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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
The notice records Galveston Indiana publication posting dates and subscription rates. It lists June 30, 1909 as current and notes prior post office entry on March 11, 1897. Rates show one copy for one year six months and three months.
Rates listed for local notices cards of thanks church notices and display ads. Five cent lines for most items with special charges for poetry and longer notices. obituaries free unless poetry attached. cards of thanks six lines or less at 25 cents. Display rates available on application.
Advertises a general telephone service number 24 for items or any job work between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm with availability stated. The note emphasizes contact through No 24 during the listed hours.
An announcement proclaims a new democracy in New York City formed to combat Tammany Hall and restore Jeffersonian principles. It argues that progress in the first goal benefits the public, while destroying Tammany is of greater importance than vindicating Jefferson.
Washington announces a formal protest to the Cuban government over Cuba buying large arms and munitions from European firms without letting United States manufacturers bid. The latest purchase cited is 1,500 Mauser rifles bought in Germany, with plans expected to ensure US makers have bidding opportunities.
The piece lauds President Taft and Secretary Knox for a firm policy that earns respect from Britain Germany and France. It highlights Taft's proposal for a net earnings tax on corporations and a constitutional amendment to permit an income tax, while noting mixed views on defining net earnings and renewed White House talks with Senator Root to resolve tariff funding for interest on bonds.
The president proposes a tax on net earnings of corporations and Taft aims for a defensible amendment. Leaders are working to satisfy Taft and ensure the reform meets legitimate corporate interests. A satisfactory solution is expected and an amendment acceptable to administration friends in the Senate may be presented soon.
Galveston Grain Co reports E Z Bake Flour at McCoy's as best. No Fourth of July preparations in Galveston. Edna Crowder to Macy for a month. Willard Lawrence family visited Warren Armstrong. A car load of Plymouth Red Ash Anthracite Coal arrives next week. Call at the elevator to place winter coal orders.
Report by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys Washington D C lists granted patents for H L Beveridge Indianapolis box board H H Boenker W D Schone St Charles pruning implement J M and W S Doddridge Milton collapsible pillow L E Fosdick Liberty lifting device A C Gruhlke Waterloo cigar lighter F O Hanson Indianapolis door hanger J B Knickerbocker Indianapolis carburetor C Knopf Richmond railway rail fastening J H Lee C P Wilitoe Rome planter A D March Logansport wagon loader C N McClintock Rigdon hattery H A Trames eyeglasses J E Shiel Seymour beaded line A E Smith South Bend dust guard F J Yount Fort Wayne self measuring oil pump.
Bay View on Lake Michigan’s shore grows from a wilderness 33 years ago to a large summer city with hundreds of cottages. It hosts a summer university and assembly, adds a $12,000 swimming pool and bowling alley, and opens new departments including a household arts and science school and a Bible conference with notable speakers. The season runs July 12 for five weeks, with Bay View magazine outlining plans.
Millinery reduction offer on hats and flowers for one week. Glen McIlwain left Wednesday to visit relatives at Bunker Hill. Mrs. H Boase and Mrs. Joe Thomas attended a Home Missionary Convention in Logansport last Thursday. Calls for street crossing and improvement action. G A R social planned at the G A R ball Saturday night July 10 with ice cream and cake. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Teague in Louisville. Mrs. Mary Garrett of Los Angeles will lecture on Southern California at Galveston Baptist church Tuesday July 6. Admission 15 cents.
Joseph Kuhns of Wawpecong visited Chas Cook on Sunday. Ambrose Stringer moves from Walton to Lake Lynas house in Sprinkle's addition. Miss Mary Kirkpatrick of Campbellstown visits the Shirley family. Elmer Weaver and Cassville relatives visit the Cooks. Laytons of Linden spend time with Willard Logan. California indicates visits of Mrs om Buromael Diag and Ida Galbreath with L Graham. A Rev E C Dunn lecture was poorly attended due to rain. John Crull had a motorcycle accident near Caleb Sprinkle's. no injuries. Epworth League hosts a hat social at the brown house on July 3 with hat trimming and ice cream refreshments.
Township trustees will receive checks from the county auditor for their shares of taxes collected in the six months ending June 1, 1909. Totals include Boone 2682.06, Harrison 5206.39, Bethlehem 3290.92, Jefferson 2816.36, Noble 3822.90, Clay 2843.06, Adams 3272.00, Miami 2613.58, Eel 3441.64, Clinton 2551.93, Washington 4087.93, Tipton 7569.97, Deer Creek 3938.79, Jackson 4812.11, school City of Logansport 33626.75, school City of Walton 1185.88, school City of Royal Center 1912.95, school City of Galveston 1253.63 totaling 90928.95. About 70 percent funds go to school purposes, the rest to maintenance and road revenue. Trustees will deposit the checks and issue warrants from the applicable funds.
Bert R Lean of Cheng Washington describes a severe lung illness that baffled doctors. He paid several doctors in Spokane and California before using Dr King's New Discovery which he credits with a full recovery. Trial bottles free and guaranteed by Galveston Drug Co.
Mrs Rachel Garritson of Koko fao and Mrs Mary Burrows spent part of last week together. Mrs Vera Bishop and Mrs Pete Crim of Walton visited Galveston Tuesday. They left an order with the LEADER job office for a Walton Library catalogue of 23 or 24 pages. The Galveston board of trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting next Wednesday night July 7.
A nursing mother’s distress may be eased by Chamberlain's Salve applied as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off before the next feeding. Many trained nurses recommend it. Sold by Galveston Drug Co.
The new creamery well reaches 182 feet with water 12 feet below the surface. Drilling hit a 50 foot gravel vein 5 to 6 feet from the top, no hard-pan found, and drilling extended over 100 feet into rock.
Charles Shirley buys Owen Dutchess feed and livery barn. S. B. Yohn house remade by J. T. Farley. Mrs. J. N. Kivett visits Danville Indiana. Mrs. Geo. Shedron returns from Marion. Harry Gray family of Galveston visits S. G. Gray. B. E. Butz and son return from Marion and Gaston. Ott Fenn and Bruce Peters visit J. N. Kivett. Thursday storm damages W. H. Staggs residence. Chas Toney team runaway incident causes little damage.
Advert says attractive women envy others and that weak diabetics suffer pimples and a blotched complexion. Electric Bitters are praised for regulating stomach liver and kidneys, purifying blood, improving nerves, breath and skin, with Galveston Drug Co. as seller.
The report notes the southern watermelon’s arrival in area stores while residents prepare for upcoming local highlights. Walter Whiteside and Maude Davis enjoyed Sunday at North Grove. Mrs Nell Stewart visited friends in Dighton Michigan before returning to Huntington with her husband for the week.
Pastor at home for Sunday services invitation to all. Sunday school last Sunday and a call to improve next Sunday. Ladies Aid Society and Y P C A host an ice cream social Saturday evening. Choir practice Friday evening. Sunday school 9 30 Y P C U 7 15 preaching 7 45. All invited.
A sprained ankle typically keeps a person from work for a month or more, but Cham berlain liniment may cure in less than a week when used as directed with every bottle. The preparation promises prompt relief for sprains bruises arthritis and muscular rheumatism and is sold by Galveston Drug Co.
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