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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
5
Galveston Leader talks about local happenings with the Larng family visiting J. W. Stauffer. Richmond resident Mrs. O A Crisler visits relatives. Union Traction offers excursions to Indianapolis and return for 1 25 on June 14 28 and July 12 1914 with morning departures from Galveston and a good return option. J M Sines is the agent.
Catarrh, once deemed incurable, is now treated as a constitutional disease. Foot Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio markets a cure called Catarrh Cure claiming internal dosing directly affects mucous surfaces. They offer one hundred dollars for any untreated case.
S P Bevington made a business trip to South Bend Wednesday. Mrs. Mattie Loop of Kokomo was Thursday guest of Mrs. Nellie Miller. Mrs. Enos McClain visited sister Eva Witthoft in Indianapolis last week. Harry Gray and daughters of Lafayette spent Decoration Day with his mother Addie Gray. Mrs. Minnie Deacon and daughter Geraldine of Logansport visited Jas Sprinkle and wife Saturday night and Sunday. J M Thomas and wife hosted dinner guests from Kokomo and Purdue. Dorcas Burton narrowly fell through a widow into a cellar while playing near her father’s store. she was treated and found to have only a minor injury.
Dramatizes fatigue and nervous exhaustion claiming a tonic helps stomach liver and kidneys. Endorsed by Mrs Jas Duncan of Haynesville Maine who says she was cured after doctors gave up. Advertised as Ever trie Bitters priced 50e and 1. Recommended by Galveston Dru Co.
Jesse Ault bought a new car. Ned Reed and wife from Logansport were guests of J. W. Stauffer and wife on Wednesday night and Thursday.
Long obituary records George W. Shelly born 1841 in Deer Creek and a Civil War veteran of Company D 39th Indiana. He married Sarah Bell Newcomb, raised thirteen children, joined Galveston Methodist Church, endured long winters in the south for health, and died May 28 1914 at 72. The Galveston Methodist church funeral included G A R members and speakers. resolutions of respect were draped on the lodge charter for 30 days.
Walter R. King visits Galveston between trains while Mrs. I. Lawrence returns home from Delphi. Miss Minnie Laing named Walton school principal for next year. Bevington firm renamed Bevington Henderson & Son after new ownership. Many social visits and funeral attendance listed, plus local residents attending Lyons meeting in Kokomo and officers of the Missouri G A R.
The report covers multiple social events and visits, including gatherings hosted by Mrs. S. A. McKwain W. Zehring and family, Frank Stanley and family, and others. Activities include picnics, a snake hunt, and a cow stealing hosiery. Club meetings feature piano duets, vocal and reading performances, contests, and refreshment hours.
United Sales Company in Dayton Ohio promotes a free London Tango Necklace and Evelyn Thaw Bracelet with purchase of Spearmint Chewing Gum. Send 3 stamps for shipping to receive a large box of gum plus the jewelry, limit two orders per party, dealer not allowed.
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