Road Supervisors Election and Duties Described
Road Supervisors are elected on the second Saturday after the first Monday in December for two year terms. They receive 1.50 per day and cannot bill more than forty days per year. The township trustee may divide the township into two to four districts and appoint Supervisors until successors are elected. Also an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claims they aid digestion, cost a quarter, available at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store
Postmastership Recommendations Set for New Albany
United States Senator Hemenway announced recommendations for postmasterships in the New Albany district. Robert W. Morris, whose term runs to February 9, 1907, is urged for the New Albany postmaster appointment due to his efficient handling of city postal affairs. The New Albany post office salary is $2,600 yearly.
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United States
James Hemenway
New Albany
Robert W. Morris
Morris
Buckten Arnica Salve Promoted After Foot Injury
A Columbus man Theodore Schuele reports a deep foot wound from an accident that doctors could not heal. He credits Buckten's Arnica Salve with quick relief, claiming it also soothes burns. Sold for twenty five cents at L A Riley and Son's druggists.
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Buckten
Theodore Schuele
Columbus
Ohio
L. A. Riley & Son’s
Apr
Common School Graduates Named From March Examinations
Successful applicants listed by township and corporation include Harrison Township Corydon Corporation Hardin Lemmon Fred Bickel Frank Walter Jesse L Lord Chas Keller Ira Shaffer Margeret Prage Bettie Bierly Bertha Thompson Edgar Phipps Herman Prage Noble Peters Carrie Russell Maurice O Bannon Bertha Welker George McPheters Nora E Kost W C Miller Otho Perkins Irene L Smith Joseph Yost Oscar Thomas Bertha A Palmer Ethel Mosier Emma Heuser Minnie Denhart Jessie Winn Florence Boston Edwin Williams Flora C Richert Ruth Davis Elsie M Watson Dowphy Stephens Arlie L Fogal.
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Harrison Township
Corydon Corporation
Hardin Lemmon
Fred Bickel
Frank Walter
Jesse L. Lord
Chas, Keller
Ira Shaffer
Posey Township
Elizabeth Corporation
Margaret Prage
Bettie Bierly
Bertha Thompson
Edgar Phipps
Herman Prage
Noble Peters
Carrie Russell
Maurice N. O’bannon
Bertha Welker
Blue Rivers
George McPheters
Nora E. Kost
Franklin Township and
Lanesville Corporation
W. C. Miller
Otho Perkins
Irene L. Smith
Joseph Yost
Oscar Thomas
Bertha A. Palmer
Jackson Township
Ethel Mosier
Emma Heuser
Minnie Denhart
Jessie Winn
Florence Boston
Edwin Williams
Flora C. Richert
Ruth Davis
Take Care of the Nickels
Frank Carpenter in the Record-Herald urges young men to save from the moment they earn money. He argues small daily savings, even 5 to 15 cents, build wealth and form a vital habit for future success, citing Field and Astor on saving.
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Marshall Field
John Jacob Astor
Frank Carpenter
The
Record-Herald
Bradford News Snapshot of Local Moves and Social Events
Bradford notes several residents traveling for work and visits. Oswell Martin heads to Illinois for employment, while Elden Ellis plans to Kentucky for timber work. Mrs. Ella Mosier improves. Harriet Ellis writes well. Misses from George Town run a new millinery shop at David Ellis' store.
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Harriet Ellis
Coleman Roemine
Fredericksburg
John Bunch
Oswell Martin
Forllinois
Elden Ellis
Kentucky
Hardwood Co
Ella Mosier
P. B. Loughmiller
New Albany
David Ellis
George Town
Bradford
Bourneville
Ollie Fine
Emma Dangerfield
Falls
U. B. Church
Death of Tobias Hendricks in Chehalis Washington
Tobias Hendricks of Chehalis Washington died suddenly at his home on the 5th due to heart trouble. Born near here September 12 1838 he served in the Union army during the Civil War. He leaves a son Thomas a brother Joseph and a sister Mrs Lydia A Huron.
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Tobias Hendricks
Chehalis
Mr. Hendricks
Here
Thomas
Joseph
Lydia A. Huron
Night Attack on Brown Child by Croup and Whooping Cough
A frightened mother recalls her daughter narrowly surviving a night attack by croup and whooping cough. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe, non opiate remedy available from druggists.
Fair ground to open for cow pasture May 1 1905
The notice says the fair ground will be open for cow pasture on May 1 1905. Applicants must apply to Treasurer George W Applegate Jr for a ticket. F R Wright secretary notes the date April 2.
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George W. Applegate, Jr
F. R. Wright
The Editor and the News You Pay For
A poetic meditation on the role of the editor and newspaper in daily life. It ponders how publishers inform marriages prices births and deaths, offering aid yet evading settled accounts, and hints at accountability on judgment day.
Danger in quitting the farm and its risks
A Goshen report recalls George Snyder a 70 year old retired farmer who hanged himself after moving to town. The piece argues retirees need ongoing occupation suggesting a half acre near town with a garden cow and few animals to prevent rusting out and health decline.
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Goshen
George Snyder
Indiana
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Advertises Curing Claims
An old advertisement claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cools, soothes, and heals skin conditions from cuts to boils and piles. A Virginia tester reports his daughter’s bone fragments stopped by the salve, praising it as the most wonderful healing galve in the world beside warnings about imitators.
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DeWitt
K. E. Ricktoose
Adolph
W. Va
All Drugg Ogists
Jewel Range Demonstration At Local Store
Loitch and Barbee drew crowds last week as they demonstrated the Jewel steel range to customers. People queued for four days with hot biscuits and coffee served to every caller, showcasing the unit's qualities.
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Loitch & Barbee
Jewel Steel
Cure A Cold In One Day Ad Ends In Tragic Death
A small child of Mr and Mrs W H Howerton of Floyd county died Wednesday. The body was brought to Depauw for burial where Mr Howerton formerly lived. An Indiana survey notes 166255 independent telephones in the state, including 30000 in farmers homes.
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W. H. Howerton
Floyd County
Depauw
Mr. Howerton
Indiana
A Matter of Health ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO NY
A health notice from Royal Baking Powder Company of New York emphasizes safety and quality in food products. The item outlines standards and inquiries linked to consumer health concerns and product labeling.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Numerous World and Local News Briefs Across Washington to Chicago
Thirty five miners killed in a Ziegler coal mine explosion. The new governor of the canal zone is Charles KE lagoon. Emperor William speech in Tangier attracts diplomatic attention. One hundred fifty NY City health inspectors for a census. Cuban congress opens seventh session as Palma praises order. Brackett seeks legislative probe of Equitable. University of Warsaw closed. Edward F Dunne elected mayor of Chicago. Southern Industrial Parliament set for Washington May 23 to 26. US grand jury in Portland investigates Oregon land frauds. Betrothal rumor of King Alfonso to Princess Patricia declared unfounded. Major earthquake damages Lahore and Indian towns. Texas I O O F home destroyed, $100000 loss. Union Pacific stock to rise by $100 million. Northern Indiana Teachers’ assoc in Chicago. Mormon conference in Salt Lake. Court action to declare Chicago Telephone charter forfeited. Major General Gillespie to retire June 15, Randall to be promoted. Vanderbilt private car costing $50,000 under construction.
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Joseph Leiter
Ziegler
Charles KE
Law Office
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Canal Zone
Emperor William
Tangier
City Health Department
New York
Palma
Brackett
Equitable Life Assurance Society
University of Warsaw
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
Washington
United States Grand Jury
Portland
Ore
Alfonso of
Spain
Patricia of
Union Pacific
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Salt Lake
Chicago Telephone Company
Gillespie
Army
Randall
W. K. Vanderbilt
Digestive Assistant Claim Promises Cure and Rest for Stomach
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as digesting food and curing indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the stomach rests and grows strong, eliminating discomfort from the first day of use. Also notes multiple local items such as a special census agent, railroad depot hiring, and the English News anniversary.
Easter singings and town notes light up Byrneville scene
Ray Armstrong and family visit hometown as Easter Sunday Sunday School activities resume at the old church. Miss Icy Byrne improves after medical treatment in New Albany. Mosier Mill Co. ships lumber from Georgetown while mill runs full blast. Rubber tires to replace rattling buggy. W. W. Keply rents Mitchell property to enter lumber business. Sappenfield Bros predict Early Mitchells ship by May 10 as strawberry bloom increases.
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Ray Armstrong
Icy Byrne
New Albany
Mosier Mill Co
Georgetown
W. W. Keply
Mitchell
Democrat
Bird Sappenfield
Cumberland Exchange
Bud Road
Ramsey
Sappenfield
Personal crisis reports rise in the United States in 1904
A Chicago Chronicle summary notes the 1904 record of 9 240 personal crisis reports, up from 8 597 in 1903, with a steady rise since 1899. Men and women are nearly evenly affected, doctors lead professionals, causes include despondency and domestic infelicity, with methods and numbers detailed.
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Chicago Chronicle
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W.H. Keller CO
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F. M. Bartley
State Street Warercom
State Street
New Albany, Ind
Washington Township
Elsie M
Buffalo Bill
Hkhe
Groves
Chas. A. Williams
Eng. News
Willie Crecelius
Louisville
English News
Byrneville
Abe Williams
Cedarwood
Idlewild
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