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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
4
Local shop promotes new Stetson hat styles for spring with tailored fits and fair prices. Advertises wide variety of materials and workmanship, inviting Washington residents to view single and double breasted cuts and assorted stripes and mixtures.
Jesse J. Beaver of Effingham Illinois has secured a patent for a switch arrangement that enables telephone users on party lines to be connected to individual metallic circuits at will, eliminating shared lines. The invention targets the long sought shift toward private, direct telephone connections.
The note mentions the risk of eavesdropping and Hoch, Béaver’s two-year effort to complete his packet, signaling ongoing security and process delays in assembling required documents.
A newspaper excerpt recalls a young man helping a rheumatic stranger who then detours him to the depot amid ingratitude. The anecdote highlights a harsh, unsympathetic town mood and notes the prevalence of rheumatism in the area.
The Pittsburg Times reports Col Dreyfus and manager Clarke believe Goodwin shows key pitching traits of a major league comer. After weeks of close watching at Hot Springs, the Hoobién youngster may soon earn control and a steady mound role, with experts noting his potential talent and work ethic.
A jumble of short ads lists gas payments, lost items, a lodge meeting, eyewear, a trained nurse, housework jobs, and a stock sale. Readers see contact posts for Mrs J B Bahr, D B Softh, and Golzert, with times and locations across Walnut and Main streets.
A lighthearted tale follows spring's arrival with fashion, fisher story hints, and a vendor of greens. Col Ed Meredith drives south of town. Ade Hamersly assists, leading to a mistaken identity about greens and a potential lawsuit misread amid town gossip.
Almost 100 members of the local Eagles lodge and the Citizens Band traveled to Gas City by train this afternoon to perform initiatory work for a class of sixty new members. They will return tonight after a scheduled social and banquet following the ceremony.
L. C. Cosby, a nursery man and horse fancier, drives a pair of three year old mules. One is maroon and the other black. He claims they can travel farther than horses. Safe offers no sale and will keep them for future use. The display drew mixed street commentary.
Charles Neelis formerly of Niles Michigan left today for Vincennes to take the foremanship of the Vincennes plant. He will move his family later. Harry Smith from Niles who had worked in the fecal plant will accompany Neelis to Vincennes.
A Wheatland 13 year old, son of Estruateo and Mra J Weaver, cut his left index finger with a coin knife. The injury required stitches after Dr. C Shutt treated the wound following the accident on Thursday. The notice also promotes gas ranges and lighting by the City Gas Company at 415 Main Street.
W E Farris and his wife depart for Terre Haute to establish their future home. They have shipped their goods and Farris is set to become the general agent of the company there, effective soon.
Fam Whitaker is in the city from Vincennes. J O Clayborne returned at noon from a business trip to Elnora. George Brown left at noon for Linton to visit relatives. Mrs Bruce West arrived from Hinton West Virginia to visit friends. Miss Caroline Mattingly returned from Plainville. Mr and Mrs H H Haseman visit from Worthington. Allie Bales and two others left for Hyatt Station to visit relatives. Omie Fitzgerald went to Odon for a few days with friends. Elere Eilis left for Odon for a few days visiting friends.
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