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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Local items report farm rentals shopping deals and sales at Higgins Co Jentzs and Porter Furnisher. Residents Elzie Coffell and Merica visitors and relatives arrive depart. A youth well known in Rensselaer dies after a railroad accident. funerary and community notes include births travels and business directory mentions.
The report details Salem balloting manipulation concerns and a Beverages license case in Winamac. Squire Noah R. Freeman rules George Shorter and George Mott sold malt beverages without proper licenses, deeming Shorter guilty of a misdemeanor while Mott is discharged.
A Friday petition urged commissioners to install a voting machine for the upcoming election. Monroe township already rented machines at 50 dollars, which would reduce precincts to one if Salem township approves. Rental payments could be credited toward a future purchase, and results would be available immediately after polls close to prevent delays and disputes.
The Starke County Rep. urges voters to favor candidates with clean hands and equal standing before the people, noting majorities in poll books matter little without honest nominees. Dr Woods Hutchinson’s hygiene articles attack fashionable excesses while Ellis Rees of Winamac visits Francesville amid campaign chatter.
Arrangements are perfected to build the Gifford railroad into Gary. Work on the extension starts at once. There are 41 miles of track in operation, and the line ends 20 miles from Gary.
Notice to all indebted to the firm of Drs Sharer to call and settle accounts before September 1. Cash or bankable note accepted with eight percent discount for cash.
Omit your Saturday baking and get cakes pies bread eggs chickens vegetables at the Ladies Aid Market in J W Burger Sons store old Star stand. For Sale and Rent a good Aberdeen Polled Angus bull pasture for 25 or 30 head of cattle calves and horses not wanted See J K Schick Francesville Ind.
80 acre farm located a mile southwest of Franceaville. Includes 700 rods of tile in ground. For inquiries contact the residence of W S Wylie.
Sheriff C. M. Swisher arrested Al Whipple in Winamac Thursday evening on a sodomy charge involving a 13 year old youth. Whipple, about 50, was taken to Squire Groves' office as an excited crowd dispersed. Penalty ranges from 100 to 1000 dollars fine and two to fourteen years imprisonment.
Francesville pitcher Al Kire dominated Sunday as Medaryville efforts stalled. Kire controlled speed and struck out hitters, keeping opponents from reaching more than third base. Medaryville likely to visit Francesville next.
The State Bank of Francesville advertises fire proof vault safe deposit boxes for valuable papers. Each box requires two distinct keys, one kept by each owner, and costs $1.00 per year.
Medaryville travels to Francesville next Sunday for a third meeting of the season as both teams aim to secure a win. The piece notes the home squad’s quick style and eagerness to beat the visitors. It also advertises an Oklahoma farm land expo and alfalfa seed samples ahead of the August 17 excursion led by L. G. Hullinger.
J. W. Burget & Sona advertise a trade offer inviting customers to exchange their old buggy for a fresh outfit. The promotion targets owners seeking updated attire with a simple swap.
Mr and Mrs William Schleman attended the camp meeting at Battleground on Thursday, joining other members for prayers and fellowship in the community gathering.
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