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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
4
Residents report visits and family time across Loogootee Washington and surrounding towns. Local names include G E Williams Cunningham Kavanaugh Abner and Kennedy with mentions of illness travels and celebrations around the fourth of July period.
Pearle Fitzgerald visits this week while residents from Sugarland Washington and Glendale spend time with families. A birthday party for a local girl drew about twenty young guests. A Monon depot drill and engine exhibit attracted visitors as prospecting for iron ore expands over a 350000 territory nearby.
Indianapolis notes a budding clash among Indiana Republicans as J Frank Hanly and Union Banner Hunt announce for governor.伴 The piece hints at a crowded field with five potential contenders, including Taylor Shideler and Gilbert, and predicts a fierce scramble ahead of the state convention. Also covered are Bertillon identification use in a post office robbery case, Harry S New’s retirement plans, Roosevelt’s interest in New, German interest in Indiana interurbans, and charity relief statistics showing more females aided than males in township care.
TRAINOR E W Matthews visited from Montgomery to buy hogs on Monday. The Jones brothers started Maes Gay with their threeding machine. Mrs Elizabeth Stoll was in Montgomery Tuesday. John Stoll Jr guest at G Kauffman today. The oat crop appears promising. Wm Vance visited Monday. The child of Mr and Mrs Fred Robison was buried at Osman Cemetery. Peter Stoller went to Ft Wayne to visit his daughter. Mrs M Bingleton and daughters visited Mrs Lydia Stoll Thursday.
Bloomington July 1 The damage suit of Joseph Britton alleges he was whitecapped and seeks 20000 from eighteen Green county citizens. Joseph E Henley sits as trial judge with Judge Wilson previously advising. The trial will span two days and court costs will not be less than 500.
In Miller's Station Indiana on July 1 Charles Hayden eloped with James Taylor’s daughter Anna after Taylor forbade the match. A pistol duel left Taylor wounded in the leg. Hayden escaped as the crowd organized a search. In Anderson Indiana Oliver H. Toney, Alexandria real estate dealer, is arrested for allegedly stealing a deed to a Morgan County farm from James M. McCallister.
Miss Bertha Gregory, severely ill from a suspected vaccination reaction, is under care in English Indiana. The report notes danger to her life and mentions rowdies and crowds amid unclear details.
A boy who vanished eight days ago is presumed drowned after a companion said the body was found three miles away, with fruitless river-search efforts continuing and public feeling tense.
In Woodwards township Mrs. Miles O Rourke was attacked by a stranger while her husband was away. He beat her, bound her, and burned her feet to coerce the location of about $2000 hidden money. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to arrest.
In the Pomeranian Bank fraud trial, evidence shows the Berlin bank lent 6250 to the Berlin Press without security or interest to gain goodwill. It also paid journalists large sums, including 3000 to a single member, prompting widespread agitation in the Berlin press.
Chicago on July 1 saw about 2,500 workers walk out as the Amalgamated Woodworkers' Council led a strike by ten city factories manufacturing bar and saloon fixtures. They seek roughly a 20 percent wage increase, while employers say this would raise Chicago wages above those in any other city and force the closure of about fifteen small shops.
The telegrams report varied items from Manchuria policy to Texas comptroller notes and U S Steel leadership. Figures cite government revenues for year ending June 0 1963 and gold in treasury as of June 1908 with year over year changes. A Texas official is murdered and a teen dies from a foul tip in Coabos ton Ohio. Chinese famine losses rise in Kwang Si amid rebellion. Professor Angelo de Gubernatis departs Rome for a three month lecture tour. Treasury figures also show available balances and year to year changes. Schwab’s health allows him to continue duties at United States Steel. Roosevelt has expressed intent, and Roosevelts later remarks mention.
Testimony extols Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain and inability to lift. It notes the product's relief and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co and U S agents, with other ads for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry and Dr King's New Life Pills.
The M J Carnaban Co promotes a range of hammocks with various sizes styles and colors. Prices start low with savings from 85 percent to 5 percent, inviting customers to invest a small amount for summer comfort.
Big Cane offers latest sailor hats now available at 70 cents and one dollar. For two days this week Thursday and Friday hats go on special sale priced at 10 cents each. Misses M. and M. James promote the event.
Advertisement for soft cushioned baby carriages offered by F. B. Fornwald at 210 Main Street. Carriages described as comfortable and strong with prices ranging from 8.50 to 395.
Local grocer Zack Jones at 114 East Main street markets a full line of fresh groceries with emphasis on good aim and sure judgement in pricing. The ad invites customers to shop where prices are within reach of your pocketbook.
Read at night without strain with Jepson's glasses fitted by the most improved method. Visit 313 Main Street for a precise fitting and comfort.
Mrs EK Rickard advertises a complete line of wall paper designs, books and novels, choice stationery and office supplies at attractive prices. Located on Main Street, the notice invites public interest in the shop’s offerings.
A genteel gathering spot offering delicious sodas and creams celebrated for purity. Describes a welcoming place to bring a wife and family or lady friends for an evening at 309 East Main Street.
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