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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
5
Contest invites submissions on why the Republican Party should be successful in November. Open to all, judging favors style and facts and the persuasive power. Manuscripts become property of the committee. top piece to be used nationwide.
The report notes Miss Gladies Resler and Miss Julia Resler as guests of Mrs. Maude Wade Friday. Edward Wilkey and Joseph H. Seneff visited Odon Saturday. Ethel Resler, returning from Loogoatee where she stayed with Mollie Frolick, is mentioned alongside a lightning strike damaging a George Wilson dam Tuesday evening. Also promoted are Foley’s Kidney Remedy ads sold by Smith & Winton with testimonials from W. R. Ward and Byers, Tennessee.
John Kellett and Matthew Kellett with Jett attend events in Washington with Mrs Margaret Fane. Relatives guest of Mrs J Sanders return to Bisterville West Virginia after a week with Mr and Mrs Frankes Moran. A large crowd attends a ball at Corning hall Tuesday. Frank Clements enhances his home with an added room. James Hagerty and Miss Tessa Hagerty visit John Kellett family. Bernard Arvin and Ernest Arvin of Whitfield visit Sunday. Chronic constipation and spring tonics advertised, with Foley’s Kidney Remedy praised in an ad.
Dr Braxton and J M Twitty visited here Wednesday while Frank Dixon and party traveled from Jasper after commencement exercises. Emery Hooten came from English Friday and George Allen from Wheatland looked for a house. W J McCord and wife were at Vincennes Friday. he represented First National bank at a meeting. The Rev A M McGuire of Washington spoke in the Baptist church Friday night. Lizzie Gilley returned to Shoals Monday after visiting relatives. Horace McCord moves to Petersburg. a large crowd attended Hayesville baptizing Sunday afternoon. The Rev T J Alford returned Monday from Bedford. Jesse Hedrick went to Wheatland for work. A serenade at John F Later’s Monday night. refreshments served. Children’s day exercises at Locust Grove church last Sunday night with large crowd and satisfactory program. Maria Burris and sister Bessie visited relatives in Jasper Saturday. Joseph G Courtney of Washington was here Monday. Major Rizley was at Jasper Tuesday. Red Men plan a fall pow wow if grounds found. Ladies and M T church served luncheon at Horace McCord’s sale. W C McCord provides a room for ice and a weekly ton from Jasper. Otto Vokem Claude Van Winkle Harrison Camp and William Ham fishing at White River. Co M Allen and F E Van Winkle at Montgomery Wednesday repairing an engine for road grading.
Heavy midweek rain spurs optimism for corn yield though oats look poor. A barn at George W Wilson was struck by lightning during the storm, destroying hay, a wheat drill and other property. occupant Edward Wilson was stunned but unharmed. Local visits include Felix Keller and daughter, and Clayton Arterburn of Plainville.
Fragmentary notes indicate several teachers from the vicinity will protest or rally for Megnuse on Saturday. Report mentions delays but lacks concrete details on location or organizer.
Montgomery reports residents traveling to Washington and Cincinnati for school, church, and social visits. The Fourth of July celebration by the A O H at Montgomery will feature an address by Congressman Chaney. Local educators named for Montgomery schools include principal C J Gerkin and Miss Audrey Slinkard. Cash prizes totaling 150 dollars are planned for a horse show tied to the celebration.
Margaret Buey of Trainor came Saturday while Frank Ryan and George Wade of Indianapolis visited Ephriam Graber Sunday. Simon Gingerich and wife of Oakland City stopped by Ephriam Graber's. Austin Hixon of Washington was there Wednesday. Henry Rudolph reports selling paint for twenty two houses despite hard times. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bean visited near Elnora Sunday. C. C. Hayes returned from a Texas land trip. George B. Drew spends a few days at Trinity Springs. Mrs. John Reffitt visited sister Mrs. Will Massey of Vincennes. Mrs. Will Knipe visited daughter Mrs. Len Martin of Vincennes. E. L. Raney, James Mackell and John O'Conner returned from Terre Haute Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Leo Williams visited Washington on Wednesday. Mrs Glen Morris and her daughter from Vincennes returned home after a visit with her parents. John Chandler and William Eaton were in Plainville Monday. Edna Wilson of Epson visits this week. Abraham Critchlow Lon Walter traveled to Washington Saturday. Homer Osman and sister Nota near Epsom passed through town. W H Harding of Odon was here early in the week. An ice cream supper was held at Ed Myer's on Tuesday. Mrs Belle Courtney visited Washington Saturday. A surprise party for Mrs Alfred Moren was held Saturday night with a large crowd attending.
Washington readers report back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Randolph Ragsdale of Washington says the medicine cured his backache and urinary issues, enabling him to work again. he bought it at W. L. Jackson's and credits Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
Linjdeman's pharmacy promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a winter germ killer and health booster. It claims to purify the stomach kidneys and liver and deliver surprising results with tea or tablets priced at 36 cents.
Mrs. and Joyce of Clarmont New Hampshire report buying Foley's Kidney Remedy about a year ago. It cured a long standing kidney ailment and is described as grand medicine. Sold by Smith & Winton.
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