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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

2

Local notes from Glendale and surrounding areas

Robert Craig of Orwell and Wim H Irvin from Loogootee visited on business. Robert Steen traveled to Indianapolis to work on the Indianapolis News. Mrs John Clark and others attended a Daughters of Rebekah meeting in Indianapolis. Aunt Mary Feister plans Graysville visits. Duke Clark from Washington stopped in Tuesday. Thomas McCafferty from Washington tended to farm interests. Rev E A Arthur from Patoka may pursue further study in Lebanon Tennessee. Ida Ellis from Madisonville Ohio visits her father. Ladies Aid festival set for May 30 at Masonic hall. Fourth of July celebration planned. John Smoot returned to Washington after a visit with Agetons.

John Clark William Young Norah Williams Daughters of Rebekah Indianapolis Note Ward Washington Roll Conley Aurora Mary” Feister Graysville Duke Clark Thomas McCafferty E. A. Arthur Patoka Co. P Lebanon

Windy dispatches and local social notes in brief

Big Windy reports linemen wiring toward Washington as a note of upcoming connection. A musical entertainment was held at the Hughes home. Local visits include Bacon Singleton and Steen, with Will Bacon and Homer Hopewell on a business trip. Rev. Salmon may preach his last Mt Olive sermon before joining Spoonts in Duluth. George Wonder did Washington business. Jobo Manger from the Globe hotel visited about building a farm house. Asel Colbert’s horses ran away causing only a broken Ginoner basket and contents before returning home.

Washington John Hughes Josiah Bacon John Steen Perry Singleton Will Bacon Homer Hopewell W. F. Salmon Mt. Olive Church W. E. Spoonts Duluth Thomas Singleton

Nicholson Raquet marriage license noted

James Z. Nicholson and Mary M. Raquet secured a marriage license. The report emphasizes vigilance in observation, noting how hard it can be for a police officer to truly see what lies before them.

James Z. Nicholson Mary M. Raquet

Socials and Visits Across Bethel Residents

Bethel community members share visits and casual gatherings with relatives and neighbors. Mr and Mrs Anson Johnson of Washington visited Mrs Geo Walker, while Chas Eb Pebk and Malina Thomas hosted friends. Other groups include Miss Pearle Fitzgerald with Louie Peek and Miss Ophie Peek guests, and Bert Jones returning to Terre Haute.

Anson Johnson Washington Geo. Walker Mate Davis I Wita Pearle Fitzgerald Louie Peek Shanks Susie Lett Ruth Stone Gertie Goslin Edith Horrall Ophie Peek James Flanagan Gon Grover Ed Moore Bert Jones Terre Haute Fannie Booksam Anna Gooldy Ethel Shanke

St Louis Metal Trades Strike Demands Higher Pay

More than 2 000 machinists and allied workers in 175 shops in St Louis strike. The St Louis metall trades association tied to the International Association of Machinists demands a 10 percent wage increase, while brass workers seek a 16 2 3 percent rise.

St.Louis Moetal St. Louis Metall Trades Association International Association of Machinists

Cheap Summer Rail Fares From Evansville to West Coast and Colorado

The Illinois Central offers Evansville to California common points at 32.35 daily until June 15 with 232.85 to all California hubs. JR Wheeler and others advertise tourist sleepers from Princeton Kentucky to Los Angeles San Francisco and intermediate points. Burlington Route announces very cheap round trip summer rates to Colorado Utah resorts with daily rates about half price and even less from July 1 to 10.

California Illinois Central R. A Evansville Princeton Los Angeles San Francisco JR Wheeler CP & TA Ind A_H Hanson G PA Chicago JA Scott Memphis Tenn Colorado Burlington Utah Denver Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City

Early 20th Century Rail Rates Offer Southeast and Plains Travel

The Illinois Central Railroad advertises low one way fares on select routes from May 19 to Sept 15 with destinations in Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Kansas and Colorado. Additional special rates apply for Decoration Day and Grand Lodge events with limited return dates and certificate requirements.

Illinois. Central Railroad Arkansas Indian Territory Oxahoma Texas New Mexico Kansas Colorado A. H. Wangon Chicago Ill F. R. Wheeler Main St Evansville Ind

Rail and lodge excursion fares listed for May trips

Notices announce discounted excursion tickets from B and O to Los Angeles San Francisco Evansville Louisville and more. Rates apply May 2 3 and 4 with return windows through July 15 1903 and June 5 for Evansville. Agents hold sale details and limits for each city.

Pulsions General Assembly of the Presbyteria Church U. S Los Angeles Cal Nations Association of Master Plumbers San Francisco Louisville Jockey Club

California six excursions on weekly sleeper routes

Travel promotion lists personally conducted sleeper excursions through California with frequent weekly departures via Denver and Salt Lake City offering scenic itineraries.

California Denver Scenic Colorado Salt Lake City

Home Seekers Excursions Round Trip Tickets Sold

Round trip tickets at one fare plus 2.00 are offered on the first and third Tuesdays each month to the West Northwest and Montana including Washington Oregon and Puget Sound region. Tickets cover travel from origin to western destinations with a fixed surcharge.

Northwest Montana Peak Washington Oregon Puget Und

Standard Preparing to Buy Central Ohio in Indiana Field

Standard Oil is gauging Central Ohio holdings in Indiana with a deal to acquire the entire company. Purchase price nears $1,000,000, including $500,000 for leases in Adams County.

Standard Central Ohio Company Decatur Ind Standard Oil Company Indiana Adams County

Confederate reunion closes with prayer in New Orleans

May 21 report on the Confederate veteran gathering notes a prayer at session end and taps. Generals Gordon Horner and S D Lee led memorial and historical reports on impartial regard for the South, with recommendations on publications. General Joseph Wheeler arrived to participate and stay through the event.

New Orleans Deays Mickle J. J. Horner S. D. Lee Veterans’ Organization Joseph Wheeler

Suit for control in Guardian Trust shareholders sue Coler

William Walker and E Billinger stockholders sue Bird S Coler in the supreme court for mismanagement and recovery of stock pledged as collateral without director sanction. Ernest G Brown David B King and Carroll P Bunsett seek proxies from stockholders to control future votes on policy.

New York William Walker E. Billinger Guardian Trust Company Supreme Court Bird S. Coler Atock Ernest G. Brown David B. King Carroll P. Bunsett

Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues

National League results include Philadelphia 4 St Louis 1 Chicago 2 Boston 0 New York 2 Pittsburg 0 Brooklyn 10 Cincinnati 2. American League games saw St Louis 4 Boston 3 Chicago 2 New York 5 Cleveland 5 Washington 4 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 1. American Association fixtures list Milwaukee 4 Indianapolis 8 Kansas City 6 Louisville 1 St Paul 2 Columbus 0 Minneapolis 6 Toledo ?.

Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo

Tem ple Arrested in Safe-C breaking Gang In Pa

Samuel Temple, claiming Montana roots, was arrested in Newark on a charge of blowing open the Catasauque Steel and Iron Co. safe in Catasauque Pa and stealing 1000 dollars in platinum. Police say he leads a gang active in Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia.

New York Samuel Temple Montana Newark N. J Catasauque

Series of Child Murders Sparks Indianapolis Inquiry

Indianapolis reports a series of child murders leading authorities to investigate causes and end the atrocities. The fifth infanticide case in two weeks was found as a two day old body behind a West Washington street building.

Indianapolis West Washington Street

Latonia Derby Winner Terse Note

Woodlake won the Latonia derby with a time of 238084. The report covers various church assemblies, Jewish outrages in Russia, a lynching claim in Mulberry Fin, bank theft losses, Manila fire damages, and Cuban independence celebrations with property losses in Chicago.

Woodlake Latonia General Assembly of the Presbytérian Church, North Seasion Los Angeles General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church Nashville Town Roosdvelt Russia Mulberry Fin al White Man Los Angeles Nations Bank Manila Margarita Island Transvaal Pretoria Cuba Havana Chica

Anecdotes on Patented Cures and Remedies

A collage of testimonial fragments touts Electric Bitters, Bucklen’s Africa Salve, and Foley’s Kidney Cure, with claims of cures for kidney problems, rheumatism, skin ailments, coughs, and catarrh. Advertisements urge mothers to use Mother's Sweet Powder and Ely's Cream Balm, noting druggists' sales and sample offers.

B. F. Bass Fr¢mont, N. C J. N. Jones J. B.orner Franklin Grove Africa Gray Allen Olmsted LeRoy, N, Y

Joseph's fake sales and old age warnings headline

An OCR fragment promotes questionable sales and a household remedy. It touts 50 cent shirts at Joseph's and claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Os cures. It mocks disrespect for old age and advertises Dr King's New Life Pulls and a perfect pill at J Ni Jonés' drug store.

Joseph’s Thomas Dr. King J. Ni Jonés

Whnted Salesmen Liberal Inducements Prices Low

An advertisement offers salesmen liberal inducements and low prices. The contact address is 1 Hwa Noiser Co Rochester New York.

Hwa Noiser Co Rocheter,New York

Bargain Corner Prices on Shoes Clothes and More

A shopper’s list shows low prices on handkerchiefs 3 to 89 cents ladies fancy face gowns and candies 5 to 25 cents. Seasoned items include patent leather shoes 31 93 cents, men’s work jackets, umbrellas, collars 3 cents each, suspenders 5 to 29 cents, ladies underwear 5 to 33 cents, and men’s work shirts up to 39 cents.

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