Adams Church Community Notes and Local Visits
It was four degrees below zero on Saturday. Dr. J. T. Ratcliff of Morris visited Maggie Menchofer and Carrie Schrader this week. Neighbors attended a sale at Dick Schrader's last Thursday. Maggie and Flora Menchofer and Minnie Drockelman called on Mrs. John Schutter. Minnie Drockelman was in Sunman at Mr. Neuforth's. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Kasten visited Mrs. Henry Behlmer. Lizzie Voege of Sunman is visiting her parents. Families and neighbors called at Pohlman's and Mang's on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Maggie and Flora Menchoter visited their grandmother Mrs. M. Menchhofer, 84, Friday. Fred'erzman sold a horse last week. Mrs. Behlmer had a touch of the grin recently. If troubled with rheumatism, try Chamberlain's Pain-Balm. One application relieves pain. it also cures sprains and bruises quickly. Also good for cut, burns, frostbites, quinsey, side and chest pains, and swellings. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cents. John Gauck and Bigney & Co., druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ratcliff
Morris
Maggie Menchofer
Carrie Schrader
North Point
Dick Schrader
Maggie
Flora Menchofer
Minnie Drockelman
John Schutter
Sunman
Mr. Neuforth
Miller
Kasten
Henry Behlmer
Lizzie Voege
John Voege
Emma Timke
Maggie Franke
Lou
Henry Vogt
George Timike
Pohlman
Mang
Flora Menchoter
Chamberlain
John Gauck and
Bigney & Co
Dr. Kilmer
Ftome
Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Pleasant Parey red Berk visits and social notes
Pleasant Parey red Berk Sr visited his daughter M Henry Meyer at Sandusky last week. Miss Lizzie Beimer died in Cincinnati at 21 years 1 month 13 days and was buried locally with six friends carrying her casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Red Berk, Sr
Henry Meyer
Sandusky
George Hirtive
Greensburg
Varrie Thackery
Wertha Ehrherdt
Lou Meyer
John Kompart
Giovich Peets
Lizzie Beimer
Cincinnati
Oung Associates
Arnica Salve Claims Immediate Skin Cure
Wucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal skin healing remedy for eruptions sores ulcers boils felons corns warts bruises burns scalds chapped hands and chilblains. Promises fast relief pains and aches with a 24 cent box price and guaranteed cure sold by G A Baas druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wucklen
G. A. Baas
Local Visits and Travels Around Sunman and Vicinity
Frank Wippel and Geo Huber traveled to Sunman on business while Ed Humme and Ida Richter visited Spades. Julia and Lizzie Stahley stopped by Mrs Erfman’s. John Stahley and brother from St Peters returned Monday. A bronze turkey gobbler weighing 27 pounds was purchased by John Stahley along with game fowl and Pekin ducks. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wippel
Sunman
Fred Baas
Stoman
John Mossmeier
Pipe Creek
James Garrison
Jacob
Clintop
Ed Humme
Ida
Nora Richter
Spades
Ella Ramling
Henry Hieh
Schuerman
Adam Stockinger
Versailles
John Lussner
St. Peters
John & Stahley
Metamora News Roundup Notes Local Visits and Court
A Metamora column records John Blacklidge returning from Brookville and Elmer Redout fined for obscene language after drinking. Residents travel to Connersville, Brookville, and Indianapolis. oyster and ice cream sales appear. Community aid is praised for an elderly neighbor near Hay Town. many locals visit relatives and attend K of P events.
Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident
G Vacher of 137 Osgood St Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe lagrippe with a persistent cough. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar for relief, saying a 50c bottle cured the cough completely. Price 25c and 50c. J Gauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
J. Gauck
Social Notes From Spades Area Visits And Travel
Mrs John Kramer traveled to Batesville on Thursday. Mrs William Wiesehan of Weisburg visited relatives here Sunday. John Wortman attended Morris Saturday. Lewis Kretazmeier and wife of Lawrenceville spent Sunday here. Squire Grieshop went to Batesville. Mrs John Gunter and daughters Lorena and Leona visited Morris Monday evening. Mrs Jacob Behr was in Batesville. Dr Ratcliff of Morris was in town Saturday. Myrtle Smith is reported sick. The Misses Maggie and Lizzie Franke called on Batesville Saturday. Lucy Eggler made a trip to Cincinnati last week. Orley Stuart is visiting home folks. Harvey Greves was calling on customers here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blacklidge
Brookville
Elmer Redout
Squire Gustin
Low Masters
Celia Tompson
Lima
Cassel
Pearl
John Twitchler
Ross Clark
Connersville
K. of P
DeWitt Dandy
Indianapolis
Charley Brown
Nell Thorpe
Blooming Grove
M. E. Watkins
Isaac Tracy
Jas, Rothrock
Cincinnati
Otis Murry, Sr
M.ik. Watkins
Harry Senior
Henry Mathews
Near Hay Town
Old Man Hay
Hay Town
Metamora
John Moore
Andersonville
Ind
Gordon
Bertha Cup
Scott Brooks
Erma McQueen
Grace Dowdy
George Senour
Bessie Murry
Chess Martindale
Kate Case
Alpine
M. &. Watkins
Chris Thorpe
Howard Kerner
Angus McQueen
Greensburg
K. of P.’s
Joseph Dudley
Friends
Wim. Moore
J.D. Myers
Batesville
Henry Sheckle
Mr. Plum
Kip Bros
Atwell J. Shriner
Thel.qo. R. M
Jacob H. Bostert
Duck Creek
John Kramer
William Wiesehan
Weisburg
John Wortman
Morris Saturay
Lewis Kretazmeier
Lawrenceville
Squire Grieshop
John Gunter
Lorena
Leona
Morris
Jacob Behr
Dr. Ratcliff
Myrtle Smith
Maggie
Lizzie Franke
Lucy Eggler
Orley Stuart
Harvey Greves
Death of Lena Sitzman at eighteen in local home
Lena Sitzman died Monday morning at her home after years of a sore leg. At eighteen, she died in the best part of life, a kind obedient girl and patient sufferer. Survived by father, mother, sisters and relatives. Remains buried in the Catholic cemetery at Morris Wednesday. Sympathies extended to the grief stricken family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Sitzman
Morris
Lifesaving recovery with King’s New Discovery story
Hannibal citizen J. E. Lilly describes severe typhoid fever and pneumonia, saying one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery relieved symptoms and restored strength. The advertisement touts it as the surest quick cure for lung troubles, with regular sizes and trial bottles at G A Baas’ drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal, Co
G. A. Baas
Local News Notes From The Area
Loui Lamb sick but improving. Ernest Griffith resigns from De Armond hotel Greensburg. Frank Sammons and Maud Sammons visit near Versailles Sunday. Peter Holzer held trial examination last Saturday. Frank Sammons Valne Brown Arthur Bunselmeier Johnny Meyers Ana Brown passed the exam. Amanda Shane and family visit Wm Brown Sunday. Y B P U to reorganize next Sunday. Albert Acher Chas Hertenstein and Daisy McCoy visit east of town. Goose theft from Mrs Bodenberg. Elizabeth Roth ill with dropsy and not expected to live. Charley Cook and wife welcome a baby boy March 18 1900. Andy Lamb burning lime kiln this week. Steve Kartzendorf family visit Mrs Roth. Misses Katie and Mary Erherdt visit Adam Stahl. Emma Tegeder going to Cincinnati. Russia Arnold recovering from illness. Bill Smiley hosts three visitors from Lawrenceburg with music. Henry Wagner and wife visit Mrs Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loui
Andy Lamb
Ernest Griffith
de Armond
Greensburg
Frank Sammons
Maud
Versailles
Peter Holzer
Valne Brown
Arthur Bunselmeier
Johnny Meyers
Ana Brown
Amanda Shane
Freddy
Maggie
Wm. Brown
the . Y. BP. U
Albert, Acher
Chas, Hertenstein
Daisy McCoy
Jim
Albert Guokins
Bodenberg
Elizabeth Roth
Charley Cook
Steve Kartzendorf
Batesville
Katie
Mary Erherdt
Adam Stahl
Emma Tegeder
Cincin Dall
Russia Arnold
Bill Smiley
Lawrenceburg
Henry Wagner
Osgood
Roth
Versailles News Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Court News
Examinations for graduation and fifth grade were held in Versailles. Local residents and visitors pass through town, with sales and moves noted. Court House News covers marriage licenses, probate, business changes, and a pike route meeting in Salt Creek township.
No Right to Ugliness Advertises Elece tric Bitters
An ornate 19th century patent medicine notice promotes Elece tric Bitters as a cure for constipation kidney trouble and impure blood. It claims the remedy improves stomach liver kidneys nerves eyes skin and complexion and promises a healthful attractive appearance for rundown invalids. Sold for 50 cents at G A Baas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baas
Community Notes From Sharps Corner
SHARPS CORNER reports Oak Forest resident Al Terry visited C. M. Osburn. Osburn family attended Penntown services. Morris residents Wilf Jordon Henry Pohler Walter Baas Hayes Osburn attended sales at Morris. Carrie Aldendorf took an exam at Spades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Terry
Oak Forest
C. M. Osburn
H.S. Osburn
Morris
Spades
Wilf Jordon
George Huber
Pipe Creek
Grandpa Biehl
Henry Pohler
Walter
Henry Baas
Penntown
Iron Nerve From Health and Will Power
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills build brain and body power by improving digestion and organ function. It describes indomitable will and energy as results of splendid health and promotes the 25 cent price at Baas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Baas
Cross Plains Local Notes and School Term Report
Joe Burton moved onto James Conyer's farm and the local school closed Friday after a successful term with 120 days. Dr. Sweezey in Indianapolis seeking nose cancer treatment reports no improvement. Four candidates appeared for fifth grade exams Nettie Heiderman Florence Whittaker Minnie Buchanan and uth Shadday. An April 9 start for a new term. calls for Switzerland county reviewers. Harry Ricketts returned from Indianapolis after his brother's death whose body in White river remains unfound. Pneumonia cases rise. John Fuller welcomes a nine pound girl. James Rea moves in with Jas Conyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burton
James Conyer
Dr. Sweezey
Indianapolis
Nettie Heiderman
Florence Whittaker
Minnie Buchanan
Uth Shadday
John Fuller
Dewberry
Sunday School Reorganized. Officers Elected
HOPDw HLL reports the Sunday school reorganized with Thos Hinds as superintendent and B F Meyers as assistant. Leonora Cady is lady assistant Lula Cook secretary Allan McNew assistant Albert Waters treasurer J McCarty librarian. School starts first Sunday in April at 9 30 a m with teachers to be elected. Cedar Hill has gone into receivership. Philip Smith and family visited his mother Homer and Gus VanOsdol visited Monroe VanOsdol. T J Conover and wife visited Albert Waters. T B Corbin of Holton was in town. Lost in Holton March 17 a Dewey sword scarf or stick pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hinds
B. F. Meyers
Leonora Cady
Lula Cook
Allan McNew
Albert Waters
J. McCarty
Cedar Hill
Philip Smith
Old Hopewell
Homer
Gus VanOsdol
Monroe VanOsdol
T. J. Conover
Albert Water
T. B. Corbin
Holton
Local News Briefs From Kingston Area
Circulating among friends Saturday was Ww PorwNT of Kingston. Calvin Adams returned from Greensburg after days with friends. Glade Starks visited Batesville last week. Theresa Clouan of South Side called on Miss Cora Wise. Evangelist Stewart of Iowa led services at the Christian church this weekend. Enoch Harding fell suddenly ill Saturday and physician offers little hope. Adam Shazer and wife moved into lower rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sub Bowen
Kingston
Calvin Adams
Greensburg
Glade Starks
Batesville
Theresa Clouan
South Side
Cora Wise
Evangelist Stewart
Iowa
Christian Church
Enoch Harding
Adam Shazer
Snow Storm Relates Local Gatherings and Farm Work
In the wake of Friday snow, residents report visits and farm chores. Ben Schoetelkotte of St Peters tended local farm interests. Jacob Abplanalp Sr hosted neighbors for his 62nd birthday while Jacob Garrison brought a horse from St Paul to his parents.
Real estate transfers listed by recorder John Minger
Transfers show Patrick H Wing to Oliver H Ewing for unspecified acres in Center Township and multiple parcel exchanges in Shelby, Johnson, Delaware, Franklin, Milan, Washington, and Osgood Townships. Amounts include 30, 8800, 1000, 100, 8550, 100, 8300, 500, 1700, and various undivided interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick H.wing
Oliver H. Ewing
Land transfers listed in Ripley County deeds record
A series of real estate conveyances shows James N. Rochat selling multiple parcels in Shelby and Brown Townships to Nellie Rochat Capitola Walters and George Rochat with nominal sums. Sheriff Ripley Co transfers 200 acres in Delaware Township to Frank Hinners for 804.10. Other deeds include Isaac T. King to John H. Schwagmeier 50 acres. Corad Osher to Martin Osher and 40 acres. Frederick Schmidt Sr to John A. Aypauses Jr 120 acres. Clarence Rawlings et al to Minette Waterman 31 acres. Grant Johnson to Lina Kamman et al 21 acres with totals and locations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Ripley Co
Frank Hinners
Delaware
John H. McCoy
John WH. Schwagmeier
Brown
Frederick Schmidt, Sr
John A. Aypauses Jr
The Man With an Ad Parodies Trade Slogans
A verse satirizes advertisers and traders in the urban market. It contrasts various workers with the ultimate ad man who profits from sales across regions. The poem wryly notes belief and fortune shift with the bid and the brand.
Night Hotel Fire Ends With One Tragic Loss
A hotel blaze erupted at midnight trapping the night watchman who perished after rescuers failed to awaken him. Guests evacuated safely as firefighters battled the flames through the early hours.
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Redivertemiller
Terman Dieckman
Will Schrader
New Po
Ibert Goyert
Wacon
Anna Peetz
Severa
Ophia Dieckman
Henry Miller
New Pennington
Brockman
Ella Shower
Grettemiller
Emily
Sophia Ahring
Steamboat Landing
Lizzie Schafer
Henry Ratheiser
Stahley’s
Mrs. Schroesser
Ratheiser
Joseph C. Stahley
Kk. B. Vincent
Wolming
Wm. Reneuever
Fléury
NWA
Polbom
Holman Camren
Mel Gookins
Tipton
New Marion
Tipton County
Geo. Griffith
Tanglewood
Dickerson
Owen
Emmet Williams
Olean
Sydney Smith
Grant Johnson
Fred Daubenheyer
Titusville
Roy Harding
T. J. Kenan
Walter Johnson
Dale Smith
Elrod
Wm. McMakin
Romney Willson
Vernon
Booster
Friendship
Chas. Grether
Robert Blair
Denver
Colorado
Baptist Church
M. SE
Court House News
Frank Hayes
Minnie Davis
Henry Sellmeyer
Zella Hess
Rufus L. Hartley
Josie Schrader
Harry C. Parker
Milan
Rebecca (. Kritzer
Bernard H. Kiager
Zenas
Sarah KE. Fullmer
Frank Newart
Electa A. Fagan
Ticie Phillips
Maude Anderson
Main Street
Hattie Martin
Shazer
Salt Creek Township
New Point
Albert Osborn
J. A. Harding
Henry H. Greene
Hayes Osburn
Mr. Michael’s
Carrie Aldendorf
Bismarck
Cross Plains
Pipe Creheee
Ben Schoetelkotte
St Peters
Henry Pohlar
Sharps Corner
St. Paul
Jacob Abplanalp
Mr. Abplanalp
H. Hornting
Mr. Tegeler
E. Buenter
Martha Abplanalp
Henry Biehl
Willie Abplanalp
Grandpa Garrison
Ottie Rosfeld
Ilingis
Jacob Garrison
John Minger
Christopher McClain
Sarah A. Ray
Shelby Tp
Jasper N. Carter
Shelby
Frank and
David Fox
Isaac C. Jackson
Fred F Kaiser
Thos. L. Cole
Johnson Tp
Caroline S. Bailey
Jane Heller
Franklin Tp
Wmn. T. Kidney
Henry Reinhart
Conrad Wager
Lynn Wager
Alto
Marietta Sweezey
James A. Cole
Washington
Wm. Sage
Geo
E. Harding
James Anderson
David H. Wright
Ignatz Volz
Frank Volz
Undv
Adam S Fockinger
Lawy Fiz
Ripley
Franklin
Dearborn
Vecatur
Indiana
Johnson
James N. Rochat
Nellie J Rochat
Capitola Walters
Geo. A. Rochat
Isaac T. King
John H. Schwagmeier
Corad Osher
Martin Osher
Clarence A. Rawlings
Minsite
Otter Creek Tp
Lina Kamman
Sewind
J. W. Henry
Batesville, Ind
John Meyer & Bro
Baresville, Indiana
John Vonderheide
CHIE
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