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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
2
A sober call to young businesspeople to cultivate social ties and visible public involvement. The piece argues influence comes from active church lodge club and trade association participation and a proven record of integrity. It urges aiming high, not notoriety, and stresses leadership over mere presence.
Orville Hivans and Miss Jane Wardlow faced a denied marriage permit in Lawrenceville Illinois but were wed Tuesday by Squire Kellams in the county. Evans, a shop employee, is her suitor and son of Joshua Evans of South Meridian street. The bride, living with her mother on Pearl street, is seventeen years old.
Edward Otto, a brakeman on the eastbound freight, sustained partial injuries this morning when a train collision occurred near the yard. Authorities investigated the derailment and related factors.
Fragmentary text describes injuries and a move to home after a fall or incident. Local physicians reported fractures and a transport to a home this afternoon. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable from the readable portion.
The county commissioners announced the list of election inspectors by township and district. Names include Washington First precinct James Porter and Morton Billings. Barr First S L McPherson and George B Brown. Harrison First William Taylor. Van Buren First John Trueblood. Madison First S C Guthrie, with others in subsequent precincts and blocks.
The Elmore County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday appointed Dennis F Dillon as trustee of Elmore township to fill the unexpired term of his brother A H Dillon who died from a bullet wound inflicted by H L Hale a brother in law on Saturday night. Dillon was recommended by the county auditor and immediately qualified to assume duties. He is a younger brother of the murdered man and a farmer living in Elmore township. He will serve until the first of the year.
Arthur Palmer of Linton, former editor of the Elnora Star and foreman at the Linton Record, suffered a serious accident Monday while cleaning a job press. His hand was caught between cog wheels and his little finger was mashed off while the fourth finger was amputated. Palmer, with fifty years in newspaper work, had his first serious accident.
The Odon White Sox defeated the Linton league team 4 to 5 at home. Cooper pitched well with fourteen strikeouts while allowing five hits. Timely hits by Garten and Gill highlighted the game as the Sox prepare to travel to Jacksonville next Sunday for a $100 side wager against Linton.
In the Colbert mine, Will Kellams and Walker Stites were found unconscious by Harry Colbert early Wednesday. Kellams and Stites were pulled to safety as gas exposure caused critical conditions. all three men. Harry Colbert aided by workers, while Kellams and Stites showed severe head and lung pain but survived with medical help.
John T. Neal describes his summer trip across the continent and Canada noting Seattle and Salt Lake City as top stops. He praises Seattle as a thriving business town with strong growth potential and predicts good outcomes for business location in both cities. In Seattle he meets L B Irit, and in Salt Lake City he spends two days with Frank I Serrit. In Portland Oregon area he is greeted by Aden Barber from Hoosier state.
A Thursday meeting at the Democratic headquarters on East Third Street organized the Bryan and Kern 30 cent club. Officers chosen by acclamation include President Luke Kennedy Vice President Roy Smiley Secretary Harry Fromme and Treasurer Henry Backes.
Hugh Faith relocates his moving sawmill from its former site east of the city to a lot west of the receiver heading factory and east of the railroad. The boiler of his engine ruptured earlier, and he has purchased a boiler from the old shovel factory on West Road Street.
Mrs. Mary D. Stalcup of Madison township files suit for divorce from William H. Stalcup in the Davies circuit court. They wed June 16, 1899 and parted June 14, 1901. She seeks custody of their son Wilburn, age eleven, citing non support.
Contract between Vanhoy and Gon of Loogootee for the county courthouse repair was signed by the county commissioners on Wednesday. Contractors will start work in about a week.
The county auditors of Indiana will hold their first annual convention in the courthouse at Indianapolis on September 25 and 26. Thomas Nugent, auditor of Daviess County, serves as president of the auditors association.
Misa Maud Crump has accepted a position as stenographer and bookkeeper with Johnson & Chenoweth at Sheele. A graduate of Southern Indiana Business College, she starts work at Shoals.
Ray Fuller and Lizzie Cardinal of Vincennes quietly united in marriage on Saturday evening. Fuller, son of the late Edward Fuller former Washington resident and former Vincennes police chief, officiated at the ceremony.
A Washington resident asserts that public sentiment proves inevitable outcomes for citizens by citing a personal remedy that cured years of kidney issues and restored health, urging belief in its wider applicability. Benjamin Tolson of 207 South Eleventh Street shares his experience and confidence.
A 1906 confirmation notes continued relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after earlier claims from 1899. The testimonial cites a prior cure and states one man, Tobeon, later reports a return of trouble, while the product remains sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo at 59 cents.
A public health notice urges aged readers to seek Foley's Kidney Remedy at once if kidney trouble is suspected to prevent Brights disease or diabetes. It warns that delay allows the disease to gain a stronger foothold and promotes purchase through Smith and Winton.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports passing a life insurance exam after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He credits improvement after the second bottle and complete cure after five bottles. The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache and all kidney and bladder troubles, sold by Smith and Winton.
Dissolve one package of flavored JELL O in boiling water. When partly congealed heat until light adding whipped cream and crushed macaroons. Whip thoroughly pour into a mould and cool until it jellifies. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL O costs 10c per package and is available at grocers.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow packaging as free of opiates and harmful drugs. Claims millions have benefited from its use for coughs colds and lung trouble and warns to buy only the genuine product sold by Smith & Win.
Washington council 1617 of the K and L of ashington adopts resolutions on the death of Brother J M Allen. The notes extend sympathy to his wife and children and drape the charter in mourning for thirty days. Page signatures include Charles A Colbert Anna Mendenhall and Mary I Mendenhall.
A male resident of Washington Indiana announces intent to apply to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners at the next regular session to obtain a license to sell and dispense spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a ground floor room of a two story building in the city area formerly called Liverpool. The notice details the property description and the hours and access, with locks on all doors and viewable interiors from Main street.
Legal notice detailing a ground floor room facing Main Street with an unobstructed view, stating that sale, barter, or gift of liquors is unlawful and directing notice to all parties to govern themselves accordingly. Signed William Schneider.
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