County Correspondence Reports Local Happenings and Projects
A class of over two hundred candidates is to be adopted into the Modern Woodmen lodge at Robinson next Thursday. An iron bridge for Raccoon creek is being moved from the railroad to the creek site. Anglers report good fishing with several nice strings caught in the past week. Snakes are numerous in many towns seeking water. The Wabash river runs lower than in years with picturesque white sand beaches visible from distant hills. Crop outlook shows expected corn yield near last year. day crop may exceed last season. Local notices include political campaigning, farm sales, and community events. revival meetings yield church growth. Various residents travel, attend events, and announce activities around Casey township and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Raccoon Creek
West York
Coleman
West Union M. E. Circuit
George Cline
Towl
ME. Church
Salvation of Souls
Mr. Towl
Charleston
McNutt and Cook Bromyrs Review Local Baptist Parsonage Work
The Baptist congregation begins work on a new seven room parsonage. Pres B F Daguherty of Westfield College arranged for Bigelow property. M 3S Kimball returns from Visalia to work at a sugar refinery. Rev John A Watson moves to Vincennes as presiding elder. Harry Sensibaugh of Mattoon sold sixteen horses locally, averaging $200. Lincoln Douglas debate participants Ben and Jas Dawson attended the 1908 Semi Centennial. J Biggs, city attorney, takes duty in the U S Army Quartermaster Dept at Chicago. Foley's Orino Laxative advertised as a nongripe, pleasant laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Daguherty
Westfield College
Kimball
Visalia
Cal
John A Watson
Vincennes
Watson
Harry Sensibaugh
Mattoon
Ben
Jas
Dawson
Lincoln Douglas
Residents and travelers share news from Okmulgee to California
Adkisson returns from Okmulgee while Crisman visits Seattle and the Crismans. Jeff Hammond comes home from a two month Western trip. Ed Moser moves with family to St Vrain New Mexico. Harold Maller and Emmitt Royer travel to Chicago for medical studies. Ralph Holland and Lulu Kate Cole marry at Rev Jacobs home. Paving advances on main street with curb work underway. Peck Davis drivers win first and second at Terre Haute fair. Jesse Manier joins excursion to Columbus area. Ben Perry travels to Lincoln for state care. Militia company completion and reorganization ahead of early week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Hammond
California
West
Ed Moser
St. Vrain
N. M
Moser
Harold Maller
Emmitt Royer
Chicago
Hohnemian’s College of Physicians
Ralph Holland
Lulu Kate Cole
A. G. Cole
C. W. Jacobs
Peck Davis
Terre Haute Fair
Bamper Times
Jesse Manier
Columbus
Ohio
Ae Jebiee Ben Perry
Lincoln
Stdeemane
Zeit Ata
Atate
Nto
Ee Aege Company
Illinois
Lockard Sells Everything and Local Notes
Belle Elrey visited Sunday and the Snyders returned from Dakota. Frank McNary started broom corn cutting and Bethel Sunday School elected new officers. Oklahoma legislators Ellis and Beachout appear in notices as local figures. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised with caution about opiates and a warning to trust the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockard
Marshall
Farmer's
Belle Elrey
the Snyders
Dakota
Will Linton
Horace
Isaiah Buckle
Frank McNary
Bethel Sunday School
Frank Beachout
Td Kimler
George Linton
Adenmore
Casey
Lockard Sells Everything at Local Sale
Marshall notes a sale by Lockard including items from Leckard's Wm. Kisner and wife. Edna Pritchard visits Maude Keller in Lawranceville while schooling resumes with John Mc Clure as principal and Amanda Shotwell as assistant.
Local social rounds and travel notes across Indiana towns
Riley Newman visited friends near Kansas Sunday. Roy Newlin and Dayton Beasley were at Terre Haute Friday. Everett Connelly attended church at Five Points Sunday night. Elmer Snider has been cutting broom corn near Ashmore the past week. Mart Sinclair spoke at Terre Haute Friday. Ed Perisha and Wi Jones attended the rally at Martinsville Monday night. Patsy and Perry Madigan stayed near Brocton last week. Elmer Barbee and Mrs Jane Connell y went to Dakota prospecting. Infant of Mr and Mrs Sherman McNary buried at Lindsay cemetery Sunday. Tom Fitzgerald of Longview Illinois spent a few days with Patsy and Jerry Madigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Newman
Kansas
Roy Newlin
Dayton Beasley
Terre Haute
Everett Connelly
Five Points
Elmer Snider
Ashmore
Mart Sinclair
Bryan
Ed Perisha
Wi _ Jones
Martinsville
Patsy
Perry Madigan
Brocton
Elmer Barbee
Jane Connelly
Dakota
Sherman
McNary
Lindsay
Tom Fitzgerald
Longview
Jerry Madigan
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By Reidsville Man
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer after several applications leaving no scar. The ad also notes relief for piles sores burns and mentions a 25 cent price at Robi Prewett's drug store. A rain fell Sunday and Mrs Clarence Phillips is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
Robi Prewett
Melrose and Nearby People Share Weekend News
Melrose residents report social visits and church activity at Wear Union with many locals traveling to Martinsville. Levi Bonesteel suffers a leg wound from a revolver incident. Oscar Edwards of Pontiac reformatory visits for business while Ford Thompson and family spend weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Edwards
Reformatory
Pontiac
Just in time with Dean's Kidney Pills
Marshall Illinois resident Mrs Ida Canham testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her long standing kidney disease with back pain and frequent, colored urine after using five boxes. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy available at Green & Harlan's drug store, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Marshall
Ida Canham
Market Street
Green & Harlan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertises Health Claim
An ad states Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder ailments and strengthens kidneys and bladder. It claims no danger of Bright's disease or diabetes if taken in time and urges widespread use, attributed to J. L. Keifer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
I I Keifer & Son
Bright
J. L. Keifer & Son
Room aims to keep edible items indoors for cleanliness
A promotional note explains the room is designed to prevent foods from being exposed to street dust and germs. It invites readers to enter and see the setup, emphasizing protection and hygiene.
When Trifles Become Troubles in Health Ads
A health ad warns that kidney troubles start subtly and urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. Signed by J. L. Keifer & Son.
Barns and visits mark the week in Oakland Illinois
Lockard sells everything and plans a large cattle and sheep barn for Sperry Claypool this week. Kansas visitors stay with relatives, while Sam Findley returns from Stone County Arkansas. Protracted meeting at Five Points. corn dried up, pastures dry, light showers fell recently. Reverend Lewis Campbell named pastor for Dolson chapel and Clarksville churches. New grandson reported to Emanuel Clapp and wife. burial set for Marshall Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nicholson
Sperry Claypool
Sam Findley
Stone County
Arkansas
Oakland
Illinois
Lewis Campbell
Dolson Chapel
Clarksville
Wm. Schlister
Indiana
Emma Clapp
Dave Mongomery
Emanuel Clapp
Bruce Brainard
Rabbit Ridge
Marshall Cemetery
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Huntsonville
Dan Emerson
Polly Goodman
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
H. Reinoehl
French Lick Springs
Smith Larue
Casey Township
John Mumford
Larue
Olney
P J Daly
Congress St
Robt. Prewet's Drug Store
Ella Williams
Elmer Deverick
J P Bennett
Perry Nughbarger
A J McCush
Bennett
Ellen Geffs
John Swanson
Dibbles
Oho
Tom Geffs
Butternutt
Hot. Custis
Belair
Miss Dolly Steele
DePauw University
Greencastle
Cottonwood
Moriah No. 3
Moriah
George Geffs
Fred Gross
Kate Chesser
Newark
James Soward
R. H. Postlewate
Ellis Nash
John McNarlan
John Geffs
William Tyhurst
Bellair
Walnut Pietrie
Roscoe Piety
Farmersburg
Ind
Christian Church
S C Prevo
Mary A Davidson
Russell Poorman
Volney Mount
Arthur Poorman
James Ell
Wayne County
John Lowe
Ingram
Texas
Fred
Harry Wells
Voris Crow
Jennie Day of
Parker Shields
M. E. Church
Friends Church
Maes Jayerythi
Colvin
Wm Osborn
Ernest Doolittle
Perry Mason
Darwin
Vernon Sizemore
Boone Covlin
Nora Williams
Rose Griffith
Mary Doolittle
Hilton Osborn
John Osborn
Ernest Griffith
Clovie Nickles
McKeen
Martha Auld
Nellie Quick
Nora Griffith
Elsie Hollenbeck
Dennison
Weatfield
Bromyrs Review
J. Biggs
Quartercoaster
United States Army
Department of the Lakes
Pete Adkisson
Okmulgee, Oklo
E. J. Crisman
Seattle, Wash
Robert Crisman
Homer
Ellis
Okahloma
Oklahoma
P. P Beachout
John Brosman
Foley’s
J. L. Keifer & On
York
Parker
Moonshire
Clarence Phillips
Melrose
Downey
Wm Hasten
Otto Standfield
S. S Snavely
Alice
F G Hasten
Wear Union
Woodmen Lodge
Ford Thompson
Near Union
G. W. Thompson
Roy Cline
Marvin
Wm Crumlin
Levi Bonesteel
Main Street
M. Hooper
Dolson
Charley Burnsides
John Conover
Studebaker
John ‘Tumey
Victor E. Taubeneck
Archer & Casteel
Casteel and Taubeneck
Keifer
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