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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1913

Page

7

Marion Visits and Local Socials Highlight Christmas Week

Arthur Chamness returns to Marion after a pleasant visit with home folks. Mrs. Curt Wood and daughter of Michigan visit Willard Lawrence and family. Numerous guests share Sunday dinner with James Peters and wife, including Laura rockett and others. B F Conwell and wife spend Christmas with Otis McCracken in Indianapolis. Various local residents visit neighbors and relatives around town. A snippet discusses the pride in long established telephone numbers and their historic significance.

Curt Wood Michigan Willard Lawrence James Peters Laura Rockett Harry Clymer Roy Turley Louise Leonard Crockett Chas. Wininger

McCoy Sells Coffee at Thirty Cents a Pound

A vendor advertises good coffee for 30c per pound. The offer highlights affordable, flavorful blends available locally.

McCoy

Human Burrs In The World Unwise People Who Bore Their Friends

A reflection on social rudeness and the nuisance of inquisitive talkers. It contrasts intrusive friends who reveal private matters and offer unwanted help with the value of considerate, sensible companionship.

America

Christmas Guests and Family Gatherings Across Area

The passage lists numerous households hosting relatives and friends for Christmas in Logansport and surrounding towns. It notes visitors including Mr and Mrs Crane of Homer moving to the Jacob Samsel farm and families of Logan, Engler, Rodibaugh, Bell, Kitchel, Cornell, Fickle, King, and others enjoying dinners and a Christmas tree.

Mrs. Crane Homer, Sr Jacob Samsel Mrs. Samsel Town

Galveston Ad Recommends Buckthorn Remedy for Appendicitis

Galveston readers were urged to guard against appendicitis by using a German remedy called Adler ika a simple mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients. The ad claimed a single dose could instantly relieve sour stomach gas and constipation by drawing out old foul matter from the body.

Galveston Adler Ika Galveston Drug Co

Universalist Church notes honor to Pastor Beckett

Sunday services were well attended and Christmas exercises were enjoyed. Members gave the pastor and wife a clock and presented W. O. Robinson and family with a can of fresh lard. A membership day will add new members. Sunday school at the regular hour. The pastor will fulfill his Salem appointment.

Salem W. O. Robinson Beckett

Methodist Church Notes Preview Upcoming Week

Pastor H E McFarland lists prayer hour Thursday, services Sunday at 10 30 and 7 00, Sunday School 9 30 led by J W Wood. Communion postponed. Missionary day emphasized. Queen Esthers meet with Miss Ila Berryman Wednesday. Township Sunday School Convention at Lincoln Methodist Wednesday evening ends with Watch Night. Everyone urged to attend.

J. W. Wood Ila Berryman Township Lincoln

Local residents share visits across towns

Dan Thomas returns from Richmond to spend several days at home. Mrs Ida Rodibaugh and Mrs Emma Haworth visit relatives in Indianapolis. Jesse Ault and wife arrive from Lafayette Soldiers' Home to spend time with friends. Mrs Mabel Keller of Lafayette visits her parents John Burrous and wife. Robert Townsley of Idaville attends the Alpha Sigma Beta dance and visits friends for a few days.

Dan Thomas Richmond Ida Rodibaugh Emma Haworth Indianapolis Jesse Ault Lafayette Mabel ‘Keller John Burrous Robert Townsley Idaville

United Brethren Notes Watch Meeting Lincoln Visit

The Rev Geo H Trinkle opens protracted services next Sunday at 10:30 and 7:00 with a 9:30 Sunday School led by Prof Hahn. The church invites the public. various church activities follow including C E services Thursday and choir practice Friday.

Lincoln Our Church Prof. Hahn L. L. McDonald H. Z. Carey C. E

Baptist Church Notes Sermon Next Sunday Morning

Sunday school at 9 30 Rev C S Davisson to preach next Sunday morning at the Baptist church. Ladies Aid meets at the home of Miss Pearl Thomas this Wednesday. Services held every Sunday morning.

C. S. Davisson Ladies Aid Pearl Thomas

Mrs Amy Oden and Fit Silvers Wed in Kokomo Union

Mrs Amy Oden and Fit Silvers of Kokomo were married by Squire Vaile in Kokomo on Tuesday December 23. The couple will reside in Kokomo.

Amy Oden Fit Silvers Kokomo Squire Vaile

Constipation Promoted By Dr King’s New Life Pills

An advertisement warns that constipation poisons the body and promises relief from waste buildup. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure constipation and headaches and notes Galveston Drug Co endorses the product.

Dr. King Galveston Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willard Burrows E. N. Turley North Street David Fife & Son Arthur Chamness Marion B. F. Conwell Otis McCracken J. W. Lynas Sar Lynas Aaron Cree John Graham New York Family At Burrous Herbert Keller Tom Davis Relat Logansport Mas Mannie Engler Christ James Bell Ed Bell Emen Kitchel and Ethel Logan We Lock King of Clyde Tracy Ethel Rosier Gertie Fisher Kokeorao Cecil Cornell Frank Cornell Leroy Cornell Henderson Fickle Walter King Harry Bernard F Richmond David Davis Worth Kennedy Kokono Chas Fickle Universalist Church Notes H. C. Beckett Methodist Church Notes H. E. McFarland United Brethren Notes Geo H. Trinkle Baptist Church Notes King Kennedy Clothing Company Tailoring The King Kennedy Clothing Co Kokorio
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