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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
Entered at the Post Office at Galveston Ind as second class matter March 11 1897. The fragment notes a mailing or publication legality with postal classification details and a dated stamp.
Advertising rates listed include five cents per line with cards of thanks limited to six lines for twenty five cents and poetry in obituaries charged per line. Resolutions and church notices priced per line, display rates available on request.
Call No. 24 for any item or job work between 7:00 a m and 9:00 p m.
The piece suggests the Georgia railroad may soon take the Color Line name if it fails to restore peace in its territory soon. It argues that Taft should run the government on a business basis and curb extravagance, praising such a move as invaluable for the country.
Washington dispatches report the administration is deeply concerned about conditions in Cuba. While no action necessitating U S interference has occurred yet, officials show significant anxiety within circles close to the White House.
A private soldier’s tribute to Miss Helen Gould echoes through the service as she plans to use his bequest to furnish a room in the new naval branch of the YMCA in Brooklyn. She will dedicate a tablet on the room door to Private Bartlett, explaining the gift and its origin.
Morris Ashley clerks at B. H. Yearling store. Mrs. Wm. Wampler visited Azel Bell and family in Lincoln. Mrs. Eda Bebee of Logansport spent Tuesday with Mrs. Dollie Douglas. Henry Lytle stayed with his son Frank in Chicago. Mrs. Anna Stine of Burnettsville visited Robert Conwell and wife. Grace Daggett of Indianapolis stayed with her parents. Mrs. Dollie Jackson and Mrs. Marion Murphy called on Mrs. William Hyatt in Lincoln. Dr. W. E. Armstrong and family from Hagerstown visit next week. Mrs. Aman and Mrs. Snyder spent weekend with Edgar Philapy and family in Evansville. Town board criticized for past actions. the hope is future work follows the law.
The K of P and Pythian Sister lodges hold Decoration exercises at the Universalist church Sunday at 2 pm. The group meets at 1 pm, led by the Galveston band, for solos, duets by Misses Vey and Ota Winterrowd, and songs by A B Male Quartet, with Rev. Taylor and Dr. W S Armstrong of Hagerstown speaking. They then march to the cemetery to decorate graves.
Mrs Blanch Day visits Marion for a few days and many residents join in local social and Decoration events. Purdue commencement attendees include Miss Pearl Stanley and Mrs Henry Whiteside with others at Center and Kokomo park.
Many stomach troubles have been cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicine was cured by a few boxes. Price 25c. Samples free at Galveston Drug Co.
Creamery butter has risen from 30 to 35 cents per pound, spurred by higher milk use and demand in the East. Local butter firms dispute a “butter trust” claim and note limited farmer competition. The Galveston Creamery project moves forward as farmers and merchants rally support.
Sunday visits ply Logansport Kokomo and Tipton townships with residents traveling to Chicago Kokomo and Galveston. The Walton band reorganizes and plans a weekly Saturday concert starting June 12. The Tipton Music Co announces a public sale of remaining pianos and organs in Galveston next Saturday June 12, noting it is the county’s first such sale.
The resignation of Pastor Rev L F Taylor at First Baptist Church was accepted and will take effect at the end of June. He leaves after three years of service this move follows his call to serve a church in Kittanning Pennsylvania during a May vacation. The congregation expresses deep respect and regrets his departure, noting the new church has about three hundred members in a four thousand population area.
Clarissa J. Jones born October 25 1833 died June 5 1909 aged 75 years 7 months 11 days widow of Zhinah Johnson. She leaves eight children Anna Ball John O William R Margaret Wilson Mary E Neyegard Laura Sharp Clara Johnson and many friends. Funeral Sunday at Galvest cemetery burial. services by Ref. Sickafoose.
A man recounts a desperate medical journey from costly Spokane specialist visits to California without relief before finally being cured by Dr King s New Discovery. The remedy is promoted for bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a trial bottle offered.
A roundup of visits and social happenings in Galveston and nearby towns including Kokomo and Rich Valley. Residents such as Rev. Sickafoose Arlie Armstrong and Mrs C H Bell are mentioned with relatives and neighbors, plus a major S. P. Bevington sale in Galveston drawing $3500. Local concerns include coal theft at a lumber shed and attribution issues with Kokomo Tribune correspondence.
The Harry Smith residence on Griffith street was struck by lightning Tuesday evening, damaging the hip rafter, shingles, screen door, and plaster. The family was away at the Coulter home and escaped injury. Loss is covered by insurance.
The piece extols American wealth including money, gold, exports, banking, farms, mines, railroads, and workers. It urges thrift as the path to personal wealth, urging readers to save a portion of earnings weekly and develop disciplined character for success.
A historic nursing tip recommends Chamberlain's Salve to ease sore nipples after nursing. Mothers are advised to apply immediately after feeds and wipe before the next nursing. The salve is sold by Galveston Drug Co.
John Oliver and wife spent Monday afternoon in Kokomo. William Stanley left for Martinsville for rheumatism treatment. Rev H C Beckett and family returned Friday from a visit in Illinois. Walter Platt and family visited west of town. J W Morehouse and wife of Kokomo were guests of Ed Ashley and wife. Ray Finney and Miss Grace Winterrond visited Miss Pearl Miller in Kokomo.
In Cass Circuit Court, April term 1909, administrator B B Richards files final settlement for James T Brown deceased. The court will examine the account on the ditch day of June 1909. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should be approved. Witness Edward Hanke Clerk Logansport Indiana May 17 1909.
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