Grangers Host County Farmers Picnic at Fair Grounds
The three Granger lodges in the county organize a farmers picnic at the fair grounds on Thursday August 17. Notables including Hon N J Bachelder Ex Govern of New Hampshire and National Lecturer of the Order of Grangers, Hon P Wolcott Grand Master of Kentucky, and Hon J L O Bannon will speak. The program features songs readings and declamations for farmers families and friends with no gate fee and free attractions under elms near the crystal spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Bachelder
New Hampshire
Order of Grangers
P. Wolcott
Kentucky
J. L. O’bannon
Fair Ground
Atlas and History draftsmen near completing county maps
The Baileit's Atlas and History draftsmen will tour the county this and next week to finish town, village, and county maps. They will collect data and photograph panoramas for the Atlas showing lot sizes and town additions in color. The team aims for a precise atlas and credits the chosen man for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileit
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Healing
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a fast healing remedy for cuts burns and bruises. It claims no remedies side effects drawing out inflammation soothing cooling and healing while warning against counterfeits sold by drug stores.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Holiness camp meeting draws four thousand to Ramsey
Ramsey hosted a Holiness gathering with about four thousand attendees from surrounding counties. A special train carried over two hundred visitors, the Sigler grove meetings ran two weeks ending Sunday, with overflow crowds, lively singing, and notable donations. Rev. Brooks preached on baptism of the Holy Ghost and sanctification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
This
Sigler Grove
John White
Davis
Brooks
Electric Bitters Heralded By Public Knowledge
Public aroused to curative merits of Electric Bitters for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Columbus writes she was near death from fever ague nerves insomnia and weak stomach but after using Electric Bitters she recovered quickly. Guaranteed at L A Riley & Son drug store price 50c Aug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair Ave
Columbus
L. A. Riley & Son
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Burgess at Home Party
On Monday July 19 a crowd of about fifty gathered at Mrs Jane Burgess home to honor her fifty ninth birthday. Granddaughter Bertha Burgess organized a dinner and presented a friendship quilt with each guest adding a name. A peanut race Marie Florence Davis won a fancy pitcher by carrying seven peanuts on a knife. Attendees included Mesdames Emma Hunter Emma Burgess Anna Conlee Luella Keen Florence Davis Ida Bowers Amanda Sturms Mollie Russell Nellie Plue Flora Best Anna Treece Allie Burgess Ada Harmon Mary Bowers Minnie Plue Belvin Shaney Cleo Flanagan Ola Werner John Claycomb and more. The group left wishing many more birthdays for Mrs Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Burgess
Mr. Burgess
Bertha Burgess
Florence Davis
Mesdames
Emma Hunter
Emma Burgess
Anna Conlee
Luella Keen
Ida Bowers
Amanda Sturms
Mollie Russel
Nellie Plue
Flora Best
Local Proposal Seeks Home Contractor for Harrison Township Roads
The Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals on August 9 to contract a gravel road system in Harrison township. Citizens urged to propose local builders and appoint a superintendent who is invested in quality roads. If the survey fails to satisfy petitioners, they may seek postponement unless a responsible home firm offers a superior project.
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Board of Commissioners
Harrison Township
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for ulcers and sores
Wm Be dell of Flat Rock Michigan credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing ulcers sores and cancers, calling it the best healing dressing he has found. The salve also soothes cuts burns and scalds and is sold by A Riley & Son drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Bedell
Flat Rock
Mich
Bucklen
Lu. A
Timely Suggestions for Honest Local Leaders
An editorial urges voters to demand honest competent and worthy men for county and local offices. It argues taxation should fund schools roads and public improvements and warns against political bosses and ties to business or social connections. The piece promises future installments.
To Cure A Gold in One Day Patent Remedy
An 1880s style advertisement promises a cure in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It guarantees a refund if unsuccessful and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. A note mentions Miss Lizzie Brewster working on the Wilson abstract in Ty, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Lizzie Brewster
Wilson
Fishermen and farmers highlight regional notice in Bridgeport
Reports from Bridgeport Connecticut note Claud Farnsley ill with malaria fever while Will Harris owns eight month old bloodhounds. May Carter visits Mrs Peters in New Albany. Kentucky farmers seek day labor at one dollar. Locals John Hustus visits George Fulner, John Farnssey moves sawmill, Carrie Fulner visits Louisville, Leo Payne Goldie Raiser Wade Crecelius seek river work on a farm. A Georgetown party held a fish fry. A basket meeting is set August 6 at the Catholic church on the heights west of here. Families Mentschky Sloviat sky s New Albany and Spillers of Louisville board with Mrs Peters and return home. Several township teachers’ license applicants sat exams in Floyd county for grading.
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Will Harris
May Carter
Mrs. Peters
New Albany
Kentucky
John Hustus
George Fulner
John Farnssey
Kingery’s
Mies Carrie Fulner
Louisville
Leo Payne
Goldie Raiser
Wade Crecelius
Georgetown
Ben Napiere
Here
Mentschky
Floyd County
Jenkins
Local Notes From Black Creek Farm Scene In Early Spring
Corn looks tire as Black Creek area farmers plow for wheat. Mrs. Charles Knoell and Mrs. Charles Gehlbach are on the sick list. Charles Knoell bought a horse from Joseph Day. Mrs. Peter Walters of Louisville visits relatives here. Charles and Cleveland Brock of Lanesville visited Wm. Bell and family. Emma Payton of this place was hanging paper at Mrs. Woertz’s near Lanesville last Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knoell
Joseph Day
Peter Walters
Louisville
Charles and
Cleveland Brock
Lanesville
Wm. Bell
Emma Payton
A Touching Story of Saving a Cumberland Baby
A Cumberland Maryland father recounts using Dr King's New Discovery for his 11 month old daughter’s throat illness. After four bottles she recovered fully, and the drug is praised for relieving coughs and colds. Trial bottle offered by Ath A Riley & Son. Also mentions Bullet insurance features.
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Geo
A. Eyler
Cumberland
A. Riley & Son Drug Store
Outing Party Heads to Blue River Fort White Cloud
A party led by J. J. Bulleit and family departs Monday for a week at Blue River near White Cloud. Participants include W. H. Bulleit V. J. Bulleit Mrs Dr Wolfe Geo K Gwartney Joseph Bender Sam Wolfe Will Christley and Ida Smith cooks. George Fried accompanies to fish.
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Blue River
White Cloud
J. J. Bulleit
W. H. Bulleit
V. J. Bulleit
Dr. Wolfe
Geo. K. Gwartney
Joseph Bender
Sam Wolfe
Will Christley
Ida Smith
George Fried
Community Notes From New Middletown and Nearby
Logan Kitterman remains ill and will preach at the U B church next Sunday night. Mr. Charles Guthese returns from Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Will Glover and daughter Maggie visit Mrs. G Brown. A sizable gathering of young people at Miss Opal Heckelman's last Sunday includes Clarence Gehlbach Lillie Heckelman Lewis Snyder Mabel Shuck and Tully Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guthese
Louisville
Will Glover
Maggie
G. Brown
Opal Heckelman
Clarence Gehlbach
Lillie Heckelman
Lewis Snyder
Mabel Shuck
Tully Brown
Thrashing Machines Leave Flatwoods Area
Mr and Mrs Henry Rupp traveled to Louisville on Saturday to attend the funeral of John Felder. Mrs Andrew Richert and Willlie and Tillie Richert of Chicago visit relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Chas Hess and daughter Etta of Louisville visited C J Richert and Geo Bickel last week. Miss Edith and Mr Courtney Gast of Louisville visited Jacob Richert Sr family recently. Edith returned home Saturday.
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Henry Rupp
Louisville
John Felder
Andrew Richert
Willie
Tillie Richert
Chicago
Chas. Hess
Etta
C. J. Richert
Geo. Bickel
Edith
Courtney Gast
Jacob Richert
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promoted as Cure All
Pleasantly effective and easy to take pills praised for preventing headaches biliousness and constipation. The advertisement claims they tone and strengthen the liver and guarantee relief from ailments caused by digestive issues. Sold by all druggists in Aug.
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DeWitt
For Sale 75 Acre Farm Near Jorydon Indiana
75 acre farm 5 miles northeast of Jorydon near Hursttown bridge on Big Indian creek. 35 acres creek bottom, rest cultivable with a two story seven room frame house, large cellar, barn and outbuildings. Orchard zero. Good water and market access, 2 miles to Corydon Junction and Cran dall. Write L Blunk 1420 West Jefferson Louisville KY for price and terms.
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Jorydon
Ind
Hursttown Bridge
Big Indian Creek
Corydon Junction
Crandall
L. Blunk
West
Jefferson Street
Louisville, Ky
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Ll. Keller
How
N. J. Bacrtewper
Camp Meeting
Bridgeport
Conn Carter
Claud Farnsley
Black Creek
Charles Gehlbach
New Middletown
Logan Kitterman
U. B
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Democrat
Flatwoods
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