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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
4
Henry B Jones of Tampa Florida writes that Foley's Kidney Cure restored his health after long suffering. He claims doctors and many remedies failed until using Foley's Kidney Cure. He notes relief from back and shoulder pain and that he is now able to walk and enjoy life.
Mrs Ea Fugitt of New Albany visits her mother Mrs Wolfe on East Main Street. Wolfe is reported no better. Mrs William Sahm and her mother arrive from St. Louis for a visit.
Marsha Enochek of Mitchell faces a manslaughter indictment from a Lawrence County grand jury presented Wednesday after three weeks of sessions. The report, over 400 pages, details 72 indictments including liquor law violations and a local arson case. witnesses were called and some fined for revealing testimony.
Vincennes observer shows a rail artifact owned by T C Stonebtper, exhibited near Union Station. The nine foot six inch oak spike dates to 1864 on a narrow gauge line, was split in 1906, and later used to illustrate both narrow and standard gauge spike holes as the track expanded.
The Coyle bridge failed to sell in the county commissioners court last Thursday after only one bid, $292 above the appropriation and estimate, by W. H. Sweeney. Anvin bridge sold to Capalaphant and Norris of Loogootee for $200, under the appropriation. James W. Ellis named superintendent for Samuel McKnight road in Barr township. James Bingham of Washington, visiting Alf Riley, accepts a job with the Indianapolis Southern railroad.
H. E. Barnard, chemist for the state board of health, says the new national pure food law, effective October 1, is drastic and rigid. He notes the meat inspection bill adds power to regulate manufacture and sale, but enforcement awaits funding. Labs in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Chicago will aid, with final rules expected soon.
Milo Singleton twenty two year old son of Perry Singleton a Petersburg road farmer was injured when a drill lever released struck him near the left eye causing a gash about an inch long. He revived and sought his grandmother’s home but bleeding renewed and a physician closed the wound with three stitches. He rests well.
Republican state committee approves a special train for Vice President Fairbanks to address Indiana audiences November 1 2 and 3 with all day rallies in towns along the route. Senators Beveridge and Hemenway and other candidates join the party. John L. Griffiths to assist.
John Young ill with malaria. Reverends Able Alford and T J Alford visited. Ben Hedrick and W H Harris left for North Dakota. George Godwin attended a corn fair in Elnora. David McCord sold his farm to E P Hooten. A birthday party honored Mrs McCord on her forty fourth birthday. Floral and whistling contests awarded prizes to Mrs Arvin and Dr Rowland.
Melvina Hughey wife of William L Hughey of South Washington died Thursday from dropsy at age 52. Funeral at Beth el south of the city at 3 PM, burial in nearby cemetery. Infant Jawis Levin son of Bettle Levin died at the orphans home last Thursday, burial Friday at Union cemetery.
Glenda le notes Harrison township will be well represented at the Hanly meeting Saturday. Rev G W May and family of Iva passed through Sunday en route to Monroe City. Rev H W Steen of Carroll preached at Union last Sunday to a good audience.
Frank Swann, a prominent Veale township farmer, was kicked by a horse after unbridling it. The horse struck him in the forehead between the eyes, causing a deep gash. A city physician treated the injury and Swann faces disability for some time. Clyde Bobbitt went to Elnora to attend his sister Miss Alice's wedding.
A New York inventor creates a patented piano keyboard aligned to the typewriter layout. The device would let expert typists play piano with the same skill used in typing, enabling ready-made players to perform without extensive preparation. The invention is described as an entire success.
Two more typhoid cases are reported in the Mr s Anna D Buzan family on the east end Paul nine years old and in the Peter Hollis family on West Walnut Street son in law William H Williams Mrs Buzans other children who had the disease are recovering.
The Rev Kyle Brooks will marry Miss Panie Woodson on October 24 at the bride's country home near Winchester Kentucky. The ceremony will be performed by Rev J T McKissitle of Texas at 1 30 PM. Brooks, a Kentucky educated minister, plans a brief bridal tour before settling in this city. The couple’s romance grew while she served as organist at Winchester Christian church. Brooks has been in charge since February and is described as a hard worker. Attendants include Isabel Woodson, sister of the bride, and Rev O W.
Darnold, a college friend of the groom, succeeded the Rev. Mr. Brooks at Winchester and Lexington. No invitations will be issued in this county or the county where the bride elect resides. All friends of the couple are invited to attend the wedding.
Lawrence McLean aged ten son of Schuyler McLean of Vincennes avenue is reported to have diphtheria.
Marshal Lucian F Corning has sold his blacksmith shop on South Meridian Street to Richard Summers.
Mr and Mrs Edward A Hunt return from Baltimore where he attended the machinists convention as a district delegate and was elected secretary treasurer of the machinists at B and O and B and O Southwestern. They also visited Washington City Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
Dan Patch the famed pacing horse went through Springfield on Wednesday afternoon en route to Lexington Kentucky. He finished the Springfield leg in 1 59.
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