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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
1
Various local notes report residents ill at home, visits from friends, and social events in Kokomo and surrounding areas. Mentions include Newt Hyatt, Jas Wilson Lake Erie agent, Miss Hilda Miller, Rev. Walk, and a Universalist church goodwill series starting in April.
Mike ook s Wilkes horse broke his leg Sunday morning and had to be shot. Sam's Stoner and wife of Lin coln, took dinner with the M E. ladies here today, Wednesday. Mrs. Fanny Haynes has a fine line of new Spring Millinery in stock. She invites you to call and see them. Mrs. Oteo Fenn has accepted a position in Mrs. Lytle's Millinery store for the spring trade, and com menced work Monday. There will be a called meeting of Galveston Rebekah Lodge, Tuesday evening, March 24. All members are requested to be present.
The Galveston Rebekah Lodge expects a pleasant evening as Mariah Rebekah Lodge travels to confer the degree for the local chapter. Evansville reports Mrs Lulu Endicott underwent a successful surgery Monday but remains serious. hopes are for improved condition in forthcoming updates.
Kenneth King of Walton visited Galveston this Wednesday. St Patrick's Day was celebrated with the usual green attire. Dr. W F Holman of Clarks Hill and Miss Maxwell of Lafayette enjoyed a Sunday dinner hosted by J W Holman and wife. Junk buyers offer top prices and collect nationwide. SPRADLING & HAYDEN. The Methodist congregation plans a Jubilee at their church on Sunday morning March 29 to honor the paid mortgage and extinguish debt.
Interurban trip advised to see Joe R. Myers Kokomo for largest monument stock. Ed Rofelty and family E M Spaulding and family Chas Barnhart and Ernest House joined dear old folks at a beautiful home. John Pearcy and spouse hosted a surprise gathering with music from two violins guitar organ and triangle ending with sunny south songs and hymns. They departed hoping for more evenings together.
Ladies are invited to view the latest fashions while Mrs Anna Baldwin welcomes her former customers at Mrs Lytle's. Dinner at the Wampler home honored Miss Dora Fowler's birthday as Blanch Thomas Cleo Gempool Sare-Reto and Atete Beckett were entertained. The Modern Renowned Steel Range is advertised as easy to sell and high quality. W H Shirley.
Indianapolis convention dates March 25 and 26. Indiana Union Traction Co designated official route with a rate of one and one fourth cents per mile. Tickets valid on all cars with no excess. Outbound Tuesday March 24 after 10 23 a m and March 25. return valid through March 27. Information from local agent or Traffic Dept Anderson Indiana.
School announces a spelling school and ciphering contest at the Galveston high school on Friday evening March 27 with awards and a small admission. It also notes absences and upcoming events including an inter class track meet next Tuesday and a public speaking class impersonations from Shakespeare.
Prominent architect Mr Norman R Coulter in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for everyone. He claims it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. The product is praised as the best spring medicine and blood purifier sold by druggists.
A historic classified style notice promotes Joe R. Myers Marble & Granite Works offering ten percent off as a sales incentive. It urges customers to visit or call before selecting a melicument or other stone products.
Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 no town service as the quarterly meeting will be held at Otterbein by the Presiding Elder Rev J Simons attendance urged for punctuality at next meeting. Donations from Center total 2735 this year 32 45 from that place Galveston 31 60 Otterbein 10 48 grand total 7353 six months to conference continues. Young people service praised. Y P C U meets next Sunday at 6 led by Mrs Harry Carey attendance encouraged. Quar terly conference at Otterbein Monday 9 30 am social at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Fenn March 25 Mrs Cora Bell visited Walton. Picture molding stocked at Galveston Drug Co. Ralph Bitler to Wawaka for visit. Kokomo Main Street Christian church hosts revival. Mrs Bell Marshall improving after cancer operation. Cave troughs advised to keep dry around houses to prevent sickness. Miss Imo Peter surprised on seventeenth birthday with friends Alsie Beckett Cleo Campbell Fern Ward Verne Young Ray Finney 67 class others Mr and Mrs Beckett Mr and Mrs Joe Oyler Dora Fowler Maizie McClain 08. Premium candy makers praised and Vern noted for popcorn popping.
A historical note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior for colds and croup and claims it is safe for mothers to use with infants. The fragment references a Kirks merchant and endorsing claims about ease of use and lack of harm.
J P White of Rushboro claims King's New Discovery saved his life from lung illness and speeds coughing relief. The Galveston Drug Co advertises the remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness with 50 cent and 1 dollar trial bottles under guarantee.
Alison Bell undertakes a Logansport business trip while Will Turner visits Galveston. G. W. McCoy acts as agent for The Kahn Tailoring Co. in Indianapolis. Sam Sprink is homebound with mumps. Mrs. H. N. Herrick visits Logansport. Mrs. Ollie Thomas and Mrs. Alice Murphy travel to Kokomo. Alumni Association plans a meeting at Charles Thomas's home on Friday March 26. George Hubler and Grace Ulrich wed at the U B parsonage. reception at George’s father’s farm near Young America that same night.
B F Crocker aged 84 and longtime Justice of the Peace at Martinsburg Iowa reports Chamberlain s Pain Balm has given him much relief after suffering a trip. He notes he has used three bottles with good results. For sale by Galveston Drug Co.
Bruce Butz of Walton visited Galveston Tuesday. Dora Bowie entertained friends at a birthday dinner Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Levi Pond were guests at Dr Z A Loop home Friday night. Rob Hyatt and family were entertained by Alison Bell. Universalist church women plan an apron and bonnet sale and market on April 11. Harry Persinger of Anoka visiting daughter Mrs Lawrence McDonald. Five year old daughter of Harry Eldridge recovering from appendicitis. Joe R Myers of Kokomo Indiana sells granite The Montello with bond guarantee. James Rivett and wife moved to Walton for Pennsylvania Agent job. Bucklen’s Arnica is praised by Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine. Price 25 cents at Galveston Drug Co.
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