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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1909

Page

7

Confirmation services draw crowded Catholic crowds in city

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Dennis O'Donaghue officiated confirmations at St Marys and St Simons churches with large classes receiving first communion. He gave sermons at both churches praising the city visit while choirs impressed attendees and the events left lasting memories.

Dennis O'Donaghue Indianapolis St. Marys St. Simons St. Simons Church O'Donaghue Daviess County St. Marys Church O’donaghue

Gazette and Herald elects seven directors

The Gazette and Herald annual stockholders meeting elected seven directors for the ensuing year: A Hastings, Charles G. Segit, William A. Wallace, Josiah G. Allen, Edward C. Faith, Theodore T. Jones, and E. E. Hale.

The Gazette and Herald Company A. Hastings Charles G. Segrit William ‘A. Wallace Josiah G.allen Edward C. Faith Theodore T. Jones E. E. Hale

Baltimore & Ohio adds trains to Sunday schedule

The Baltimore and Ohio line announces changes to the Sunday schedule with the addition of trains numbered 6 and 11. The update aims to improve service on weekdays and branches, including Flora and Pac line traffic, while remaining focused on passenger travel.

Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern

Freemasons debate nationalizing Masonry in Indiana

Gr Master Charles N. Mikels urged Indiana to take the initiative toward nationalizing Freemasonry. He cited a Pennsylvania invitation to Philadelphia for a June 1 conference and argued for a common allegiance among U S Masons. William H. Marker was elected grand master, with new appointments announced. 1908-09 Indiana Masons grew to over 53,000 members.

Charles N. Mikels Grand Lodge Freeland J Indianapolis Indian Grand Lodge George B. Orlady Pennsylvania Indiana Mikels United States William H. Marker Tipton William Ridley Corydon William H. Schntz Martin H. Rice Frank E. Gavin Calvin W. Prater Elmer F. Gray Ryler Calvin W. ‘Prater Roberta. Aley Lincoln V. Cravens

Conference Return Highlights No Major Changes

The Rev L L Schoongver and Robert J Barr returned from the twenty ninth quadrant session of the General Conference of the United Brethren Church held in Canton Ohio lasting twelve days. Bishop G M Matthews D D of Chicago was reelected to the central district which includes Daviess county. No material changes in church legislation were adopted.

Value of Fresh Air in Workplaces and Life

The article stresses air as essential to life and productivity. It argues for ample ventilation and lighting in shops and factories, noting poor conditions harm health and output. Employers should invest in better air quality to gain healthier, more productive workers.

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Park proposal from Commercial club eyed for city site

The Commercial club offered forty acres in the Commercial addition for a city park east of the town. The council referred the petition to the street committee and may act at the next meeting or a special session. If approved the park could be ready for summer opening. Local sidewalk, street, and utility improvements were also approved or ordered.

Washington Commercial Club Willey Hopkins Hyatt van Trees East Seventh Meridian Axtell Avenue Mill Eleventh East Eleventh Malin Street East Fourth Street Southwestern Railroad Center Street City Hall East Fourth Airdome Thirteenth Street Ancoensiina Herald the Democrat City Board of Health Wise Washington Light, ‘Water, Heat and Power Company East van Trees Street Sullivan fiCement Stone Company Noah Bogard Ted Bonham Sullivan Company Avise A. E. Johnson Horrall Meir Horrall Gmnail Chiims al Otis Roberts Whi Shanks tHeford Indianapolis Hatfield &Palmer Company Psy Zed Morfor M. J. Carfiagan Company Home Trejhone Company Wells Fargo Express Company Ridgeway & Chattin Dick Summers

Governor Marshall names new state boards appointments

Governor Marshall named new appointees to the accounting board the forestry board and the nurses registration and examination board. appointees include William A. De Harity John H. Balth Samuel Burkholder Arthur S Nowells Stanley Coulter William Waltman Bean and Charles C J Meem along with Elizabeth Cox Minnie Hayman and others with terms beginning June 1 and a pending vacancy on the nurses board to be filled later.

Starshall State Board Rses State Board of Fortry Accounting Board William A. de Harity Elwood John H. Balth Republican Winchester Indianapolia Forestry Board Samuel Burkholder Crawfordsville Deaigrs” Association Artur’ S. Nowells Columbia City R Pyot Stanley Coulter Purdue Universlty William Waltman Bean Igasom Brown County Charles C.j'meem Elizabeth Cox Elizabethtown Minnie Hayman Indianapolis Marshall W. C. Bobbs Hee Pougherty James W. Noel Evens Woollen Horly Board of Panty Commissioners Board of Public Works City of Madisonounty William ‘Pearty

Foley's Honey and Tar Refund Advertisement

An old advertisement certifies druggists may refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and promotes the genuine 3 in 4 yellow package sold by Smith & Winton.

Foley Smith & Winton

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