The Letter That Shook Sally's Quiet World
Sally waits for a Kansas man to answer a plea to return home. She writes a poignant letter to Seffy from her guarded post mistress, hoping Leffy will respond. Weeks pass, the return address, vague as ever, complicates the chase, and Sally endures longing and doubt while caring for Seffy’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geffy
Seffy
Bally
Farm Journal
National Farmers’ League of the United States of America
Omaha
Sally
Maryland
Kansas State League
B. P. Brown
Kansas
Rephenijah P. Baumgartner
S. P. Baumgartner, Jr
State League
Songer
Leffy
Gally
Returned letter carries Kansas Farmers clubs address
A wartime rumor ends with a note of hope as a postmistress learns the Kansas State League of Farmers clubs address from Washington and reopens a returned letter to its sender. Sally, hearing of a supposed death, responds with restrained gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Sally
Washington
Kansas State League of Farmers’ Clubs
Blackburn mayor dies after twenty years here
County News From Our Exchanges reports the death at his Blackburn home on February 2 1908 of a longtime resident who served as mayor and Justice of the Peace. Funeral at his residence led by Rev L W Arnold. He leaves a daughter Pearl Neal a granddaughter and siblings. Born September 3 1438 he was nearly 70. Burial at Blackburn cemetery. Also an ad promotes a three day 61.00 treatment for back pain and rheumatic complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
L. W. Arnold
Mise Pearl Neal
Sweet Springs
Obituary of A Davis Davies in Blackburn Record
A Davis A Davies died at his daughter's home Sunday February 2 1908 Interment in Lexington Kentucky cemetery He was father of Mrs E R Small who received the end message He lived for many years in Blackburn neighborhood described as a good kind neighbor Also a small ad for Blackburn Record liver pills sold by P B Freakin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Davies
W. E. Fishback
Lexington
Davie
E. R. Small
Davis
Blackburn
Runaway Horse Destroys buggy Injures Woman and Children
Mrs Amos Audaley and her three children were jolted when a frightened horse dashed toward the Ira Davie farm, wrecking the buggy at a telephone pole. Mrs Audaley suffered a fracture of the left arm above the elbow, while the children escaped with minor bruises and scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Amos Audaley
Mra. Audsley
Ira Davie
Electric Bitters Claimed Cure All By Halliday Resident
W O Kiesler of Halliday Arkansas says he suffered malaria and stomach complaints but found Electric Bitters to be a reliable remedy. He touts it as medicine for stomach and liver troubles, improves blood, nerves, and overall vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saye W. O .Kiesler
Halliday, Ark
Perity
Carleh
New Pastor for Miami Christian Church
Miami Christian Church extends a one year call to Elder Geo E Jones of St Louis to serve as pastor. A young pastor with years of experience, he has edited a religious paper for four years in Pittsburgh and comes highly recommended by Bro Abbott of Kansas City. The Joneses will move to Miami immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Christian Church
Geo. E. Jones
St. Louis
Elder Jones
Christan People
Pitsburg
Penn
Bro. Abbott
Kansas City
Miami
Miami News
Odd Fellows hall to be altered for more space
L R Erving, here for days, packs Louis Fels & Co stock. Remains moved from the firm’s building to Slater, with six to seven wagon loads taken, then the rest hauled away on two wagons, signaling Arrow Rock's solid business outlook despite local doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Nolce
L. R. Erving
Louis Fels & Co
Slater
Arrow Rock
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise the remedy and endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvio. Also notes on Hall's Pills, a California visit, and local health ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Hhis
Walding, Kinnan & Marvio
Woodland Woman Credits Pincules for Kidney Relief
Mrs Joe King of Woodland Texas says she suffered four years from kidney and bladder trouble before using a 30 day Pincules treatment. She reports relief and urges others to try the product as guaranteed, sold by P H Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe King
Woodland
Tex
P. H. Franklin
Death of Henry D. Carpenter of Miami and Oklahoma
Word was received this week of the death of Henry D. Carpenter formerly of Miami at his home in Klogeton Oklahoma. He had owned a large farm in the lower bottom and lived in the residence now occupied by John A. Hawkins. About six years ago he and his family moved to Indian Territory. Carpenter died Sunday morning February 2 1008 after a week's illness from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Carpenter
Miami
Klogeton
Oklo
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet Trial Offer
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet promises relief after meals from indigestion and stomach ailments with a two day free trial. Sold by P. H. Franklin.
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P. H. Franklin
Marked for Death and Health Fads Appear in Local Notices
An American community page reports a testimonial for Dr King s New Discovery claiming dramatic recovery from a graveyard cough with weight gain and health restoration. Advertisements tout Bees Lazative Syrup as a safe cough remedy. Local events note funeral attendance and a shooting incident near a wood shed with shots fired.
Wedding of Miss Mary Winning In Wyoming
A. L. Land and wife visited Mrs. Lunde’s parents Mr and Mrs Peer Winning of near Sharon. Miss Mary Winning married January 15 to a prominent Afton Wyoming banker and cashier. Mrs Lund returns to teaching after two week vacation as school directors refuse to release her. Pinesalve Carboneed advertised at P B Franklin for burns and antiseptic healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Land
Slater Rustler
Republican banquet tickets issued for Kanoor City event
Lawrence Houston Wim Forney and Walker Baker J w Blackburn and S T Wilson hold tickets for the Republican banquet to Kanoor City Monday night February 10. F D Stockman and wife and Edward Stockman were in Bownville last Sunday where their brother Joseph was operated on in the Sanl tarlom for gall stones. over 100 were removed. Their sister Mrs Mary Brant also operated on for rupture. both patients improving and hopes are entertained they will soon be at home. F D and Ed will visit again Sunday. Mal ta Hend Qui Vive.
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Lawrence Houston
Wim. Forney
Walker Baker
J. W. Blackburn
S. T. Wilson
Kanoor City
F, D. Stockman
Edward Stockman
Bownville
Joseph
F. D
Malta
Piles remedy MacZeas offered by P H Franklin
An advertisement touts MacZeas collapsible tube treatment as a painless pile cure priced at 60 cents. It is sold by P H Franklin. The piece also includes a string of humorous old proverbs and juvenile jokes defining wit and common terms.
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P. H. Franklin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. H. Neal
Soldsby P. Gq
Franklin
A. Davis
P. BH. Freakin
C. O. Osborne
Lodi
California
J.H. Osborne
Texas
Old Mealoo
Pacific Slope
Gilliam Globe
Emil Brankhorst
Tor Hospital
Emil
Fritz Kochemeyer and Son
Lone Tree
Blackburn Record
H. D. Carpenter
P. BH. Pranklin's
Louie Kublmano
McAllister Springs
Kublmano
Mooroe Keeth
Duncan
Okla
Florence Smith
Laster Dickson
Jegro
Pinesalve
P. B. Franklin
Roosevelt
Congress
Globe - Democrat
United States
A¢E Journal
Vameo
the Globe Printing Co
Wood,& Huston Bank
Marshall, MO
Geo. A. Murrell
C. Lamkin
Huston
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