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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
4
A local ad proclaims Dr Shoop's Restorative to directly tonify inside stomach nerves, promising relief from weakness fullness bloating and belching. The retailer Lindemans Pharmacy is named as the seller.
A Republican campaign event opened in New York City at Carnegie Hall with Charles E Hughes delivering an address. The speech touted Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy as a blood purification treatment claiming rheumatism is caused by poisonous crystals in the blood and urging sale through Lindeman Pharmacy.
Plas Sinnott brings suit against Thomas Hart seeking $1000 in damages claiming Hart's ditch on the Hart farm drains water onto Sinnott's land. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised as a remedy sold by Smith and Winton.
The supreme court reversed the conviction of Charles Padgett in a knife assault case against Harry Wolfe and ordered his return from the reformatory to the Daviess county jail. Debord faces murder trial after a Knox county venue change. An abstract of a Western Union case outlines telegraph liability for negligent non delivery. Circuit Court fines and partitions fill the docket with multiple cases and judgments.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Lax-ets laxative by Lindeman's Pharmacy claiming prompt relief from constipation and associated symptoms without pain or griping. The product is described as pleasant to take and priced at five cents.
Evansville resident David décit a member of the Indiana state board of Harmaty was arrested on a charge of soliciting a bribe connected to an alleged offer to bell examination questions. Henry E Jones of Tampa Florida praises Foley's Kidney Cure claiming lasting relief and renewed health after using four bottles.
Diphtheria is spreading in Bedford with several new cases in the last forty eight hours. Several high school pupils exposed to a recent case were sent home after a matinee at the opera house Saturday.
An old advertisement claims neglecting a cold leads to consumption and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs. It urges buyers to insist on genuine product in yellow packages, sold by Smith and Winton, at no extra cost compared to unknown preparations.
The M W A team won third prize of 25 dollars at the Wood Choppers’ event in Terre Haute Sunday. The squad, handicapped by four missing members, still placed despite the setback as over 250 tickets were sold at the archival meet.
Governor Hanly accepts the resignation of David Hecht of Evansville from the state board of pharmacy after Hecht was arrested for allegedly selling examination questions of the board. The case centers on improper conduct related to licensing tests.
Kinetoscope reels of William Hearst and phonographic repro actions of his speeches will tour rural New York communities where Hearst cannot appear in person. Kohonte praised for pleasant nature amid comforts money can buy. Smith & Winton sell a constipation cure for the entire family.
Mrs Thomas Campbell of Vincennes visits her brother Dak Masters of Flora Street. Mrs Campbell’s daughter Lydia is the guest for Mrs Charles Russell.
The Herald refuses to retract a Liberty City report alleging mismanagement of Washington’s municipal lighting plant and favorable post office billing. The paper defends its stance, claims the issue is public and businesslike, and challenges libel threats while urging reform and meter-based pricing.
Dr. Frank Brouwer stands trial in Toms River New Jersey on charges he murdered his wife by administering Dolsan and ground glass. The case hinges on medical testimony and forensic results presented in court.
John P. Smith and his mother Mrs. Anna Smith will travel to Winfield Kansas on Wednesday to visit W A Smith who is ill with heart trouble.
Congressman Charles B. Landis visits the First district this week and will speak in the city on the evening of the 24th. He argues that voters want no change in prosperity and critiques Democratic leadership and Bryan's waning influence.
Nonunion Cumberland Presbyterian adherents gathered in Monroe City to face injunctions in Knox circuit court after a misdated hearing notice delayed action by Judge Cobb. Sheriff corrected papers calmed tensions as unionists planned a November 3 hearing, amid heated accusations of property seizures and a town divided over church control.
Charles C Williams of east Main street and Miss Margaret Ferguson of east Walnut street will marry at the bride’s home at 8 30 Wednesday. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Kyle Brooks in the presence of the immediate families. The couple will honeymoon in the east visiting Cincinnati Washington City New York and Baltimore before returning to Washington to establish a home. The bride is daughter of W B Ferguson proprietor of the Racket store and active in church and club circles. She is a 1899 high school graduate and member of the Riley club. Williams is a stenographer at the B O Southwestern shops.
Deputy fish and game commissioner Earle announced an open season from November 10 to January 1 for all game including quail with immunity ending November 14. He noted abundant quail in southern Indiana and urged landowners around Indianapolis to limit hunting to protect future populations.
First Baptist Church observed rally day with 108 in attendance and a $100 collection for the church bathing fund. A pulpit committee recommendation urged calling Rev. Mr McGhacre, former Sullivan pastor, to lead the church after review and discussion.
A boy from Vincennes is involved in a vague event after leaving home. Police report a revolver, knife, and an empty pocketbook found on the boy, with the weapon sewn into a vest reported by Patrolman Woods. The story cites troubled finances and confusion over the boy’s purpose.
A dubious certificate asserts that all druggist products will refund money if proved faulty. The note warns against opiates and promotes a supposed genuine remedy in a veloin package. It mentions Refugia substitutes and Smith and Winton as publishers or sellers.
The populists met at J W Clark's office and nominated a county ticket with Johepl D Meads chosen for representative. They adopted a platform opposing county funds to corporations and urging tax levy reductions to fund only essential township county and state expenses.
Martin Cahill's home in Cannerburg hosts a surprise party Monday evening for his fifty seventh birthday with a 6 to 7 supper, music by Misses Birdeen Baing and Anna Cahill, and guests including Kavanaughs, Doyles, Dowlings, Callahans, Fr Duffy, and others. Ice cream and cake served at 10, guests depart. An advertisement for Dr Shoop’s Catarrh remedy appears with local store promotion.
Mrs Samuel B Boyd travels to Cincinnati to visit her husband who is recovering from an operation. A remedy advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs and a gentle laxative, urging readers to buy the genuine yellow package from Smith and Winton.
Prosecuting Attorney Edgar T. Laughlin along with representative Thomas D. Sli mp and Auditor Thomas Nugent are listed for city duties. Treasurer George Godwin also appears in the announced slate.
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