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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1903

Page

2

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.

Local snippets hint at oddities and notices

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.

Washington carnival to be held at fair grounds

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.

Washington Fair Grounds Vincenoes Vincennes

Railroad News and Personnel From the Midwest

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.

Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen United States Mexico Canada Denver

Local residents and visitors listed in Alfordsville area

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.

C. L. Rowland Loogootea J.M. Twitty South Martin Max Gootes Washington Ray McCord Odon John H. Chandler Lougootee Mary McCord Huntingburg John Myers Lewis Hedrick Loogootee Warner Chandler Knox County Hettie Clements W. J. McCord Cincinnati Cosby James Hulgs M. E. Akel L. R. Horrall Son Onis Cannerburg James Arvin Lucretia Doyle Zack Ginder Charlie Wise Florian McGord High Rock John Cusack Whitfield Jessie Godwin W. C. Gilley D. B. Jackman Eugene Allen David McC Martin County F. M. Hedrick B. F. McCord Joe Googootee Henry McDonald Thomas Dickerson Montgomery Raliegh Chandler Indianapolidcs Benjamin Rosenberry Indianapolis

Memorial sermon announced at Baptist church Sunday

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.

Miil Warren Hackler W. F. Smith G A. BR Baptist Church Foster Hembree Indian Territory W.S. Goatee Washington Elmer Butch Whitfieldy Bud Chandler Loogoater John H. Chandler M. Hi Rugsdale Glendale M. Allen Shoals M. B. Holly Pearl Allen Roy McCord Bedford Jobn Kellett Corning

Local Social Notes and Obituaries Roundup

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.

Bert Llughes Washington Joseph Walker Bedford Jamis Cavapaugh Roger Cenlin Ellen’ Lambe Kleifernan Montgomery John D. Morgan Anna Carrico East St. Louis Will Seng

Rumor Mill Swirls Around McCulloch Newspaper Buy

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.

George F. Napquitael Sun Lewlers McCulloch Republican Party McCuloch H McCulloch the Sun Ory Earl Martin News McCullosh Martin Indianapolis jMr CSL

Travel rate notices for B I and F I AM associations

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.

Grad Council of Indiana Commercial Travellers of America Washington Terre Haute Grand Lodge of Indians F &I Indianapolis

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Washington Resident

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.

Washington John God Sayer Senra Nin Donan Foster+Milburn Co Buffalo N.Y United States Dean’s Foley Geo H. Rausay Lima Sypithes Winton

Ely Cream Balm and Remedies Advertise FDA Benefits

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.

Ely Drugeists Arby Mail Ely Brothers Warren St

Electric Bitters Prove Cures Kidney Trouble and More

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.

B. F. ‘Bass Fremont, N. C Janes

We Loan Money On Personal Property

We offer loans from five dollars nine cents to fifty dollars eight cents on personal property. Repayment terms range from one to six months with interest charged only for the time used. A new weekly payment plan is now available.

Howard Warren Main St Concord Nail Ted Hay

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