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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

3

WETS WIN OUT AGAIN IN THREE COUNTIES

The wet faction failed in Spencer County where 22 licensed saloons exist. Clay County supported the dry side by 2,167 and Pulaski by about 800, keeping saloons out for two more years. Fulton and Posey counties vote soon with mixed expectations as the statewide commissions plan further elections through May and June.

Spencer County Clay Pulas Clay County Pulaski Fulton County Marys Posey Swin Oone Jin

Hand Torn While Loading Singer Sewing Machine Parts

Hud. Lyneh, agent for the Singer Sewing Machine company, injured Tuesday afternoon at the E and I yards. He stepped into a box car from his bicycle and caught the door, tearing his hand badly near the base of the thumb. Tendons and ligaments were exposed. a fingerbone was visible through the wound.

Lyneh Singer Sewing 3 Bine Company

Zinkan Golden Anniversary and Birthday Observed

About seventy five relatives gathered at 118 Mill Street to celebrate Mr and Mrs Jacob Zinkan on their fifty year marriage and Mrs Zinkan s sixty ninth birthday. The affair featured yellow decorations and a sumptuous feast as children provided the celebration. Earl McGuire and Hallie Farrell announced engagement with plans to marry next week. Will Lavelle married Mary Drew Tuesday morning in a simple ceremony joining local families and teachers.

Jacob Zinkan Mill Street Earl McGuire Hallie Farrell Loogootee Mr. McGuire Will McGuire Washington Kidwell Migs Farrell Charles Farrell Memphis Tenn Old Gazette

Marsh Takes Charge After Fatal Rail Tragedy

Albert Bennett and Charles Liddle of Lawrenceburg were killed when struck by the Louisville Express near North Bend on Sunday afternoon. The men stood on the east bound track watching a freight train snatching when the express struck. Lifeless bodies were recovered by Graham Carter and railroad workers. Marsh, foreman Henry Marsh, took charge and notified the coroner. The victims were taken to Cincinnati morgue and Liddle's father arranged shipment to Lawrenceburg for funeral on Tuesday.

Albert Bennett Charles Liddle Lawrenceburg Southwestern Louisville North Bend Graham Carter Henry Marsh Cincinnati, Aurora Thomas Shedrick Frank Dean Arzo Cincinnati James Liddle aLwrenceburg Liddle Fort Bend

Corning Social Note Mentions Mrs Kellett and Miss Victoria

A fragment notes Mrs John Kellett and her daughter Miss Victoria visiting Corning with a brief cordial reference to William.

John Kellett Victoria William Ben

Community Notes Highlight Visits and Dances in Harrison Township

A series of social visits and gatherings are recorded across Harrison Township. Miss Lele Nolen returned from Washington after a weeks’ visit. a large crowd attended a Corning hall dance. Joan Grannan and others from Washington visited. Several locals traveled to Washington and Montgomery, while infants’ burial took place at St. Patricks cemetery.

William Smith Montgomery Joan Donahue Washington E. T. O'Conner Eaglesville Ellen Lamb Glendale Waitfield Joe Roarty Whitfield John Delaney Henry Smith van Buren Township Sylvester Smith Lizzie Donahue Anna Donahue John Kellett Garret Wilson

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Health and Vitality

Advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidneys and bladder, blood purification, and restored health and strength. Claims no harmful drugs. Sold by Smith & Winton. 5-

Foley Smith & Winton

Trading List of Rural Property for Exchange

A categorized advert lists five properties for barter. Includes eighty acres with a repairable six room house and outbuildings, two-acre orchard, and $1,200 to $1,600 city property exchange options. Also thirty acres with a three year old dwelling and fruit trees, an eight room Main Street dwelling, fifteen acres near city units with wells and fruit, and forty acres seven miles southeast of Shoals with timber loss, each offering exchanges for city property or other farms with balance terms.

Shoals Ind Washington Montgomery

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