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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
5
A fragmented ad touts diverse fabrics and garments with enticing wording. It highlights seasonal goods and reduced prices, urging shoppers to visit the store for unmatched values. The copy appears partial but emphasizes quality and affordability for fall selections.
Atdid SB. offers a prize of 216 for the best mule exhibition at its Corning stable. About 25 mules entered the contest judged by Jno T Workman and Burris. John Queen won the prize. all entries were tall and well mannered with high quality stock.
Rev J B Jenkins former Princeton pastor dies at age seventy seven. Born in Meadel county Kentucky he served churches in Princeton Patoka Decker and Eon before resigning as pastor in 1889. Funeral and burial held in Princeton this afternoon with local services.
The Vincennes conference attracted immense crowds with Washington visitors as Friday marked the third day. Rev. A C Clippinger presided as the district’s elder reported a prosperous year with about 1000 conversions and ongoing discussions on appointing a field agent next year.
Fragmented report lists conference actions and church assignments spanning Indiana communities including Vincennes, Indianapolis, Glendale, Newberry, and Prairie Creek. It mentions a financial figure of 61,000 for the conference and references Rev Walter Bes as statistical secretary.
Henry H Keith and Carrie Downing were married Sunday evening at seven at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by Rex E L Spovats minister, with Miss Hall playing the wedding march. Attendants included Velbert Downing and Maud Kgit. Henry Keith is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Keith and works at S D Lowding's store. The couple will reside in the area.
Dubois County Republicans held a county convention endorsing Michael A. Clark of Jagger for the joint State Senator seat for Davie s and Dubois counties. Delegates were urged to work to secure his nomination at the statewide meeting. The convention notes strong local support with probable attendance from Daviess County. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets are advertised as a remedy with a 22 1/2 cent price.
The Washington township teachers held their first annual institute Saturday morning at the courthouse. The program featured papers on methodology by J Beam Gingek and Homer Monge, a discussion led by Colonel Homer Monge, and student remarks by Nettie Stall. Attendees from Worth and surrounding areas participated in the sessions and inquiries on home education followed the talks.
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