14 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
1
A stream of social calls and visits fills Galveston Kokomo and nearby towns as residents host guests from Logansport Plymouth and Indianapolis. Businesses push fishing tackle coal paints and building lots while a wedding near Miami connects families and futures.
Notes from Kokomo area include mentions of Joe R. Myers inviting visits to see the Monument, and a gravel road petition from Galveston cemetery approved last Thursday with B. B. Richards Myers & Yarlott as attorneys. Also references to local residents Florence McCann Mrs Wills and families from Logansport and town movements.
A letter praising Chamberlain's Salve for eczema after doctor remedies failed. The writer notes his wife found it superior to prior treatments and mentions Galveston Drug Co as the seller.
The article asserts modern science shows life can extend beyond current limits, emphasizing ages 50 to 60 as a critical period. It promotes Electric Bitters as Nature’s best aid after 50, describing the tonic as reviving all body organs and guaranteeing by Galveston Drug Co for 50 cents.
Our Stores at Kokomo and Logansport will be closed all day Thursday August 15 to arrange the stocks and reduce prices for the big Mark Down Sale starting Friday August 16 Bargains at Price Stores Broadway.
The Galveston town trustees met last Wednesday night. Claims allowed include legal services for R C Hillis at 20 dollars and surveying for Jos Vernon at 33 dollars. A resolution praising Marshal Whiteside for enforcing law and order was adopted unanimously. Treasurer H H Miller’s report was read and accepted. North Street improvement from the Pennsylvania railroad to Main Street was estimated at 1240 dollars. Engineer Vernon was authorized to meet property owners to settle construction on North Street west of the interurban railroad. A Thursday morning meeting with a new survey followed.
Win M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertville New York lauds Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat diseases. He claims it is an infallible cure and mentions a 50 cent household bottle with a one dollar price for a dealer offer.
The item notes Old Settlers Day scheduled for next Saturday in Miami. It also lists several residents and visitors including Mrs. Martha Turley of Kokomo and Mrs. Nancy Keiver of Logansport, with social visits and family gatherings mentioned.
An old saying frames a pill advertisement noting daily sunrises and sunsets as the universe's regularity. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills from Galveston Drug Co. priced at 25 cents.
Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa lauds Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting five years of usage in his family and repeated cures. He says it is the best remedy of its kind in the world and reports it available for sale at Galveston Drug Co.
Notice is given that Galveston Town Trustees will receive sealed bids by 2 00 PM August 30 1907 for North Street improvement from P C C L A R to Main Street. Bids opened 2 30 PM Aug 30 1907. Plans at Town Clerk. Bid bond 2 percent. contract bond 50 percent. Right to reject bids. Attest Town Clerk Lyle Brown.
A local notice urges buyers to visit the Marble and Granite works of Joe R. Myers for monuments. It promises ten percent savings and invites customers to call or see designs before choosing a firm.
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