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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
4
Afa Bowman brother of Ira Bowman money order clerk at the Post Office finished second in the 220 yard dash at the ICA field meet in Richmond Saturday.
Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state was moved from Newport jail to Georgetown to face his fourth murder trial in the Goebel case. His Newport jail cell overflowed with flowers as fellow prisoners and local officials bid him farewell. Accompanied by U S Marshal Orf and Jailer Ploeger he walked to the station unaware of the coming transfer.
A disruptive attendee coughing through a service sought relief by purchasing a bottle of Fijley’s Honey and Tar through sale by Smith and Winton.
A Tuesday afternoon proclamation from Mayor Paul Barth of Louisville announces actions following a regional conference. The text indicates an official move to attract attention to a civic matter and outlines next steps for municipal engagement.
Governor Beckham plans strict enforcement of Kentucky statutes and city ordinances to close saloons theaters roadhouses beer gardens amusements in Louisville and Jefferson County. The Sunday closing will be applied across the area with all similar establishments required to shut down.
Everett Kellam an insane telegraph operator at Huntington seized the Wabash switchboard and sent conflicting orders along the line. Three men overpowered him and he was jailed for safety. Regular operator Henry Beauchamp redirected trains after Kellam’s collapse, briefly halting all trains on the system.
P R Wadsworth inspector of land agencies arrived Monday in the area. He will reside in town with his family while a new home at Van Trees and east Seventh is built. Mrs Wadsworth and the children will live on northeast Eleventh Street in the interim.
George Catt of Hazelton Gibson county found a perfect pearl in the White River valued at more than 600 dollars. He refused the offer. Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire testifies to Foley's Kidney Cure's benefits after a year ago buying two bottles. Sold by Smith and Winton.
C. W. Jeffries of Chihuahua Mexico is visiting his daughter Mrs FE A Hunt at 1806 McCormick Avenue and will stay six weeks.
Lindeman's Pharmacy promotes Hyomel as a cure for catarrh with a money back guarantee if used per directions. The standard Hyomel outfit costs one dollar, extra bottles cost fifty six cents. The ad claims guaranteed cure or refund and notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a preventive for kidney disease. Local names Cyrus E. Davis W V Moffett W L Cavins G H Herndon of Bloomfield are mentioned as being in the city Tuesday.
Commissioners accounts listing May term items for truant officer salaries and expenses, office costs, court house repairs, poor farm supplies, road viewing, township gravel roads, and notices, with multiple entries for Milton Fitzgerald and Horrall Brothers among others. Names include Wm. Shanks, J. W. Clark, D. L. Boardman, and several county officials.
Memorial Day observance honoring Union soldiers with services and songs. The refrain echoes glory and freedom as attendees gather to reflect on sacrifice and national heritage.
Act designates May 30 as a national holiday. U S Grant post members meet May 30 1906 at Masonic Halls for Memorial Day work with Women’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans invited. Flowers urged. memorial service on May 27 1906 at Baptist church at 2 30 p m.
In Willimantic Connecticut Alvin H Stimson credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with his recovery after near collapse from kidney trouble. He states four bottles cured him and he is now well. Sold by Smith Winton.
Louis Ulrich has enlisted in the navy. He is the son of Mrs. Anna Pitich who lives northwest of the city a half mile.
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