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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
1
Local items report vendor ads from Jentzs and Porter Clothier, a curfew enforcement plan, visits by Edward O’Hern, and railroad news including a Monon wreck near Lowell. Community happenings cover school events, band excursions to Michigan City, educational day planning, and local politics with county and district meetings and nominations.
Friday at Rochester Alf Hizer received life imprisonment in Michigan City for the killing of W. H. Snyder, a Grass Creek saloon keeper. The winter murder followed Hizer's ban from Snyder after failing to sell him liquor, then a quarrel at O'Brien's saloon and shots fired at Snyder outside his establishment.
The Monon announces a Sunday school excursion to Michigan City on Wednesday July 15. The trip includes a ride on the steamer Roosevelt a visit to Washington Park amusements and a lake swim at a renowned bathing beach. Fare from Franceeville 5 cents for adults and 2 1/2? 0 cents for children under 12. Station Agent Kh J Collins.
Are you risking loss by keeping valuables on premises Rent a fire proof vault safe deposit box. Boxes designed for storage of valuable papers require two keys to open no two locks alike You keep one key we keep the other Boxes cost 1.00 per year. State Bank of Francesville.
An ad from Dyrz and Thompson Lumber Co promotes Indiana Indestructible Paint a mineral paint ground in pure linseed oil with a five year guarantee. The message urges potential buyers to compare prices before purchasing.
J. W. Burget & Sons promotes trading in your old buggy for a new outfit, appealing to customers tired of their current vehicle. The notice emphasizes a dealer offer to exchange old buggies for upgraded gear and apparel.
Orlando Scott and his family of Rensselaer visited here last week, a brief appearance noted by local observers.
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