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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text describes a product price prize or offer, with garbled phrases about items, prices, and a small monetary value. It mentions a gull, a duralle and desirtel but the context is unclear. The readable parts suggest a promotional snippet with tiny money figures and a floor cover theme.
Allen’s Foot-Ease relieves painful, nervous foot conditions and corns with a powder for quick comfort. Grain-O is a grain-based coffee substitute touted for stomach ease and kid-friendly use. Real estate and sale notices appear for 1208 McCormick and nearby properties with fruit trees. Pain relief balms and bicycle accident salves are recommended for sprains and injuries.
The readable fragments describe a person following a remedy from a local source, with references to a drug store, a Springfield chemist, and multiple unspecified routines. It notes illness and attempts at treatment, including a mention of orders from an individual named Ani ATE and a disorder referenced as ongoing.
Callie Sefrit, 24, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Y Sefrit, is described as a universal favorite in Washington. She died at home from appendicitis, pronounced by physicians after being ill for about two weeks. She was a Wahkah High School graduate and a longtime member of the M E church, with many friends in the community.
The funeral for Miss Callie Sefrit was conducted Monday at the home of Mrs. Abraham Perkins, with Dr. Campbell Rev. Bildwin and Rev. Cantrell officiating. Attendees from the High School class of 1869 and many friends filled the residence and Antioch church services followed, as Callie was laid to rest beside her parents amid floral tributes and sorrow. The Madison township Sunday school convention is scheduled for May 19 and 20 at Mt Ullyd church.
Frank Bradford, longtime city drayman, died this morning at his Northside home after a year of illness. He was about fifty eight, born in the county, and leaves a wife, a daughter, three brothers and two sisters. Brothers John and Louis Bradford, Sethi Bradford, and sisters Myra Atong and Missio Bradford are named. daughter Miss Fanne Bradford is in the city. Funeral services to be held this afternoon. physicians could not diagnose his illness.
The text notes a funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the late residence with burial at Grove Cemetery at 3 4. This item records a death notice and burial details for a local resident.
A 19th century medical meeting in Vincennes featured papers on disease treatment, lively discussions, and a new blood transfer apparatus demonstration by Dr Davenport. Officers were elected for next year and a Mayo church supper hosted guests including Drs Knapp Blair Andersson Alderson Benham and Millie Myerts.
A Wisconsin woman plagued by stomach trouble and gall stones improved after taking Electric Bitters. Doctors could not cure her before, but the remedy restored appetite and stabilized stomach, liver, and kidney function. Sold by Jones Drugstore for 50 cents with guarantee.
A fragment reports a Saturday event near the city where a woods fire burned haystacks timber and fences. The writer urges caution at picnics and hints at a household message from Groret Little.
A chaotic, OCR filled report describes a high school game between Washmeion and Pitersbores Ragedale with messy scores and tangled names. It mentions Barker and Védieh, an odd tunneling of plays, and a separate note about nitroglycerine testing near a Prospecting company well. The piece is garbled but centers on a decisive visitors’ advantage and local oil field references amid unclear action.
Mr Lon A Criver and Miss May Abell will be married tomorrow night at 10 o clock by Rev Father J W Matthews of Fraingr Both are well known in the community Miss Abell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Abell formerly of this city She is active in Elnora society and has many friends in Washington The couple plan to reside in Fraingr after the ceremony
A fire at a deteriorated building in Indianapolis damaged a structure used as a badminton training high school facility. The blaze burned through a city block, leaving the building partially destroyed and prompting a Fire Department response.
Fragmented report notes shots at Wells Nine and Meknight Weil on a Clark farm while a prospecting company is mentioned. Details unclear but indicates a violent incident and a local property context with names and entities only partially readable.
Locals report a vigorous sand flow from a newly drilled well near Loogpotie on Wednesday afternoon. The well, about 500 feet deep, spouted a significant amount of oil and sand prompting estimates of future yield. Foreign observers call the discovery promising and await fuller testing results.
A faded ad-styled notice touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney pain and backache. It claims public endorsement by local residents, notes purchase at a local drug store, and mentions price, mail order, and a Buffalo company.
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