County news notes and social tidbits from readers
A county roundup reports visits by George Crooke of Newberry to Z Catron and C. Hashr, Cyrus Isenogie and J. L. Keith at Pleasantville, Becky Barker and Plummer in Scotland, and others such as Otho Dobbins returning from Indianapolis. It mentions a rainfall, church preaching by Rev Clark, and local visits including Miss Seneff and Joe O Connell. The piece also advertises a Democrat subscription offer for 1 year at 1.50 with 52 coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crooke
Newberry
Z Catron
C. Hashr
Cyrus Isenogie
J. L. Keith
Pleasantville
Becky Barker
Plummer
Scotland
Jacob Walden
Newbury
Otho Dobbins
Indianapolis
Ed Dobbs
W. C
Wwu
Joe O. Connell
Misa Seneff
Cyrus
Asdell
Sullivan
Clark
Myre
Mary Haig
Cone
Daughters
Ingles
Democrat
5&C. Fue
Local notes from a rural week in the Ledger
LISTALCUP rejoices over twins Thad and another pair with amputation needed. Belle Bucher week. School progresses and outbuildings painted. A hog sale occurred. Mrs Heath of Bloomfield visits. Miller’s son injured a finger while at home. Cockrum in Bush Bucher area. Auditor Owen works on barn. Dave Owen and Jim Jessup visit near Far, work to finish soon. Milam hunts quail and gathers nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listalcup
Belle Bucher
Cher
Mmer
Bridge
J.B. Heath
Bloomfield
and Miller
W. H. Miller
Cockrum
Owen
Dave Owen
Jim Jessup
Men
Link Milam
Promised salve for skin sores offered by S. Stalcup
An advertised salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with satisfaction or money refunded. Priced 25 cents a box and available from S. Stalcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Stalcup
Local notices mix of obits and business leads in Newark area
Remains of Mrs. Willie Wagoner of Newark laid to rest at Solsberry cemetery. Mr. Davis from Monroe county died while visiting Owen county relatives. Matthews Bros of Stanford printing for Balride dwelling and offering painting. Pierson Bros at Freedom receiving lumber from Hannume andhran. Saturday race meet canceled by rain. Mixie Shields visiting town. Community urged to improve weekly item writing. Syrup of Figs praised as laxative by California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilie Wagoner
Newark
Solsberry
Davia
West Bona Vista
Monroe County
Owen County
Hannume
Rran
Pierson Bros
Freedom
Matthews Bros
Stanford
Bal Ride
Crockett
Mixa Leos Shields
Community Notes From Linton And Surrounding Areas
Local residents report visits from Truett of Kansas and relatives, Masonic lodge attendance in Jasonville, and Rev. Wm Baker’s last appointment at Oiv Branch. Ohio visitors John Parent and children seen with Mr. and Mrs. McKee. Eli Truitt and Wm Clark in Terre Haute. A physician advert notes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money rewards claim for no cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ohio
Pleasant Ride prayer meeting succeeds under Bro Hamilton
The Plasant Ride gathering led by Bro. Joseph Hamilton is reported as a successful prayer meeting. James McCutcheon and John Luffom finished sorghum production the old fashioned way in kettles. William Hunter dug a new cellar and relocated the Sack Baker house over it. Vincent!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasant Ride
Joseph Hamilton
James McCutcheon
John Luffom
de Borner
William Hunter
Sack Baker House
Vincent
Community Notes From Pleasant Ridge and Beech Creek
Shields and wife visited John B Workman Friday and returned Sunday. A cow barn is being built by John Hamilton. William Shields mourns two boreas and a mule died this year and buys a horse from Jerry Watson. Young folks from Pleasant Ridge attended Ridgeport church where Bro Carmichael preached. Jake Maners’ hand injury improves. A spoke factory near Beech Creek bridge burned again last week, third time. Thomas Johnson’s cabbage patch had a narrow escape Sunday. Mrs Billy Hash went to Illinois to visit her sick brother leaving children with grandmother. Widow Gromer’s friends plan a birthday dinner on Sunday the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johnson
Billy Hash
Illinois
Gromer
Worthington
Bis Town
Rude
Squire
Marshal Fox
Geo
el Exst
Thos. J. East
Owen
D. A. Foater
May Hayton
Clay City
Edward Beck
McKee
Ed Fuller
Ed East
Dorg
Sion
J. P
Alexander Trent
Clinton
Doc
Charles Kriss
Hood
Evans
Squire Beck
U. S
Jacob Bucher
Washington
Patterson Bros
Ed Prica
Spencer
M. E
Applis
R. S
Fox
Zenia
Ind
Inman H. Fowler
Deacon Mall
John Hayton
Greene County
Emma Runner
Linton Vile
Laland
Highland Township
Ely's Cream Balm Praised For Catarrh Cure
Denver readers report Ely's Cream Balm cures for dry catarrh amid dusty winds. Pharmacists and physicians from Denver Cheyenne and other cities endorse the remedy based on personal experience and rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
B. F. M. Weeks
Denver
W. A. Hover
Michale Herr
Geo. W. Hoyt
Cheyenne
Wheat crop praised as acreage approaches harvest
Tibe reports Good wheat prospects with strong acreage. Hail damaged crops on Sunday on return home. Sheep leaders John Sexson and George Byers drive out large flocks. Perry White shifts to two year old steers as stock sales stay active but prices soften. John M. Meredith visiting family in Daviess county plans to open a first class shoe shop upon return. Hebron Baptist meeting closes, attendees strengthened. Oscar Hodge suffers rheumatism. Wm. Bogard to move into new house. Capt. Phillips upgrades buildings for winter. Wild grapes scarce as woods are scanned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sexson
George Byers
Perry White
John M. Meredith
Daviess County
Hebron
Price
Corvalescing
Oscar Hodge
Wm. C. Bogard
Phillips
Electric Bitters Endorsed by Idaville Residents
Idaville Indiana residents Postmaster Wa Timmons farmer John Lelie and hardware merchant J W Gardner praise Electric Bitters for kidney liver and general vitality. They report renewed strength appetite and a new lease on life. Available at S Stalcup's Drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Timmons
Idaville
Ind
John Lelie
Same Place
J. Wa Gardner
S. Stalcup
Knox County Fair Attendance and Local Visits Highlight Week
Large crowd at the Knox county fair last week. County Clerk Rawsey and Lawyer Short greeted friends in town on Saturday. Mrs. Phillips of Nashville Ind visiting son C F Hermes. Mrs Buskirk recovering from inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs Alkire celebrated 50th birthday with surprise party and generous baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Rawsey
Short
Phillips
Nashville
Ind
C F. Hermes
P. Y. Buskirk
Sinborn
David Alkire
Dr King's New Discovery Proves Best Remedy for La Grippe
Reports from many users say the Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds gives quick relief and leaves no bad after effects. Trial bottles free at Statcup'e Drug Store. large bottles priced at 50c and 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
Local notices of building, visits, and repairs in Linton area
Misa Minnie Urey and brother Jim visit Mrs L D Ennis in Linton. Henry Forter returns from Charleston W Va. sister Rhoda stays for winter. Contractor Bill Davidson hires Henry. Stacup begins a new Bogard street residence. Vincennes fair draws 126 from Lyon. Fred Mees ships tile from Spencer. Tinker Wilson builds new house. Davidson builds Pat Hicks and D W Ray hotel expansions. Corcelious opens Cuataville blacksmith shop. Dr Sim Gray visits Mrs L D Ennis. Hornbeck hotel under Denny management. Bogard area business and carpenters in short supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Minnie Urey
Jim
Linton
Mra
L D. Ennis
Henry Forter
Charleston
W. Va
Rhoda
Henry
Bill Davidson
Pete Stacup
Bogard Street
Lyon
Fred Mees
Spencer
Bill Davids
Tinker Wilson
Dad Davidson
Henry Rushers
N E Neidigh
Ernest. Corcelious
Cuataville
Sim Gray
Worthington
L. D. Ennis
David Denny
Hornbeck
E. Beat Bogard
J. H. Quillen
Community frets over flagstaff vandalism at Kelly School
The editor condemns the flagstaff vandalism at Kelly Schoolhouse, calls for the culprit to be punished harshly, and urges respect for national symbols. The notice also reports local events including sermons by Rev. P F Watkins, oyster suppers, a marriage near Calvertville, a typhoid death in Monroe County, and small health and remedy ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Watkins
Kelly Bend
KM. Gray’s
Gray
Emerson Brock
Alonzo Day’s
Lemuel Long
F. C. Dunn
Bloomington
Joseph Hutchens
Carrie Oliphant
Highland Township
Calvertville
David Davis
Monroe County
Hom
Lewis
South Union Cemetery
Worthington notes multiple local events and trials
In Worthington the week saw six assault and provoke charges plead guilty with fines and proceeds shared by the Squire and Fox plus the school fund. The item mentions property moves, a 25th anniversary celebration, new residents from Ohio counties, and updates on local trades and church life. It also cites a scientific report praising carbonate of ammonia as a leavening agent with health benefits based on university research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chemical Society
Washington, D. C
Baker
University of Pensylvania
Society
de Richardison
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Dre Wa. McMurtrie
University of Illinois
E. H Bartly
Brooklyn N. Y
Board of Health
Long Island College
JW. Malich
University of Virginia
Cartor
Teachers and Students In Greene County Education Faith
column discusses new study courses and strict enforcement of institute attendance. It praises Dixon’s new school house, urges progress in teaching quality, and stresses teacher self examination, humility, and a child centered spirit. References Pestalozzi Froebel and the need for self sacrifice and responsibility in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Dixon
County
Bant
Pestalozzi
Froebel
Teachers’ Institute
Curious 1869 Tariff Letters and Lively Editorial Snippets
A collage of 19th century clippings discusses Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women, a joke about McKinley tariff changes influencing stockings, editor encouragement, tariff debates with Porter and Horr, and industry notes on lumber, lard, pianos, and glass amid tariff constraints and economic contrasts.
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Ando
Fields & Buskirk
Hert & Grant
L. H. Stalcup
the County News
Union Chapel
Bucklen
California
Midland
Toredo
Meears
F. J. Cheney
Hall
L. L. Gorsucn
M. D
Summit St
F. J.cuexer& CG
Toledo
Pleasant Ridge
Colorado
Hobbieville
Happy Hoosiers
Marco
LYONS
Tie
Detroit
Bull
Exch
U. 5
Gov't
Campbell
Pierce
MR. M’kinley
Samanel D. Frew
Belfast
Ireland
Pryce
Frew
Custom House
Samuel D. Frew
Morris European and
American Express Company
United States
Express
McKinley
D—D McKinley
Astor
New York World
Porter
Louisiana
Mississippi
B.G Horr
Rophel
Wgetti
Tribune
Ee By &T
G.gree
Horr
Congress
Robert P. Porter
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vglmont
Sloslaig Td
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jerse
Vermont
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Mr. Porter
Dr. Pierce
Philadelphia
Adivancy DL
Alfred Dulge
Dulge
Natonal Glass Bude
Stoves
Rankin & Shields
M. E. Church
L. C. Tater, Prop
Alesme
Chase Bros. Company
Rochester
N. Y
John H. Dixson
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