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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
We offer a mixed sale of clothing and linens at low prices. Items include Mens Black and Fancy Hose, Rib Top Hose, suspenders, shirts, towels, lace curtains, bed spreads, and bedsheets with bold discounts and a focus on value. Produce of all kinds also wanted at market prices.
A crowd of 400 at Kopka park watched Francesville beat LaCrosse 13 to 8 as Hudgins pitched well until sixth inning errors and a late substitution let the visitors score. Francesville's hitters clustered in runs while LaCrosse responded with scattered hits and walks.
White Post and Gilliam township trustees thank the Francesville band for excellent service at the commencement last Saturday. The band offered a free evening concert after the day program and their readiness to help is greatly appreciated by the community.
Classified notice lists a Fisher piano once costing 100 dollars now for sale at under half price at the seller’s Francesville residence. Also offers two folding beds and other articles and provides the contact by Mrs. John Priest. A second item notes Blue Front Drug Store promotes sodas as delicious. A separate lost notice asks for return of nickel plated nose glasses lost on the street Saturday afternoon to Cyrua Ball.
The Rensselaer bank owned by Harvey O Harrin and Sons will close its affairs and retire from banking to focus on farming and livestock. No definite reason is given but retirement is linked to anti private bank agitation following the McCoy failure.
The eleventh annual commencement of Beaver township schools was held at New Bethel church on Tuesday evening. Graduates Flossie Viers Ora Alexander Orpha Hamblin and Clare Hedges delivered fine orations. Mr Hathaway gave the class address and Supt J H Riddick presented diplomas. Nora Paul Minnie Gordon sang and the band provided music. A quartet of Gordon Fisher Fitz and Ezra offered selections along with Miss Paul on piano. Mrs Barker and A Keplar trustee Carl Meyne received congratulations for leading the township schools.
The 86 year old grandmother of Thos Nickerson of this place died in Heyworth Illinois last week. She was a time honored pioneer citizen of Illinois.
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