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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
Silk fabrics featured with discounts for Thaliiian and Levi K Okomo and Welcome G A R. Items include 27 inch black all silk oil boiled taffeta at 56c, plain taffeta silks 20 inches wide at 49c, 36 inch white Habutai wash silk at 39c, and 48 inch pencil striped all wool suitings at 85c. Regular prices listed.
A local notice outlines Memorial service at M E church with no Sunday preaching, followed by evening service. Reports prayer meeting canceled next Thursday and mentions ministerial institute completion. Also notes Sunday school at usual hour and Y P C U meeting timing.
A historical price list enumerates textiles by grade and color including indigo prints, cardinal prints, gray and black fabrics, unbleached sheeting, muslin, cambric, dress percales, German prints, dress chambrays, Madras, satins, white duck, silk ginghams, dress ginghams, bleached sheeting, and feather ticking with per yard or per piece prices.
A catalog like entry lists India linen Persian lawn dimities percale and lawn fabrics with prices from 7 1 2 to 98 cents per yard and additional items including organdies swisses and linen tablecloths. values shown in cents and dollars for wide ranges and special finishes.
social notes list visits and family gatherings among residents of Kokomo and surrounding towns. The item mentions Lawrence McDonald L E Miller Walter and Herman Fenn and Miss Josephine Cooper guests at relatives homes along with Willard Lawrence family and others. George McCoy sports a black eye after a friendly scuffle with Butch Lawrence. The Leader appears a day early to cover the State Encampment in Kokomo.
Pennsylvania Lines announces a 25 cent Sunday excursion from Logansport on May 24 leaving Galveston at 9 50 a m Central Time. The trip concerns the Corner Stone of St Josephs Hospital.
Jas S Lines of Tipton and Jacob Pearcy of Lincoln joined the Michigan City excursion Sunday to visit the Gunness farm near Laporte. Jim possesses post cards showing the fire ruins the graveyard and all points of interest. he drew a rough diagram and will explain it in an engaging manner. He is the first local traveler we know of to make this trip.
A historical notice touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for fevers at high elevations malaria and related ailments on lower levels. It claims the tonic purifies blood and addresses debility insomnia and nervousness. Gold at Galverten Drug Co. seal.
Miss Vadie Shaffer of Koro visits cousin Mrs Willard Lawrence to see The Modern Renowned Steel Range praised for smooth high grade nickel and castings. Prospective buyers urged to inspect with W H SHirey before purchasing.
The North Indiana Conference appeals for cash gifts, bequests, and property to establish a free standing aged home on a 50 acre Warren site. Major donors include Brother and Sister Chopson who pledge fifty thousand dollars contingent on matching gifts. Correspondence to Rev. M. A. Harlan, Warren, Ind., with C. U. Wank and M. A. Harlan as organizers.
A Galveston Drug Co ad extols Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure after a long history of use. It notes the medicine is pleasant when mixed with water and sugar and emphasizes its reliability.
The notice outlines discounted prices on silk jumpers, silk dresses, linen jackets, striped jackets, and angel embroidery garments. It lists original values and special sale prices, noting trims, pleats, self folds, and new models across several items.
Readable text shows a sale listing with multiple fabric and rug prices. Items include curtain rods and curtains in various sizes, pillow and shirt waist boxes, velvet rugs, and Brussels or Wilton velvet carpets. Prices range from 22 to 95 cents up to 19.50 dollars for large rugs.
A fragmented price list shows wool and silk fabric figures in blue and white checks white 49c 35 pieces fancy stripes 39c for 54 inch wool green patterns 19c for 20 inch white 39c for 38 inch wool ceiling fabrics in evening shades green light grey
Wide selection of women’s waists with embroidery and lace trims in white and colored lawns offered at bargain prices. Styles include long and short sleeves with panel effects, Irish Point lace, silk linings, and new kimono sleeves. Also featured are white petticoats and corset covers with decorative trims. Prices range from 39c to 1.95, with several items marked down from higher values.
A varied list of old retail prices and items including safety razors wood bowls water jugs wash boards grass shears mops window screens wire screens scythe stones lawn rake carpet cleaner camphor balls seed packets tacks asbestos mats glass berry dish a croquet set and soot remover, with prices from 1c to 1.00.
Oliver Harness was a Kokomo visitor Monday. Bulk Garden Seeds for sale by Alverson Drug Co. Harry Keller of Indianapolis was the Sunday guest of Miss Dora Fowler. Put up cave troughs and keep dry to prevent sickness. Died near Lincoln Monday May 11 Nancy Jane Cook aged 68 wife of Benjamin Cook after 20 weeks illness. She joined Deer Creek Baptist church 27 years ago and leaves a husband six sons and one daughter. Funeral at Lincoln M E Church Thursday at 2 30 p m conducted by Revs Amos and Sickafoose.
Ten thousand Masons participate in monster parade for the corner stone ceremony of the new Masonic Temple in Indianapolis on Monday May 25 1908. Special car and party rates offered by Indiana Union Traction Company via local agents.
The Methodist choir will meet Friday evening to practice for Sunday. A memorial service is set for Sunday morning at the Methodist church. Rev. Taylor of the Baptist church will preach. All are welcome, especially old soldiers. The Brotherhood meets Wednesday evening and young men are urged to attend. Sunday School attendance has been high and volunteers are asked to help raise it further.
Selene and Tion endorse Chamberlain's Stomach Rives Tablets with claims of remarkable effects. Price 25e, free. For sale by Galveston Drug.
Fragmentary item mentions Mr E Humphrey and stores at O dent of the Adame Co and Co ms Cones New Discovery. Text incomplete. cannot determine event or context.
Henry Hubler is ill at home. Mrs. Dollie Douglas and Miss Blanch Douglas visit Kokomo. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Bright of Flora visit Jas. McClain. Rev. Herbert Boase attends state Prohibition convention in Indianapolis representing Jack son township. Trustee notices for Jackson and Monroe townships. James L. Cripes and family killed in a Vandalia train collision near Flora when a carriage was struck and a runaway horse ran onto the tracks. Dorothy Cripes injured.
The Administrator of the James T. Brown estate will sell on June 11, 1908, at the late residence in Galveston, items not taken by the widow including a team of mules, wagons, harness, buggies, driving mare, tiles, sheep troughs, feeders, and other property. A six month credit is allowed for sums of five dollars or more with security notes. under five dollars must be paid in cash. May 20, 1908, B. B. Richards, Administrator.
Ill worker E Z Beke recovers enough to go out. Kokomo visitors include Dave Shelly and Harry Dunkin. James McClain and family visit L J Leedy at Poplar Grove. George Harness and family move from Mt. Vernon to Virginia with his wife due to a visit. Patrolman Rolland Curry testifies how Cham berlain s Pain Balm eased his rheumatism and kept it away for over three months. Galveston Drug Co. advertises the remedy.
Limited trains connect with limiteds at Kokomo and Tipton. Northbound times listed include 6.10 am 7.9 17 11.17 with connections. The notice shows schedule snippets for various limited trains and times.
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