10 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
1
Local tidbits report barley and beets profits near Francesville with price notes and farm sales. Public works updates include highway petition by Andrew Hartman in Jefferson and liquor license grants. Monon Railroad leadership praised by W H McDoel while Monticello loses phone service after a power fault.
A nostalgic column questions whether virtue leads to reward in life and whether happiness, wealth, or heaven are attainable. It transitions to a ten year old local roundup noting residents traveling, illnesses, and daily moves among Francesville and nearby towns as well as brief ads and notices.
A remonstrance with 187 signatures was filed in the county auditor’s office and presented to the commissioners court, aiming to make Francesville a dry town after October. Signatures continue to be filed for the February term, with several saloon licenses expiring in March, September, and October.
A social provocation argues that a well cared for pup would be kept, but a boy may turn into a delinquent if freedoms and temptations are imposed. The piece warns that tramps and deadbeats arise from home life and suggests equal chance for boys and pups, urging parental responsibility.
Stephen Kohley of Rensselaer persuaded the Tribune editor to buy a ticket at a Catholic fair held in Rensselaer last week. The editor received two tons of hard coal worth $15, Mrs Kohley won a golden watch, and Wm. Wyllie drew a six foot water tank as prizes. The fair netted $2,700.
Two weeks ago the paper announced Ralph Moore marrying Miss Ethel Waymire of Barkley township on New Year’s Day. The notice was incorrect and should read Arthur L. Waymire marrying Miss Ora Ellen Payne. We apologize for the error.
Those owing Clark's Grocery debts are urged to call and settle accounts before January 17. J A Clark oversees the notice urging prompt payment.
Moses Atlass and Sons announce relocation of their poultry business to the Prewett building one door north of Mallons Store on the fifteenth of the month. John Colvin, mayor.
Robert Congram nine-year-old son of Mr and Mrs George Congram suffered a broken ankle and torn ligaments after a fall while playing two weeks ago. The injury was misdiagnosed as a sprain for days until the full extent was discovered.
The ad promotes 50 cords of 4 ft wood at $1.00 per cord with anchor plate and oak lumber cut to order. Located at Francesville Indiana, Finnegan Brothers, The Star Store supplies the materials and the Comfort Season is on.
Francesville leads 1907 with 3.94 dollars per hundred, while Winamac at 8.51 remains the state's highest. Beaver Monroe Harrison Van Buren Salem and Cass township residents boast lower township taxes yet adequate funds for public business. Star Store advertises the largest and best bat for the money.
Superintendent Monroe of Frankfort city schools argues tobacco use by boys harms term credit in multiple branches and reduces high schoolers chances of success. Kokomo principals join a months long battle against the habit. An owner announces sale of a barber shop to John Engle and thanks patrons for past support.
Hallinger's Barber Shop advertises first class laundry service with a weekday pickup and Saturday return. Customer L. G. Hallinger promotes reliable timing and quality.
A large covey of about 280 quails sent from Alabama to E. E. Earl, deputy state fish and game commissioner, will be released in Indiana to multiply. The quails arrive in boxes from the League of American Sportsmen and will be distributed within a day or two. Also reported is a Kalamazoo man who died after swallowing six pounds of beef in a meat market. autopsy blamed a four ounce piece of meat lodging in the throat.
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