Fortnightly club and D A R notes on meetings and visits
Society notes recount a Fortnightly club meeting with Miss Florence Hamilton and a Married Ladies Musical hosted by Mrs Ale Howard and Mrs Charles Stegmaier. D A R met at Mrs Stimson home with Indian names reading and Whittier wedding excerpt. seven granddaughters attended. adjourned to November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hamilton
Ale Howard
Charles Stegmaier
Walter Stewart
Dalmbert & Company
Martin Gaunt
St. Anthony
Iowa
Stimson
Club
Lambert
Alaska
Reed
Hawaii
Drue Williams
H. Nordmeyer
Mesdames Sefton
Gates
Hamilton
Archie
Craig
Dr. Gilchrist
George ‘Ewing
M. Stock
Sue Lambert
Imington
Belle McCoy
Miss Pearl Williams
Vessie Riley
Pennacook
Whittier
Lizzie Turner
Abraham Hendricks
Sarah Kitchin
Charles M. Woodfill
Spilker
A. E. Lemmon
Susan Dyer
Emma Donnell
Sarah Ann Montgomery
Misses Montgomery
Walter Kirby
Brazier Kirby
West
West Washington and North Lincoln mains extended by council
The city council adopted separate votes to extend water mains on West Washington and North Lincoln. A property owners meeting was set for October 26 to present claims and remonstrate against public improvements. The treasurer reported balances and the mayor noted depot plans and a $25,000 Y building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington
North Lincoln
Railroad Commission
R. S. Meek
W. R. Brazelton
Harry Woodfill
Omorbor
James Anderson
So Vans Ss
Prominent Couple Separates in Shelbyville Divorce
Daisy L. Townsend of St Paul through her attorney files for divorce from Warren Townsend a prominent merchant. They married about thirteen years ago separated August 18 1908. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and threats. She asks custody of their five year old daughter with father to care for the son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy L. Townsend
St. Paul
Warren Townsend
Chamberlains salve promises overnight relief for chapped skin
Advertises Chamberlains salve as a cure for chapped skin on hands or face in one night. Claims effectiveness for sore nipples burrs and scalds. Sold at Battertons rug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s
Birthday salute to Indiana’s elder Methodist minister
Dr. John S. Tevis of Indianapolis, the oldest active Methodist preacher in Indiana, marked his eighty years on October 2 with a literary and musical program and refreshments. A 57 year ministry, he earned a Doctor of Divinity from DePauw University while still at Asbury. He rode circuits at twenty three and preached at Fletcher Place. superseded sixteen years ago yet continues to fill calls. He is known among old Methodists and is uncle of Tina Tevis who died tragically at Waldron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John S. Tevis
Indianapolis
DePauw University
Old Asbury
Tevis
Tine Tevis
Waldron
Saloonless Territory Believed Best for Business
In Noblesville Ledger style testimony, Fred Alexander a traveling salesman argues that dry counties boost household spending on essentials. He cites merchant surveys from Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas showing merchants feared business loss, but most later voted dry again due to higher meat and grocery demand and shrinking sales records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alexander
Indiana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Memphis
Milroy Man Killed by Big Four Freight Train
Thomas Richey aged fifty was struck and killed by a Big Four freight train near Milroy on Monday afternoon while walking along the track amid a burning woods. The resident of Milroy for years leaves a wife who died months ago and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Richey
Milroy
Mr. Richey
Operation Successful After Appendix Surgery
Myron A. Donnell underwent an appendectomy at St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis performed by Dr. Cook on Saturday. The operation revealed an attached structure to the appendix which was removed. Physicians report a very successful procedure and expect a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron A. Donnell
Cook
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Annual meeting of P. of H. Insurance Company
Notice that the members will convene at 1 p m Saturday October 1008 in the G A R hall to elect seven directors and transact other business. S W Hillman 4012 Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. of H. Insurance Company
G. A. R. Hall
S. W. Hillman
Notice to Taxpayers Warns of November Tax Deadline
Notice to taxpayers states the last day to pay taxes is the first Monday in November, November 2, with penalties added on delinquent taxes. Treasurer O. B. Trimble of Decatur County urges callers to avoid the penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Trimble
Decatur Co
U. S
Aest
Eese Eee
Eee Ie
United States
County Local Option Law Takes Effect In Indiana
Indiana passes county local option requiring 20 percent petition to trigger a special election on liquor prohibition. If a majority votes to prohibit, all licenses issued after passage become void after ninety days and licensees may be liable for sales. Election timing and penalties outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Woman Interrupts Political Speaker Coughing Firmer Stand
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continual coughing. The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast remedy for coughs and colds. It emphasizes the product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, advising to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batteron
Local License Refund Rules Amid New Act
The act allows refunds to license holders for unexpired periods when an election is held. It forbids termination of licenses issued before the act. Section 12 states the law supplements existing reenforcement laws and does not repeal or conflict with them.
Marshall Mistaken and Tom Marshall Quote on Politics
The passage cites Tom Marshall and quotes Mr. Goodrich on political discourse, noting that the question is out of politics yet implying further topics remain. It references Grover Cleveland as the historical figure admired by the speaker and contrasts old scholarly quotes with current dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Marshall
Goodrich
Republican State Central Committee
Tom
Thomas
Grover Cleveland
Kern’s Pass Sparks Hoosier Politics and Quiet Hypocrisy
The piece recounts John Worth Kern losing and finding a Big Four railroad annual pass in Connersville as he criticized corporations. It notes Tom Taggart’s influence, Bryan’s ticket dynamics, and Mel Ingalls’ backing of the railroad, accusing Kern of inconsistency while praising the pass incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Worth Kern
Bryan
Tom Taggart
Denver
Connersville
Kern
Big Four Railroad
New York Central
Taggart
John W
Mel Ingalls
Cincinnati
Thomas F. Ryan
New York
John Kern
Remedy for feminine health restores normal condition
A historical advertorial tone describes female organ distress with symptoms like nervousness headaches and loins pains. It claims a single remedy quickly removes the cause and restores feminine health to a normal state, urging immediate attention.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine cites backaches and side pain relief after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania reports severe backaches and sleep loss cured, with new vitality. The ad notes the product for thirty years as a standard remedy for female ills including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroids irregularities backache and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl
Mrs. Pinkham
Dr J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician Ad
Dr J B Kinsinger announces osteopathic treatment in Greensburg Indiana. Graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri. Office in Hamilton Block Greensburg with hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Consultation free phone 433.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
J. F. Goddard
J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig
Attorneys AT Law
Little Block
Square
Indiana
A. A. Barnes
N. Side
Saved His Boy's Life with Foley's Orino Laxative
A Wisconsin letter reports a three year old boy with severe constipation and high fever was treated with two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative. The next morning the fever subsided and the child recovered fully, described as having his life saved by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wis
J. H. Batterton
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Catherine Eich
Florene Hunter
George Robbins
Horace
Mae Rittenhouse
Gannon City
Colorado
Miss Rittenhouse
Shirley
William H. Taft
Ohio
James S. Sherman
Congressional
Congress
Sixth Dist
T. William O. Barnard
Albert W. Phill
Jethro, Meek
Oscar B. Trime
Lindsey C. Jack
Bruce Crai
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Sece
Frank Alexan
The
Ybee
William G. Apdee
Washington Township
Will C. Ehrhard
Henry C. Sneli
Noblesville Ledger
Peis
Marshall
Kern's
First National Bank
Newpoint
Resources
USA
Decatur
Spilman
E. H. Spilman
Jonn L. Hilliard
E. F. Starks
John Hoff
Puttmann
J. B. Kinsinger
Osteopathic
Associated Charities
Citizens Bank
Emma B
Sefton
Independent
Florsheim
Elec Shoe
Robert J. Russell
W. Q. Elder
East Side
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Sweiblock
South Side
the Square
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Cowder Block
J. K. Ewing
Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Int Freeman Block
Greensburg, Indian
P Hamilton
O&e
Link Bloca
North Side Square
Queensburg, Ind
Josh C. Lowe
Offic
White Block
Greensbure
C.H. Thomson & GO
East Side Square
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