24 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
1
The timetable lists south bound trains at 5.35 AM 6.23 7.35 9.35 10.23 11.35 1.35 PM 2.23 and north bound trains at 6.10 AM 7.15 8.27 9.15 11.15 12.27 2.27 PM 3.15 with limited service at 4.10 PM and 5.15 6.27.
Mrs H C Beckett visited Monday. Mrs Grace Steidle ill at home west of town improving. Mrs Dora Fowler guest of Miss Iona Catherine McClain for Sunday dinner. Coal orders delivered by Galveston Grain Co call 22. Mrs Mannie Engler and daughter Gladys from Logansport visited J A Rodibaugh. Chas Downhour family to Altus Oklahoma to join Kokomo colony. Knights of Pythias and families celebrated 45th anniversary at the K P hall with many guests and oysters.
McCoy's invites prices for coal Galveston Grain Co. notes. Logansport young people attend revival Lincoln de Semel. Walton vs Logansport basketball Friday February 26 8 pm at Bishop Opera House admission 15 cents. Visitors and family updates varied with illness, travel and social events listed surrounding Logansport and nearby towns.
A Saturday morning raid destroyed both safes with nitro blast and soaked doors. Postmaster Morrison night watchman Wood and marshal Whiteside were present. loss totals around $100 including stamps and money. Investigators cite expert work, noting minimal loss of stamped envelopes and limited stock on hand. robbers fled before dawn.
Lopez of Manilla New York says as a carpenter he has healed severe cuts with Bucklens Amica Salve. He claims it saves him suffering and money and ranks as the best healing salve he has found. It heals burns sores boils fever sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at Galveston Drug Co.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Liniment with prompts of prompt relief priced 25c and 50c by Galveston Drug Co. A death notice reports George McIlwain dying in Oregon on Monday. he was a longtime resident here and brother to John McIlwain and Mrs. Lida Zehring, with burial to be held in his Oregon hometown.
Large Sunday crowds attended both morning and evening services on the topic The Devil Dressed in White. The choir delivered beautiful solos and the pastor and congregation found inspiration. Mid week prayer service led by Wampler due to Pastor Taylor’s exam in Louisville. Members urged to bring Foreign Missions Sunday envelope. Choir members urged to attend Saturday night.
A garbled prescription links overeating to stomach trouble and biliousness and urges readers to use reason over control. It promises relief after taking several doses of an unspecified remedy. The fragment reflects old timey dietary guidance and health warning language.
Five counties voted dry Tuesday with Howard at 1365, Grant 2400, Davies 1357, Adams 600, Newton 250. The paper notes Cass county aims to keep pace and beat Howard's plurality as seven other counties vote this week.
Last Sunday drew strong attendance with growing Sunday school and pledges bearing fruit. Rev H Clark of Kokomo to preach next Sunday evening. center meetings progress with increasing interest despite bad roads. Eddy Snyder leads Center Sunday school with the youngest superintendent in the state. male quartet to sing in the evening.
Everyone feels well when digestion works properly and Kings New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels effectively. Available for 25 cents at Galveston Drug Co.
The Frank Gray sale is held today. Hyatt Brothers and C. H. Fred reported a very successful sale Tuesday. Thad Speece sale set near Miami on Monday March 1. Rev. Taylor takes final exams in Louisville this week. Mrs. James Brown Miss Bertha Sandifer and John Pearcy visiting relatives at Goldsmith. Attorney B B Richards received $750 for Mrs Frank Poor injuries from an interurban incident at Kokomo. F R Morrison found office records one mile east of Greentown and will return for reward. Shorty notifies Inspector Waltz reward to be paid. Miss June Bebee of Walton and Frank Patterson wed Friday at Logansport. Bride from Walton. groom Pat well regarded. They will live on the Pearcy farm north of town.
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