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Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

4

Francesville Breeding Barn Draft Horses for Sale

J W Boltz proprietor offers Percheron Norman iron gray Baryton age six 1900 pounds 18 hands. Sire Rome Dam Pelote. Seneca French Draft American Bred Stallion three years 16 hands 11600 pounds. Sire Venguer Rubicon Dam Maintenon. Mastoc Roan Belgian draft seven years fifteen hands 1800 pounds imported 1906 Sir Joseph Dan Leal. Terms 12 50 to insure colt to stand 15 000 to insure colt to stand 12 50 to insure colt to stand.

Cheron Norman Iron Gray Rome Pelote Seneca Venguer Rubicon Maintenon Mastoc Sir Joseph Dan Leal

Cham berlain's Liniment for rheumatism relief

Advertisement claims most rheumatism cases are muscular and due to cold or damp weather. A free application of Cham berlain's Liniment is said to provide quick relief without internal treatment. Price 25 cents and 50 cents. City Drug Store sells it.

Chamberlain City Drug Store

Heroes Clipped Call At I W Boltz Barn

An old local notice advertises a call for heroic acts at I. W. Boltz's barn inviting participants to showcase feats and skills in a community event.

I. W. Boltz

Antique Typewriter Exchange Sparks Family Debate

Ethel Yorke reads a barter ad offering a first class typewriter in exchange for genuine antiques. Aunt Cornelia proposes trading the old melodeon as the antique to satisfy the deal, noting its value as a wedding gift and a true heirloom. The ad is answered within forty eight hours with a visitor ready to inspect the claimed antique.

Ethel Yorke Exchange Ethel Cornelia Dearie Parker Lttle Howard Philips Philips Broadway Woerth At & Cook

Melodeon Match Sparks Unlikely Romance and Fortune

Ethel Yorke, short of a fortune, trades a prized melodeon to antiques buyer Howard Philips for a typewriter and a $50 bonus. A snowbound search for the girl uncovers a hidden bundle worth 1300 dollars inside the instrument, leading to a reunion and the couple planning lessons and marriage.

Mallon's Easter Suit Sale and Local News Bits

Mallon's offers New Silk Finish Cuilicoes at 6c a yard and promotes timely remarks. John H. Kroger, Medaryville insurer, visited town on business. Simon Dobbins announces candidacy for sheriff with prior White County service and support from Nelson Wasser of Frain hotel. Beavertown farm changes hands as Mat Bewa from Benton Harbor arrives to manage his father’s land. Mrs. Nancy Reish returns from Red Key and Monticello after wintering away.

Simon Dobbins Dobbins White Couunty Nelson Wasser Frain Hotel

Pasture For Rent Near Francesville Offered

Good pasture for 20 head of cattle available. Inquire of T. M. Logann eight miles northwest of Francesville.

T. M. Logan Francesville

Birthday Violets Reveal Old Lovers in a Boarding House

A young woman Jane Williams, living in a gray eyed boarder's orbit, receives violets for her birthday. The flowers trigger memories of a past romance with Willie, now Frederick W. Grey, who arrives to claim her. They reunite as Mrs De Lancey witnesses the couple.

Jane Willaims Moe Willie Grey Far West Mexico Jane Gabrielle Jane Williams Frederick W. Grey Freddy Peru Chile Old Town Hand Frederick William Grey

Napoleon at Dinner and Dining Habits of the Emperor

The text describes Napoleon largely avoiding wine preferring plain meals such as boiled or roast chicken and mutton. He ate quickly often finishing in twelve minutes or less eight to ten when alone. He used his fingers as a utensil and passed dishes around to guests. Indigestion followed his rapid meals and he avoided physicians. He disliked being bed bound and stayed sensitive to cold with regular fires and beds.

Napoleon Epicure Josephine Constant

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Boltz Baryton Canada North Dakota Michigan Indiana Northwest William C Myers Land Company Francesville, Indiana T. W. Kelsey State Bank Block Tom West Pike Guy Drake Porter’s Clark Yorkes Harlem Mallon Mallon’s Royal Manon Grieger’s John H. Kroger Medaryville Frank Rees Larosse Mat Bewa Benton Harbor Beaver Township Nancy Reish Red Key Monticello Jessie Morgan Imogene Goldberg Appleton’s
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