First Thanksgiving Proclamation by Indiana Governor 1839
Governor David Wallace issues Indiana's first Thanksgiving proclamation on November 4 1839 designating Thursday November 28 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer The document emphasizes divine blessing civil religious liberty and broad moral aims and calls citizens to worship and reflection in line with colonial precedent signed by Secretary William J Brown.
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Indiana
David Wallace
Indianapolis
A. D
WilLiam J. Brown
How to Cure A Cold With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A home remedy article promotes Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and grip. It claims the medicine relieves lungs aids expectoration and restores health using a natural plan and notes it contains no opium and is safe for babies as well as adults. It mentions Batterton's drug store as a sale point.
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Batterton
Roll of Honor at Local High School October Honor Roll
The Roll of Honor lists pupils attaining high grades for the month ending October 30. Students across Fourth, Third, and Second Years show top marks in subjects including Arithmetic, History, Civics, Physics, Geology, Latin, English, Algebra, Chemistry, Botany, and more with scores mainly in the mid to high 90s. Notable names include Raymond Magee, Stella Stagg, Stella Stage, Helen Riebey, Robert Porter, Nettie Stone, Mary Nation, Florence Brazelton, Margret McAuliffe, Hazel Day, Clyde French, and others reaching 92 to 97.
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Raymond Magee
sStelis Stagg
Stella Stage
Helen Riebey
Robert Porter
Stella Sturg
Dedication of New Odd Fellows Building in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Nov 3 The road encampment and grand rite of the new Odd Fellows building will be held in Indianapolis November 7 8 and 19 The grand encampment will begin at 9 am 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm on Tuesday Nov 7 The grand lodge will assemble at 9 am Wednesday Nov 18 and continue through Thursday Dedication ceremonies start at 3 30 pm Wednesday Nov 18 A torchlight parade follows At 9 pm Grand Sire John Nolen will deliver an address Special steam and interurban rail rates are arranged The event may be the largest gathering in Indianapolis to date For the state the order shows 749 subordinate lodges and 76294 members June 30 with six months to June 30 relief 169713 25 and annual totals 31062030.
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Ndianapolis
Itad
Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge Hall
Tomlinson Hall
He Grand Lodge
Ie Grand Lodge
Wil Tinue
Tomlinse
Ial
Grand Sire
John Nolen
Idiadapolis
W. H. Leedy
Oral Brothers
Benefts
Adges
Poor Spelling Causes Professor to Worry
Greencastle Indiana November 7. Professor N Waring Barnes head of rhetoric and English at DePauw University notes widespread spelling errors in student papers. Freshmen miswrite basic words and even names leading to humorous misunderstandings and concerns about fundamentals in instruction.
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Greencastle
Ind
Erosj Ieub
N. Waring Barnes
DePauw Univrsity
Weaowiedge
Basses
Waite
Campace
DePauw
Watson
DePauw Siumpibus
Tix Opinioan
Govenor
Receiver Sought for Liberal Publishing Company in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on November 7 a receiver was requested by M R Montgomery Austin F Swain Charles H Campbell Harry Whitcomb Charles Davish arley Berely and Charles Spiege for the Liberal Publishing Company publishers of the Liberal daily. Plaintiffs seek foreclosure on a $4500 note held since 1906 by Richcreek Banking House Indianapolis and a mortgage on office fixtures presses and all printing shop material. George M Ray editor backed the Democratic ticket in the current campaign. Foreclosure and plant receiver appointment are expected next week if the debt is not paid.
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Shelbyville Ind
M. R. Montgomery
Austin F. Swain
Charles H. Campbell
Harry Whitcomb
Charles Davisharley Berely
Charles Spiege
Liberal Publishing Company
The
Liberal
Richcreek Banking House
Indianapolis
Richcreek
George M. Ray
Advertised Letter List Names Set for Dead Letter Office
Advertised letters and cards include Miron Brown E E Bowman F Parker A G Schultz Ed M Weisner Mrs Glen Cole Mrs Celia Cameron Mrs Caley Fromer Lilliam Hewett Miss Lorena Vierling Homer Cox Ben Johnson Joseph McMahon Miss Jeanette Baker Miss Carrie Herron Miss Nell Whittan. They will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on November 24 if unclaimed. L D Braden P M
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Miron Brown
E. E. Bowman
F. Parker
A. G. Schultz
Ed M. Weisner
Glen Cole
Celia Cameron
Caley Fromer
Lilliam Hewett
Lorena Vierling
Homer Cox
Ben Johnson
Joseph McMahon
Jeanette Baker
Carrie Herron
Nell Whittan
L. D, Braden
P. M
Forged Check Swindles Local Grocer
Henry Kammerling reports a forged check incident Monday evening. A well dressed man bought 75 cents of meat and passed a $14.00 check made out to J. H Allen and signed by P. T. Lambert. Kammerling gave $13.25 in change before discovering the forgery. police continue to seek the forger.
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Henry Kammerling
Mr. Kammerling
J. H Allen
P. T. Lambert
Kammerling
Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised as urine solvent
A German chemical named hexamethylenetetramine is cited as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described by medical texts as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine, with a recommendation to take the remedy upon noticing irregularities to avoid serious malady.
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J. H. Batterton
State Wigwam Plans Outlined by Indiana Red Men
The Great Council of Indiana Red Men discussed a new State Wigwam at a recent session. The wigwam committee may add members and, with the great chief, buy a site in Indianapolis and proceed with building if prudent. Estimated cost is about 300000 dollars for a seven story structure, not expected to begin soon.
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the Great Council of Indiana Red Ven
Indianapolis
Open Quail Hunting Season Brings Busy Licensing Day
The clerk issued many hunting licenses as quail season opens Tuesday and runs until January 1. Quail numbers remain steady while more farmers post their lands and some organize guard duties. Non residents pay 15.50 for licenses, with several issued.
Subject for Thankfulness This Thanksgiving Month
A reflective piece notes the Thanksgiving month with a focus on gratitude for abundance and home comforts. It urges kindness to others and the joy that comes from aiding those in need, suggesting such deeds bring inner song and warmth.
How to Treat A Sprain
Sprains and swelling are promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may heal in about one third the time of usual treatment. Sold at Batterton's drug store. ml 00 ea
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Chamberlain
Batterton’s Drug Store
Tobacco Use by Students Sparks Inquiry in Shelbyville
Shelbyville teachers collected pipes cigarette papers and tobacco from over 200 students aged fourteen to fifteen. A court of inquiry is in session as the school board with parents vows to prosecute dealers who gave tobacco to minors. Seven tobacco dealers were prosecuted and fined twenty dollars each.
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Shelbyville
Indiana
Counterfeit Five Dollar Silver Certificate Warned
John E. Wilkie chief of the secret service division issues a circular about a new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate imitating the 1899 Indian head series. Face number 1164 back plate 782 check letter D. Treasury officials hold specimen D 47 963 872 with W T Vernon and Charles H Treat cited.
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John E. Wilkie
Secret Service Division
W.T. Vernon
Register of the Treasury
Charles H. Treat
United States
Treasury Department
New Lodge Hall Dedicated by Waldron Knights of Pythias
The Waldron Knights of Pythias dedicated their new Castle Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Ceremonies began at two o clock and continued through the afternoon and evening. After supper several candidates received the rank of Knight. Grand Chancellor Arthur J. Lowe led the exercises with many local and area Knights in attendance.
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Waldron Knights of
Pythias
Arthur J. Lowe
New Blacksmith Shop For Liverymen Opens In City
Livery men form a cooperative and route all work to Earl Corner in a shop on South Michigan avenue beside the spoke and rim factory. The new shop will be ready in a few days and prices stay the same as shops raised rates.
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Earl Corner
Michigan Avenue
Hall's Catarrh Cure Patent Medicine Affidavit
An affidavit by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. sworn December 6, 1886 declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The note promotes internal use and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
Cough Remedy Praised by West Virginia Mother
Mrs William H Serig of 41 Fifth Street Wheeling WV says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her daughters severe cough last winter and prevented her son from getting the group. She notes the syrup is sold at Battertons drug store and urges readers to subscribe now.
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William H. Serig
Fifth Street
Wheeling
West Virginia
Chamberlain
Batterton
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Margaret McAuliffe
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Shea Howe
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Lucille Clark
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Frank Fromer
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Arthur McKim
William Stevens
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Nellie Hornung
Tate
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