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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
In Miami county and the city of Peru voters weighed liquor licenses with a dry tilt. Early returns showed a dry majority of 219 countywide while Peru city supported wet with 856. Precinct tallies later favored the dry side as more results came in.
The famous pig case in Laurel County courts ends with Squire Nicholson awarded ownership. The feud involved 35 witnesses and two neighbors, claiming the same herd of eight hogs and six pigs. One pig was killed by a train. expenses ran into hundreds of dollars.
Honaker West Virginia March 17 Hugh L Thompson telegraph operator shot in the Browning home rear yard as he passed to avoid mud Browning sneaked a double barrel gun from a window mistook him for a burglar Thompson 32 single and a stranger to the city will die. Charlottesville Virginia March 17 John Armstrong Chanler former husband of Amelia Rives engaged in a scuffle over a revolver at Merry Mills Cottam Virginia Gillard an Englishman was killed in the incident Chanler exonerated by a coroner's jury three years after arriving from Australia Mrs Gillard said her husband beat her and threatened her life. The pistol discharged during the altercation injuring Gillard report unclear.
Testimony shows a husband fired to kill his wife and others. a fourteen year old son said his father aimed to kill his mother. The jury ruled death accidental during an attempted life saving by Mrs Gillard. Mrs Gillard described repeated mistreatment and escape attempts.
In La Grange Georgia Robert F Ridley Sr killed himself with the pistol used by his son who had died two days earlier. Neighbors heard the shots at the Ridley home as grief and mystery surround the family tragedy.
Asbury Park records show William J. Paynter accusing Howard H. Johnson of moving a $500 building from Paynter’s lot to Johnson’s property. Paynter claims $300 cash rent for two years, while Johnson contends ownership. Paynter vows to produce his ex wife to prove the building was rented, not sold, to Johnson.
Boxing fans await confirmation that James J. Jeffries will accept a match with Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight championship. The notice hints atれる import as Hugh D. McInroads of Sydney arrives in the county.
The article notes Jeffries prefers to fight in the United States and aims to regain his wind gradually for a proper bout, with Johnson willing to face him and likely to travel east within two weeks for possible agreement. Toledo, March 17 reports Judge Austin’s coat and hat vanished at a prisoner dinner, a staged lesson on Toledo’s probation system.
The Celtic from Liverpool and Queenstown christened a son of Mrs. Henrinca Schneider aboard with Rev Philip Henry Linley officiating as the boy David Celtic Schneider. James McPheeters dies in Bedford after a Civil War service and local career. Crumpacker pushes Indiana federal court division plan amid party opposition and doubts over new districts.
Report outlines Crumpacker’s bill creating five judicial divisions with counties listed for each and a single grand jury seated in Indianapolis. The measure would force prosecutions to be tried in the division where action originated.
The county auditor or officers designated to receive license money would issue certificates. Saloon keepers and liquor sellers could be barred from sales to drunks, minors, and others in the prohibited class. Judges could revoke licenses in the community's best interests. A license fee of 25 to 35 dollars was proposed to generate revenue, with potential future adjustments.
An article from a New York daily praises Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargen Syrup Saranparilla as a kidney and urinary remedy. A local pharmacist confirms harmless ingredients and low cost, noting the mix cleanses kidney structures and helps filter waste from blood. readers advised to try it for rheumatic and urinary issues.
Charles Klapper of Washington Indiana testifies in 1906 that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his backache and kidney trouble after one box. He reiterates in 1909 the remedy remains effective with occasional use. Sold by Forster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Price 50c. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Trustees announce monthly sessions in Veale township at the trustee residence on second and last Thursdays to transact township business. Frank Swann of Veale. trustee in Alfordsville holds sessions on Saturdays for all business. V C Cox, trustee, lists Washington township office over Waller's harness shop at east Fourth and Main Streets. all poor relief business to be attended to on Fridays. Grant Keith phrase.
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