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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
8
A jumble of names, parties, and attorney firms appears, including Meyer versus AY Elizabeth Meyer and Adelaide Conway, Padget & Padgett representing plaintiffs, Monger with Earl A. Monger and Mary E. Monger, KILLIGN versus KYLLION and Nancy E. Kibien, with Ogden & Inman and Hastings, Allea & Hastings cited as attorneys.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Mrs mieten Menis Samuel Chaide Curt Keeri H Harbin Mome Malac Parmer John Surgin and John Whed. It appears to be a notice from a postmaster with a one cent charge on all surprised smatter.
Matthew Belcher of Washington contests closing his saloon in Daviess circuit court claiming county option law took effect after November 26 and his license, issued November 2, remains valid until November 2, 1909. He seeks to bar marshal sheriff and local constables from interference until license expiry. The case mirrors Harry Sheron’s suit against closure of the Blue Goose and awaits Judge Hougaoton’s ruling.
Physicians gathered in Bloomington for the Second District Medical society convention with about fifty attendees. Officers elected: President Henry W. Sairley Shoals, Vice President T N Braxton Loogootee, Secretary Treasurer T A Hays Burns City. Visitors toured the city and university facilities while students were excused to attend sessions.
Jack Prater a prominent local Republican has been notified by Rev Z T Sweeney state game and fish commissioner of his appointment as a state warden. The role begins immediately and may require him to travel as needed enforcing fish and game laws under the service chief. Ex Sheriff Fitzgerald previously served here but resigned due to time away from home.
The Rev. I. W. Williamson of Huntington West Virginia writes that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. He says it restores health and strength to thousands, contains no harmful drugs, and is pleasant to take. Sold by Smith & Winton.
Daviess county total spring tax receipts reached 183,960.73 dollars, per deputy treasurer Austin Porter, surpassing 1908 by 14,592.04. Current tax 179,063.07 and delinquent 4,897.66 for 1909, versus 166,734.03 and 2,034.66 in 1908, reflecting strict money market conditions yet strong collections.
The article urges immediate spraying of fruit trees after blossoms fall. It explains applying poison while the bloom is still fresh to kill larvae that attempt to eat into the blossom, protecting the developing fruit.
Deputy Clerk Waltars voices concern as licenses issued by the county clerk decline. He pins hopes on June, the wedding month, to improve the bridal outlook after a slow April and May demand.
Burrell Crump, a nineteen year old Negro, is jailed in default of 300 dollars bond after arrest by Constable Bogner on a paternity charge filed by Bertha Grigsby. A preliminary hearing is set for Saturday morning in Squire Kellam's court.
In Indianapolis on May 3 former governor J Frank Hanly appeared in court as complainant in an injunction suit seeking to stop state officials from paying Vincennes University funds from last legislature. Attorney Samuel Artman defended the complaint while Vincennes advocate James Wade Emison challenged Hanly’s motives, calling the case an attempt to raid the state treasury and recounting a story of two boys to illustrate alleged public misdeeds.
Court heard arguments on an appropriation of 120,548 for Vincennes University amid clashes over a prior remark about the institution as the “child of the common wealth.” Attorneys clashed on constitutionality and debt status while trustees and officials from Vincennes attended, and Judge Vinson Carter took the matter under advisement.
An old advertisement claims druggists will refund money if Foley Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises cough relief and lung protection from pneumonia and consumption. Sold by Smith and Winton in a yellow package.
An advertisement extols Sloan's Sure Colic Cure as a safe remedy for horse colic and tympanitis. It cites testimonials from J Albert Pahlman of Pocomoke City Maryland and Dr J E Neal of Plymouth North Carolina, claiming rapid relief and urging readers to request a free book from Dr Earl Sloan in Boston. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar for throat troubles sold by Smith & Winton.
Nancy E Killian sues George W Killian in Daviess County Circuit Court September term 1909. Complaint 12338 states plaintiff seeks support. affidavit asserts defendant is not a resident of Indiana. Attorneys Ogden & Inman file complaint and affidavit.
Eighty acres with dwelling barn orchard and stock a large exchangeable tract priced at 1200 to 1600 for balance. Thirty acres two miles out with dwelling barn and outbuildings includes orchard and trees as exchange to larger farm. Eight room Main street dwelling with amenities may accept city property or small farm with balanced terms. Fifteen acres near city limits with fruit trees sand loam soil suitable for gardening. Forty acres southeast of Shoals Indiana with timber valued at 150 will trade for Washington property.
The notice states a nonresident defendant must appear at the Daviess circuit court in Washington on the first Monday of September 1909 and answer or demur to the complaint. The clerk WM. A. Wallace signs and seals the notice dated May 10, 1909.
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