lasting relief from nasal and throat catarrh. It urges readers to try a free test and includes address for Dr Bhogo Ra ethe Wisconsin and a 50 cent large jar price sold by Lindemah pharmacy.
A reader from 709 Southwest First Street Washington Indiana recounts a 1898 claim that Doan's Kidney Pills cured a long standing backache and kidney weakness. He says the cure was permanent with no symptom return and endorses the remedy.
Advertisement claims Restorative strengthens inside nerves and vital organs with Dr Shoop's Restorative praised for ins ide nerves. It touts benefits for blaz ing biliousness bad breath or complexion and offers a free book, noting Lindeman pharmacy sells the product.
Advert reads that healthy kidneys filter impurities from blood and that Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the system and cures bladder disease. Sold by Smith & Winton.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas hails Foley's Honey and Tar as best for coughs colds and lung trouble. He asserts it cured consumption in early stages and claims universal satisfaction from users. Sold by Smith & Winton.
A drug advert claims Folys Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder troubles if the patient is still treatable. It asserts the medicine never disappoints and is sold by Smith & Walton.
A local resident, A. OM, of Wood State, reports severe lung hemorrhages years ago and failing treatments until Foley's Honey and Tar was taken. He claims the medicine restored sound lungs and recommends it for advanced lung trouble, with approval from Smatth & Winton.
An advertorial from Racine Wisconsin promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative and a book on dyspepsia and heart or kidney troubles. It urges treating the cause, not just the symptoms, and warns against common error in symptom treatment.
An ad claims Dr Shoop's Magic Dip is made specifically for piles and provides positive, certain relief. It promises to end itching, pain, protruding or blind piles with its use. Available in large nickel capped glass jars for 50 cents at T Indeman pharmacy.
An advertisement argues against stomach dosing for catarrh and promotes Hyomei as a direct nasal remedy. It claims many cures and offers a money back guarantee, with the complete Hyomei outfit priced at one dollar.
A brief note lists health complaints including indigestion headaches and backaches as ongoing issues causing discomfort and the need for relief. No clear event or named entities are provided.
Advert shows Mi-o-na tablets claim to ease heaviness nausea and distress after meals. It asserts Mi o na strengthens all digestion organs to extract nourishment and boost nerves, and notes a guarantee with every 50 cent box at Lindeman Pharmacy.
The Gibson circuit court decision in Walcott vs Frick is upheld on appeal. The case centers on a farm sale by John Hayes to Walcott near Wheatland, later sold to Frick with an 850 acre estimate that proved only 780 to 750 acres after a survey, leading to claims for excess price and bond consideration. The ruling clarifies that a purchaser may sue the principal on the contract for excess price, and the bond may be treated as securing breach of contract rather than triggering penalties.
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