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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
8
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a alcohol free remedy to prevent bronchitis and restore vigor. It claims to balance nerves, improve appetite and digestion, and strengthen blood flow. The tone emphasizes vitality and reviving the entire system.
Acquilla Thurston visits friends in the community. Henry Bogard went to Leavenworth Saturday. Bere Goldman drove to English Saturday and delivered a load for Chas Bewell. Miss Ella Smallwood and Mae Grace Kidwell of Vincennes visit family. Monzelle Armstrong died at Sulphur Chaos. Crews went to Louisville. Rev Morian and L. R. Morian traveled for casket for Mrs. William Redrong. James Morian of Oriole visited Friday night. Wres Gibson’s baby showing little improvement. Rev. Carmichael attended. Widow Henderson preached at Union. Mrs Olive Sharpe remains unable to work after a fall. Bee Greenbriar school closed with a spelling rally. Miss Will Maymon visited Mrs Jess Gelden at West Fork, ill most of winter. Milliard Jeffries and wife visited John Bermerdi and wife at Beechwood. Ibert Humphrey and wife returned from Doolittle’s Mill with Grace Wilbur. Miss Elen Parr sick. Chas Myler Jr. posted bills for Grantsburg Draft Morse Co. on Ridge. Geo Schultz ill. Froman and Elza visited James Doolittle’s farm. Local hogs consider organizing a ball. Oak Grove school closed. John A Wright teacher. John Nash, James J. Smith and Mack E. Brown tied a 12 lb 2 oz pike. they fell in creek but were saved. plan to fish again after recovery from grippe. Brite Bounce.
Hogs on the Ridge pursue Sheilock fishing this week while T. Roberson attended English on Saturday, reflecting a small campus schedule mix.
A reader from New Albany Indiana describes severe back pain across the kidneys and loins. After trying various medicines he reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills and obtaining benefit from continued use.
Albert Mack returns home from Plainville teaching this winter. County Surveyor Thomas Cunningham surveyed a public road through farms to Uncle James Highfill's. Henry McGuire visits mother in law on route to Vincennes. Western Union operator B B Melton visits Crandall. Prayer meetings draw crowds but some youths misbehave. Wheat looks good across the county. Miss Janie McWilliams visits English sister. Maude Nobbitt awards prizes to punctual scholars Becca Wlon Jesse A Williams and Dewey Morgan. Rev W H Howerton preaches to a large congregation. Mrs Annie Stiles' children have measles. Rev James Bobbitt will preach at the Christian church next Sunday. Isaac Pingick moving to French Lick area this week.
M A Cooper was the guest of Stella Searcy on Sunday. Delia Lendras of Princeton is visiting her daughter Mae Myers.
A series of social visits and business trips is noted. Hiram Froman of Riddie and others from Alton and nearby areas are listed as guests and visitors to families such as the Joneses, Doolittles, Myers, and Heath. A lighthearted wedding-pondering note closes the column with a playful exchange on matrimony.
Carford county Indiana treasurers invite sealed bids by 2 pm May 1 1908 for 19200 Rock Road Bonds Sterling township and English Corporation. Bonds serial numbered due within 10 years bearing 4 percent interest payable semi annually. Highest bid wins. April 10 1938 T B Sense3 treasurer C Co
Mary Haycock files for divorce from Nathan Haycock in Crawford circuit court. Notice requires Nathan to appear June term 1908 at English Indiana to answer the complaint, with attorney Jerry L Saddarth, clerk L Gaecorr issuing the order.
The U S department of agriculture and geological survey suggest reforesting the western Appalachian range to hold freshets and building check-water reservoirs to store flood water. The plan aims to keep floods in check and replenish river levels in low water seasons, costing tens of millions but expected to yield long term benefits. A Boston physician oddly counsels singing to expel throat germs, with no motive disclosed.
The Great American Shire Horse John S. will stand the 1908 season in Ea lish Indiana at Wm E. Moore’s livery stable. John S. is listed second in Indiana with a bay coat, 17 hands high and about 1800 pounds. He will breed mares at ten dollars per service, with care to prevent accidents and no lien on colts. Registered No. 5910 joined April 1, 1899. dam Pednal Lively No. 3099. sired by Champion Nou No. 4935. Breeder Geo. Spires Chebanse Lil. owner A J Goopway. keeper B F Goopman.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Ointment stops itching instantly and cures piles eczema salt rheum tetter hives herpes scaties. Available at any drug store.
Advertised remedy Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer promotes kidney and bladder health for men and women. It claims to ease symptoms like frequent urination bed wetting and reduced vigor, with sample bottles and a pamphlet available by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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