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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
5
A brief republication note announces a supplement to the Galveston Leader newspaper, dated December 23, 1908, likely describing additional local news or notices included with the issue.
Mrs John Stone visited Kokomo Friday while Miss Bessie Laird visited Logansport Tuesday. A ten pound baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Otto Fenn. Homer Sprinkle and Frank Daggett visited Kokomo Tuesday evening. James Sprinkle plans a two week trip to Clay County starting Thursday. Harvey Gray returned from the Omaha corn show. James Platt and wife from Young America stayed with Mrs Millie Meek over the weekend. Walter Uhl and son Dennis and Frank King of Logansport visited Galveston Tuesday. Dr B C Stevens Loganport physician died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday morning. John McConnell and wife Bertha Baldwin, Omer Fickle and Frances Fickle visited Jamal Bell’s family at Jewell Sunday. Mrs Joseph Walker had a stroke Tuesday morning while washing, improving by writing. Loganport Bar Association to host farewell for Quincey Myers next week with Attorney B B Richards attending. Postmaster Morrison thanks Galveston teachers and pupils for attention to talks on mailing postcards and Christmas packages.
O. M. Shirley, Trustee of Jackson Township, states office days will be at his residence on Tuesday and at Galveston Drug Co. in Galveston Indiana on Friday each week. Merchants who bought the Logansport Tribune special edition last Sunday received large lemons as a promo. The anticipated rush of business did not occur.
The protracted meeting closed last Thursday with eight new members. The past year saw prosperity across church activities, a Saturday bazaar drew a large crowd, and the evening entertainment succeeded. Christmas exercises are planned for Thursday night with a tree and other features and treats for the school. Over the year the pastor welcomed forty new members into the church.
Residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and events. Maria Stoner and Almena Brinley travel plans are noted along with Mike Bell returning from Wisconsin. Household visits include Dollie Douglas in Indianapolis and Will Haworth families in Kokomo. Ada Chambers to wed Charles Wilson at Ada’s mother's home. Perry Alspaugh rents Mrs. Sarah Foy property on Lincoln street.
The first annual Galveston Poultry and Pet Stock Association show opens with 300 to 400 entries. Judge T M Ca P bell of Darlington oversees premiums and ribbon awards as exhibitors arrive from Indianapolis Winamac Komomo Logansport and Young America. Exhibit quality praised. attendees urged to attend.
The church notes praise happy youth, a new piano arriving today, and a forthcoming January program. Cantata fits the season and Sunday evening services will feature special features including the sermon titled A Man Half Baked. Regular morning and evening services are planned with a tonic league in the afternoon.
The Logansport Journal reports on social visits and Christmas plans. Families including the Stoners King Daggett and Lahman move or visit others in Indiana and Illinois. An 1909 marriage is announced Fern Eckert and George S. Williams. A high school musical program is planned after holidays. Rebekah Lodge hosts a festive meeting with refreshments and fraternal activities.
About twenty families in the area backed the Leader edit or as the county voted dry by a majority of 1035, surprising both sides. Preble is commended for the outcome. Frank Shepherd and Hugh Klepper plan a hand laundry in the Flomerfelt room, offering cleaning and pressing services. Amity Lodge No. 362 enjoyed a large roll call with about 100 members and visitors, refreshments served, and debts reduced after a fire relief.
The U B Church schedules preaching next Sunday morning and evening with invitations for all. A cantata is planned for Thursday evening and the final rehearsal is tonight. Members should bring tree gifts Thursday. Revival starts January 3 with Rev J A Groves assisting. Second quarterly meeting January 5 at 9 30 with stewards to be noticed. Everyone urged to attend Sunday School and preaching.
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