Local Notes and Social Happenings
Mrs Ida Masters was ill early this week. Mr and Mrs Chas Mc Coy visited Curt Mc Coy family in Lincoln. Mrs Dr Moore of Lakeville will summer with daughter Mrs Harvey Gray. Chas Spradling opened a pool room in the old Frank Baldwin building. Coal orders from Galveston Grain Co will be delivered. Tom Fawcett considers renting the G W Conwell room for a workroom. Fred Ault and Dessie Shirk wed last week and visited over Sunday. Ladies Aid Bazaar and Market at Universalist church December 14 in afternoon, with a humorous night program. Y P C U meeting at U B church Sunday at six led by Rev Sickafoose on gratitude. H C Carey, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Universalist Church
Universalist Church
Chhildren
U. B
Sickafoose
H. C. Carey
Justice of the Peace’s comic marriage oath in Indiana
A humor note recalls a county justice who reformed a wedding ceremony by commanding the couple to swear allegiance to the Constitution and Indiana. He declared them man and wife and added they stand committed until the fine and costs are paid, invoking divine mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indiana
Unsigned Editorial Cited as Ineligible for Publication
A local editor warns that unsigned items are routinely discarded. The column urges proper signatories to ensure future notices or stories appear in print. The piece stresses accountability and publication standards for readers and contributors.
Indiana Union Traction Co Southbound Trains Schedule
Southbound trains depart Galveston heading to Indianapolis Noblesville Tipton Kokomo Elwood Alexandria Orion Anderson Peru and other points as listed by Indiana Union Traction Co. during the posted service window. Regular intervals and stops announced for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Indianapolis
Noblesville
Tipton
Kokomo
Elwood
Alexandria
Orion
Anderson
Uneie
Indiana Union Traction CO
Local Notes and Society At Galveston and Surrounding Areas
Miss Lille Laird on sick list. A baby girl born November 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Crt. McCoy of Lincoln. D. Morris of Decatur, Illinois dined with Wm. Wampler. Mrs. Bell Johnson and Mrs. Dollie Douglas visited Lincoln. Flower orders via phone 103 Br Galveston Greenhouse. News includes visits, shop ads, church events, lodge meetings, upcoming Christmas Bazaar, and local social happenings with residents across Galveston, Danville College connections, Kokomo and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VV Bors
Crt. McCoy
Lincoln
Chamberlains Pain Balm touted as top for sprains
An ad praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as superior for sprains and rheumatic pains. It claims a damp flannel with the balm beats plasters for backaches and chest pains and helps sleep. Sold by Galveston Drug Co. Also notes a Thanksgiving high school football game at Shaner field between Galveston and Swayzee at 3:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Drug Co
Galveston and
Swayzee High School
Shaner Field
Estate of Benjamin D. Cornell Filed to Pay Claims
Administrator J Frank Cornell announces settlement of the estate of Benjamin D. Cornell deceased. He invites all creditors to present lawful claims for payment and fulfillment of duties. November 13, 1907.
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Benjamin D. Cornell
J. Frank Cornell
Bernard Thomas Opens New Room in Galveston
B C Thomas moved his clothing stock into a newly built room on Jackson street by Dr. Loop. Bernard promises future columns with details. Mrs Nellie Grace George died at her home east of Galveston last Tuesday night aged 26 years 11 months and 21 days. Funeral at M E church Thursday 10:30 conducted by Rev Boase. Burial in Galveston cemetery. Survived by husband three children father mother one brother and two sisters. She was described as a devout Christian wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Thomas
Dr. Loop
Jackson Street
Bernard
Galveston
Nellie Grace George
M. E
Boase
George
Thanksgiving guests and local shopping bargains reported
Mrs Dollie Douglas hosts guests for Thanksgiving including Lucy Douglas and sons Mena and George M H Douglas and family from Kokomo Eda Bebee from Logansport and Mary Noel and son James of Walton plus Gus Fitzgerald and wife from Lincoln A football game last Saturday between Logansport high school and Galveston Alumni ended 23 to 0 Logansport led by a stronger home team while Logansport’s best high school team failed to attend replacing with another squad
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Dollie Douglas
Lucy Douglas
Mena
George
M. H. Douglas
Princess
I. Davis
Kokomo
Eda Bebee
Logansport
Mary Noel
James
Walton
Gus Fitzgerald
Lincoln
Logansport High School
Galveston
Logans
Methodist Minister Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Rev. James A Lewis of Milaca Minnesota praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure used seven years in his home. He notes its effectiveness for croup and whooping cough and mentions Galveston Drug Co. sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Lewis
Milaca
Minn
M.E. Church
Galveston Drug Co
Young America lodge aids widow after Ezra Sense’s death
Twenty four members of the Young America lodge of K P and their teams aided the widow of Ezra Sense near Poplar Grove. They repaired to Sense’s farm and cribbed about two bushels of corn, shucked nineteen acres, and donated the harvest to his widow. The Ko komo Tribune praises the act as a model of community generosity.
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Poplar Grove
Young America Lodge
K. of P
Ezra Sense
Boys of
Young America
Kokomo Tribune
Monument Purchase Ad Warns Against Firms
A fragment warns readers to avoid buying a monument from unspecified firms until the seller is seen and verified. The brief hints at caution in selecting a supplier.
Revival Announcement At Otterbein Church
The message invites the congregation to a revival beginning January 4 at Otterbein Church, with Rev. Avis of Chicago preaching at 2 30. No Ladies Aid Thursday due to Thanksgiving.
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Avis
Chicago
Otterbein
A Hard Debt To Pay
Westfield Iowa resident G S Clark credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving his life from a severe lung illness. He states his cough ceased after the first bottle and two more bottles completed the cure. The Galveston Drug Co guarantees the remedy for coughs colds and lung complaints with 50c 1.00 price and trial bottle free.
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Lowe
G. S. Clark
Westfield
Iowa
Ruling Demands Stop At Unprotected Crossings Outside Cities
The Indiana state railroad commission ruled that all steam locomotive engineers and interurban motormen must stop at unguarded track crossings outside cities and towns. Commissioner William J. Wood announced the decision after a conference of railroad managers and attorneys. The commission will seek criminal action against violators if needed.
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Indianapolis
State Railroad Commission
William J. Wood
Engie
Hunt
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Ida Masters
Chas. McCoy
Curt McCoy
Dr. Moore
Lakeville
Harvey Gray
Chas. Spradhing
Frank Baldwin
Galveston. Grain Company
Tom Fawcett
G. W. Conwell
Fred Ault
Jesse Ault
Dessie Shirk
Miami
Mr. Ault
Fred
Wife
Lille Laird
A D. Morris
Decatur
Illinois
Wm. Wampler
Bell Johnson
Viterry
Porte County
Avis Streeter
Walter Laird
Danville College
Joe R. Myers
Herschal Williams
Virgil Flomerfelt
Cue
Cleo Campbell
Galveston High School
Ma. J. Shirley
L. E. Miller
Grand Lodge
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Thursner
Galveston Rebekah
A. H. Thomas
Dana
Tom
Mrs. Armstrong
Surarzy’s
Letha Coffman
Penn
Geo. ‘and
Cyrus DeHaven
Ogi
Farmers’ Institute
Stove Trust
Shixsey’s
Walter Klepfer
Vrooman
John Bitler
Emmett Swafford
Rebecca Graves
Dan W. Erb
J. F. Eisenbrey
High Rollers
Carmel
Gatvi
Mrs
the Musiel
Day and
Kokoeme
Eon
de. Frank
Melina
Miss Maxwell
Clarks Hit
T. N. Holman
Lillian Stanley
Jessie Hale
Hazel Armstrong
Thos. Armstrong and
Hazel
Charles McCoy
Osgood
Charley
David Risk
Miss
Wm. Walker
Emma Cameron
Miss Barketts
Fanny Haynes
Chamberlain
Esten
Royal Tailors
New York
F. H. Thomas Store
Pennsylvania Lines
Account International Live Stock Exec
Tiedle
Ind
W. E. Armstrong
C.F. Thomas
Real Estate, Insurance Broker and Loan Office
Aetna
Phoenix & National
Aggregation
The
State Life
State of Indiana
Frank R. Platt
City Bakery
T. A. Hubler & CO
City
Galveston, Ind
Ohio
Michigan
M. E. Graston
U. K
Shearer
W. T. Walker
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