16 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
1
The News marks twenty one years of publication and unveils a refreshed appearance. It invites reader contributions, notes on visitors and local events, and urges community help to publish news while preserving impartial public service.
Dear parents recall a beloved son with a religious farewell. The memorial cry blends grief with hope as they mark a vacant home. Nearby notes mention river traffic, farming, and local trades amid a flood of social notices and farm updates.
Deputy Postmaster James C. Sloan takes a rare vacation week and builds a fence around his wood pile to protect his thoroughbred Red Bird. He weighs entering the horse in county fairs this fall and will inform readers if he decides to groom Red Bird for competition.
Corydon's Hon R J Tracewell, named by President McKinley in 1897, will be reappointed by President Taft to the treasury post. The Indiana official has saved thousands through treasury claims decisions and acted as a watchdog over national funds. Harrison County, and Indiana, take pride in his continued service and integrity. Jno T Adkins pitches fertilizer brands Homestead Armour Atlas and Hirsh Stine's in stock.
Local visits include Mrs. Willie Fesler in West Fork on business Miss Jessie Merrilees returns from teaching to English Miss Luella Wiseman visits sister Mrs Jess Goldman and Willie Wiseman hosts a barn raising Florence Miller visits William Wiesman family Mrs Kate Myler and Jessie Merrilees shop in English Henry Borsemburg attends Oriole exhibition for last night of school Mrs Will Patton and son Kenneth visit English relatives Artie Goldman visits Willis Fesler and family Uncle Billy Wright and family from Paducah Easter visit near West Fork Commentary urges family time and stronger parental influence notes shortage of home girls and hints at domestic life changes The piece ends with a fleeting ad dense with garbled text about a steel range bedroom suit and oak furniture and a stray quote about saying no and yes.
Myrtle Merrilees improves after illness as local residents travel for work and visits. Roofs rise on the I O O F hall with help from Bill Roberson of Bristo. Communities hear reports from English, Louisville and Keensburg while gypsies pass through Sulphur eastward. Southern Railway promotes home seekers tickets to multiple regions.
English citizen Alson Roberts of English Street Indiana testifies that kidney trouble plagued him for years. After trying many remedies, Doan's Kidney Pills gave lasting relief for him and his wife. Sold by all dealers for 56 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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