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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
Francesville and surrounding towns report visits, travel, and social notices. Local shoppers advertise horse covers, hog remedies, groceries, and clothing with discounts and promotions. Community updates include deaths, hospital plans, school changes, agricultural notes, and upcoming state fair preparations.
Henry Sties a former Winamac and South Bend attorney was nominated by the Democratic joint convention of Elkhart and St Joseph counties for judge of the superior court. He defeated two other candidates on the fourth ballot in a three candidate race.
The Tribune urges that those entitled to refunds on the old Monon ditch be informed where to apply. It argues the drainage commissioner James R. Guild should issue public notice after his final report and overpaid assessments are ordered refunded to spare residents delay. It counsels filing with the commissioner for money still due.
Cut out the paper display advertisement and bring it to Blue Front Drug Store to receive an ice cream soda cigar or candy as a free reward.
Haynes Hackett, a Monon man, won a $40 000 judgment against the Monon railroad in Chicago for lost fees while switching in Monon yards. The railroad moved for a new trial and was granted one after a Chicago suit. The Battle Ground camp meeting runs July 30 to August 10 with nearby rail and dining details. National tickets number five as campaign season looms.
Are you at risk of losing valuable papers by keeping them on the premises Rent a fire proof safe deposit box in our vault Two keys are required to open a safe One key is kept by you the other by us Boxes cost 1.00 per year State Bank of Francesville.
J. W. Barget & Sons offers a trade deal to exchange your old buggy for a new outfit. Advertises a homegrown carriage business likely promoting replacement of outdated vehicles.
The Pulaski County Republican convention at the Vurpuilat opera house in Winamac nominated Lester Rowles for Recorder on the first ballot and N Arch Murphy for Treasurer by acclamation. The Sheriff race required seven ballots with Peter Kahler of Star City finally edging ahead. Dr. F L Sharrer won the Coroner post on the first ballot. W H Ambler and M B Glenn won Commissioner positions. the event spotlighted brewing interests opposing opponents in state politics.
Francesville baseball team lost 7 to 2 at Star City on Sunday. Errors doomed the visitors while a hard rain slicked the field and affected play.
Property listing seeks tenants for a 240 acre farm. Contact person named Alex Merica for more details. Potential renters are advised to inquire about terms and availability.
The article lists several counties in Indiana that are dry due to the Moore remonstrance and Nicholson law. It notes numerous dry townships across counties, with 26 dry townships and 190 wet townships. Dry townships total 332 by Nicholson remonstrance and 450 by Moore remonstrance.
A reflective piece cites a religious creation account to critique modern society. It mocks loafers on corners and in post offices as they discuss national problems, while their wives wash for neighbors and children fend for themselves at home.
Threshing time sale features knives and forks sets at 50 cents, heavy spoons 25 cents, tea spoons six for 25 cents, gasoline stove 2.50, ice cream freezers 1.50 to 3.50, 10 and two foot dining tables, paring knives 10 15 25 cents, Perfection oil stoves, porch swings 3.00, hammocks 1.25 to 2.50, croquet set 1.10, lap duster, ironing board 1.00, plate racks 0.75 to 3.00. Trade name T Higgins & Co.
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