Town Gossip Notes From A Busy Monday
Mr Eichold Specker's drummer visited town Monday to tend his customers. Mr Wortman and wife went to Cincinnati Friday and returned Monday while Wortman stays for treatment next week. Jenner hauls wood to town. Alfred is quite jolly. John Krienbop of Morris and Dr Ratcliff of Morris came in Thursday. Dr Buell was seen Monday and enjoyed time with the young ladies. William Miller the town carpenter is busy putting up screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichold
Specker
Mr. Wortman
Cincinnati
William Miller
Appetite of a Goat Desires Cure for Dyspepsia
Advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and liver disorder, promising a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and regular bodily habit. Claims health and energy with a price of 25 cents at G. A. Baas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. A. Baas
Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Pierceville Scene
Pierceville residents and guests fill the week with visits from Kansas Ohio and Kentucky. Delighted audiences attend temperance lectures and Junior League events while neighbors report travel and shifts in residence.
He Fooled the Surgeons with Arnica Salve Cure
Redick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula. Doctors told him he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a reliable pile remedy at 25 cents a box, sold by G A Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redick Hamilton
West Jefferson
G. A. Baas
Court adjourns as week begins and locals visit
Versatilles Court to adjourn this week. Mr Glasgow of Osgood visited town last Monday. Milan residents attended court here Wednesday. Luther Westover of New Marion transacted business here Monday. Robt R White and family spent Tuesday in Cincinnati. Chas Grether of Cincinnati transacted business in Versailles Wednesday. James Lemon of Benham was on our streets last week. William Griffith named census enumerator for this township. James Meyers of Madison visited friends here last Sunday. Dr G P Roberts, the dentist, located here and began work last week with office one square south of the court house. James Jackson, Walter Smith, Sydney Smith, Misses Katie Gorman, Nina Gorman and Jennie Jackson attended commencement at New Marion Friday evening. Baptist services held Sunday. Misses Agnes Holman and Allie Folsom baptized in Laughery creek Saturday and joined the Baptist church. Next Sunday preaching day at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ridlon
Kansas
J. W. Hancock
Cincinnati
Theo. Daniels
Aurora
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Tucker
Westport
A. Strange
Delaware
John and
Joe Steele
Mort Seymour
C. Darling
Wm. Pease
Babe
Cravens
Milan
Geo. Raney
Mando Rubel
Silas Burr
Mills
Walter Robinson
Chas. Connelley
Walter Stegner
Dan Kidd
Seymour
Harry Mills
Newport
Chas.Jones and Son
Versailles
the Tribune
Denver Lane
Elrod
Friends
Jack Gawlt
Delaware Friends
H. Reichman
al Kidd
Louisville
Frank Howard
Emma Gawlt
Retta Kidd
Jance Dunn
Rev.ruy
Dallas Grey
Mr. Grey
Mrs. Grey
Glasgow
Osgood
Luther Westover
New Marion
Robt. R. White
Chas, Grether
Transaera
James Meyers
Madison
G. P. Roberts
Court House
James Jackson
Walter Smith
Sydney Smith
Katie Gorman
Nina Gorman
Jennie Jackson
Baptist Church
Agnes Holman
Allie Folsom
Laughery Creek
M. E. Church
E. M. Moulton
Greensburg
May Wagner
Maude Connelley
Middlebranch
Dr. Jerman
Minnie Robinson
Master Herscheal
Frank Thackery
Napoleon
M.C. Jenkins
Alice
Grandpa Adams
Cora Starks
Etta Price
Indianapolis
White Cove Rebecca Lodge
Lewis A. Harding
Bowers
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Marie Greene
Sue Price
Adam Shazer
James Taylor
J.S. Wise
New Pennington
J. B Moody
E. E. Jerman
Jeff. C. Davis
Marie
Clarksburg
E. F. Starks
Batesville
H. H. Greene
John P. Thompson
William Orville
Masomioires
William Walker
McDuffey
M. E
Local News Briefs Include Visits and a May Decoration
Weather fine and decoration planned for May 27 as residents plant corn. Mrs. Jane Anderson leaves this week to visit son William in Greensburg. Rev. H. Morrow and wife stay with relatives while he visits Jefferson county. James Wright and Ed Copeland on sick list. Prof. Clark the ventriloquist and magician gave a free show Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Anderson
William
Greensburg
H. Morrow
Jefferson County
James Wright
Ed Copeland
Clark
Local News Briefs From Newmarion Area
Marriage records note John Gribben wed Mrs Mell Beach at 6 p m Sunday the groom formerly resided in Switzerland County. Death reports say Mrs Chas McMillen died Sunday at her home and was buried in Shelby cemetery Monday at 3 p m. Regular preaching and Sunday school services announced with Hyatt schoolhouse hosting a Sunday School band led session at 9 and Louis Sailors superintendent meeting Sundays at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarion
J. W. Green
Shar
John Gribben
Mell Beach
Switzerland Co
Chas, McMillen
Shelby
Hyatt School House
Louis Sailors, Supt
Discovered by a Woman Promises Cure Claim
A Shelby, Nebraska testimonial reports Mrs Luther Lutz overcoming seven years of disease after taking Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. The letter by C C Hamnick Co claims a three month cough ended after using two bottles and offers trial bottles free at G A Baas Drug Store with a 50 cent and 1 00 bottle guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
C. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N. W
G. A. Baas Drug Store
Schoolmates honor teacher with May picnic at school
On May 11 the last day of school the ladies brought baskets and surprised Miss Letta Collcott with a dinner in the schoolhouse. A large crowd enjoyed a sumptuous meal followed by an appropriate program praising the teacher’s work with the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letta Collicott
Letta
Electric Bitters Said To Cure Chronic Scrofula Case
Doctor from Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering with sores on head and face. The pamphlet-style ad claims the remedy purifies blood, treats eczema and other conditions, and boosts digestion and strength. Sold by G A Baas for 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
G. A. Baas
Local Notes and Social Visits Census from the County
Farmers begin corn planting as residents share health, travel, and family news. Mr. Melotte and wife visited Dr Coomes, T N Russell is on the sick list, Hyatt went to Bellvue to see a newborn, Jerman missed a service due to a relative's death, Virgil Orem returned from Indianapolis for health, Florence Vawter visits grandparents, Mrs Demaree stayed with her parents, Huntington and wife called on Dennis Beach and wife, Brainard Vawter sick with measles in Terre Haute, Rose Meyers shopped in Madison, Simpson of Cross Plains made rounds, Mrs Albert Francis in Indianapolis to see her sick son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Melotte
Versailles
Wm. Demaree
Madison
Dennis Beach
Brainard Vawter
Terre Haute
Rose Meyers
Simpson
Cross Plains
Albert Francis
Indianapolis
James
Adams Church Social Notes and Local Visits
Mr Reuter of Morris visited our town Friday. Mrs A Bernhardt returned from the Queen City after visiting her daughter. Dr Huber was here Friday. John Menchhofer spent Sunday at Morris. Grandpa Bergman and grandson Freddie were at Morris Saturday. John Menchhofer and daughter Flora were at Spades Thursday. Henry Vogt of Oak Park was in Batesville Tuesday. Maggie Menchhofer continues treatment with Dr Ratcliff of Morris. Will Smith and wife had their baby christened Sunday named Effie Margaret Anna Smith. Mrs Smith's mother Mrs Einhaus and Wills continue with family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reuter
Morris
A.bernhardt
Queen City
Dr. Huber
Friay
John Menchhofer
Grandpa Bergman
Freddie
Flora
Spades
Henry Vogt
Oak Park
Batesville
Maggie Menchhofer
Dr. Ratcliff
Will Smith
Effie Margaret Anna Smith
Smith
Einhaus
Wills
Local Family Ties Noted in Visit and Guardians
Mrs. Borkes is listed as a godmother for the child. Mrs. Henry Stollman and her son spent Sunday visiting relatives here. Zena Brunning remains at Queen City with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borkes
Henry Stollman
Zena Brunning
Queen City
Metamora Social Roundup From a Week of Visits and News
Metamora notices detail visits and illnesses including Jacob Hammond’s trip to Corryville Ohio to see his ailing daughter and Edith Leonard’s return from Hamilton Ohio and Indianapolis. The Brookville Metamora ball team 16 to 23 defeated here and several residents travelled to Brookville for business or social calls.
Local Notes From Sunman Saturday Evening
M Peter Jr made his usual trip to Sunman on Saturday evening. Mrs P Schneider visited relatives in Cincinnati last week. F Cors hauled hay for Mrs Abrends during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Peter, Jr
Sunman
P. Schneider
Queen City
F. Cors
Abrends
PENN TOWN VISITORS AND TRIPS LISTED
Lizzie Schaler visited Nellie Robin son Sunday evening. Mr. Rumbrey made a business trip to Sunman Monday. Jacob Huber, of near Lawrenceville, passed through here en route to visit Mr. Biehl near Oldenburg Sunday. Josephine Wolfert of Cincinnati is visiting home folks. M. J. Stahley and son went to Logan to shear sheep Monday. Casper Bartling and family spent Sunday afternoon with Geo. Erfman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Schaler
Nellie Robinson
Mr. Rumbrey
Sunman
Jacob Huber
Lawrenceville
Mr. Biehl
Oldenburg
Josephine Wolfert
Cincinnati
M. J. Stahley and Son
Logan
Casper Bartling
Geo. Erfman
Pleasant Pare: Local movement and Sunday visits
Geo Meyer moved his family to Ohio last week Thursday. Several residents including Ww Krieger and family Batesville, George Beck and family en route to New Pennington, and Herman Dieckman with sister spent Sunday locally. Multiple calls and visits among Pfeifers Stockingers Peetz Hartig and others noted. Fly ing trips by boys and recoveries of Mrs Wenning also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Meyer
Ohio
Joseph Pfeifer
George
Ww. Krieger
Hilda
Florence
Batesville
George Beck
New Pennington
Herman Dieckman
Jake Gerhardt
Russville
Dick Kops
Gotlieb Peetz
H. Miller
Mt. Aetna
Sophia
Lizzie Pfeifer
Geo
Lillie Yorn
Clara
Elmer Stockinger
Henry Peetz
Ballstown
Georgemiller
Lipps
Elmer Davis
Geo. Weber
Wenning
August Flower touted by professor for digestive relief
Prof Houton reports in travels across the world that Green's August Flower is by far the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver issues and constipation. He adds tourists and office workers benefit from its gentle action and notes free sample bottles at Baas' drug store with sales widely available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houton
Baas
Social notes from Greensburg and surrounding areas
Numerous local visits and travels listed from Greensburg areas including May Wagner and Maude Connelley visiting, Dr Jerman family hosting, and others from Napoleon, Middlebranch, Spades, and New Pennington. Attendance at church events, assemblies, baptisms, and a May 30 strawberry ice cream festival in the city park for the Christian church noted.
In Loving Remembrance Of Ed Kasten
Ed Kasten died April 28 1900 after illness starting 1899 with consumption. He leaves a mother three sisters two brothers and many relatives. Funeral May 1 at Adams church with Rev Tea ger officiating and burial in Lutheran cemetery. The verse memorial laments loss and promises reunion in heaven. Lulu Steinfeld signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kasten
Rev
Teager
Adams Church
God
Beloving
Lulu Steinford
Local residents\' activities noted in week of events
Lew Ferguson finished painting Mr. Huggler house last week. Harris and Otto Kretzmeier visited Charles Mosmeier on a family outing Sunday. Lewis Erfman helped his brother George with corn planting. The Westerman brothers shipped quarter oak lumber to Cincinnati this week. Henry Schneeman stayed several days with his parents. Misses Clara Faber and Mary Pressie stayed with Mrs. Armbrec at Batesville last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Ferguson
Mr. Huggler
Harris
Otto Kretzmeier
Charles Mosmeier
Lewis Erfman
George
Westerman Brothers
Cincinnati
Henry Schneeman
Clara Faber
Mary Pressie
Death notice for Anna Scherling 16-year-old in 1900
A cousin writes a devotional obituary for Anna Scherling who died January 16, 1900 at 2 p.m. at age 16 years 1 month 23 days. The poem laments the sudden death and prays for reunion in heaven, signed by Ipa Steinford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Scherling
Anna
Jesus
Cousin Anna
Ipa Steinford
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Standard Oil Company
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Kate Ross
Jessie Hammond
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Jeff Holmes
Duck Creek
John Mathews
Henry Mathews
Bowman
Norma Allison
Laurel
Allison
H.C. Peterman
Kate Allison
S. Murray
Harvey Gorrell
Christian Aid Society
Hamilton
Joseph Rothrock
Grace Lodge
Rebecca
L.O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Rebecca Assembly
Indiana
Sarah Seniour
Richland
John
Jefferson Wiggins
Rushville
Nick Williams
Marion McClean
Fairfield
Mr. Laird
Mary Weaver
Penn Town
Bright
Holtin Chemical CO
Maiden Lane
N. Way
Nion Furniture CO
New Point
Herman H. Wessel
Huntersville, Ind
H. H. Kramer
Board of Commissioners
Ripley County
George P. Sims
Adab Mozer
Jacob Schumacher
Sheriff’s Sale
Ripley Circuit Court
Christian Bos
John R. Edsell
Harry P. Edsell
Washington Street
George Gross
Said Street
Town Ten
Lot No
Edward Ebel
Sheriff Ripley Co
Adam Stockinger
Atty
Piff
C. A.snow & CO
Washington, D.C
Maley, Thompson & Moffett
Batesville, Ind
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