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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary text appears to mix product advertisements medical remedies and local notices. It references Chamberlains Tablets Foley’s Honey and Tar and Dean’s Kidney Pills with vendor mentions in various places. Also mentions a Buffalo church fund drive and a discussion of toads in a university context.
An old advertisement extols Maydole hammers as the best carpentry tool, claiming heads never fly off and balancing is perfect. It also promotes Benson’s Plasters for rheumatic pains and other ailments, urging readers to ask reputable druggists and noting awards and a 25 cent postage offer in the United States.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on March 20 a fraternal order Mortonledge No 7 once strong among colored organizations failed to pay dues. A mortgage and rising costs led to attachment of lodge equipment and sale by sheriff. The building, purchased for about one third its value, was sold to the mortgagee. litigation continues against trustees for unpaid costs.
Goshen Indiana reports Nash Wood and Hubbell furnisher factory burned with 83 workers affected. Incendiary suspicion noted amid ongoing labor strife and insurance totals. decision on rebuilding pending as 380000 plus in losses cited.
Reports describe a 16yearold boy from the Baptist church in Dipton missing since Friday. A note found suggests he left for unknown parts and requests not to be searched. The boy is a high school student and brother of a local family.
A scrambled report links Marta Porter’s missing $500 after her death to a contested estate and alleged misappropriation. Other fragments reference a gas company dispute over rates and a local land matter in Laporte County with names like Prout and Pavitsehinsky appearing in scattered notes.
In Peru on March 26 workers at the Brownell trimming mill uncovered a bunely of needles inside a fallen sycamore. About a dozen needles were found with little rust, embedded deep in the heart of the log.
Reports from the British Mail steamer Para describe renewed rebel activity near Pamauia. Local authorities arrest suspected sympathizers, levy heavy fines, and imprison others while some prisoners flee by steamer. Food shortages worsen as conflict continues and prices rise.
Dam on the river caused a sudden flood that submerged streets and damaged property in the village. Reported losses reach $15,000 as water overflow spread along Train Street, washing away structures and leaving residents to assess damage and begin cleanup.
An assortment of old notices and ads describe Alfon’s Foot Powder curing Swollen Feet and corns, while other items promote a community dinner at Mrs. Alex Toms’ residence, local real estate for sale, herb remedies, and medical testimonials including Foley’s Kidney Cure by Smith & Wintons Drugstore.
The item advertises scenic Denver routes through Colorado Salt Lake City and via the Pacific Coast. It highlights vestibuled coaches chair cars Pullman sleepers and dining car service. It lists contact names F M Rugg L W Wakeley and Howard Elliott with city offices in St Louis and Geneva.
The Short Line announces service from Lingis Central to Memphis and New Orleans and direct routes to all points in Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas Mexico and California.
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