Local Sunday School Organized in Osgood Area
Eli Brown and 8. C. Tucker of Os good report organizing a Sunday school at that place. Mae Terry visited her parents near Tanglewood. John Van Osdol stayed at home. Gus Van Osdoll visited relatives near Otter Village. Ice cream question lingers from Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Brown
8. C. Tucker
Osgood
Mae Terry
Tanglewood
John van Osdol
Here
Gus van Osdoll
Otter Village
Adams Church notices of deaths and visits
The death of John Menchofer's mother was reported on Wednesday with funeral at Cross Roads Friday afternoon. Mrs. M. Menchofer had a funeral in Ballstown the prior Friday. Mrs. Hillman of Indianapolis visits John Menchofer's family after years away. Several locals attended. Ahrens and Pohlman families visited Bernhard's. John Cook and wife visited parents here. Behlmer and Einhaus were at Morris recently. Doepke was at Batesville recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Menchofer
Cross Roads
Wm. Hillman
Indianapolis
H. Behlmer
D. Einhaus
Morris
Henry Doepke
Batesville
Otto Wessel
Otto
Menchofer
Ballstown
Buckien's Arnica Salve Promises Skin Cure and Beauty
An advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples eczema tetter erysipelas and other eruptions. It also claims to heal cuts burns boils ulcers and piles with a guaranteed cure for 25 cents a box sold through druggist G Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
G. Baas
Rexville social and weather notes from the week
Rexville reports a quiet week with a successful ice cream supper at Chas Hyatt's and a smaller Masonic picnic due to gloom. Miss Murdock of Holton visited Miss Morris, and Calvin Francis returned to school after a week with family. Wheat crops suffered a total failure. Lon Osburn and Miss Smock attended children’s exercises at Zenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexville
Chas
Lon Osburn
Miss Smock
Zenas
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Safe Cure
An ad claims a monster devil fish destroying its victim is a type of constipation and promises a safe cure with Dr King s New Life Pills. It touts benefits for stomach liver kidneys bowel and brain and notes a price of 25 cents at Baas drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Baas’ Drug Store
Spades Homecoming and Social Visits Highlight Weekend
Lizzie Ableggler returned from Cincinnati to spend the summer with family. Cincinnati visitors were hosted by numerous locals and relatives. Lawrenceville’s Virgil Schultz. Batesville’s Miss Boase. Sunman baseball trip. Henry Nordloh moved to Cincinnati to live with his daughter Mrs Kastens.
A Man’s Narrow Escape From Death Told
W A Hines of Manchester Iowa describes a near fatal battle with measles induced lung trouble and consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a dramatic cure after doctors warned of imminent death. He reports many others used it successfully and mentions available sizes and trial bottles at Baas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Hines
Manchester
Iowa
Dr. King
Baas’ Drug Store
Pleasant Park News From Indianapoliss Extra
Pleasing Park notes record Frantz family visits and funeral attendance for Mrs Menchofer. Residents Rev Frantz and kin plus Beck and Dieckmann families spen t Sunday with Fr Beck. Local sighting: Will Krieger in Batesville. Henry Peetz and bride visited Ermau Ckmann. unverified lines about Krieger and Indiana trip.
Funeral and social notes from Cross Roads and Batesville
A local update records Wednesday visits by Batesville resident Otto Wessel and calls between Mrs. Hartig, Rosa, Mrs. Gottlieb Peetz and Anna at Cross Roads. A Ballstown guest, Mrs. Menchofer, was buried at Cross Roads after a large funeral. Littell's Liquid Sulphur Ointment advertised as a skin remedy by G. A. Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littell
G. A. Baas
Local residents, visitors flock to Summer Town Events
WAPOLEOM India Mendenhall is recovering from illness. Millie Schmidt returns from Indianapolis for the summer. Mrs Rudolph Hertenstein and family visited North Vernon. Martha Hertenstein returned home with them after a weeks stay. Emma Tegeder visiting from Cincinnati. Twelve children received first communion at the Catholic church. Emma Kohlman from Indiana Sammons to Illinois for summer. Cora Hertenstein to attend State Normal summer term. Jones Bros photographers shot eighty dozen photos. Maggie Morris from Cincinnati visiting uncle Andy Lamb. George Schaeffer and family of Greensburg visited Mrs Busendorf. A lady missionary spoke at M E church. Pete Weber hosted a successful dance. Andy Snider and Greensburg family visited festival attendees. Henry Fremching received stock locally. Carrie Letzler visiting Cincinnati friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India Mendenhall
Millie Schmidt
Indianapolis
Rudolph Hertenstein
Ernest
Mary
Flora
North Vernon
Martha Hertenstein
Emma Tegeder
Cincinnati
Emma Kohlman
Nona Sammons
Illinois
Luther
Cora Hertenstein
State Normal
Cora
Jones Bros
Maggie Morris
Andy Lamb
George Schaeffer
Greensburg
Schaeffer
Busendorf
Ign
Local notes from Penn Town and nearby areas
Wheat looks poor in the vicinity. Jacob Miller and Mrs. Lozier of Wright's Corner visited Stahley's. The Ratheiser sisters with the Carl sisters and Anna Baker toured Clara Stahley Sunday evening. The Carl man transacted business at Sunman last week. J. Garrison and wife travelled to Sunman. An excursion from Cincinnati drew many locals to the area and the show at Sunman drew attendees Saturday. Several residents, including Flo Schumacher and John Vogt, visited Sunman or Mor ris. The Sunman baseball club passed through en route to Morris. John Wuest, road supervisor, worked roads locally. Census taker Wilbur Robinson was busy in the area. F Baas and Mrs. Erfman are sick. Mr. Brinkman and wife attended church here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Miller
Lozier
Wright's Corner
Stahley
Ratheiser Sisters
Carl Sisters
Anna Baker
Clara Stahley
Carl
Sunman
J. Garrison
Cincinnati
Flo. Schumacher
J. Abplanalp
Ruggler’s
John Vogt
Lewis Richter
Mrs. Baker
Ella Bartling
John
Harry
Jacob Mills
Wright’s Corner
John Wuest
Mrs. Sager
Wilbur Robinson
Versailles High School Commencement Speakers
The Versailles High School commencement exercises were held with graduates Josie Rahe Nettie Bailey and Robert Thompson delivering addresses. Dr Martin of Moores Smith Hunter also spoke. Lawrenceburg trip by Hunter and Indianapolis employment for Romney Willson with McBride Denny noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles High School
Josie Rahe
Nettie Bailey
Robert Thompson
Dr. Martin
Moores
Smith Hunter
Lawrenceburg
Romney Willson
Indianapolis
McBride
Community notices and social items from Versailles and Moores Hill
The column records local social events including commencements at Moores Hill, a Colorado Grant Show reception in Versailles, and visits by residents such as Supt. Chas Royce and Geo Scothorn. It notes illnesses, funerals in Tangiewood, Masonic dedication in Rexville, and upcoming Children’s Day at the Baptist church. Marriage licenses list Enoch Goodwin with Jennie Partlow and Walter Major with Stella Beck, all residents of Osgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Goodwin
Osgood
Jennie Partlow
Walter Major
Stella Beck
Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample Offer At Drugstores
An advertisement offers free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup to adults with cold related chest or lung troubles who visit Baas' drugstore. One bottle per person, parental consent required for children. The ad claims decades of popularity and physician endorsement with a 75 cent bottle sold by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baas
Boschee
Local Notes From Milan and Nearby Towns
Mrs Melson is improving. J W Hancock of Cincinnati visited friends here last week. L E Howard stays in Cincinnati with friends. J Donovan and family of Ohio county moved to Prof Moravey’s vacated property. D A Pate of Versailles handled legal business here. A crowd attended a Milan show Friday. Mrs Dennison and Mrs O S Seelinger of Seymour visited. Wm Pease and wife of Dillshoro spent Sunday with their son here. Rose Rubie stays with her sister at Milan. Mrs Albert Kemper returned home after visiting Silverton relatives. Kate Knoche entertained Will Bravens of Milan and Jack Gualt called on his “fair divinity” at Delaware Sunday evening. Ira Nichols, liveryman of Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Ableggler
Cincinnati
Lewis Kretzmeyer
Virgil Schultz
Lawrenceville
Lydia Abplanalo
Jenie Tederle
Lizsie Franke
Cliff Bruns
Miss Boase
Batesville
George Thieman
Morris
Sunman
Pearl Glade
C.H. Willson
C. Benham
Moores Hill
Versailles
Chas. Royce
Geo. Scothorn
Flora, Ill
Dirp
Dickerson
Tangiewood
Joe Hassmer
Chicago
Chris Stevens
Rexville
F. M. Thompson
D. A. Pate
Marble Corner
William Burton
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ebel
Wm. Smith
Martin
M. E
Mrs. Melson
J. W. Hancock
L. E. Howard
J. Donovan
Ohio County
Prof. Moravey
Milan
Dennison
O. D. Seelinger
Seymour
Wm. Pease
Dillshoro
Rose Rubie
Albert Kemper
Silverton
Kate Knoche
Will Bravens
Jack Gualt
Fair Divinity
Delaware
Ira Nichols
William West
Brookville
Charley Groce
Richmond
Fillis Groce
Alf Blackledge
Kokomo
Nick Williams
Albert Pierce
Templeton Creek
Letta Leonard
Edith
Anthony Lurman
Clyde Jenka
Malin Gordon
Jud
Clyde Jenks
St. Louis
Big Four Railroad
Alvin Stott
Lelia Woesner
Laurel
Local Social Roundup Highlights Weddings and Visits
Transacted business in town as Wm Black of Delaware and others visited friends at Milan and Osgood. A large Children's Day attendance and an notable wedding, Miss Retta Kidd to F H Woodson of Hayden Ind, June 6 in Moores Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Black
Delaware
Jack Gualt
Daisy Nocks
Nellie Lester
Milan
George Smith
Emma Gualt
Osgood
Cook’s Grove
Dr. Roney
Dallas Grey
Aurora
Miss Retta
Pierceville
Electric Bitters Claimed Cure For Chronic Scrofula
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles cured Mrs Brewer of long standing scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The tonic is praised as a supreme blood purifier aiding liver kidneys and digestion. Only 50 cents, sold by G A Baas with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
G. A. Baas
Metamora locals note visits and church repairs
Brookville and surrounding residents record Tuesday arrivals and departures including William West starting furnace flue work at the M E church. Numerous visits to family and friends are noted along with Masonic and Odd Fellows activity and church service arrangements during repairs.
Licenses Sought For Liquor Sales In Ripley County
Multiple notices reveal applicants in Ripley County Indiana seeking licenses to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart for one year. Emery Nocks requests a Pierceville site described as a 14 by 17 foot room in a three room building near B&O S W Ry and Franklin street. Jacob Engel lists premises No 74 and 75 in Sim’s addition Batesville Laughery township. Also non resident parties are warned in a foreclosure style partition suit involving Joshua Beall et al with hearing set September 4 1900 in Versailles court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Batesville
Laughery Township
Ripley County
Indiana
Jacob Eengel
Board of Commissioners
Lydia Vu. Wells
Franklin Street
Pierceville
Franklin
Emery Nocks
State OF Indiana
William RB
Beall
Joshua Beall
Thomas Beall
Joseph Beall
Geo. Beall
Emma Wiley
Maggie
Court House
Versailles
Said
Said Court
Sammuuel M, Smira
Adam Stockinger
Piff
Major's Cement Claims and Prices Exposed by NY Expert
A New York cement man, Mr Major, discusses ingredients and costs behind Major's Cement, contrasting it with cheaper substitutes. He notes high advertising spend and asserts superior quality from expensive materials, urging readers to insist on Major's and to repair leather goods with Major's Rubber and Leather Cements. Free mailing of the product is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
New York
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