Excursions to Cincinnati and Evansville Train Deals
Railroad advertisements outline excur sions to Cincinnati and Evansville with special fares. Listings include various events and dates along with rail connections and ticket validity details.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1897
Page
3
Railroad advertisements outline excur sions to Cincinnati and Evansville with special fares. Listings include various events and dates along with rail connections and ticket validity details.
Residents report a perplexing incident at Jacoma Depot causing anxiety and sparking questions about what occurred and who was involved. Local officials have opened a preliminary inquiry to determine facts and next steps.
A business deal between H. B. Beeson & Son and Hyattesta and M. J. Chroktiabhe & Co. plans to remodel the corner of East Third and Main streets. Ten farmers join the venture as the structure is cleared for occupancy, with front and side storefronts removed and the K of P hall and Peoples National Bank space included.
The directors of the Fire National Bank have decided to wind up the bank and close all business. Loss of profits due to low interest rates is given as the reason. Stockholders will act at a meeting. Over 21,000,000 in deposits since establishment and an 80 percent reserve. Samuel A. Culvertson is president and Jesse J. Brown is vice president.
Police Sgt Small and Patrolman Lowey chased a report of a burglar at the corner of South and East Third streets. They found that the gunfire came from Mrs Robert Freeman who had shot at a garment line shadow mistaken for a man.
Seymour residents cheer renewed regular train service as Evansville and Richmond railroad launches, with railway staff and officials visiting Seymour. Rainmaster Cary and Superintendent Barhard visit for railroading business as the B Railroad Passenger Department begins a monthly magazine highlighting transportation efficiency and facilities.
Fragmentary notice shows bids invited for the erection of a building for the Washington College and Normal Institute. Mentions a tax expert and a businessman from Petco te.
The article notes a Presbyterian church social underway this month with plans for a large turnout. It mentions Edith Gottingham and a Ford school event, plus a young people circle activity. George J. Dancan and Edny Vob Trees wed in a small ceremony witnessed by close friends.
A Campbell county grand jury last night indicted seven men for rape in an October 6 assault on Mia Wm Glddgow. Six others were indicted for complicity. Rape carries the death penalty in this state. complicity faces ten to twenty years.
Charles McDowell and Patsy Kerns were found drunk near the B&O 8. W. last night. An officer took them into custody for disorderly conduct and they were jailed awaiting a hearing before Mayor Spencer.
In a political shift Congressman Miera discharges his private secretary Captain Walker of Loo nea. Walker, a veteran soldier, previously supported his own son Kirkwood Miers in the post. The report notes factional tension over appointments and city business prospects, with local notices and ads mentioning Washington business interests and new advertising ventures.
The advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as the best remedy for baldness and thinning hair. It claims the product cleanses the scalp removes dandruff nourishes roots and aids natural growth restoring color and vitality to the hair.
The Herald notes Jabp Giblin was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after a jury verdict. He faces a prison term, with the judge setting potential time from two to twenty-one years depending on circumstances. The editorial questions the paper’s coverage and the role of legal opinion in public discourse.
The Beeson firm assigned assets to M. J. Carija Co. to aid a business change. About 1500 dollars allegedly settles insufficient indebtedness as assets are limited to 1 000 dollars. Bail granted to Rev J Knowlton and other church officials as discussions continue next Wednesday.
The store advertises low prices on footwear with discounts and a large stock of hats and notions. It promotes good service and compares prices to elsewhere, claiming footwear costs are half as much as competitors. Watches and standard movements are advertised as available to examine.
An itemized entry catalogs Pers ink slate pencils slates sponges pencil boxes and A4 supplies in the school inventory. The list groups basic classroom materials likely for early learning or grade level storage.
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