19 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
1
Community notes from Francesville cover the Street Fair Saturday and multiple visiting residents from nearby towns. Reports include illnesses, travel by residents to Parson and university towns, stage show My Friend From Arkansaw at Myers Opera House, and local sports and social events with names like Dr. Stine George Wade and Mrs. McMurray.
Dr Sangster, former Monticello veterinarian, was arrested in Winslow Arizona Monday and returned to face forgery charges. He had forged notes to friends, attempted suicide, and his Canadian brother offered to settle creditors at seventy five cents on the dollar if criminal action was dropped. Local sentiment favors the doctor, viewing creditor pressure as blackmail.
180 acre improved farm land in Indiana forty four miles southeast of Francesville will sell at a bargain price. Address the owner A. M. Record Independence Iowa.
Notice to all who owe Dunn & Coffel to call and settle on or before September 28 as money is needed.
Francesville Medaryville and Monon illuminated by electric light for first time last Thursday night. Francesville’s current was turned on by Mrs. Frank Kleckner, local manager’s wife, after a year of franchise efforts led by Frank Kleckner of Aurora. Delays came from financing and material shipments amid industry opposition. The plant requires many miles of poles and wire, justifying the criticism. Pulaski dam deal secured. main power plant to be built next year. local line kept for emergencies with strong demand for wiring homes and businesses.
The Fort Wayne News notes Albert J. Beveridge’s formal departure from the Republican Party after a career marked by a volatile personality and estranged allies. It argues his defeat in Indianapolis and Marion County sealed his exit, and claims he now presents himself as something else while many still view his god and party as one.
The Republicans of Indiana Eleventh District met in Logansport and nominated Dr. J. W. G. Stewart of Wabash for Congress. He defeated John A. Hunt of Miami County and Dr. George Daniels of Grant County on the eighth ballot. James R. Guild of Medaryville was offered the nomination but declined citing business, with James E. Watson as speaker.
L P Rheinhart the piano tuner will be in Francesville Tuesday October 1 to attend to the fall piano tuning. Leave orders at the Tribune office.
All who owe for veterinary services are asked to call and settle accounts on or before September 14. L. A. Leach, Veterinary.
Help wanted to employ a house keeper or a married man for farm work and a wife to manage the house. Parties seeking positions should call at this office for further information.
Person seeks to purchase eight to ten young horses or mules weighing 1200 to 1500 pounds within thirty days. Contact Clarence Riggs at Francesville or call phone 124F for arrangements.
The young ladies of the Christian church will serve meals on election day providing dinner and supper to voters and volunteers.
Werner's Cash Store announces the arrival of Queen Quality Shoes for fall and winter now on sale at the store.
The Francesville street fair began yesterday after a delay from a wreck near Danville Illinois that postponed the carnival arrival until Wednesday at 10 am. Officials report strong crowds and a robust program including double parachute drops by aerialists and top quality agricultural exhibits.
The Winamac street fair runs September 25 26 27 and 28 featuring daily airship flight by H C Cole in a Curtis biplane plus four other free acts. Four political speeches will be Prohibitionist Wednesday Progressive Thursday Democratic Friday and Republican Saturday. The program suggests a large crowd for the upcoming event.
The Tribune reports schools will start next Monday after being postponed to prevent spread of contagious disease. A diphtheria case led to a quarantine at the time, prompting the delay.
Administrator Carl Meyne will sell all of the late Rosa Garrigan’s house goods and personal property at the residence on Saturday September 28 starting at two o clock. Vacant items include furniture and household belongings.
A large portion of voters in Pulaski County have not registered. Monday October 7 marks their last chance to register or lose the right to vote in the upcoming election.
James Elston operates a cider press in running order on Thursdays each week at a location five miles southwest of Francesville.
A local supplier urges farmers to place fertilizer orders now for fall wheat, predicting a good sowing year and favorable prices. L. W. Hubbell Fertilizer Co. invites customers to call for recommendations.
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