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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
A vintage drug ad promises a free trial of Uric-O for rheumatism with bold claims of immediate cure. It urges readers to mail this notice with their details to The Smith Drug Co. in Syracuse and receive a free two-bottle offer, highlighting blood cleansing against uric acid.
A fragment from the Evansville Journal recalls a historic Democratic convention with long nights at the fairgrounds, lively beer revelries, and notable figures like Col. Lin M. Taylor and Col. John W. Foster. It also notes weather turmoil, telephone outages, and telegraph line damage across Shoals, Loogootee, and surrounding regions.
A garbled weather notice from Indiana reports unsettled conditions for Sunday with hints of clerks and public interest. The piece shows a weather presenter in distress and mixed predictions, reflecting a uncertain return of winter elements.
Jasonville town board enacts local jail alternative to Bloomfield fines by forcing offenders to work public dirt removal on Malin street. Teddy Smith, chained for drunkenness after prior fines, becomes first subject. He previously paid $100 fine at Linton and now must serve $25 punishment days.
The article warns assessors will interview owners about new dog tax rules. A dog is taxable at three months old, with one dollar for each male and three dollars for each female dog. Receipts are non transferable and must be updated when ownership changes. Fines range from five to twenty five dollars for false statements or concealing dogs.
The county commissioners concluded a long session at noon Saturday with the canvass of Harrison township gravel road ballots. Washington and Portersville road carried by 34 votes overall, while Montgomery and Flat Rock road failed by 13. Second precinct favors roads, first precinct opposes both, with selling order for Washington and Portersville road continued to April per petitioners' request.
Marshal Corning reports two postal cards from A H Kruse chief of Vincennes police show James DeMoss and his wife wanted for the murder of Mike Rich whose body found near the Wabash river bank by the Vincennes Light and Power plant. Augusta Draves says DeMoss fled with his wife down the Wabash in a small boat and has not been seen since. A $100 reward is offered for their apprehension. Draves' wife accompanied DeMoss when he fled.
The race for circuit judge in Pike and Dubois counties narrows with Judge Ely facing John L. Bretz of Jasper for the nomination. Ely has long service in Pike and Dubois claims the nomination. Prosecuting attorney sees three candidates with two from Pike John K Chappel and Harry W Carpenter and Leo H Fisher of Dubois.
In Martin County near Shoals a seven weeks old infant, daughter of Harry Benell, was strangled when a two year old brother poured kerosene over the sleeping baby. The child awoke, breathed in the fumes, and died early Sunday despite a physician's efforts. The bereaved parents are overwhelmed.
At the Terre Haute district miners meeting held Saturday the convention voted to demand higher wages by a standing vote with all miners rising. President Van Horn urged united effort to secure a more effective wage scale. After a pledging motion, miners rose amid cheers. The district map places the south of the B and C Southwestern line in Daviess County in the First district and all north of the railroad in the Second district.
February interest on county funds deposited in multiple banks is recorded as part of the county accounts. The report lists how much each bank earned in interest for the month, reflecting the timing and amounts of fund placements.
County funds across Washington National Peoples National Citizens Elmora and other banks total 9174 754 76 on March 1 with deposits in several institutions and taxes due by May first. Monthly disbursements for school fund money reduced February balances while March deposits accrue interest at three percent on annual deposits totaling 36060 across the county depositories.
Washington's electric light plant received 37 04 more from the city in regular session to cover future rental bills. The finance committee approved 700 as an advance, despite the plant's desire for more. Treasurer Lon Helphinstine reported total obligations of 1 176.20 and monthly receipts of 30 677.93 with 6 557 disbursed and a 170.79 balance. A stockholders meeting for Washington Light and Water Co. is planned for March 18. The meeting featured a lengthy debate over vaccination costs for poor children, doctors seeking reimbursement, and a policy to vaccinate children with school certificates of dependency.
The city faces a pending investigation by City Attorney Gardiner into statutes on contagious diseases after Dr. Donaldson paid family expenses and seeks reimbursement. Trustees dispute jurisdiction while the street committee plans a city tour to inspect alleys and streets, addressing water damage on North East First Street and Vincennes Avenue properties caused by heavy rain.
The twenty ninth annual Indiana G A R encampment will be held in Kokomo on May 19 20 and 21. State hocal officers sent out the date and place notice. Indiana has added many new members and established new posts this year. A congratulatory letter from Jerry T Dew adjutant general of the national G A R praises Indiana's work.
Frank Godwin of West Walnut Street preserves a nearly century old book from 1812 1813 printed in Cincinnati. The relic contains extensive information about Ohio and is treasured as one of the oldest publications in the country, increasing in value and interest with time.
Several smallpox cases found in Linton with houses under quarantine. All cases are mild and closely monitored as authorities deploy precautions to prevent spread. Health officers state watch is ongoing and extra measures keep other cases from developing.
J. E. Ramsey of the Odon area asserts ownership of a prize cow that recently calved four calves all well formed except one. Ramsey says the cow’s offspring includes a record-breaking animal for the Madison section, aiming to establish the cow as the claimed premier in local stock.
William Arnold of Petersburg was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail on a wife beating charge. He received the punishment in the Pike circuit court on Friday.
Notice to residents of the Second ward Washington Davis county Indiana that a male inhabitant over 21 will apply to the county commissioners at the April 1908 session for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room on Main Street Washington at the northwest corner of lot 2 Read and Thompsons Addition. Premises described as a one story frame building with a 15 by 20 feet front room and back storeroom.
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