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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
26
The Mooresville Guide is published every Friday with subscription rates listed. The notice mentions post office entry as second class matter and includes location details for Mooresville. The text references a colonial or early US postal classification and dates implied by the issue format.
Mooresville and nearby communities report a blend of deaths, births, and local business notices. The death of a child is recorded with funeral services, while several residents are mentioned moving, illness, and shop updates. Community events, political conventions, and churchgoing details appear alongside ads and personal notices.
The article notes that Henryk Sienkiewicz, author of Quo Vadis, lived in the United States for a period. He came to America in 1876 with Polish immigrants led by Modjeska and her husband Count Bozenta in the Santa Ana Valley. As funds dwindled, others returned to Poland, while Sienkiewicz stayed on with the actress.
A fragmentary testimonial claims Electric Bitters revived a weak, run down person after taking a bottle. The speaker compares the improvement to a former vigor and urges others to try the remedy with a satisfaction guarantee. Provided by G. W. Bass at 50 cents per bottle.
The United States Geological Survey released topographic sheets for Owensboro Kentucky Rockport Indiana and a Manchester Missouri area with contour lines to show elevation and relief. Roads railroads township boundaries streams and altitudes are depicted contour lines indicate relief. Maps cost five cents each from the Director of the Geological Survey Washington.
Little Loren Lutz, born to Charles and Clara Lutz on August 17 1901, was called to Heaven February 9 1992. The notice speaks of his resting place with Jesus and appeals for comfort and faith, noting an empty cradle and the family’s sorrow. Also includes an unrelated advertisement for Poleves Kidney Cure.
Public Sale notices list two auctions on February 1902 near Brooklyn Indiana and Oilman farm in Matison township Morganecounty Indiana. Items include horses cows calves sows wagons buggies harness farming implements corn planter drill cultivator and breaking plow with bidders invited to attend at the described residences. Auctioneers Thurman Pioneer and BP Park oversee the sales.
Notice announces Benjamin F. Morgan appointed administrator of Loretha J. Hadley Marley estate in Morgan County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. Harrison, attorney, January 25, 1920s.
Public sale of the real estate of Robert B. Scott in Mooresville Indiana. Farms Carter Farm Sellers Farm R R Scott Home Farm near Mooresville and town lots will be offered at public auction on Friday February 21 1902 starting at nine in the forenoon. Cash terms and court approval required. For details inquire at Mooresville Indiana.
Local column announces free notices up to four lines per issue under Wanted For Sale For Trade Found and other headings. Additional lines incur a small charge. subscribers receive the benefit. Notices include residences, livestock, rentals, and properties in Mooresville and nearby towns with several named individuals and businesses.
Mod Cuveren Stanpay church announces Sunday school at 10 a m. class meeting at 10 a m teaching at 2 p m and prayer at 7 p m Pastor J A Frakes. Friends Church six day Sabbath School 10 a m preaching 11 a m and 7 p m prayer at 10 a m Friday Christian Endeavor at 7 50 p m.
A Mrs P L Cordier of Mannington Kentucky reports her three year old daughter survived a severe croup attack after Foley's Honey and Tar provided instant relief. The advertisement warns against substitutes and urges prompt action.
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