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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
4
A fashion feature touts spring suits in metropolitan styles at prices lower than Fifth Avenue. It highlights the Popular Modified Prince Chap Suit at 13.75, Butterfly sleeve and Mirage Rajah silk models with discounts, and a six style group in Panajoh Panama and serges with prices from 23.75 to 9.75 for select items.
A local store promotes tested dress fabrics and fine woolens with steep weekly specials. All wool suiting, mohair, and silk goods are advertised, including 25¢ degps goods, 78¢ woolen suits, 49¢ pongees, and 85¢ foulards. Over 500 hats and tailor made suits showcased with Parisian and New York influence.
Mrs Dr Loop returned Monday from Marion where she visited friends. Miss Maud Milburn of Logansport was guest of Mrs Ollie on Tuesday. Harry Case and wife of Logansport were guests of Harvey Gray and family Sunday. Miss Dora Fowler returned Sunday morning from Kokomo. A party at Ot Pearcy’s west of town last Thursday night drew about 25 guests who reported a fine time.
V M Shirley trustee schedules office days at his residence on Tuesday and at Galveston Drug Co in Galveston Ind on Friday each week. Mrs Emmeline Smith died at her Bennetts Switch home Sunday morning at 6 o clock pneumonia age 76. She leaves six children including Will Smith Russiaville Jane Smith Deacon John Smith Onward Laura Titus Kokomo Mollie Miller Galveston Anna Stonerock Logansport. Funeral at Mt Zion church Tuesday ten o'clock conducted by Rev Shep Shutters. Burial I O O F cemetery.
Mrs Collie Douglas visited relatives near Lincoln on Thursday. David Davisson and his wife from Ko Komo spent Sunday with Galveston friends. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Art Goldsberry last Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver returned Friday night after wintering with relatives in Ohio. The Young Ladies Needle Club met at Miss Elizabeth Fickle’s home Monday. refreshments included cake fruit and chocolate.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his army wound and obstinate sores and he uses it in his veterinary practice. 25 cents at Galveston Drug Co. Harvey Thomas and wife report good health and Harvey has gained 20 pounds since leaving. he teaches a long Riverside school term by bicycle six miles each day.
A destructive blaze Monday morning destroyed the Dutchess and Galloway buildings in Walton, including Dr Flannagan’s office and the Dutchess drug store, with only saloon fixtures saved. The fire likely started in the air room near Dr Flannagan, swept through adjacent properties, and was deemed incendiary by some observers. Insurance covered the Dutchess and stock, and the Masonic lodge carried extra coverage.
When a man has stomach trouble he may be overeating or using unsuitable foods or his bowels are constipated. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate bowels and improve digestion and see if the trouble vanishes. Ask for a free sample. Sold by Galves.
Advertisement notes a box of Dr King s New Life Pills promises health benefits and refunds at Galveston Drug Co if not satisfied. Pills claimed to treat headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful price refund if disappointed.
The article notes two new members joining during regular services last Sabbath and large attendance as the pastor led a Kokomo meeting with a male quartet and Mrs Ashley performing. The church plans an April 22 and 23 sale to support church efforts.
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