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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
4
The Rt Rev Peter's Church at Montgomery awards a contract to a Vinsons man to erect a brick four room parochial school with a hall and fifteen foot stage upstairs. The project, for church fairs and entertainments, will cost about 5000 and start in a few days.
In The Democrat era notes, John Boyd son of editor Samuel Boyd offers a peculiar stretch of philosophy. His wit and odd takes are highlighted as a notable daily life vignette.
A young speaker cites his father as a former reporter, debating what makes a good newspaper man. The elderly listener challenges the claim and hints at broader journalistic prowess, leaving readers to infer the final point.
A controversial claim praises radium as a cure for bites and a preventive for fishermen, while experts doubt the assertion. The piece questions radium’s containment and practical use, noting public interest and skepticism, with mentions of beauty products and remedies from the era.
Five unidentified young women donated scalp skin grafts to Miss Josephine Halter of the south side after a factory accident left her head damaged. Drs. Anderson and Ramey report the eight square inches of grafted skin has taken, with new skin appearing and the head dressed. donors’ identities remain private.
A study shows a large number of Daviees county teachers attending training schools during vacation. Many teachers have left local normals era and now seek enhanced professional work, with schools set to close June 1 for summer terms. Daviees efforts are praised for steady progress and high standards in the state.
The Ladies Musical Club met at Mrs. H H Haskett's home for an afternoon program including piano duets, vocal solos, and instrumental pieces by Misa Maddox Mrs Haskett Verne Skelton and others. Performances featured Petite Fantasia Day Dreams Evening Reverie and Night of Joy among other selections by household members.
Engineer Harry Friend is taking a vacation. Supt. E. R. Hodville has returned from a business trip to Cincinnati. Frank Quigley of the round house who has been off pick for some time reported for work this morning.
Small town notices advertise excursions to St Louis depart Sunday May 7 1905 trains 5 am from Washington and 5 40 pm return. Pillory of medicines Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents Lindemann Pharmacy. Rentals and real estate sales offer furnished rooms and building lots. Building association notice urges savings deposits with high returns and no agents commissions.
Wy Ay Hyatt went to Seymour this morning on bunfores and Lemmon returned to Law rle after visiting friends. Miss Grace Griffith arrived from St. Louis to visit friends and relatives in the area. M. Warder returned to Louisville, Ky after a visit with friends.
A compilation of real estate transfers shows multiple parcels sold or conveyed. Names include Becca E Morgan Sarah O Williams Mary E Bennington Jacob J Yoder Jamea O Coyle Nicholas Ryan Hodney Michael Bryan Mary Ryan Bettis McCoy Joseph Churchill Edward L Plum Babie Cooper Wm D Clinton and others with varying lot sizes and payments noted, across towns such as Dannelburg Eb and Washington area records.
An excursion offer lists round trip fares of 3.60 to Indianapolis from Gate area for Masons Grand Lodge of Indiana Knights Templar Knights Templar and Rebekah Assembly events. Tickets issued to delegates and immediate family on lodge or commandery certificates. various sale dates May 9 14 29 with return limits through May 25 19.
The city ordinances require owners and occupants of real estate to keep adjacent streets and alleys clean of putrid matter and refuse. Failure after notice results in a fine up to two dollars. The notice states the ordinance will be enforced by the City Board of Health.
Excursion notices list tickets from May 16 1905 for Vincennes and return with 3.40 price to Louisville, tickets sold June 14 15 with return by June 17. Decoration Day May 36 1. Tickets within 150 miles of origin at one fare for round trip. Also mentions tickets to Loninville and other places with various sale dates and return limits through August 1905.
A fragmented item from a newspaper page hints at a cryptic phrase about Allen and footwear. readable parts mention a boot and a playful misphrase, suggesting a gossip-style caption or ad snippet.
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