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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
4
Kokomo Indiana advertisement announces the largest stock of monuments at Joe R Myers featuring a wide selection for memorials and grave markers available in Central Indiana.
A letter from Fort Worth dated February 25 1908 recounts seven travelers leaving Kokomo on Lake Erie Railroad for Indianapolis then visiting St. Louis Parsons Kansas Mundy and Wichita Falls before returning to Fort Worth. They describe sun shine flowers green grass peach trees in bloom and a snowy return trip with lingering cold and frozen ground.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble claiming it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even when hopeless. The remedy for coughs colds grippe asthma bronchitis hay hoarseness is sold by Galveston Drug Co with a 50c and 1 09 trial bottle free guarantee.
Limited trains run by the Indiana Union Traction Company, connecting with limiteds at Kokomo and reaching Tipton only. The schedule specifies transfers at Kokomo for southern-bound travel, with limited service designated for Tipton.
Mrs. Carrie Fenn joined her parents at Sharpaville for a visit with Red Coal Oil and Purity gasoline at W. H. Safeyxy's. Ed Martin and family from Ponca City Oklahoma are guests of Geo Oden west of town.
Prayer meeting and church events fill the week. At the close of services the official board will meet next Thursday evening. Preaching is planned at Center Sunday at 10 30 and at Galveston 7 pm. The Y P C U hosted thirty five members last Wednesday. Juniors plan a market next Saturday afternoon. Choir rehearsal next Friday. Buy monuments only after seeing Marble and Granite works designs by Joe R Myers and save ten percent.
Susan Leota Bitler born August 20 1883 in Galveston died February 29 1908 at age 24 years 6 months and 9 days. She was the eldest daughter of John and Minerva J Bitler and joined the M E church in 1898 and was active in the church Sunday School and in the Degree of Rebekah and Pythian Sisters. The tribute honors her as a dutiful daughter sister and friend and recalls her community service and character as a beacon of virtue within the local lodge and church communities.
An early 1900s style advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. A Galveston Drug Co refund is offered if the pills disappoint.
Fascinating spring novelties are showcased at Thalilian & Levi Kokomo with low prices on Spring suits coats wraps hats and waists. The store touts cash discounts and in house control of making to keep costs down while offering current fashion for the upcoming season.
New patterns in laces and embroideries and new ribbon shades arrive for spring dress waists. Stormy, windy weather calls for gloves veiling and umbrellas. Wash fabrics offer beauty at modest prices with the finest stock shown.
Local items report Wm Osborne and wife moving to Hemlock to farm, price updates at Galveston Grain Co, Paul Conner seen with Galveston friends, and Rev Taylor's well received Baptist church lecture. Galveston Poultry and Pet Stock Association names officers and schedules first annual show for December 21 26 1908. Membership details urged as Young America fund reserves noted. Next association meeting set for April 3 with urging to join.
When a man has stomach trouble it may be from overeating or foods not suited to his age or occupation. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate the bowels and improve digestion and see if the trouble disappears. Ask for a free sample. Bold by Galveston Drug Co.
Invitations are out for a bridal shower at the Grace Conner home honoring Miss Billa Trent who will soon wed Will Johnson. The social event marks a forthcoming marriage and features local acquaintances.
Notice states trustee O M Skrlfy of Jackson Township will hold office days at his residence on Tuesday and Galveston Drug Co on Fridays. Hubler Brothers have leased a brick building for 3 years to S P Bevington to be used as a meat market on the lot adjoining the George McCoy grocery store to the west, with plans for an entire new outfit.
The column notes visits by Mr and Mrs Jerry Yoder to Kokomo on Saturday and lists many local names visiting or staying in Kokomo. It mentions construction plans for Dr H H Miller with Clark McConnell valued around 1900 dollars, a Monu ment viewing tip, social dinners at Union Hotel, a recent wedding of Delbert Shope and Alice Eckley, and a bell ringers' serenade at celebrations.
March 7 1908 resolutions from Minion Banner Temple No 185 Pythian Sisters memorialize Leota Bitler. The charter and emblem are to be draped in mourning for thirty days and a record of the resolutions published in the Galveston Leader to the bereaved family.
Norman R. Coulter, a prominent local architect, praises Electric Bitter as a tonic medicine. He says it benefits stomach, liver, and kidney disorders and strengthens the system. Marketed as a spring remedy and blood purifier, it is sold for fifty cents at Galveston Drug Co.
Our Carpet Department invites your inspection of the largest assortment of floor coverings ever shown in Kokomo. Bright new patterns in velvet carpets, Wiltons, Brussels, Axminster and ingrains in all grades and colorings. Our stock of floor oil cloth and linoleum is complete. The rug section is crowded with new patterns and colorings in sizes to fit any room.
A department store invites customers to visit and view the new season novelties. The store emphasizes a special effort this season and readiness to display all latest items to shoppers.
The ad encourages shoppers to browse the spring wallpaper line and invites them to discuss fitting options with the seller, promising a chance to work out a satisfactory arrangement.
Kokomo shoppers are urged to visit the shoe department for spring styles. The ad promises perfect fitting, durable workmanship, and fair prices, noting local women favor the selection and keeping the store busy.
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