Steinbaugh and Heath Promote Cates Growth with New Addition
Steinbaugh and Heath have purchased sixteen acres adjoining Cates in Fountain County and platted it into 53 by 134 foot town lots. The sale moved quickly with several buyers planning homes as a new general store is planned to serve the expanding community near the coal belt and the noted school building.
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Cates
Fountain County
Steinbaugh & Heath
C. T. Steinbaugh
Parke County
Ind
Waterman
Kingman
G.J. Heath
Local Yeddo leaders profiled in Fountain county history
The sketch highlights E M Small of Yeddo Elevator and Grist Mill a major livestock dealer and merchant born in West Virginia who moved to Urbana Illinois then Yeddo. Also profiled is Geo L Sims postmaster and leading merchant born 1840 who served in the 63rd Indiana Regiment and commanded the local Masonic lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.M. Small
Yeddo
Small
Fountain County
Mr. Small
West Virginia
Urbana
Ill
New Local Lodge
Geo. L. Sims
Bonebrake, Elwell & Sims
Sims
63Rd Indiana Regiment
Atlanta
Resica
Chas. McNortoick
Veedersburg Lumber Co Prominent Fountain County Firm
Veedersburg Lumber Co founded 1871 by E D Osborn. The firm, a major Fountain County dealer, carries a full stock of lumber and building supplies including shingles, siding, cement, roofing, hardware and coal. Charles E. Osborn, born 1878, succeeded his father in 1897 and runs the business with strong local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. D. Osborn
Veedersburg Lumber Co
Fountain County
Veedersburg
Louisville
Chas. E. Osborne
E. D. Osborn
Peruna Tonic Promoted For Women And Home Strength
A Women’s magazine style piece urges the duties and dignity of women as guardians of home and family. It extols graceful conduct and motherly care while acknowledging fatigue and the world’s ills, recommending Pe-ru-Na as a tonic to revive vigor and spirit.
The One Medicine Pe-ru-na for Women’s Catarrh
An advertisement asserts Pe-ru-na is the sole medicine women can fully rely on, claiming it cures catarrh in any organ by addressing mucous membrane inflammation. It promotes Pe-ru-na as effective where other remedies fail and suggests universal applicability for any catarrhal affection.
Progressive spirit of the age noted in civic ties
The passage mentions Mr Osborn as a member of the K P O E and Elks and Christian church. It also states Veedersburg Lumber Co handles in bulk about 150 cars per year in its business.
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Osborn
K. of P
W.of W
Elks and Christian Church
Veedersburg Lumber Co
Local Patent Medicine Promises and Railway Incentives
Refund offer on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar for coughs and colds with 40 and 25 cent bottles. A divorce case notes a wife citing seasickness and fear of water during Paris Exposition. advises Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin. Iowa Central Railway lists locations and inducements for manufacturing. contact Geo Batty Marshalltown IA.
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Greene
LeRoy Allen
Iowa
Dr. Cadwell
Lee Allen
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Four room residence near court house with optional barn
Advertisement listing a four room dwelling with modern conveniences two squares from the court house and asking inquiries via Mrs. Moses at 42 Jefferson Street. Also includes health and cosmetic product pitches and a sale on lace curtains and window shades at Loeb's Stores.
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Court House
Loeb’s
Epworth League Exchange Promotes Local Sale and Jobs
An item urges support for the Epworth League exchange while advertising a Frankfort Book Co. help-wanted post for an active man or woman with rig to deliver and collect. Dyspepsia remedies and August Flower ads are also featured with health claims and promotional language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Book Co
Frankfort, Ind
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B. Martin
Office Mayer Block
Public Square
P. Lewis
Attorney AT Law
Everal Law Practice
Alien’s Block
Livingoon & Livingood Attorneys AT Law
Covington Banking Company
N. V Oliva
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M.D
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New York
Alomer Sewell
Modern Culture Magazine
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Plainfield
DR. Fenner
Sterling Remedy CO
Majors
Iwo
Bair Cement CO
York City
Covington
Wabash River
E. M. Small
Son Street
J.P. Buckner
Geo. D. Cook
de Witt
de Wett
S. J. P. Buckner
J. P. Buckner
Epworth League Exchange
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Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
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Foley
J. M. Rhodes & Son
Covington, Ind
Gwimp & Son
South Third Street
the Riverside
James Murry
Riverside Farm
Washington, D.C
W. W. Luke
Newtown
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Mellett
Caas
C. Palin
Richland Township
State of Indiana
J. Fountain County
Fountain Circuit Court
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William T. Adkins
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H. G. Schlosser
Fry Bryant
Lucas Nebeker
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