Town election yields Democratic victory and detailed ward results
The town election last Tuesday produced a Democratic gain with George Joseph leading the second ward ticket at 74 votes. Totals show varied results across wards for councilmen and local officers, including 125 voters with 115 ballots cast and four mutilated ballots. The State Board of Health also plans to employ detectives to enforce pure food laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Joseph
Second Ward
William Rice
State Board of Health
Must Sleep With Dr Miles Nervine Promises Quick Rest
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for sleeplessness caused by nervous irritation and congestion. It claims rapid relief and nerve strengthening, citing a Vermont testimonial about LaGrippe recovery and sleep after using Nervine, with a seller guarantees money back.
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Nature
Miles’ Nervine
Miles
Vienry M. Smiti
Underhill
Elkhart, Ind
Sailor Boy’s Letter From Newport 1905
Lexie Morris, Apprentice seaman, writes from the U.S. Navy Training School in Newport Rhode Island describing travel from Norfolk to New York and Newport, twenty one day quarantine, transfer plans to the New Barracks, observation of ships Charleston Texas Galveston Monitor and torpedo boats, a 410 by 93 foot transport, first class passage, mountain travel with tunnels, and routines of light duty, library access, and guard duty aboard ship life.
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Newport
Rhode Island
Norfolk
W. Va
New York
Jefferson
Charleston
Texas
Galveston
Monitor
Indiana
Baltimore & Ohio
Lexie Morris
U.S.N. Training School
Automatic Telephone System Introduced by Marion Merchants
Marion merchants form a stock company to install an automatic telephone setup with no hello girl at central. Users simply signal from their office or dwelling, lift the receiver to call, and busy lines show. The system prevents overlapping calls and immediately readjusts after a user hangs up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Central
Des Moines Man Credits Pain Balm For Quick Recovery
Herbert W Edwards of Des Moines Iowa injured in a fall on an icy walk last winter. He says after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm the soreness and stiffness disappeared in a few days. He adds the bottle saved him several days of suffering. Sold by Joseph Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Edwards
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Joseph Bros
Thorntown Flourish Robes and Bread Ad Notes
An advertisement highlights Millikan robes and blankets and promotes Crown Prince Fleur moist white bread from Dean and Bowman with kneading ease and a for sale listing in Thorntown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millikan
Thorntown
Crown Prince
Fleur
Dean & Bowman
Election of Road Supervisors to be Held December 16
The article notes a December 16 election for district road supervisors under township trustees. Supervisors oversee township roads distinct from county road superintendents, who manage country or free gravel roads. The piece emphasizes the small yet important offices and the need for voter participation.
Hunting Season Opens Today With Quail Plentiful
The article notes the opening of hunting season allowing quail hunting and expects heavy first day hunting as birds are plentiful and tame. It mentions many hunters and dog owners preparing dogs for the field and that quails are reported as abundant this year.
Thanksgiving Date Dispute Based On Late November Calendar
The piece notes calendar differences for Thanksgiving with dates Nov 23 or Nov 30. It explains last Thursday proclamations by the president versus the Thursday after the third Tuesday. It also reflects on delaying turkey orders until Roosevelt’s proclamation. The column muses on hometown pride and people moving away and back.
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Turkey
Roosevelt
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve marketed with warnings
Beware counterfeit boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve marked E. C. DeWitt & Co. 8. Testimonials claim quick relief for fever sores, cuts, burns, boils, eczema and more. Farmers note frost timing and corn injury risk centered on Indiana, with historical frost patterns and stability in average killing frosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt
H. M. Middleton
Thebes, Sr
Joseph Bros
Indiana
Van Horag Photographer Schedules Thursday Car Visits
Van Horag the photographer will visit his car each Thursday to offer sessions and showcase prints. This regular schedule highlights a mobile studio approach and aims to attract local clients seeking on site shoots.
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van Horag
Evry
Aunt Rebecca Jaques 80th Birthday Celebration
A rural community gathers at Aunt Rebecca Jaques's home two and a half miles north of Advance to mark her eightieth birthday. Relatives travel from Crawfordsville and Kokomo for a noon dinner, shared gifts, and a day of smiles before evening departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Jaques
Advance
Rebecca
Monroe Erskin
Anderson
James Thompson
Kokomo
Rebecca Parks
Wright
Crawfordsville
Ray Kincaid
Notice To Non Residents In Boone County Court
Notice to non residents in Boone County Indiana in case No. 2707. The defendants named include Jane Kern Alma Kern Patty Ann Stout and others with unknown addresses. They are to appear and answer by December 11, 1905 or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clark Lindsay clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Boone County
Circuit Court
Ludiang
Jane Kern
Alam Kern
Potty Ann Stout
A.thompson
Mariah L. Thompson
Serenna H. Gabriel
Leander Gabriel
Wm. P. Kern
William Peny Kern
Catherine F. Kern
Eulizabeth C
Thompson
James W.w.thompson
Elizabeth — ‘Thompson
Sarah Jane Srout
David Sroat
Sia
Lebanon
Clark L. Lindsay
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Democrats
Joseph
Wm. Rice
W. HH. Dean
WL S. Lasley
Councilman
Rice
Pourtil Ward
Jd James Bowman
Canada
Roy Ailes
Ora McDaniel
J. WR. Sullivan
Ol Bowman
Varrry Sproog
Chas. Farlow
Marion Craver
Win
Caldwell and Clas
McClaine Poll Clerks
John Whitsett
Ass‘p
Sailor Boy
Lenie Morris
R. J
Whide
Her
Jack
Ceasar
Cicero
Alexander
Darwin
Adam
Hamilton
Dane Ket
Et al
Boose Circuit Court
Gesve C. Smith
Piajutht
RACH
THE
Bank OF Advance
W. J. Devot
M. Sera
V.pres.j
B.W. Oates
Mark Wall
LA Vista
Weison& Cor
Rlye
Fresis Men’s Pratent
Enid
Patent Kid and Blucher
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