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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
1
Miss Essie McClelland and many neighbors are recorded visiting Logansport and Kokomo, with several family gatherings, a birth announced for Cloyd Dimmitt’s home, and health notes including Lulu Endicott’s post surgery progress. A new band auxiliary is sought, and local business ads promote oil products and tailoring services.
Galveston defeated Logansport 16 to 10 as Reece Campbell and Walker starred with long runs and Finney connected on key passes. The win tightens Galveston’s grip on the state championship with potential November games against Oakford and others in West Lafayette.
Frank W. Williams Company offers a permanent, profitable position in the locality with no experience needed. They promise $36.00 weekly, a fixed profit, free samples and catalogue, and furnish capital, inviting inquiries for particulars and samples from 1213 W Taylor St Chicago II.
U B Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 Junior at 2 30 U P C A at 6 00 preaching at 7 00 all invited. Center preaching at 10 30 next Sunday. Ministerial Meeting of St Joseph conference at Columbia City begins next Wednesday evening. Mr Boyer of Logansport spoke temperance. good turnout. Ladies Aid to serve dinner at G A R hall next Saturday for the Davison sale. Choir practice next Friday evening and prayer meeting Thursday evening.
A well attended masquerade at Pocahontas Council raised about 60 dollars in door receipts. Masks won by Birt Bitler Walter Klepfer and Mrs Ida Masters. Billie Cornell won comfort and A M Scott bought the quilt ticket. Tom Marshall Glee Chorus from Galveston performed for the Sam Small political meeting at the Alhambra in Kokomo with chorus members listed and praised by a large audience.
The notes describe a Baptist church week with a midweek prayer service, choir rehearsal, and Sunday services. The campaign theme and sermon topics include worship and opportunity, with praise for a large Sunday evening attendance and an invitation to those absent to attend.
Election is over and anticipation grows for revival starting one week from Sunday. Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 1 30 and 7 00, with Bro Jackson delivering a strong sermon at the quarter ly meeting and Rev E C Dunn preaching in the elder’s absence. Conference Monday evening drew a large attendance.
Early returns Tuesday morning show Taft with a substantial but small lead in Indiana. Marshall, Democrat, appears to have carried the state for Governor by a margin around the thousands as final results come in. Bison township reportedly votes with a Bryan majority as observers await complete tallies.
The Companion is praised as a perfect gift for any occasion and all family members. It promises pleasure for children and relief for parents, with easy mail orders and doorstep delivery on Christmas morning.
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs throat chest and lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof that it treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption and can prevent pneumonia. Galveston Drug Co’s drug store sells it with guarantee 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to relief from acute indigestion and liver trouble using Electric Bitters. She endorses it as the best remedy for stomach ailments and female weakness, noting its blood purifying tonic effect. Available 50c at Galveston Drug Co.
Mrs Lytle announces a large reduction on all trimmed hats this week. The note mentions visitors Mrs Minnie Goodier and Miss Mary Stregter stopping in Kokomo.
Relatives visit from Carroll and Miami. Crowded guest lists at the Hubler and Lines households. Feather renovators move from Flomerfelt room. Coal orders urged from Galveston Grain Co. Davis, Hyatt, and Crisler families plan relocations. Young Woman's sewing club meets. property transfers and land purchases noted.
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