16 Jan 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
1
Local items report Mallon's clearance sale details and numerous visits and trips by residents including Drake in Lafayette, Prevo in Medaryville, Culp in Delphi, Lehman from Chicago, and many others. Agricultural finance, political notes, and weather-related crop concerns accompany regional business and social rounds across Indiana towns.
A moral leper is likened to a muddy stream that taints an entire pure body of water, as the speaker warns that a husband who breaks premarital promises corrupts those around him.
A collection of small ads: five cent bundles of old Tribune papers, 60 acres stock pasture in two fields at Glen Ale, an adjustable twelve section drafting form at reduced price, and a dark gray horse about four years old, 1400 pounds, usable in harness. Listings include Mrs J P Ambrecht and Victor Moncel of Francesville Indiana.
Dr. Robert Craig reports near total spread of hog cholera in Indiana and urges 1912 legislative action for quarantine and vaccination. He notes 1911 losses of 477, B hoys valued at $2,629,551 and warns this year could be larger without prompt measures.
The annual farmer short course opened at Purdue University Lafayette with lectures and demonstrations attracting hundreds. Guests from the area include William Howatt Jerry Bishir Ophia Bishir Fred Westphal Arthur Fritz Ben Swing and several Nimms and Westphal family members. Local issues include a dispute over parcels post advertising and mailing sale bills. Tribune editor notes postal restrictions and criticizes Congress.
New Car of Buggies announces another shipment, offering the largest selection along the line. Featuring storm front buggies suited for rough weather, plus an extensive stock of light and heavy harnesses blankets and robes.
Central Indiana Heat Light and Power Company advertises a broad range of electrical supplies. Their office is in the old Apple Gate building and offerings include chandeliers domes showers shades and related fixtures.
Money to loan on a hat mortgage an improved town property with installment repayment to aid buying a home refunding old debt or rebuilding property. A. H. Hopkins Rensselaer Ind.
Sunday School 9 30 Preaching 10 30 Theme The Joy of Jesus Epworth League 6 30 pm Miss Opal Taylor Leader Preaching 7 30 pm Theme Keeping the Heart All welcome Strangers especially welcome Pastor S C Rogers Call and see our line of Steel Ranges Boehning Wolfe Hardware Co Butchering season here complete line of butcher knives sausage grinders lard presses and lard cans Boehng and Wolfe Hardware Co
Indiana Republicans plan a February love feast in Indianapolis with a five member committee to set up headquarters publicity and clubs. The Fanent press bureau will be established but no head named. The event likely ties to the Lincoln League banquet on February 12 with help from the Editorial association.
Trustees of the Crown Point Methodist church plan to buy a moving picture machine for church use. On Christmas night the pastor Rev Stockbarger borrowed a projector and reels for a trial showing, which met with congregation approval. The project aims to aid in saving souls.
Drs Sharrer and Sharrer demand all indebted customers call and settle accounts by January 15th. Advertises sale items including 79c fountain syringes hot water bottles stock food priced from 14 to 22.85. In stock novels The Last of the Mohicans Hiawatha Song of Hiawatha and a prosperity message from Blue Front Drug Store.
Medaryville high school boys lost to Rensselaer high school 27 to 20 in the Rensselaer gym last Friday evening. The girls game went to Medaryville 12 to 4.
Public sale dates listed for local buyers include J. W. Seward at five miles southeast of Francesville on Tuesday January 21, George Lehman at two and a half miles southwest on Thursday January 28, and L. G. Auxier six miles east on Saturday January 25.
Amusements list photo play nights on Monday Wednesday and Saturday with doors at 6 45 and shows starting promptly at 7 00 Prices are 5 cents and 10 cents Keen Kutter tools advertised for sale by a wood chopper noted as fully guaranteed For Sale involves a span of six and seven year old males weighing 2470 and gentle Charles Kasten Denham Pulaski county Indiana Werner s Cash Store reports a large shipment of pure linen laces with insertion for Francesville Call to inspect these goods This is a special five cent line Farm for Rent located six miles east of Francesville 115 acres for corn and oats 20 acres timothy and 35 acres timothy pasture Call or phone 172A Francesville Indiana L G Auxier
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.