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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
8
C M Harden of Silver City NC declares Electric Bitters fulfill every claim for stomach liver and kidney trouble. He calls it excellent for weakness chills and malaria and says it is the best medicine he has tried. Sold under guarantee at J B Twikletus Drug Store 50 cents with freight paid by Jones.
In a brief exchange, a Brancesville suitor asserts he will marry Myrtle, telling the girl's father he plans to remove the wealth barrier and proceed with the marriage. The town newspaper records the informal dialogue as part of society notes.
A former jail inmate recalls an incident on the street where he stole a letter and fifty dollars, read a moving appeal from a sick woman, and returned both with five dollars of his own after being tormented by guilt. He later learned the letter was faked to lure money, cementing his cynicism about humanity.
A three year old boy Allan worries his aristocratic grandmother who boasted of blue blood ancestry. He cuts a finger and, unlike usual, cries not from pain but from the idea his blood is blue as grandma had claimed. His mother consoles him and notes the cut is not serious.
A tall impatient man paces a wayside station platform and asks a boy about the train's lateness. The boy grins and avoids reply, later explaining a stranger asked why he didn’t answer, fearing the man would punch his face for mocking him.
Dora reveals engagement to Mr Fic kel and shows a ring with a mistaken inscription. Miss Wise comments on the lack of visible ring while Dora explains the jeweler had to fix it, the engraving reading George to Genevieve instead of George to Dora.
A South African ostrich behavior piece describes the waltz like whirl of large flocks as instinctive play aiding evasion of predators. A New York Sun note explains the theory behind the move and its presumed survival value. The text ends with a separate promotional snippet touting Moore's Strictly Pure Gasoline for clear blue flames and purifier claims by Jacob Myca Elevator Co.
L Long and J O Janes announce the death of Clara Janes Long and thank friends for sympathy and love shown during her illness. The family expresses appreciation from their home.
A local notice urges poultry owners to stock medicines and foods this season. It promotes Poultry Medicine and recommends Blue Front Ding Store for supplies to prevent sickness in fowl.
Notice filed in the 88th Circuit Court Pulaski County Indiana September term 1908 Sophia Hintz and others sue Lewis Chamberline and others with attorney C W Barker. Complaint accompanied by affidavit states that Lewis Chamberline and his wife are involved with several named parties including Elizabeth Chamberline and Mr Chambers whose first name is unknown.
Notice to unknown heirs devisees legatees and distributees and to trustees administrators and assigns of each defendant that they are nonresidents of Indiana and must appear September 1 at Pulaski circuit court Winamac to answer the complaint concerning real estate in Pulaski county Indiana. Clerk Frank A. Wirtmer signs with attorney CW tariser July 21 7908.
Non residents named or unknown heirs and spouses are defendants in a real estate case in Pulaski County Indiana. The complaint seeks action in the September term before Judge Freemand at Winamac court house. Defendants must appear by September 7 1908 to answer or demur. The notice is dated July 21 with Clerk Frank A. Wremer and attorney C W Barker.
Report shows resources and liabilities including loans and discounts, currency and bank balances, and deposits at Francesville Indiana. Cashier J L Beesley swears to accuracy with Notary Harry A Ames noting date July 15 1908. Advert shows Dr Kings New Life Pills testimonial and local drug store price.
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