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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1916

Page

4

Public Sale Calendar and Local Notables Notes

Printing completed for sales at this office with Wednesday December 13 set for Thomas Weters and Son three miles southeast of Bennett's Switch. Local social and travel mentions include Clint Daggett and wife in Kokomo, Mary Piatt and wife wintering in Florida, and numerous visits around Walton Conrad Bennett's Switch and Kokomo. Hoosier High Test Gasoline advertised at 17 12 cents per gallon at B F Conwell's.

Thomas Weters & Son Bennett's Switch Col. W. B. Davies

Methodist Church Notes Kokomo Event Invitations

Rev. G E Garrison announces Settlement Day at Main Street M E Church Kokomo this Wednesday. Services Thursday 7:60 a m prayer and praise. Sunday school at 9:30 a m. Preaching at 10:30 and 7. Mrs Julia Fried Walker of Indianapolis speaks to parents and teachers next Sunday afternoon at the school building. Citizens invited.

Main Street M. E. Ehurch Kokomo Logan Julia Fried Walker Indianapolis

Farmer Could Set New Record in Fort Wayne Tanlac Ad

In Fort Wayne Indiana Fred Blum a farmer on Rural Route 15 credits Tanlac with eradicating 15 years of kidney trouble muscular rheumatism and back pain. He says he can work harder now and that his pains have vanished. Tanlac promotes benefits for stomach liver kidney trouble and more and is sold in Galveston by Galveston Drug Co.

Fort Wayne Ind Tanlac Fred Blum Galveston Galveston Drug Co

For Sale Good Dry Wood And Local Notices

Good dry wood for sale. Henderson store contact Alisor Bell. Glen McKilwain has gone to Toledo Ohio for a new position. Alva Newport and family moved into the William Graves property. P M Henderson and wife visited Grant Haworth and wife at Cassville. Drain your farm with everlasting clay drain tile. Sweetser Drain Tile Co. Henderson Indiana. Henderson Fickle and wife and Mrs Fanny Haynes were Thanksgiving dinner guests of H S Fickle family. Mrs Tam Endicott and son William of Indianapolis were dinner guests of Chas Stewart and wife. Misses Elsie Bevington and Emma Zehring spent Thanksgiving with Edna Munson at Valparaiso.

Henderson Fickle Fanny Haynes H.S. Fickle Tam Endicott William Indianapolis Chas, Stewart and Wife Elsie Bevington Emma Zehring Edna Munson Valparaiso W. S. Fickle Omar Fickle

Universalist Church Notes

Rev H C Beckett pastor Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 a m Thanksgiving Day dinners featured visits from Kokomo Galveston near and Indianapolis families and a birthday anniversary for Mrs Sarah Buchanan with baskets and a day of family gathering.

H. C. Beckett Sarah Buchanan

Mrs Millie Meek On Sick List

Mrs Millie Meek is reported to be on the sick list. Miss Mary Hicks spent Thursday evening in Logansport.

Millie Meek Mary Hicks Logansport

J M Thomas and Family Visit Bun ker Hill

J M Thomas and family of Bun ker Hill were Thursday guests of John Thomas and wife.

Local Families Visit Friends and Share Thanksgiving

Emmett Shope and family from near Hemlock visited for a few days with friends and relatives. Walter House and family hosted relatives for Thanksgiving dinner. The shredding project nears completion in the area. The Ladies Aid plans a Thursday sewing session for Mrs. Cleve Rise. Services will be held each evening at 7 o'clock this week.

Arthur Carey Elias Myers Elizabeth Campbell May Leona Ryker John Shope Hazel Mabel Shope Arthur Myers George Myers Walter House Cleve Rise

Rogers Harris wedding in Battle Creek Michigan ceremony

Miss Beatrice Rogers of Logan sport and Marcus Harris married in Battle Creek Michigan where the groom attends school. Announcement reached J. P. Harris and wife on Thanksgiving Day, surprising relatives and friends who send best wishes.

Beatrice Rogers Logansport Marcus Harris Battle Creek Michigan J. P. Harris

Sloan's Liniment for External Pain Relief

Sloan's Liniment is advertised as a quick penetrating remedy for bumps bruises and sprains in children and adults. It soothes rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness with prompt relief and is sold by druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Majestic Needle Circle Thanksgiving Party Notes

The Majestic Needle Circle met with Mr and Mrs Seymour Price for a Thanksgiving party on Friday evening November 24. The program included song America reading How the First Thanksgiving Originated Minnie Goodier cornet and organ duet Ruth and John Merrell reading Elizabeth Hicks a pumpkin seed guessing contest won by Martha Fickle and refreshments of sandwiches pickles and cake. Attendants included O K Woolley and wife John Goodier and wife Mrs Chas Goodier and sons Arthur Hicks and family Ed Crites and family John Merrell and family Ruth Merrell Andy Ronk and family Chas Fickle and family Mr Price and family with Miss Elva Wilson visiting.

Majestic Needle Circle Seymour Price America Minnie Goodier Ruth John Merrell Elizabeth Hicks Martha Fickle O. K. Woolley John Goodier Chas. Goodier Arthur Hicks Ed Crites Ruth Merrell Andy Ronk Chas. Fickle Mr. Price Elva Wilson

United Brethren Notes Public Worship and Community Church News

Rev J C Bailey reports on services at the United Brethren Church with Sabbath School and worship times and notes a phone change. Dr D Robinson of Indiana Central University preached on consecration with a second sermon at Otterbein, inviting church members to a December 13 program and a Kokomo speaker.

Otterbein Elijah Elisha Gilgal Bethel Jerico Jordan Dr. Robinson Otterbein Brotherhood Kokomo

Kokomo Visitors and Local Notes From The Leader

Wilson Campbell and wife Ray mond Peck visited Kokomo on Tuesday. Alvin Logan and family were Thursday dinner guests of W. L. Johnson and wife. Wm. Lynas and family from Kansas were weekend guests of L. G. Lynas. Mrs. Otis Nelson and baby returned home Tuesday from North Manchester. Mrs. M. B. Williamson of Young America was in Galveston and visited the Leader office. Sam Brinley and family of Danville Illinois spent Thursday with his daughter Mrs. Ross Hubler. Jos Constable and wife of Logan sport with Mrs Jennie Stanley and Dr J F Cornell and family spent Thanksgiving with Hershal Williams. Leader notes space constraints. contributed article and other reading matter omitted this issue, to be used next week. William Harness known as Dutch Harness, former Ergin township resident, died at Ponca City Oklahoma last Wednesday. funeral and interment held there Friday.

William Harness Dutch” Harness Ergin Township Howard County Ponca City Oklahoma

Local residents share visits and family events

Harry Bickle works at Bun ker Hill. Fred Garrison and wife of Deca tur, Hlinvis, and John Swafford of Bennett's Switch visited John Swafford and wife Saturday. Several locals travel to Kokomo and Walton shops. A newborn son named Robert Melvin born to Harry Smith and wife. Measles remain common among children. Agnes DeVinney recovers and returns to school.

Harry Bickle Bunker Hill Fred Garrison Decatur Hlinvis John Swafford Bennett Chas. Cassingham Wilard Darling Cale Sprinkle Pearl Bunwell Agnes DeVinney Jake McDonald Marie Stonebraker Clarence Lynas Syl Cook Ada Dye Miami Harry Smith Robert Melvin D. J. DeVinney Alvin Kitchel Salem A. P. Reed C. O. Reed Gurnie Reed Kokomo Cora Reed Indianapolis Harley Gabriel Walton Chas. Logan Sam Stafford Sharpsville Inez Howard Bloomington Roy Hyatt

Thanksgiving News From Young America

Maurice Powers and wife spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Effie Freed. Locals attended the Logansport game won by the old High Rollers. Dee Dunkin recovering from Thanksgiving Day gunshot. May Hunter improves after illness. Teachers attended a meeting in Logansport. Ethel Foreman visited her parents. Residents travel to Peru for Wood trial. Adda Williamson returns to school after ten days ill. George Hubler family visited home. Ora Dunkin and family, Charles Beck and family dined at Howard Friers in Howard County. Fred McManama and family visited home. Mrs Loren Creed of Logansport visited with the McManamas. Samuel Hursh and family were guests of Obie Hursh.

Maurice Powers Effie Freed Logansport Dee Dunkin May Hunter Ethel Foreman Peru

Flora and surrounding families visit over weekend

Jess Overholser and family visited Flora on Sunday. Elbert Prather his wife and daughter spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Winchester. Mrs. Mary Williams of George town visited Mrs. Ellen DeMoss and daughter. Mrs. Grace Patten of Indianapolis and Mrs. Elsie Adams of Kokomo were Galveston visitors. Mrs. Dora List and daughter Ethel went to Richmond to visit her brother H. L. Ashley. Mrs. Lulu Endicott and son William returned to Indianapolis after visiting her mother. Dave Klepfer and family hosted Sunday guests including Walter Klepfer and family of Illinois and many others from Flora and Walton.

Grace Patten Indianapolis Elsie Adams Kokomo Galveston Dora List Ethel Richmond H. L. Ashley Lulu Endicott William Dave Klepfer Walter Klepfer Illinois Tom Maze Irvin Klepfer

Insurance settles fire damage at Beckett home

Work began Monday to repair the Rev. H. C. Beckett residence after a fire. The insurer’s adjustor allowed 520 dollars for the house and 137.05 dollars for household goods.

H.C. Beckett

Lost boots and weekend visits noted in local items

Lost a pair of hip boots with a note to return to Oliver Harness. Joe Oyler and family spent Sunday with Alvin Logan and family. Col W B Davies and F R Morrison attended the Wood trial at Peru Monday. Miss Bernice Daggett visited Lew Connelly and family in Illinois in the week’s end. Alison Bell and daughter Mazie of Kokomo were guests of Mat Cree and family Thursday. Beulah and Harley Brown visited Claude Small and family at Walton. John Burrows and wife and John Thomas and wife attended Rev Rhinehart's funeral at Onward. Josephine Gray had adenoids and tonsils removed in Kokomo Friday and is recovering nicely.

Alison Bell Mazie Kokomo Mat Cree Family Beulah and Harley Brown Claude Small and Walton John Burrows John Thomas Rhinehart Josephine Gray Kokomo Friday

Thanksgiving Day Hosts Include Local Families

Mrs. Dora List and Bert Verbryck with family entertained on Thanksgiving Day. Also visiting were R. M. Ashley and family of Kokomo Miss Leona Ryker and Otto Alspaugh and wife.

Dora List Bert Verbryck R. M. Ashley Kokomo Leona Ryker Otto Alspaugh

Neglected Colds Grow Worse Ad for Pine Tar Honey

A vintage ad urges readers that a persistent cough can become chronic if untreated. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a soothing remedy with antiseptic properties to ease breathing and tackle throat irritation. Includes use for croup sore throat and bronchial issues. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clint Daggett Mary Piatt Florida Loren McCoy Lester Harness P. A. Grives Wm. McKinney and James Logan James Babb L. E. Greenwood Benton County Paddy Schoool House Eugene Shirley Chicago Virgil Mendenhall Conrad Clarence Loop G. W. Burton Dr. Loop Beatrice Fickle Alfred Zehring Bennett's Switch School Paul Faris Ernest House W. S. Lines Vern Walker Morton McCoy Orville Hyatt Willard Lawrence Leslie Hardin Roy Johnson May Lawrence Dot Robinson W. H. Whiteside Cecil Cornell Walter Whiteside Methodist Church Notes G. E. Garrison Farmer Henderson Alisor Bell Glen McKilwain Toledo Ohio Alva Newport Wm. Graves P.M Henderson Grant Haworth Cassville Sweetser Drain Tile Co Sweetser, Indiana Universalist Church Notes Tom Peters Floyd Peters Ora Carver James Peters Aaron McDonald Anna Gay Baby Larmon McDonald Chas. Chambers Earl McDonald Morocco Lawrence McDonald J. M. Thomas United Brethren Notes J. C. Bailey Ra Vwidrows Pest Sarafoes Gari Martware Wilson Campbell Raymond Peck Alvin Logan W. L. Johnson and Wife Wm. Lynas and Family of Kansas L. G. Lynas and Otis Nelson North Manchester M. B. Williamson Young America Leader Sam Brinley Danville Ross Hubler Lincoln H. R. Nielson Jess Overholser Flora Elbert Prather Winchester Mary Williams Georgetown Ellen DeMoss Wiley Terrell Zoras Blue Chester Meek Orville Emienck Walter Lines Jas. Crockett Omer Crockett Dave Crockett Lulu Haas Wm. Davis Ode Davis Lonnie Davis Finder Oliver Harness Joe Oyler F. R. Morrison Wood Bernice Daggett Lew Connelly Ilinois C. K. McCain Cna Hsk Dadlcati Cne N. Main St
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