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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe remedy for kidney trouble with a guarantee of refund if not satisfied. P. H. Beall endorses the product.
Clover Leaf announces reduced rate tickets for August 25 to 28 from all stations. One fare covers the round trip. Tickets may be bought through Toledo and White Star Line or D. C. Steamer lines or connecting railroad lines. Extensions allow return departures from Detroit by September 14 under certain conditions. For details contact the nearest Clover Leaf agent or C. C. Jenkins G P A Toledo Ohio.
A garbled stream of 1901 era ads and short notices lists Clark’s and Brvington’s stores, a Logansport trip by Dr. Z A Loop, John Whiteside’s new porch, the Wabash Valley Pow Wow set for Logansport in 1901, linen suits on sale, buggies in Galveston, Mrs Lizzie Wyatt’s nervous prostration, bargain furniture by John Thomas, window screens 25 cents, Ed Bell visiting Morroco, ladies footwear on bargain counter, Lena King visiting Sycamore, Banxy Salve advertised by F H Beall.
Despite flour price rises, Fred Paulus announces continued bread sales at four cents per loaf. Store proclaims itself headquarters for everything good to eat. Local retailer maintains value pricing amid cost pressures.
Rennie Robertson of Logansport spends Sunday here while Mr and Mrs W C Raymond of Kokomo visit son George. A mix of ads lists discounted clothing $1.50 to $1.75, household items, medicines, a cold cure, repairs, and a camping trip from Logansport to the Tippecanoe river. A 12-year-old Maud Graham dies near Galveston with funeral at M E church and interment in I O O F cemetery.
Saturday evening at 5 o'clock in the parlors of the Barnett hotel Lo rs transport, E. N. Hamilton of Galveston and Miss Rachael Newport of Deacon were united in marriage by Rev. Edward Yates Hill. The ceremony was witnessed by fourteen friends from Deacon and Galveston. Afterward the party enjoyed refreshments in the main dining room. They arrived at the City Hotel here Sunday evening. Hamilton has accepted a position in Dan Turley's store.
A grove gathering is set for Sunday August 12 1900 in Philip Noels grove one mile south and one mile east of Walton. Services at 11 am and 2 pm. All invited. An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co claims to prevent intestinal infections appendicitis and bowel liver and kidney ailments and urges asking your druggist.
Never before have prices been so low this season on ladies shirt waists and dress skirts. Visit the store to see the selection and find fit at an unbeatable price.
The Clover Leaf will operate for the Niagara Falls Excursion on August 7. Tourist sleeping cars offer about half the berth price of Palace or Standard sleepers. Cars are fitted with mattresses curtains blankets linen and pillows, with uniformed porters in charge. Rail and lake agents can provide more details.
Lincoln's second annual picnic and jubilee set for Saturday August 1900 in Wright grove east of Lincoln. Program includes vocal and instrumental music pole climbing pig races sack races wheelbarrow races and more. Speakers Hon John B Joyce Kokomo and Rev F P Overmyer Peru. Refreshments on grounds. Details from G F Dannettelle Lincoln Indiana.
A note lists a picnic at Lincoln planned for Saturday August 11 with local social updates from Logansport. Mentions Mr and Mrs C F Thomas visiting relatives in Peru, Mrs Sam E Thurston in Kokomo, Daisy Shaner visiting her grandmother Mrs Shaner, and a Cass County Teachers Institute session scheduled August 13 to 17 at the high school in Logansport.
An advertisement asserts that perfect womanhood stems from perfect health and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as nature’s rare gift of physical beauty available to all who use it, urging readers to consult their Druggist.
Geo C Hickock of Curtiss Wisconsin reports that Foley's Kidney Cure helped his father and proves the product fulfills its claims, noted by P H Beall. The testimonial emphasizes relief and effectiveness of the remedy.
Weather note for Galveston and nearby areas predicts warmer conditions with a likelihood of rain. An umbrella is advised as a precaution while shoppers are invited to view an extensive selection of umbrellas from F. H. Thomas in town.
G. W. Davis constructed a porch covering and added a railing. The improvement likely prevents mud on the porch and stops people from using it as a sidewalk during wet weather, reducing tracking mud into the residence.
Darby and Patterson offer the entire stock from L. H. Bane & Co. at retail for 50 cents on the dollar or less in Kokomo Indiana starting Saturday August 4 from the Grand Army room on the third floor. Stock includes dry goods and notions with a September 1 closing date. All goods sold for cash only with no charges or approvals.
Uncle Sam's Sprinkle shows slow health gains while BRVINGTON'S markets horse covers fish nets and long balm by Dr. Kays. Four excursion tickets sold last Sunday for the Lake trip. Alison Bell sold land from Youtha Bell to Alvin Amin for 1212 dollars and 50 cents. Galvestonites fishing on Mud Lake returned home Friday night reporting a good time and a big catch.
A local baseball team traveled to Wawpecong last Sunday and defeated the home club by 7 to 3. The report notes the Galveston boys were victorious and mentions the game as a simple scoreline without additional context.
Burton Tennessee April 18 1899. I feel it my duty to tell of the benefit I have received from the use of Dr J H McLeans Liver and Kidney Balm. I had rheumatism in my back legs and ankles. My feet were greatly swollen I could scarcely get from one row to another. I used three bottles of Liver and Kidney Balm together with one bottle of Volcanic Oil Liniment and was completely cured. Have gained 23 pounds. Andy M Jones. For sale by Z U Loop.
J. E. Powers made a business trip to Walton Friday. Colds coughs and croup cured by Dr Kay s Long Balm. Miss Vesper Myers of Indianapolis visits Galveston relatives this week. W Hi Hart recovering after two weeks illness. Adjustable Window Screens 25c. Roof over the Masonic lodge room being re shingled by Newt Holman James W Smith James Holman and John Smith. Take your Puggies and Car
Catalog notes from Indiana University year just closed with attendance exceeding one thousand for the third time in history. Every county represented. From Galveston Harry Gray and John Walter Laird. From Logansport Samuel Milroy Ballard Reyburna Alvan Higgins Edgar Clayton Hinkle Bertha Kaufman Joseph Edward Layton Lida Meredith Layton Benjamin Franklin Joy Mabel Alice Rothrock Michael Francis Sullivan listed as attendees.
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