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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary notes indicate Fairbanks will speak at a local event with references to observers and a group around a picket. The text mentions Williams, others, and a concern in the vicinity tied to a Fairbanks appearance.
In Bloomington a candidate from a foreign district prepared to run for state senate delivers speeches. County meetings are scheduled, despite frost concerns, as residents weigh support for a Davis and Dubois County bid and Bloomington’s first such regional candidacy.
Reports say the moon eclipse attracted many observers despite early clouds. The event began at 1 13 pm with totality ending around 4 01 am as a crescent reappeared, leaving crowds to view copper green and red hues and several eclipse parties lingering late.
Eddie Lyons and Mike Campbell were arrested for assault with intent to kill Jeff Bailey after a fight using clubs bolts and a knife. Lyons faces possible reformatory commitment as they head to circuit court. Also on the docket are cases of corn theft and a murder inquiry over Mrs. J T Kelly’s drowning in the Ohio river near Vincennes.
The report shows 2,812 deaths in September with 336 under one year and 14 of persons over 65. Cancer caused 114 deaths. pneumonia 12, meningitis 24, scarlet fever 7, influenza 6, diphtheria 4. City deaths were 1,114 and country 1,698. typhoid remained second in prevalence.
An excerpt notes Dr Abertet praising Foley’s Kidney Cure for restoring kidney health. It quotes P H Dutty of Ashley Illinois reporting two bottles of Epley’s Kidney Ours helped more than other medicines after trying many remedies. The text reflects old medical testimonial language.
Warren Hackler, a prominent Reeve township farmer, was here Saturday on business. He is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Albert Cochran, a neighbor, at Alfords villa last Tuesday night. He is under a $500 bond to appear before Squire Burris, near Wavo, for trial.
Henderson Grimett of this place was stricken with paralysis and nearly cured after two bottles of Chamberlin's Pain Balm, used on advice of his wife. The dealer in the promotion claims several other remarkable cures of partial paralysis and lists rheumatism sprains and bruises as known uses. Sold at Clapp's drug store.
A Sunday morning service drew a large audience of aged attendees at the First Methodist Church. Rev. Rybyh and A. 1B led talks with Rev. Baldwin and Rev. W. W. Sm Johnson. music accompanied the gathering as prayers and speeches moved many to tears. The benediction concluded the event.
The Citizens Trust Company takes over the eps trust organization, with a $25,000 capitalization and full subscription. Stockholders will pay 160 percent of their subscriptions to build a surplus before operations commence, and a meeting will set officers before starting business on a slated date.
An Attorney Judge H Q Houghton orders a special venire of thirty five to try State v Joe Herbert for first degree murder with trial slated Thursday morning. The page also carries unrelated drugstore ads for Ely Dream Balm and Kitty s New Discovery for consumption plus miscellaneous local notices and sales blurbs.
An old advertisement promises relief for coughs and malaria with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. It claims a money back guarantee if no cure, and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents respectively.
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