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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
4
Summer shopping gains added importance as stocks refresh with each shipment. Thalman & Levi's advertises early spring purchases that keep prices advantageous vs Thulman & Seviste. Goods were bought when prices were low and finished late to showcase the latest fashion points.
The display showcases a full stock of Spring Suits arriving in multiple styles including Prince Chap and kimono effect models. Prices range from 12.75 to 35.00 with emphasis on value and quality, featuring tailored details, satin linings, and shadow stripe panama fabrics in brown, navy, Copenhagen, and more.
A local display promotes an extensive range of wash fabrics with broad variety. India Linens priced from 5c to 50c, Persian Lawn 15c to 50c, Tussenrie lawn 25c to 1.00, French linens 35c to 75c, handkerchief linens 25c to 1.00, 90 inch sheeting 1.00 to 1.75, Figured Swisses 15c to 1.50, and silk wash goods 25c to 1.00.
Lace net waists in ecru with narrow yoke and china silk lining headline the display. Tailor made linen and lawn waists feature front tucks, open fronts, and wide pleats with special prices from 1.25 to 4.75.
Silk auction set for February 20 with $3,000 of silks including 18 to 36 inch taffetas and peau de soie in many shades. Prices advertised as specials below cost, featuring rough silks and numerous colors and finishes for dresses and coats.
Grover Turley recovers from a two week illness while Mrs Shaner deals with illness at her Howard street home. Monthly visits planned by O M Shirley trustee. June Ward ill at home. Births recorded including A J Logan and Luke Lynas announce a girl and a boy. Local items note visits, a meat market upgrade, and a hearing consultation in Indianapolis for ear restoration.
Mrs Martha Turles of Kokomo visited Galveston on Monday. Dr Johnson of Indianapolis stayed with Miss Vera Morrison. Frank Homan of Clarks Hill visited his parents over Sunday. Nell Miller recovering from stomach trouble again active. S P Levington sale ongoing today. ME church ladies serve dinner at Whiteside hotel. Zelting and family hosted guests. Rev Herbert Mease and family. S A Metcalf and wife with Dr Z A Loop and son Glen. Penrod of Columbus spent a week in Galveston with Ballard family and friends. LEADER office visit noted.
J. W. Miller spent Sunday afternoon with Jim Miller at Kokomo. Miss Pearl Zartman convalesces from typhoid fever. P. C. Mallaby and wife visited Victor Terflinger and wife in Kokomo. Bruce Peter moved to Bunker to supervise the Lumber Yards until John Philapy takes charge. Mrs. Jacob Walter property sold to Mrs. Mc Daniels of Walton for 700. J. M. Thomas opens a grocery in the Davis room. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised with refund offer. Presiding Elder Herrick led quarterly conference in Galveston. Elbert and Oneila Setsung underwear line advertised. Mrs. Edna Swafford and children visited Walton. M. E. church women hosted a dinner at Whiteside Hotel. receipts 1800. Will Frier family guests near Young America. Edna Frier to visit. Galveston, Sines, Oden, Hyatt, McCoy, Harness, Sines, Thurston of Galveston attended the republican congressional convention at Marion.
When stomach trouble hits a man it often means overindulgence or unsuitable food or drink for his age or occupation and habitual constipation. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate the bowels and improve digestion then see if the trouble disappears. Ask for a free sample. Sold by Galveston Drug Co.
Will Haworth and family visited Bruce Butz and family at Walton. J Frank Cornell and Marion Murphy traveled to Indianapolis Monday to see a specialist about Murphy's health. Guy Murphy, who had his foot amputated five weeks ago, is recovering well and will wear an artificial foot in about two weeks.
Bible School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 Junior B U at 2 30 p m No evening service. attendees to North Street Mission Kokomo Evangelistic meetings held by Rev Taylor in Kokomo last Sabbath saw large congregations.
A retail feature highlights new spring dress fabrics with strong demand among shoppers. The store notes heavy buying and early reorders as it prepares fresh arrivals, including 44 inch English mohair suitings and 40 inch black wool panama at special prices and a variety of mohair Sicilian and striped suitings priced from 1.50 to 4.00 per yard.
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