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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1858
Page
3
Reverend Dr Erxestey editor of the Western Christian Advocate will deliver the dedicatory sermon for the Methodist Episcopal Church in the locality on the twenty first of the month.
Wipitau Ganvano, Esq. opens a barber shop three doors north of James Campbell's store presenting the best barber in the locality as an attracting feature.
Local physicians report a spike in illness leaving many patients weak and undernourished. The medical community urges vigilance and rest as they monitor cases and advise residents on preventive measures.
Manxr announces new goods arriving this week and offers old stock at cost. Customers can find bargains and are promised accommodation at the store.
The traveling public is informed that accommodations may be found at the above named Hotel. Messrs. Miriirn and Houston spare no pains to make the weary travelers comfortable and happy when they call on them.
Wright and Spinks announce a new milling feature in town with Wheat & Sprig pushing the enterprise toward perfection. The mill reports strong business, producing large quantities of flour daily of the finest quality.
JRopert Arxman offers tailoring services in the former Barron office on Manin Street. The Bos assortment promises precise cutting and fitting for garments of all kinds. If you doubt, give him a trial. Beles this, Bos is the best kind of fellow.
Rev Mr Kingsley will preach the dedicatory at this place on the first instant. It is hoped all will attend to hear him, as he is an able preacher and every one may profit by hearing such a capable minister.
The Rev. Mr. Terrell, now an agent for the Aimer Jean Bible Society, delivered an eloquent discourse on Bible distribution last Sunday. He stated the work continues and hopes no family worldwide will be without a Bible.
The troupe will stage another show early next week featuring The Stranger and The Irish Tutor with Banney Williams Jr. in the cast. The group is said to perform very well, and Barney is praised for his vocal prowess and stage presence.
A visitor notes Mr William Foster sells furniture of very best quality at low prices. The shop employs Mr Joan Himay a skilled mechanic known for high standards. The piece remarks on him and jests about his practical knowledge of furniture use.
A letter asks if local merchants are dead due to their absence from advertising. The writer denies death, saying merchants are negligent of their best interests by not advertising liberally and urges renewed publicity in the columns.
A fragment notes Sir Tobe Franklin traveling to the Polar regions in a buggy. It mentions a recent expedition that pursued “a search of his traces” as part of the discovery claim.
A Victorian era advertisement promotes Bragg's Arctic Liniment claiming rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia gout erysipelas cancer scrofula sprains burns and more. It cites certificates from users in St Louis Chicago Natchez Mobile Webster City Iowa and Memphis along with animal use notes and a liberal subscription offer with every dollar bottle.
Will offer at public sale on March 3 at the late residence of J C Veale. Personal property includes horses, cows, hogs, wheat, corn, farming tools, and utensils. Terms: under three dollars cash. above three dollars a twelve month credit with note and approved security.
A letter collection from August 1857 cites individuals in Penn Michigan Indiana and Kentucky praising Dr C W Rosack's Scandinavian Blood Purifier and Blood Pills. Testimonials claim relief from dyspepsia headaches constipation neuralgia rheumatism debility and other ailments after using the remedies, with mentions by John S Demuth J W McMullen Dean Dector George S Bennett and Louisvitor and Rob er's Chapel receivers.
A 1857 Sullivan mill trial declared the Star Mill superior for general use after public inquiry. Judges Jacob Gray and John L. Davis concluded little difference between Little Chant by Miller and Star Mil by Drawner, ultimately favoring Star Mill.
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