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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

4

Sword handoff mishap sparks fire in backstage tale

In a London Tit-Bits anecdote, K. J. Kyron’s stage manage tale shows a super clinging to correct sword etiquette. Byron rebukes the man for offering the blade first, the staffer finally passes the handle over the shoulder, but keeps it in the flame, scorching it and igniting laughter backstage.

K. J. Kyron Klage Byron Super London

Kaiee y TP Seeks Sheriff Nomination at Paliski County GOP

Kaiee y TP announces candidacy for sheriff as B. G. Oglesby backs the Paliski County Republican convention decision. The county GOP meeting outlines support and path to the nomination.

Joe Kaiee Repubican County Oglesby Paliski County Stub

Burson Announces Candidacy for 44th Circuit Judge

George Burson declares his bid for Circuit Judge in the 44th Circuit, contingent on the Democratic Convention's decision. He seeks party support and placement on the election ballot.

George Burson

Alga founder memories fade amid losses and receivership

The article notes lingering memories of Alga's founder as the organization faces financial cuts. It mentions reduced funds to 120, repayments to Jane Dowie, and a $100 award, with jewels missing and the era of splendor fading. Receivership has taken away several homies, altering the community narrative.

Tim Taowsane Jane Dowie Alga Gioshea

Murder Mystery In LaPorte Grips Readers With Graphic Satire

Local papers trumpet lurid coverage of a LaPorte murder case while book agents promise to sell embellished accounts to readers. Officials urge restraint as sensational details circulate and curiosity grows among the public.

Laporte

Dowie Personal Estate Details Emergent From Estate Records

The article outlines the estate of John Alexander Dowie known as Prophet Elijah III. It notes his claim to build cities and establish major industries and references ongoing probate actions and asset valuations.

John Alexander Dowie Elijah III Bie Industries

Debates Proposed Among Governor Hopefuls Stir Debate

The Elkhart Review distrusts revived debates between Republicans and Democrats for governor candidates Ee Watson and Thomas W Marshal. It argues debates degenerate into sarcasm and personal abuse, obscuring policy issues and provoking crowd excitement over sensationalism.

Phere B Ee Watson Thomas W Marshal Elkhart Review

Fine patterns at cost from WJ Hobbard's Furniture Store

An advertisement from WJ Hobbard's Furniture Store promises access to select, high quality patterns offered at cost, inviting customers to shop affordable options for home decor and upholstery needs.

WJ. Hobbard

Arithmetic as test of mental soundness misapplied

A judge in a recent trial linked arithmetic ability to soundness of mind. The piece cites Dean Stanley and Keble as examples who would be deemed imbecile by such tests. Keble’s bursar error stemmed from misplacing a date in accounts, illustrating flawed judgment in math.

Dean Stanley Keble Oxford

Religious family devotion and a curious aquarium tale

The text notes a family life deeply religious with twice daily prayers and extra sessions during the war at 1 pm as per Confederate proclamation. It also describes a keeper’s tale of a sea of Galilee catfish that hatches eggs in its mouth and stores them in a large pharynx making a warm red nest where fry emerge.

Thomas Wilson Page Old Dominion Confederacy Aquarium Sea of Galilee

Old Scottish Woman Teases Fast-Walking Minister

An elderly Scot woman walking to church with her family notes the minister riding past at a furious pace. She comments that the minister is merciful to his beast and later praisingly blesses him for his zeal and hard work.

Marcifu

Exchange Wanted for Eggs by Porter Clothier

Porter the clothier and furnisher seeks an exchange of clothing and footwear for eggs. The ad mentions a salve for burns or cald lain’sa and promotes a store with Sharples Cream Bread brand. Burget & Song are noted in association with the listing.

Porter Furniaker

See Us For Your Window and Door Screens

See us for window and door screens and related services. Dye and Thompson Lumber Co offers AY sized materials and installation options.

Dye & Thompson Lumber

Herefords For Sale and Seed Corn Listings

Several registered Hereford bull calves offered by S. L. Johnson Mouca Ind Phone 122 Seed corn Joe Vankirk lists several bushels of 1906 Yellow Dent seed corn at 12 per bushel Daily Bread Flour promoted at Greiger's Cash Store for housewives seeking good bread.

S. L. Johnson Mouca Ind Joe Vankirk Yellow Dent Greiger’s

Reinhardt Leaves with Winefred Hubbell

L. P. Reinhardt departs with Winefred Hubbell after a formal engagement, details of the arrangement not disclosed. The event marks a notable social proceeding in the local community.

L. P. Reinhardt

Feed for young chicks named grain blend

Containe corn wheat millet kaffir corn and bulled oats offered as a feed blend to nourish and save young chicks. Gregers ash.

Gregers

Burget and Sons Advertises Fashion and Auto Goods

Local merchants Burget and Sons promote Wild Cherry Paos phat Hires Root Bove Creme de Menthe Coca Cola and Golden Oranggeade. They boast new spring suits and the latest styles, plus bike gears tires automobile seats tops and quick shifting tops at prices below competitors.

Burget and Sons

Bank Statement of State Bank of Francesville

Report of the condition of the State Bank of Francesville in Indiana. lists assets including loans, overdrafts, furniture, real estate, and cash. liabilities show paid-in capital, surplus, and deposits. Notary confirms sworn statement dated May 21, 1968. Also adv for Electric Bitters health remedy.

As. Waitaker J.L Beesley H. W. Foster State Bank of Francesville Francesvill Ind TSS Hua Oo Na Murplus Fund CHEN Gh. Co Indiana Pulaski Beesery Harry A. Ames

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