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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
Clark’s offers oil and bananas at low prices along with flour and cabinets from Higgins. Higgins and Leopold Porter advertise furniture, ranges, incubators, and discount sale terms as farmers and townspeople trade notices and visit exhibits.
The humorous lecturer Spillman Rizus visits Francesville Opera House on Wednesday evening February 6 presenting the inimitable lecture Musical Fits and Misfits. This event closes the season of the entertainment course with Mr Riggs highly recommended as the entertainer for the occasion.
Fassett A. Cotton state superintendent submits the 1907 school cost study to Governor Hanly showing Indiana's annual school outlay near 12 million dollars. The report records 16,841 teachers, 149 new school houses, and a common school fund increase of 101,4855 dollars.
One of Many claims comfort on first wear and long lasting shape with Queen Quality shoes. Leopold and Porter, Clothiers and Furnishers, recommend trying them to solve foot troubles.
A listing near Francesville 3 miles north on Route 3 US announces a nearly new Sharples Cream Separator and a nearly new bobsled plus a quantity of stalk pasture. Contact US seller FL Menigoz for details and pricing.
200 bushels of well matured 90 day corn for sale. Small cob and large kernel. Home raised and priced at $1.50 per bushel. August Moncel, 13 miles north of Francesville.
A nine year old horse weighing 1200 pounds is offered for sale. Inquiry can be made at the Crabbs Reynolds Taylor elevator office.
80 acre farm for rent near Stone's Bridge with two-fifths delivered terms. Address Leroy Shrontz Winamac Indiana. George Congram public sale ad will be read on another page as Congram plans move to Illinois.
The piece outlines candidates for state senate and representative posts across White, Starke, Knox, Nev., and Jasper counties. It notes party lines, current officeholders, and local party decisions, including precinct committees selecting leaders and the push for direct election reforms. It mentions J. A. M. Adair introducing a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U.S. senators. Nolan Brothers advertise loans on real estate.
Charles F. Remy charged that Todiana tax issues stem from state laws not officer inefficiency. He warned lawmakers against praising existing statutes and noted tax dodgers oppose any new tax reform, calling them ready to attack proposed improvements.
A large gathering at Frank Russell's Beaver township home on January 1 celebrated his 52nd birthday. The Tippecanoe band then appeared in uniform with polished instruments and played a triumphant set while guests enjoyed a vocal and instrumental program. Attendees included Ortman, Shaffer, Mansfield, Gray, Buna, Nice, Keplar, Ruffman and their families along with many young folks and band members.
The marriage of Mr. Otis Calp to Miss Emma Moliter was briefly noted last week with a wedding reception at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Aire J J Moliter, west of Francesville. About 60 guests attended a Goelock wedding dinner with pie decorations of ferns. The bride wore white silk. Attendees included the Molitors’ sisters Miss Mary Molitor of Valparaiso and Mr and Mrs G B Lone of Monon, and Mrs Fred Ganthuer among others.
A doctor prescribes three rules to avoid grip and pneumonia. Keep mouth and nose clean, maintain high bodily resistance with sleep, food and good habits, and breathe deep with fresh air indoors and out. Add a fourth rule to breathe deeply.
Indiana officials discuss growing delinquencies in state and county taxes. John C. Wingate advocates strict collection, noting injustice to timely payers and higher tax rates. Counties rely on sheriffs, sales of personal property, and new prosecutorial action to recover debts.
For Sale or Exchange 320 acres of land located five miles east of Medaryville Indiana. Owner will consider smaller farm or city property. Write Box 80 Raymond Ohio.
Sale begins Saturday February 1 and runs for two weeks. J. W. Burger offers extra good yellow dent corn for seed and solid corn for horses.
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