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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
5
Mrs. Steven Finney of Miami died instantly when struck by a freight train Monday morning as she crossed the railroad to reach the post office. She was about 73, survived by her husband four children and several grandchildren.
Homer Frush made a business trip to Kohome Monday. Elijah Gabriel his wife and daughter Laura spent Thursday with relatives at Fairfield. Miss Edna Swafford and Jake McDonald visited friends at Hemlock Thursday. The State President of the Epworth League Society gave a pleasant talk at the church Sunday evening. Miss Hattie Harvey of Royal Centre, Forest Rose and Claude Countryman were Sunday guests of Miss Pearl Hyatt.
Mrs. Margaret Bickell has been very ill at her home west of town but is slightly improved at this time. The social held in the basement of the church Saturday evening was a success in every way. Claude Reed Iva Reed and Gert rude Hyatt witnessed the basket ball game at Walton Wednesday night.
Miss Dulcie Crim returns from Greencastle for Thanksgiving. Families and neighbors visit and entertain across Walton including the Bishops, Sisson, Wendling, Bird, Bebee, Dutches, Witters, Kauffman, Minnick, Shaffer, Wingrave, Vennard, Fenn, Kivett, and Galveston guests. Local relocations and a school vacation noted. nurse Ed Minnick moves. Philip Bros elevator hiring noted. Sale listed.
The Galveston high school football team defeated Kirklin 22 to 0 sealing the 1909 season. Despite weight advantages for Kirklin, Galveston used trick plays and strong forward passing to dominate in the second half. The team faced training shortages but played well overall and looks to 1910 with optimism.
Chauncey Copeland named acting captain of the 1910 team. Indiana Central University's Dr. Bonebrake spoke Monday to students. Miss Hoffstadt presented the football Gs Tuesday and led a travel talks series. Supt. Hughes addressed students and led devotional exercises. November exams are due this week as the school plans a baseball track team next spring.
An offered visit in Kokomo invites customers to inquire about repairing watches clocks and glasses and to purchase wedding rings silverware and other items with emphasis on value and service in the surrounding country.
“This means just what the headline says Half price. It’s the great opportunity for those who have not supplied their hat needs to save money and procure a hat up-to-date in style. This offer includes all pattern and trimmed data as well as untrimmed ones. Remember, it’s half price from plainly marked figures.”
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