Friday Evening May 15 Publication Note
A brief notice indicating the publication runs every evening ex Sunday with Friday evening edition dated May 15 and signaling the regular schedule for readers.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
2
A brief notice indicating the publication runs every evening ex Sunday with Friday evening edition dated May 15 and signaling the regular schedule for readers.
Fragmented clippings report strange local notes and oddities from readers. Small items mention a drunken incident, a police recruiting call, warnings about health products, and curious eye lore with a list of names and places.
Notes from Vincennes and Princeton sections mention a Washington carnival planned for week after next at the fair grounds touted as the best yet for the city. A special train is planned for Vincennes residents on a designated day.
Sim and the railroad scene cover crew changes and appointments. Ralph Martin returns from Cincinnati. Kehoe named agent as crews including brakemen and conductors take vacations. Reports note Baldwin Locomotive Works output, James Hendrixon ill in Arizona, and a near collision in Indiana. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen posts strong membership, new lodges, and substantial benefits. national meeting in Denver next Monday.
A string of visits and business trips are recorded from Alfordsville and nearby towns. Names include Dr. C. L. Rowland, J. M. Twitty, Max Gootes, Ray McCord, John H. Chandler, Miss Mary McCord, John Myers, Lewis Hedrick, Miss Hettie Clements, W. J. McCord, Cosby, James Hulgs, M. E. Akel, L. R. Horrall, Onis Horrall, James Arvin, Mrs. Lucertia Doyle, Charlie Wise, Florian McGord, John Cusack, Jessie Godwin, D. B. Jackman, Eugene Allen, David McCracken, Sheriff John D. Morgan, George P. Gilley, Dr. R. S. Mitchell, Joseph Taylor, Mrs. Jennie Ballow, F. M. Hedrick, B. F. McCord, Joe McCord, Henry McDonald, Thomas Dicker, Raleigh Chandler, Benjamin Rosenberry. Many visit relatives, conduct business, or travel for health.
Miil and Mrs Warren Hackler and Rev W F Smith will preach the GA BR memorial sermon at the Baptist church Sunday May 24. Foster Hembree and family left Monday for the Indian Territory by wagon. W S Goatee was guest of friends in Washington Sunday. Elmer Butch and family of Whitfieldy visited relatives here Saturday. Bud Chandler and wife of Loogoater were guests of John H Chandler and family Sunday. Dr M Hi Rugsdale from Glendale on business visited Tuesday. Dr M Allen was at Shoals on business Monday. M B Holly has been seriously ill for several days. Miss Pearl Allen of Washington is Roy McCord from Bedford visiting relatives. John Kellett of Corning visited here Sunday.
Mrs Zack Ginder is seriously ill and Rev Charljes Curran went to Indianapolis to attend the bishop's quibit lea. Bert Hughes and Roger Cenlin visited Washington on Tuesday and Saturday respectively. Mrs Ellen Lambe attended the funeral of Mrs Kleifernan in Montgomery. John D Morgan and Shen John were in town Tuesday. Mrs Anna Carrico returned from East St Louis on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Will Seng and Bridget Dalsh of Washington visited Nicholas Walsh’s family Sunday. Mrs Anoy Donahoe and son John were in Washington Tuesday. Glencas School in Harrison township closed Friday after eight weeks taught by Miss Mary Kell ett. Funeral of Patrick Riley at Glencoe cemetery Wednesday. Oscar B Smith granted a two months teacher's license. John T Barr and Miss Tose Potts were in Montgomery Tuesday.
Rumors claim George F Napquitael plans to sell the Sun to McCulloch to create a broader Republican aligned press network. Indianapolis will host the Modern Woodmen national meeting drawing about 50 000 visitors, with city business leaders organizing welcoming arrangements.
The Grad Council of Indiana of the Commercial Travellers of America sets a Washington to Terre Haute round trip rate of 82.05 with sale May 21 to 25. The Grand Lodge of Indians F I AM offers Washington to Indianapolis round trip for 3.35 for certificate holders, sale May 25 to 26, valid through May 28.
A Washington resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble, recounting personal relief and recommending the product. Advertisements claim Dialysis-free cures and praise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, plus Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder disease, with various local druggists and prices.
Advertisers tout Ely Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and throat relief, claiming quick absorption and natural changes to secretions. The ad lists price 75 cents and notes mail order from Ely Brothers, Warren Street, New York. It cites testimonials and other Foley remedies for coughs colds and lung trouble.
A Fremont North Carolina resident, B F Bass, reports kidney trouble relief after using Electric Bitters. Neighbors claim rheumatism neuralgia liver and general debility improved. Also notes a painful leg wound treated with Sucklen's Arnica Balm.
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