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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1906

Page

4

Preventics touted to stop colds at early sniffles

Advertisements tout Preventics to dissipate symptoms and prevent colds if taken early. References to safety for children and adults appear alongside sales at Lindeman's Pharmacy. A separate notice reports Henry Heathman, 38, a farmer and Democrat leader, died by suicide at his home near Petersburg after purchasing farms in Pike county amid worry over a transaction.

Lindeman Henry _Heathman Petersburg Oakland City Glezen Pike County

Spunk Jones Granted Venue Change in Bloomington Case

Disjointed report shows Spunk Jones jailed on murder charge of Albert Stephens. attorney Miers wins venue to Lawrence County, Ohio. trial set for December. Also notes on Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure and political gossip about New York grand jury actions and campaign calls.

Jones Albert Stephens Bloomington Indianapolis Wilson Miers Lawrence Inderanapolis Ithe New York Grand Jury Gia fCharles F Tthe Independence League Murphy Tammany Eg Sebeel Shoep Lindeman's Pharmacy

Builders' Association Convened by Big Attendance in Atlanta

About 4,000 delegates attend the annual convention of the Builders' Association in Atlanta Georgia. Delegates gathered for meetings and discussions on industry issues. The event drew wide participation from contractors suppliers and civic leaders.

Changes in Offigual Family Effective Early Next Year

President Roosevelt reshapes his cabinet with changes taking effect next year. Oscar S Straus will become secretary of commerce and labor in January, succeeding Victor Metcalf, who moves to the navy department. George Von L Meyer will become postmaster general in March, replacing George B Cortelyou as treasury secretary.

Fliby Root New York Treasury George B. Cartelycu Wiliam H. Taft Ohio Charles 3. Bonaparte Maryland George von L. Meyer Massachusetts Navy Victor H. Metcalf California Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock Missouri James Wa Ison Towa Commerce Labor Oscar S. Straus Roosevelt Moody George B. Corteliou the Treasury

Underground garden seen in abandoned mine near Yankeetown

Col. Frank B. Posey, Evansville attorney, starts an underground garden in an abandoned coal mine in Warrick county near Yankeetown. He tests year round plant growth using acetylene gas lamps and fixed underground temperatures between fifty and sixty degrees. Results expected by Christmas to determine feasibility of subterranean farming by lamp light.

Frank B. Posey Evansville Warrickounty Yankeetown Pqgex Testa Colonel Posey Poser

Old Civil War Era Greenbacks Found Inheritance Cache

John Reed recovered two five dollar greenbacks from 1862 issued currency kept by his grandmother. The bills, preserved and nearly fresh, date to the Civil War era and emerged through Reed’s inheritance in Clay City.

John Reed Clay City Reed

Venus and Antares Align Beside Bright Venus Shines

On Monday evening the planet Venus appeared near the magnitude one star Antares within half a degree. Observers noted Venus at peak brilliance in her brightest phase, drawing attention to the celestial conjunction.

Venus Antares

City to repair ram and assess pumping station needs

Notes from the council meeting show a possible repair of the ram and pumping station at Mays Isle due to high water pressure. An electrician estimated repairs at about $300, with options for cheaper work under review. An emergency funding ordinance for fire protection was introduced and passed pending final reading. Knights of Columbus asked for a street opening behind their new building, civil engineers to review. City clerk reported prices for street carts and patrol wagon bids, with a continuation of the matter.

Ile Yan’ Electrician One& ‘Council Gouneliman Johasson Knights of' Columbus East Third East Fourth Hante Carriage & Bug Co

No further coal price rise planned at Indiana mines this month

Prices at Indiana mines will hold steady for October with no additional 25 cent increase. The prior rise was expected to recur between the 16th and 20th but did not occur, leaving October prices near those of November a year ago, though October's gain lifted them above last year’s level. Output rises yet remains constrained by a car shortage.

Indiana

Jury verdict in Ohio conspiracy case under anti trust law

After thirty two hours the Findlay jury found the Standard Oil Company of Ohio guilty on the conspiracy against trade charge under the Valentine anti trust law. The verdict was rendered at 4 35 oclock Friday morning with jurors ready to report at exactly oclock.

Findlay Ohio Stadard Ou Company

Barn Fire on McCormick Avenue Destroys James Ford's Barn

Fire of apparently incendiary origin destroyed James Ford's barn on McCormick avenue Friday evening around 11. A quantity of feed and some household goods stored in the building were burned. The loss on the barn is about 175 dollars covered by insurance. Fire alarm arrived too late for the department to save the barn.

James Ford McCormick Avenue Fre

Coal miner Charles Robinson recovering after shooting

Charles Robinson, a coal miner shot weeks ago by P. ude Curtis at Vincennes, is recovering rapidly. Doctors removed the bullet lodged near his back and ribs and he is able to visit Hector's office in town Friday.

Charles Robinson P. Ude Curtis Vincennes Hector

Ex Senator J Burton Gets Six Months In Prison

Former Kansas Senator J Burton and his wife depart Abilene for St Louis where he will stand in federal district court to begin a six month prison term. The case stems from a conviction that led to the sentence.

J. Burton Kansas Hves Abilene Tanaghteb Ustriet St. Louis

Death of James Dillon in Orwell at eighty five

James Dillon eighty five died after paralysis in Orwell Friday morning. Born in England in 1821 he served in the English navy rising to mate. He was the father of ten children.

James Dillon Orwell England

Captain Sex Sentenced in U S Court for Counterfeiting

Captain George was sentenced in the United States Circuit Court in New York after being found party to a plan involving counterfeit Venezuelan silver coins. The case centered on financing an operation in that country. The record notes a six month term.

George Unid States Circuit Court New Yo Venezula Ayton

Prisoner Jerry Taylor Escapes From Vincennes Jail

Jerry Taylor, held on grand larceny charges at Vincennes, escaped around supper time Monday evening. Jailor reportedly distracted by drinking and careless with locking prisoners, Taylor remains at large.

Jerry Taylor Ig Jan Vincennes

Sawmill Sale Reveals Orang Company Purchase

A report notes a deal involving a large band mill sawmill at Orang, with William L. B. and M. J. Traub connected to the sale. The price cited is $53,000, marking a significant local business transaction.

Mitchell M. J William L. B Orang Ander Traub

Funeral of Sir Jefferson Davis at Richmond

The funeral for Sir Jefferson Davis was held in Richmond on Friday with representatives from the south. After simple church services the body was laid to rest in Haywood Cemetery.

Jefferson Davis Richmond South Haywood Pernatery

Third International Congress on Suppressing Traffic in Women

The third international congress for suppressing traffic in women, presided by ex-ramier Bourgeois, will assemble in Paris on October 23 and remain in session until October 30.

Third International Congress Paris

Roosevelt’s Coming Message Aims at Labor and Capital

Washington correspondent says Roosevelt’s December message will push for eight hour reforms for government work, federal labor investigations, stricter immigration acts, writs of injunction in labor disputes hearings, and continued limits on Chinese labor, all to balance capital and labor with a middle ground approach.

John Callan O’laughlin Washington City Chicago Tribune Panama Canal Congress Roosevelt

Halloween Dinner Etiquette and Spooky Decor Ideas

Halloween is the vigil of All Saints Day with witches and spirits said to roam. Plan an indoor late afternoon high tea with dim candlelight, jack o lanterns, yellow chrysanthemums, a pumpkin centerpiece, and handcrafted light brown cards. End the tea with waffles to seal the eerie mood.

Hallowe'en

Reverend Oscar E. Alison Marries Emma Olmstead at Evansville

The Rev. Oscar E. Alison of Chandler wed Miss Emma A Olmstead at Evansville on Thursday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the bride’s country home and the couple will live in Chandler at the M E church parsonage. The groom, eldest son of John A. Alison, is a DePauw graduate and well known locally. The bride, Evansville High School graduate, attended Westerford Seminary in Texas. About sixty relatives and friends attended the ceremony and offered congratulations.

Oscar E. Alison Chandler John A. Alison Veale Township Emma A Olmstead C. G. Olmstead Evansville M. E Allison Oakland City High School DePauw University Evansville High School Westerford Female Seminary Texas James A. Allison Frank

Will Move to Daviess County in Spring

Jasper Heralds agent Schmidt of St Anthony announces a sale at this office next Saturday. Mr Schmidt plans a sale in November but intends to stay on his farm and move to Daviess county in the spring to settle near Washington.

Jasper

May settlement hinted in Ireland item

An Ireland item notes Dr. Scott sold property he bought from X. B. for 600 dollars last Tuesday for 490 dollars. The doctor thinks he may settle in Washington, Indiana.

Ireland Scott X. B Washington Ind. Ee

Wheat Sown in Martin County Faces Hessian Fly Threat

Early sowing across Martin County raises alarm as adverse weather conditions may allow Hessian fly damage to wheat. Local farmers brace for potential grain losses despite precautions and monitoring efforts.

Martin County

Court Dismisses Desertion Case in Lee Woodall Action

The case against Lee Woodall for wife desertion was dismissed Monday afternoon as the couple agreed to reunite and live together again. No further action was noted in court records.

Lee_ Woodall

Ex-Senator Burton Begins Six Month Jail Sentence

Ex U S Senator J R Burton of Kansas surrendered at Ironton jail to start a six month term for accepting 2500 dollars for services to Wialto Grain and Securities Co of St Louis in a fraud order case. He traveled with his wife and a niece and arrived by train from St Joseph.

United States J. R. Burton Kansas Ironton Wialto Grain and Securities Company St. Louis Post Office Department Washington Congress Burton Southern Hotel Marshal Morsey Union Station

Woman with uncertain name causes city stir Saturday evening

A woman calling herself Mrs. George M Trowbridge, described as demented, wandered near J B Wampler’s home two miles from Bicknell. Miss Ida Wampler called Constable Hedges, who took the woman into custody. she later identified herself as living between Wheatland and Washington. Relatives are being sought and she will be cared for until found. The Trowbridge woman is known around Washington with relatives in South Washington.

George M. Trowbridge Bicknell Dispatch Vincennes Ida Wampler Hedges Bicknell Wampler Wheatland Washington

Billheimer Earns Role as State Campaign Organizer in Second District

John C. Billheimer, a longtime Second District political figure, is described as the state committee’s key organizer for the campaign. He travels the state overseeing county chairmen, instructing on best practices, and ensuring turnout while other candidates press their own campaigns.

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Vin cennés couple wed in Lawrenceville ceremony

Miss Carial A Snapp of Vin cennés and Wesley A Stein, both residents of Oaktown Key county, married by Rev H B McDonald after health and climatic advice to relocate to Arizona. The couple departed for Arizona immediately after the ceremony amid a busy local news roundup.

Carial A. Snapp Vincennés Dughter John H. Snapp Arizona Wesley A Stein T Lawrenceville H. B. McDonald Christing Church Hadeen Oaktown Key County

Gaines Sues State Journal for Libel in Kentucky

Noel Gaines Monday filed suit for libel against the Kentucky State Journal of Frankfort and editor W P Walton seeking $25,000 in damages. The suit follows Gaines published a letter claimed to be signed by Peres Haly and Walton criticized Gaines in an editorial in the newspaper last Sunday.

Noel Gaines Kentucky State Journal of Frankfort W. P. Walton

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