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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
A large display of dress fabrics showcases serges, taffetas, chevron striped suitings, silks, and satins with special weekly prices. Highlights include 44 inch black satin faced Prunella, 75e all silk Messaline, and trimming braids with European novelties. Shields attention to Priestly stamped serge and oil boiled taffeta while emphasizing value.
A local retailer lists prices for Swiss curtains and lace drapery with multiple pair deals. It also outlines per yard carpet rates for Wilton velvet and Brussels rugs, plus high grade Axminster rugs and 9x12 Brussels rugs—specials for the week with varied discounts.
W. I. Zehring, who had been ill for several days, is now able to be out again and resume normal activities. He was confined to home before his recovery.
The S. P. Bevington skating rink will open its doors to the public tomorrow night. See advertisement elsewhere for details.
Geo W Eisenbrey born January 28 1848 Cass County Indiana died September 23 1908 aged 60 years 7 months 25 days He was a Democrat and Universalist Church member praised for honesty restitution and charity The obituary notes surviving sister and brother plus numerous relatives and friends Also brief local notices mention Jas Myers business trip G W McCoy Tailoring agent Grace Ward visiting relatives coal orders and nearby residents' visits
Bevington’s new public hall opens Thursday night with skating at 8 o’clock. Admission 10c to hall 15c for skates. S. P. Bevincron invites all to attend.
Jas McClain and family greet a new baby girl born at D. J. McClain’s home last Thursday. Cement curb and gutter work continues in front of local businesses and residences including C. F. Thomas Bell Brothers and the post office area. S. P. Bevington public sale ad runs for Galveston store next Saturday October 3 offering buggies carriages harness stoves ranges and more with promised all selling.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills by N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont. The product promises to smooth stomach liver and pores without fuss or friction and is guaranteed satisfactory at Galveston Drug Co. for 25 cents.
Advertises low prices on a wide range of goods including fabrics, sheetings, suiting, bedding, and home goods. Mentions discounts on gas mantles, safety razors, paint, house paint, chests, pots, pots and saucers, mop pails, electric lamps, glass lamps, fountain pens, and more with prominent price cuts and small item descriptions.
Buyers examined many tailors samples to select the best Fall and Winter suits. The display features Strictly Tailored Suits in broadcloth worsteds and cheviots with warm interlined linings, prices from 12 50 to 35. 00. Dressy wool and silk costumes show dirdetoire effects and Louis XV styles, with coats and waists priced 5.00 to 25.00.
An Autumn Millinery opening exhibition is set for Wednesday September 30 at Thulman & Levi's Kokomo. It highlights Paris hats from leading French milliners and New York shop designs with fashion-forward yet wearable styles at affordable prices.
Local notices report E Z Bake Flour praised at McCoy’s. Mr and Mrs Herschal Williams visit Kokomo friends Sunday. Wm Lynas resumes outings after three weeks illness. Miss Nellie Geeting begins deputy postmaster duties Saturday. Bertha Baldwin leaves job to attend high school. Wash Harness and Geo Tritt families return from fishing trip to northern Wisconsin with stories of strong catches.
The Eisenbrey Betts and Betts families express deep gratitude to friends neighbors and the Universalist church choir for sympathy comfort music and floral offerings after the illness and death of their brother and uncle.
Sam A. Garber recounts aiding a dying woman aboard an eastbound Oregon Railroad and Navigation train from Pendleton to Le Grande. He used Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, administered twice, and says the patient recovered before arrival with thanks from fellow passengers. For sale by the veston Drug Co.
Miss Dora Fowl visits Logansport with a port of call noted. A. G. Vint and family plan a Canada visit. John Geeting of Logansport spent Sunday with Mrs. Susie Armstrong. Mrs. Roy Hyatt and son Clarence of Fulton were visiting relatives here. S. A. Metcalf and wife depart for the Soldiers Home in Lafayette. Lumber market chatter contrasts with Galveston Case Lumber Co offerings. Marion Murphy and wife return home after camping near Logansport. Ollie Thomas suffered a left side paralysis stroke and hopes for recovery.
Politicants offer cheap rates via chartered cars and special party rates. Pocahontas members visited Mr and Mrs John Morganson who planned a move to Oklahoma. Church rally at the Methodist church was a complete success across three services. Morning service featured an old fashioned class meeting.
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine says winter coughs return each year but a 50 cent bottle of a claimed new discovery cured the cough and a full bottle or trial offer is advertised by Galveston Drug Co with a one dollar price.
The item reports Mrs. David Walk visiting friends in Kokomo this week. Lincoln Coles and Miss Young of Kokomo were guests of D. A. Klepler and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Steidle depart Friday to visit relatives in Richmond Indiana and Reading Ohio returning Monday.
Reidsville North Carolina resident J C Goodwin calls Bucklen's Arnica Salve a sure remedy for ulcers after a severe leg sore last summer healed with no scar. Includes guarantee for piles sores burns and more at 25 cents from Galveston Drug Co.
Galveston High defeats Kokomo High on Elliott field 5 to 6 with Walker failing a wind affected kick. Walker scored on a triple pass in the first half as Campbell starred for Galveston and Applegate led Kokomo in a hard fought game.
Bourbon Santos coffee 15¢ per pound at McCoy's. Miss Dot Foy of Logansport visited Saturday and Sunday. Miss Hazel Titus recovering from typhoid fever sat up Saturday. Mrs. Amanda Brown returned from Indianapolis. Dan W. Erb will tune pianos in Galveston every Tuesday at J. F. Eisenbrey’s home. John Swank and wife with Alex Fawcett and Mrs. Alzina Saylors hosted by Willard Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Kokomo visited Chas. Walk. Ward plans to move to Wichita Kansas this week.
O. M. Suirizy, trustee of Jackson Township, states office days will be held at his residence on Tuesday and at Galveston Drug Co.'s drug store in Galveston, Indiana, on Friday each week.
Miss Carmin Davis of Kokomo visited Miss Lulu Fickle over the weekend. Harry Thomas of Frankfort spent Thursday with relatives here. Before buying coal, call the Galveston Grain Co for prices. Mrs. Harry Hubler spent a week with relatives near Flora. Harry joined them on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Garrison Rev L F and Mrs Taylor were dinner guests of Wm Wampler and family. F H Thomas John Cornell Sam E Thurston and Oliver Harness attended the George Ade picnic at Brook where Taft spoke to a large crowd.
P. J. Daly of 1247 W. Congress St Chicago describes a method to gain strength. He cites his elderly feeble mother who improves with Electric Bitters, noting gains in flesh and overall vigor. The tonic is said to aid stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold with a guarantee.
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