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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
3
A dealer advertises about fifty rugs in good patterns and colors at prices near first cost. Sizes include 9x12 feet and 10x12 feet with discounts, plus 12x16 feet and other 10x12 variants. Bargains emphasize nearing cost with bold savings.
Draperies new fabrics for curtains panels and room decor. Madras in floral and glass designs marketed for dining hall and shed areas. May clearance 15c. Berlin silkolines in white and ecru. Fabrics for summer curtains 10c to 6c. Silkolines in new colorings 10c. May clearance 10c to 4c.
An advertisement entices homeowners with the chance to replace carpets at appealing prices. The message emphasizes affordability and a quick upgrade, highlighting limited-time deal terms and installation options to attract shoppers seeking new flooring.
Five lines advertise reduced prices on Nottingham Lace Curtains in various sizes. Prices fall from 75 cents to 3.75 dollars per pair with quantities described as larger than usual and similar to Hampton and Hottingham patterns.
In stock carpets offered with limited discounts during the May Clearance. Axminster and Wilton Velvet patterns feature floral and Oriental designs in light tans and dark tones. Prices drop from $1.50 to $1.00 per yard for Axminster, Wilton Velvet from up to $1.35, and tapestry Brussels at various low sale values.
The ad touts Brussells rugs famed for wear and color in popular 9x12 and smaller 8 1 4x10 1 2 ft sizes. Regular prices 1900 to 22 50 are slashed for May Clearance to attract buyers with substantial savings.
The ad describes Bissell sweepers and finishing cases in oak to mahogany. It promotes decorative screens for many rooms with three panel to five foot high options priced from 2.00 to 5.00, plus smaller tapestry filled panels. Brass door rods with telescoping extensions from 22 to 44 inches are advertised.
The ad promotes May Clearance items including six patterns of ingrain carpets woven from woolen yarn priced at 58 per yard and straw matting at 29 26 19 cents per yard. It urges early shopping for summer comfort and notes total stock of straw matting at 200 plates.
A broad range of authorities from philosophy to science endorse lightning rods and protection systems. Insurance men and fire companies promote their use, and agencies advertise securing lightning protection for buildings and livestock in Daviess County. Information freely offered.
Dr N H DeLap of St Paul and Miss Ellen Danica daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Danica have been married. They will reside at Montgomery. Miss Pearl Tame has returned home at Shoals after a visit here with her sister Mrs Curtis Redell.
E C Harris was at Glendale Saturday Richard Myers of Epsom here Saturday Henry Rudolph went to Washington Thursday Mrs Ray G Hornady is seriously ill of measles Nelson McCracken of Washington visiting here this week Mr and Mrs Henry Rudolph drove to Washington Sunday Leo Williams of Laogootea placed here as night operator Beatrice Carrico visiting her brother Edward Carrico at Huyton John Borris improving property with coat of paint E L Raney went to Indianapolis Monday to attend the grand jury Mrs Ella Fitzpatrick of Terre Haute visiting Miss Sause this week Mr and Mrs John Reinet and Mrs Reinit's sister Mrs William Massey of Vincennes visiting here Joseph Soder of Terre Haute preparing to move next week and Mrs Thom Atel Beaten visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Ape John McPregon of Loogootee returned home Wednesday after five days visit W H Houser night operator here for weeks returned to Washington Thursday Dr Michaels and J P will go to Indianapolis next week for Knights of Columbus meeting Several attending dedication of K of C building Mrs John Smith and TM week visiting Sause's family Dr and Mrs J L McPherson retired from Indianapolis trip state board of health meeting Grandma Bruner and Mrs James Bruner of Washington visiting Mrs Margaret Sause who has been ill The commencement exercises of Barr township and Montgomery schools will be held in the Catholic school hall Tuesday evening at 8 30 One hundred twenty one Lioaite Professor Gringle of Cincinnati will lecture Unfettering the.....
Martha Singleton a Daviess county resident died Friday May 11 1907 at 12 30 p m at her home five miles south of Washington from heart trouble and a paralysis stroke after a year of illness She was born at the Veale homestead in September 1840 eldest daughter of John L and Lu cinda Hyatt Veale She married Huntley Singleton who preceded her in death June 13 1917 Surviving five children Perry James Thomas and Hanly Miller and others The report also notes a separate local injury to a boy named William A Miller’s son and connections to families Homer Allen Mrs J M McCord and S C Allen were mentioned as relatives and visitors from nearby towns
The obituary notes the passing of a respected county woman, detailing her family ties with Maude Singleton and Mrs Dente Griffin, seven grandchildren, and lifelong Cumberland Presbyterian church membership. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 10 a.m. by Rev J B Hadlock, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Wanted patron to travel in home territory four gallary three fifty per day and expenses address J A Alexander 186 Plymouth Place Chicago Ill Lost months ago one K K college fraternity key marked Bertha Freese finder return to Mrs James Baker or leave at this office and receive award For Sale The Peoples Encyclopedia six large volumes bound
A garbled sheet lists offers including premium life insurance buyouts and pallet purchases, a box 70 Washington Indiana address, and help wanted for attendants and farm laborers. Also notices for Plymouth Rock chicks at $1.00 per setting and shipping details for Montgomery Indiana.
Public notice from the board of commissioners of Davidsa County Indiana announces a letting and bidding for a graveling contract on a county road. The meeting is set for Tuesday June 4 1907 at 2 PM in the auditor's office Washington Indiana. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office. Thomas Nugent Auditor.
A notice from Joseph Faust announces a public hearing for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in Washington township Davis county Indiana. Applicants must be at least 21 and file at least 90 days prior to the June 1907 session of the county board. The described premises occupy a ground floor west room in a two story brick building on Main Street, with a glass front door and vestibule, securely lockable and viewable from Main Street.
Notices to Washington Indiana residents that applicants will seek licenses to sell spirituous malt vinous and intoxicating liquors in restricted quantities at premises in the Hyatt house room east of the Hyatt office on Main Street and other rooms in two story buildings in Washington for the June 1907 county commissioners session. The notices identify applicants George Signor Edward S McCafferty and John M Mullin and specify room sizes locations and view rights.
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