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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text mentions people and places with references to poison and county events. Details are garbled but indicate an incident involving a machine poison tale and a potential injury or arrest. No clear dates or complete names can be confirmed from the readable portions.
An elderly Washington resident, Dr. Horrall, aged over ninety, lies gravely ill with a serious disease at his daughter's home, Mrs. J. E. Telley of Frank ite Lod. He has practically no chance to recover. Horrall spent most of his life in Washington and for a time was part of local news coverage.
Porter, a well known and prominent Davies County farmer now in Enid Oklahoma, was reported very low Monday with typhoid fever. The news notes his condition as serious and reflects concern for recovery.
Fragmented local tale recounts a dispute between Bobner Washington Saloon keeper and Michel Wade in Vincennes. Aged Wade, about 60, alleges threats and a pistol confrontation after an alleged assault. Two affidavits are filed with each side claiming they will sue the other.
A fragmented clipping shows a push by Miers in a water campaign with emphasis on his role and the fight for support. The readable text hints at political maneuvering and local interest in water issues framed around Miers’ effort.
A series of Hanna speaking events drew large crowds in Vincennes El-nora Plainville and Terre Haute with estimates ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 attendees. Reports note strong Republican support, vivid party demonstrations, and praise for Hanna’s campaign and public service as he appeals to voters in the Second District amid rival Miers and Davis maneuvering.
An 19th century style page fragment promotes Chamberlain's Palac Balm for paralysis and rheumatism, Foldy's Honey and Tar for throat and lung relief, Mrs. Austins pancake flour, and street notices about bank traveller tickets. It mentions various places like Clapp's drug store and Evansville Indiana and references travel to New Orleans with return options and agency details. The text blends medical claims with shopping notices and travel plans.
The excerpt promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a preventive for kidney disease and related symptoms, featuring testimonials from Mrs P. H. Duff and references to Dr. Abernethy. It frames kidney trouble as fatal and urges readers to use the remedy to maintain sound kidneys, amid general public virtue and private rectitude.
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