Possum Glory School House Subject of Injunction Suit
A suit filed in circuit court seeks to halt Trustee Arthur May from selling the Opossum Glory school property at Hope. A. Harold Galbraith claims title to the district property and the township, arguing the central school consolidation left the ten district buildings in question. The dispute centers on ownership and the planned auction next Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Hawcreek Township
Rugby
Arthur May
Hope
Hartsville
Truster May
Town of
Harold Galbraith
Circuit Court
Galbraith
Three Drinks of Whisky and the Downward Farm Descent
A narrative tracing a farmer’s decline after daily whisky, from strained work and neglect to gambling, mortgages, bankruptcies, and family ruin. The tale ends with delirium tremens, county confinement, and a pauper’s grave as the man sinks further after each drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sou
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Health Benefits
An old advertisement for Scott's Emulsion promises cures for a hard cold and strengthens delicate children. It claims to build flesh for undernourished parents and serves as a standard remedy for throat and lung issues. The ad urges mailing to receive a world atlas.
Day for a Starter Did It
A Muscatine Journal note highlights a starter who delivered when needed, marking a pivotal moment in a local event with favorable results for the team or activity.
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Muscatine, Iowa
Journal
Travel Through Southland: Tourist Club Journey
The Tourist Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mount Monday night for a scenic flight through Kentucky Tennessee Georgia and Florida with John F. Goddard as pilot. Frank C. Hazelrigg led from Jacksonville to El Paso and Mexico City, sharing Mexico tales and drawn-work treasures. guests attended a lively program and the next meeting is set for December 21 with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mount
Southland
John F. Goddard
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Frank C. Hazelrigg
el Paso
Texas
Mexico City
Hazelrigg
Mexico
C. D. Tillson
D. A. Murphy
Earl Crooks
Mr. Mount
Bert Morgan
Rummage Sales Banned in Columbus by Health Board
The Columbus board of health orders a halt to rummage sales for the winter after a church sale in the city hall basement was stopped. Secretary A M Kirkpatrick issued a public notice reaffirming the ban, noting rummage sales are rising as a seasonal staple in churches but will not be allowed this season.
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Columbus
Columbus Board of Health
A. M. Kirkpatrick
Board of Health
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy for cure
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver writes that after years of female troubles and an operation she found relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other sick women to try it, noting backache bearing down pains and irregularities improved. Pinkham invites letters for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Mrs. Pinkham
Clerks Elone Vanney and Lyons Wed Eloping in Covington
Postoffice clerks Elone Thomas Vanney and Miss Katherine Lyons long associated at Shelbyville post office married in Covington Kentucky last week and left for Los Angeles. The groom, recently divorced, had been accused by Postmaster Randall and was asked to resign. Earl Hayes, formerly of Burney, was promoted to the vacancy created by Vanney.
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Thomas Vanney
Katherine Lyons
Shelbyville
Covington
Kentucky
Los Angeles
California
Randall
Vanney
Earl Hayes
Burney
Vannoy
Advertised Letter List With Names and Dead Letter Notice
The list names J. H. Annis Dick Brunitz F. M. Champ Elmer Dawson Orie Dick Ed Ainer We Home Steven Mires John R. Ninan John Rutherford Harem Sheer Samuel Steele Adam Steele J. B. Shamorn P. E. Stanley H. Tressler Mrs. C. V. Barnhart Mrs. John Reizer Miss Clara Ogden CARDS Roll Thompson Oscar Weaver Miss Sarah Stucker George Herman These letters will be sent to the dead letter office on December 15 if not claimed before that time. L. D. BRADEN, P. M. Bring your job work to this office Prices right.
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J. H. Annis
Dick Brunitz
F. M. Champ
Elmer Dawson
Orie Dick
Ed Ainer
We. Home
Steven Mires
John R. Ninan
John Rutherford
Harem Sheer
Samuel Steele
Adam Steele
J. B. Shamorn
P. E. Stanley
H. Tressler
C. V. Barnhart
John Reizer
Clara Ogden
Roll Thompson
Oscar Weaver
Sarah Stucker
George Herman
L. D. Braden
P. M
Ohio Dry Counties Sweep Across Buckeye State
Over half the state now dry under the Rose county local option law as 49 of 88 Ohio counties vote dry or to become dry. Five counties were dry before the Rose law, six remain wet, and 33 have yet to submit the question to voters or have not acted on petitions.
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Columbvus
Ohio
Buckeye
Batterton's Bookstore Promised For All Kinds Of Books
Go to Batterton's when you want books. They carry a big assortment of all kinds.
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Batterton’s
Local Xmas Cards and Visits Highlight Batterton's Page
Several residents share visits with relatives in Indianapolis and nearby towns while Batterton's advertises Christmas post cards and albums. Notable mentions include Martha Strassinger in Indianapolis, Mrs. Ida Martin and Miss Elizabeth Menzie returning from visits, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Peale traveling from Sublime, Ohio for a funeral. James Readfiour and Miss Iva Allen obtain a marriage license in Adams, and Foley's Honey and Tar is praised for relief of coughs. Abe Martin's Almanack 1909 also showcased at Batterton's.
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Batterton’s
Martha Strassinger
Indianapolis
Ida Martin
Elizabeth Menzie
J. F. Miller
Donald
Milroy
Miller
Alvin Peale
Sublime, Ohio
Nathan Hunter
James R. Readfiour
Adams
Iva M. Allen
Forest Hill
Squire A. S. Creath
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. cure requires internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and is a reputable prescription from a leading physician. Composed of tonics and blood purifiers, it promises remarkable catarrh relief. Testimonials offered free. price seven cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
FP. J
Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Local visits noted by Petersburg and Cincinnati social rounds
Charles Dowden returns from Petersburg Kentucky after visiting ill friend Charlie Jenkins. W A Donnell his wife and daughter Miss Bessie return from a pleasant visit with W E Talbert and family in Cincinnati.
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Charles Dowden
Petersburg
Kentucky
Charlie Jenkins
W. A. Donnell
Miss Bessie
W. E. Talbert
Cincinnati
Healthy Family Endorses Dr. King's New Life Pills
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says their family has enjoyed good health for three years using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The product cleanses and tones the system gently and costs 25 cents at F M Henry and Co drug store.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
F. M. Henry & Co
I and I Traction Line Time Table Listings
The timetable shows departures and arrivals at intervals from early morning to late evening with multiple time points. Notable entries include limited Greensburg Express and Shelbyville only services and the note of a new phone extension 600 for inquiries.
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Greensburg
Shelbyville
Counterfeiting Guilty Allegation in Local Case
Local court finds a defendant guilty of counterfeiting after evidence shows misuse of forged money. The judge notes similar schemes in the area and sentences follow guidelines. Public health concerns linked to Foley remedies are mentioned in a referenced quote by J. H Batterton.
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Scott
Elone
Orlando Bacon
North Vernon
Sarah Johnson
Prof
Cassell
Chicago
Rebecca Wynn
E. Wattermann
Westport
Noblesville
George Byers
Amos Lopez
Fred Erdmann
Clarksburg
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
John Fox Jr
Foley
J. H Batterton
Pres Redman
Tacoma
Washington
Hartsville College
Puget Sound
E. Davidson
John Q. Davidson
Davidson
Decatur Bar
Columbus Democrat
Abe Martin
Batterton’s. Price
P. m. Limited
Wport News
Norfolk
Northwesgan
Arizona
New Mexico
Florma
Porto Rico
Ida
The
Gulf Coast
Cal
Spokane
Wash
Return
H. J. Re
RIN, Go. P
Cincinnati, O
D. Ri Goddard
Goddard
H C. Cash C. Laws
White Block
North Side Square
Greensburg, Ind
Aas Rnes
Dal White Block
N. Side Square
N.pichiane Ave
Bell 100
Wm. G. French
Carter & Co
N. E
Corner Square
Ind
Robert J. Russell
Linegar Bros
East Side
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Attorneys At Law
Sweiblock
the Square
Greensbure
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Dowden Block
Armond
J. K. Ewing
Frank Hamilton Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman Block
India
R. P Hamilton
Notary Public
Ocean Link Block
West Side Square
Swem
C. Selorpen
Greensburg, Indiana
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