Obituary of Candis Jones from Advance to Jamestown
Candis Jones, daughter of Simeon and Mary Canada, born March 8 1867 near Advance, died Sept 30 1905 near Whitesville in her 55th year. Survived by husband James Jones and ten of their eleven children. Funeral held at North Christian church Advance with burial at J O O F cemetery Jamestown. Rev C L Airhart officiated.
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Candis Jones
Simeon and
Mary Canada
Advance
Whitesville
Candis Canada
James Jones
Baptist Church
Jobe
Abraham
God
North Christian Church
C. L. Airhart
Roachdale
J. O. O. F. Cemetry
Jamestown
New School Book Contract Notice
State superintendent F A Cotten informs trustees that contracts for spelling, primary physiology, advanced physiology and hygiene, elementary and complete grammar, and U S history expire June 24 1905. The State Board will advertise for bids and select contracts for use in common schools. Textbooks set for ten year and five year terms starting June 29 1906 and June 20 19? respectively.
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F. A. Cotten
United States
State Board of School Book Commissioners
Advance High School Boys Organize Basketball Team
The Advance High School boys met in the office Monday night and organized a team. Fifteen volunteers replied and will begin practice to be game ready. Simeon Bush will play and Clifford Jordan will coach. Advance has not had a team before and supporters are urged to help.
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Advance High School
Tedmu
Simeon Bush
Clifford Jordan
Farm Sale in Jackson Township Records
Lord John W. Owens sells 58 acre farm in Jackson township to Levi S. Shaw through Wallie Hedge agency for 4550 dollars. Listed September 24 1905, sold September 26 with closing September 25. Hedge listing for ten days. Do you want to sell quick.
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John W. Owens
Jackson Township
Levi S. Shaw
Wallie Hedge Agency
The Ross Reunion Delights Family at J V Ross Home
A Sunday gathering at J V Ross home honored Mary J Ross with a surprise reunion including J W Ross Will Ross T J Caldwell Roll Ross Anna Ross Laura Parrott Ora Beaver and Ada Moore. Grandchild Laura Parrott plans to move to New Mexico soon as the crowd enjoyed a bountiful dinner and heartfelt parting wishes for future reunions.
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J. V. Ross
Mary J. Ross
Will Ross
T. J. Caldwell
Roll Ross
Anna Ross
Lauira Parrott
Ora Beaver
Ada Moore
Credit pressure prompts cash only sales in North Salem store
A North Salem store sought creditor settlement with a $1 space ad for four weeks, receiving only one response. Now it announces no one can buy five cents on credit, insisting cash only. The piece blames credit culture and notes other merchants considering similar cash-only stance while some lenders remain active.
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North Salem
Why Indiana Shines In Crop Reports
The government crop report shows Indiana at the front in care and oats as of September 1. Corn stands at 94 percent, oats at 96 percent, with Boone County noted for its strong contribution to the statewide results.
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Indiana
Missouri
United States
Iowa
Boone County
Hoosier
Mail Order Houses Lose Plan To Deliver By Number
A month ago the post office department ordered rural route mailboxes numbered and mail delivered by number plus address. Large city mail order houses welcomed the change but campus opposition led to a suspension. Postmaster Ross says no mail will be delivered by number alone in the future.
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Post Office Department
Ross
Garland Dells Open for Season Under New Management
The Garland Dells resort near Waveland, reachable by Central Indiana Ry, opens for the season under new management. It promises rest and enjoyment at inexpensive prices with low ticket rates and long return limits. Invites inquiries to Central Indiana Ry agents or W S Parkhurst, G P A, Anderson, Indiana.
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Waveland
Central Indiana
Learn Telegraphy Through Morse Schools Ad
Learn how a young man can master telegraphy through the six Morse Schools of Telegraphy and secure a position. The display advertisement urges readers to study the course details and benefits for themselves and their families.
Sunday Central Indiana Ry Train Schedules
Central Indiana Railway runs Sunday between Waveland and Anderson with departures from Advance at 7 20 a m and return from Anderson to Advance arriving at 2 31 p m Low round trip rates advertised for Sunday services.
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Waveland
Anderson
Advance
G. A
Surviving Civil War Pensioners Reach 680,900
The pension bureau reports 680,900 living Civil War veterans on pension rolls at the close of the last fiscal year. Most men served in 1861 to 1865, and aging veterans are dwindling as time passes.
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Pension Bureau
Taps Halk
Parents urged to enroll children as schools reopen
A parent told a newspaper man that parents of school age children should place them in school when the term starts. The speaker warned education is often the only inheritance a family can leave and that denying schooling is like taking away a child’s senses.
Cough Remedy Endorsed by Druggists and Local Notes
A traveling man reports druggists recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children due to safety and effectiveness for coughs colds and croup. A New Ross husband receives a piano lamp as a birthday gift and humorously notes its brass beauty and flaws. Also notice of a beeve butchering specialty priced at one dollar per head with phone contacts.
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Joseph Bros
New Ross
Russell Wynkoop
New Town Law Delays Local Elections and Expands Authority
A new towns and cities bill delays town elections to November and extends powers for town governance. It shifts the town marshal to an appointed post by the board, creates humane officers, and allows removal of deputies by the marshal and trustees. Trustees gain authority to restrain and impound animals including fowls.
October Weather Forecast by Rev Iris Hicks
The Rev Iris Hicks outlines October weather with storm systems moving from west to east. He notes rain and storminess on the 7th 8th and 9th, a central storm period around the 11th and 18th, and a full moon on the 13th with apogee on the 14th. Expect cooler changes around the 20th 21st and a severe cold snap near the 28th. Warm rains end October with a sharp fall in barometer by month’s end.
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Iris Hicks
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Urged For Winter Prep
Advice urges stocking Chamberlains Cough Remedy this season as a cold early in the year can be treated more promptly. The remedy is widely known and preferred, available from Joseph Bros. for immediate use.
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Joseph Bros
Skeptical on Rich Quick Schemes and Honest Labor
The piece cautions that many seek fast profits but few achieve them. It advocates conservative methods and occasional effort as a steadier path to earning a living through legitimate means.
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