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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
The editor requests announcement that Tam o a is a candidate for sheriff of Pulaski county subject to the decision of the republican county convention. Also note Peter Kahler and CLOW mention as related cues.
Sam E. Taylor announces candidacy for Recorder of Pulaski county subject to the republican county convention. Lester Rowles declares for Keer Roof post. John L. Rhade seeks Recorder nomination through the republican county convention.
Announcement lists George Burson as candidate for Circuit Judge in the 44th Circuit, subject to Democratic Convention decision. The piece critiques political power and emphasizes a presidential nominee's words and the letter of acceptance over convention speakers, noting Cleveland’s influence on voters.
James B Blew states he is withdrawing his name as a candidate for County Recorder citing conflict with business interests. He thanks supporters and expresses appreciation for kindness and encouragement.
Mrs. Harry Wise and her mother Mrs. Rayburn of Miami visited with T. M. Wise and family.
A historic discussion on medical confidentiality versus duty to employers. It weighs whether doctors should disclose patient illness to prevent harm and notes legal opinions in England, with later views on reporting in serious crime cases. It also recounts a spider inspired forecast aiding Dutch defenses in 1794 and a prisoner’s warning that frost would melt.
A Belgian baroness invites the famed cellist Serveis to a Brussels banquet reception and ball. Serveis replies that a pressing engagement requires him to depart Brussels and declines the invitation, but notes he will send his violoncello as requested.
A girl asks to see Mr Dolley s watch and inspects its case and works. She questions if water could tarnish gold or affect the delicate mechanism and mentions Mr Hunker s claim that Dolley soaks his watch. The dialogue centers on curiosity and watch care.
Petitioners from Salem township Pulaski County Indiana seek free gravel or stone roads nine feet wide with ballast and screenings, two rolling passes, and drainage. They request widening to twenty four feet with one side paved and a twelve foot dirt driveway, extending the free gravel road system to the south line. The hearing is set for August 4 1908 before the Pulaski County Board of Commissioners. Auditor Ellis B Rees notes the date and notices the affected residents.
A Carbon Alabama man recounts his four year old son nearly dying from dysentery. After two physicians gave up, Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him, and the father urges its use with castor oil. Sold by City Drug Store. Also advertised is a 30 foot steel tower wind mill with an 8 foot wheel for 45 dollars from Barg et Sona.
“IT have used Dr. King’s New Life Pills for several years and find them just exactly right,” says Mr. A A Felton of Harrisville NY. New Life Pill a relieve without the least discomfort. Best remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. 25c at J B Tillett’s Drug Store. Jones pays the freight.
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