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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
8
A new rule takes effect in November at the local post office raising registered letter fees from ten to eight cents and increasing liability for lost packages from twenty five to fifty dollars. The post office department issued the ruling to all offices nationwide.
Evangelistic meetings conclude Sunday night with Mr. Lehich last night preaching on Fleeing to God. He urged fear as a legitimate religious motive and described the soul seeking safety in God through danger weakness and refuge. He will preach again tonight, no meeting at the Baptist church Saturday night.
Arthur Greenwood, manager, notes good sale of season tickets for the Citizens Lecture course. Seats will be reserved in a few days. The course this year is better than ever and should be supported.
Dr O C Fairhurst advertises a guaranteed cure for diseases liquor opium and tobacco habits. He claims all cases are cured with modern remedies and will be at the Hyatt Hotel Washington Ind on Monday Nov 8 1909 for free consultations.
The Wise girl and three companions identified John Eagle as the man who assaulted her on Sunday, confirming the accusation. Prosecutor Hastings said the public will see swift action if he is found guilty, with further proof to be added at trial. Eagle pleaded not guilty at arraignment, bond set at 5000 dollars, and a circuit court date scheduled for November 15.
Captain S Alberti, ex-officer and ex-convict of Siberia, describes his two escapes from the Czar’s prisons aided by Masonic influence. He will lecture November 1 to Masons and November 8 to the public at the First Christian Church, sharing personal wartime and exile experiences from Russia and Siberia.
Passenger train 12 arriving in the city around 4 00 after a late run from Union Station struck a string of freight cars at Vincennes causing a delay and minor damage. The incident followed an open section and slow speeds limited the impact.
A large crowd attended a Republican rally at Zinkans Hall on Wednesday with speeches by T. D. Simp and T. G Allen. City Chairman Allen praised the outlook and urged active effort until polls close next Tuesday night amid expectations of a victorious result.
Bory invited to hear proceedings as Judge Gardi ner delivers the principal address. Others will speak at the meeting. Halloween is next Sunday and may be celebrated Saturday night. In recent years Washington has treated it as a minor event with minor mischief and limited property damage.
Marshal Corning orders the night police to arrest any early disturbances as patrols be alert this season. J. E. Spaulding, visiting Mrs. J. A. Norris, returns home to Collinsville Illinois after five years in the U.S. Navy aboard the New Jersey.
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