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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

5

Indiana Court Prepares Decision On Tom Marshall Constitution

Indiana Supreme Court nears a decision on the Tom Marshall constitution case as it enters the final weeks of June. The article traces the case’s legal journey, the court’s rotational and advanced docket procedures, and the high stakes for state law, amid shifts in the court’s political balance and the influence of prominent attorneys and judges.

Tom Marshall Supreme Court of Indiana Fihal Andip Atterribs Indianapolis Supreme Court John W. Spencer Evansville Marshall James HW. Jordan Mre Pit Supreme Bench Jordan W Douglas Morris Isdob Pp Dunn James T. Dye Lewis Ellingham Board of Election Gota Missioners Marion ¢Incuu Charles Renstar Foberse Marshall Forces Sue Sréme Trier Roby Watson Salabury Ign Wita Ndteg Tin Hand eTagt Torhess Courge Constitution Rt Wl Wed J Indianaaw

For Sale By The Mac Dougal Store Only

A fragmentary note discusses sales terms and a legal debate over whether an 1787 ordinance remains in force. It touches on potential cases reaching the U S Supreme Court, the protest of constitutional status, and questions about federal court pathways. It mentions Indiana voters and possible constitutional challenges to state actions.

Indiana Supreme Court of New York Hanors Virgil Jefferson Virginia United States America Suprême Cours Ely Supreme Court Supreme Courts

Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Washington Citizen

A Washington Indiana citizen, Mrs. Mary Kellett, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and weak kidneys after two boxes. She purchased them at Clapp's pharmacy and recommends the remedy. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.

Washington Doan Mary Kellett Front St Washinton Ind Dean Clapp Foster-Milburn ‘Co Buffalo New York United States

Morton Brothers Runaway in Sullivan Farm Tile Machine

Zed Morton and A J Morton returned from a trip to erect a tile machine on Slaylan Boone’s farm near Carlisle. A runaway horse left Morton nearly unclothed after the incident, with the machine planned to drain land using fire cures. Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad appears, promoting family use and trials.

Zed Morton A.J. Morton Wabash Bottoms Slaylan Boone Carlisle Mortons Morten

Weasel Visits Chicken Roost and Feasts at Dawn

A local report recounts a weasel raid at a chicken roost near Milles, where several birds were killed and one chicken left alive as evidence of the attack. The page also advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, with a dealer notice.

Democilvelg Candidate First Time On Streets

Friends of John L Clark report his recovery from injuries after a fall from a scaffold in Plainville. He briefly appeared on streets Tuesday afternoon, having endured a near-fatal incident and a period of poor appetite due to digestion issues. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended by the note.

John L. Clark Plainville Clark Chamberlain

Homeless Child Placed With Local Adoptive Home

Emanine Descresser born February 19 1999, long sheltered at the Childrens Home of Cincinnati, is placed with Lawrence and Mrs Lees as guardians with potential adoption. Nurse Warrick from the home delivered the child Tuesday afternoon after extensive correspondence. Chamberlain's Tablets praised by Darius Downey for stomach relief. advertised locally.

Emanine Descresser Childrens Home Cincisnac Lawrence Lee Bacon's Washington Miss Warrick Lees Chamberlain Darius Downey Newberg Junction Finda Gale

Lad Sentenced to Reform School in Plainfield Case

Sheriff Harmin departed Wednesday for Plainfield with Benjamin Melvin, a Barr township youth who pleaded guilty to misappropriating his father's money and was sent to reform school by Judge Ogdon. He suffers rheumatic back pain treatable with Chamberlain's ointment, sold by all dealers.

Ot Chamberlain Fen Harmin Plainfield Benjamin Melvin Barr Township Reform School Circuit Court Ogdon

Hidden prospecting halt unsettles neighbors near John Redased well

Residents report a stalled search near the John Redased area as a well remains dry this winter. Despite interest from stockholders, no findings emerge and prospects fade amid quiet neighborhood scrutiny.

Work Schedule Change at the Railroad Shops

A local report notes cuts in work at the railroad shops with new machine time. Crews at the machines will work ten hours on Tuesday and Thursday, and seven hours on Monday Wednesday and Friday, shifting hours for the upcoming period.

Southwestern

Epworth League Elects New Officers For Year

The Epworth League for the North League of the First ME held a business meeting electing officers and delegates for the district convention at Looxootee in June. Elected officers include President O Fulierson First Vice Desephine Seige Second Hazel Peucins Third Wagel Johnson Fourth Mabel Tasdtty Treasurer Charles Siitley Secretary Planche Allen Organist Mary eagans Flora Reeve Lov a Karr Charles Smiles. Delegates chosen: Mary Pritchett Margaret Last Jessie Dunbar with alternates Mabel Pritchett and others.

North League Ldd Taesday Ohiarch Looxootee O. Fulierson Desephine Seige Serandiies Hazel Peucins Wagel Johnson Mabel Tasdtty Charles Siitley Planche Allen Mary Eagans Flora Reeve Lova Karr Charles Smiles Aya Mabel Pritchett Margaret Last Jessie Dunbar Loogcotes

Ousts Alleged Overturned Office Claim in County Court

Walter McGuyer sues John R Huff in Daviess circuit court on change of venue alleging he was elected county assessor of Mitchell County in 1904 and served as assessor spring 1906 and 1907. He claims the county auditor falsely appointed the defendant as township assessor in 1907, withheld office supplies, and seeks possession of the office plus $100 damages.

Martin County Walter McGuyer John R. Huff Daviess Cireuse Court McGuyer Mitcheltyee Wwnenip Bas

Drill Begins in Harrison Township Tuesday Afternoon

Drillers from Progressive Oil and Gas started the ble drill in Harrison township on its downward course Tuesday afternoon as part of a search operation.

Progressive Oil Aod Gas Company df/thin elty Downe Ward Harrison Township

Telephone man at large in this good old town

The Pike County Telephone Company of Petaraburg, Pike County, at Diana, covers Washington in the hope that enough subscribers may be obtained to cause sufficient con1.

Good Old Town Pike County Telephone Company Petaraburg Pike County Diana Washington

Telephone service debate raises household costs and access

The Herald reports on local telephone service where prices remain stable for standard lines while new automatic receivers enter use. A two party line costs 1.25 monthly, single line 1.59 if unused by others, with an accompanying note that aging residents struggle to operate the device. A west end solicitor cites low enthusiasm from neighbors and a resident’s wife objecting to the contraption.

Yvoq West

Odd Fellows Attend Church Service With Rebekah Auxiliary

The local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs attended a Sunday night service at First U B Church. Led by Rev. J A White, the sermon aligned with the lodge’s cocation, marking an annual joint observance with the Old Fellows as they meet in a body each year.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rebekahs U. B

Weather man brings touch of winter on a damp spring weekend

A damp spring weekend gave way to a late winter feel as rain persisted from Friday into Sunday. Cold air and a sharp wind followed the drizzle, freezing sidewalks and dampening Sunday strolls on Main Street as shoppers eyed spring goods with muted enthusiasm.

Main Street

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