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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
2
Advert supports Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and urinary issues. Claims include relief from pain in the back and frequent urination. Offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Binghamton New York.
Mooresville Indiana post office listings show subscription rates at 4 cents per year. Obituary reports Jedin Webb, longtime resident, died after a long illness. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Softenden focused on Love. Webb’s remains sent to Indianapolis for interment at Crown Hill. Various local social and business items include editor contact, advertising prompts, and medical notice: Dr. Plaster from Indianapolis to visit Mooresville monthly for eye exams and glasses at the Thompson and Hylton office.
Under a new schedule effective December 14, 1902, passenger trains over the Pennsylvania Lines depart Mooresville Indiana for the East at 7 15 a m 0 55 a m daily except Sunday 3 09 p m daily except Sunday and 6 42 p m daily. For the West the departures are 7 34 a m daily 1 07 p m daily except Sunday 4 28 p m daily and 7 55 p m daily except Sunday. Contact F Janson Mooresville Ticket Agent for details. Special clearance sales this month to move stock by February 1st. B F Jones.
Miss Sadie Woodward is quite sick. Mrs. David Harvey of Anderson visited relatives here and at Joppa last week. John Landers of Indianapolis visited here Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Matthews. Miss Ninnie Simoner is on the sick list. For Rent furnished front room without board. The M F E church meetings closed. Rev. W. Payne unable to continue. Millinery bargains entice shoppers with deep discounts. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Allen Wednesday night. Wrenching on the Crooklin Martinsville line nears completion with trains to run by next week. Produce to East End grocery for best prices.
The Morgan county farmers hold their 14th annual institute in Mooresville opera house on February 2 and 3. Miss Georgia Lindley and Mr. H T McMahon are the speakers with Mrs Lizzie Bray and Mr G P Newsom assisting. There will be local papers, a ladies session on Feb 3, music and recitations, plus a $2 prize for the best ten ears of seed corn. Admission is free, funded by the State of Indians.
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion for chronic and thin sick persons described as weak and bedridden. It claims the product builds new flesh, rich blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite, with instructions to ensure the label on every bottle and to order from Scott and Bowne in New York.
Editor O L Downey of Charabases Indiana proclaims Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He says it helps weak lungs and prevents pneumonia or consumption with instant relief and certain cure. G W Bass guarantees every bottle and offers trials.
Several listings show sale or trade options in Mooresville. J Thorntursh advertises seven room house with dry cellar and outbuildings. O G Warren offers three houses and lots for sale or trade and a well improved property on East Main Street. TLarrison Hubbard seeks wagon trade as part payment. More listings include poultry stock from Fy Jones and a health tonic ad for Rocky Mountain Tea.
January 16 1903 Hope Temple No 151 Rathbone sisters extend sympathy to Isallie terzog on the loss of Kulda Benson. A copy sent to Sister Herzog and minutes and home paper publication requested. Viola Starvey Committee Sarah Elliott Mattie Matthews.
A historical society notes the deaths of J O Thompson and the mother of Elizabeth Handall. Resolutions express heartfelt sympathy, request copies for the families, and publication in the Mooresville Guide. Committee members include Etta Jackson Hadley and Ruth May.
John C. Webb expresses gratitude to the Ladies Aid Society Bay View Club neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during his wife’s illness and death and for the floral offerings at the funeral.
Alfred W. Farmer appointed administrator of Rebecca S. Butler estate in Morgan County Indiana. The estate is claimed to be solvent. Attorney J M Bibop listed.
In Morgan County Indiana Circuit Court February Term 1980 case 740 Deborah L Hammer vs Theodore W Hlaromer. Plaintiff files complaint with affidavit showing defendant nonresident. Defendant must appear and answer by February term or default judgment may be entered. Clerk ALE Overton, attorney J M Bishop.
A notice urges immediate treatment of croup using a named recommended remedy. Mothers are advised not to experiment with untried cures and to follow directions for quick symptom relief. Sold by Bass, the druggist.
A Great Offer. Daily Indianapolis Sun and the Guide together for one year at 33.00, six months 1.90, three months 7dc. The Sun has the largest daily circulation in Indianapolis besides one. Regular Sun rates apply. we offer both papers for the price of the Sun alone with postage free and samples at the Guide Office.
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and was treated by a surgeon. Her son bought Champlain’s Pain Balm which quickly relieved pain and helped her sleep. He later recommended it to others. For sale by Bass the druggist.
The ad guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and offers refunds if not satisfied after two thirds used. It touts effectiveness for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and claims prevention of pneumonia. Bass the druggist solicits Hides for Gray's tannery and notes a WANTED listing.
VIAVI is presented as a home treatment that can be used without a medical exam and it is said to protect a wife or daughter's modesty. The text warns neglect of symptoms like leucorrhea and period pain as leading to severe illness or death and promotes VIAVI cures with a local representative in Martinsville Indiana and a Health Book offer.
Low rate home seekers excursion tickets to points in the West Northwest and Southwest will be sold via the Pennsylvania Lines. Details on fares train times and other information will be provided upon application to Passenger and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines.
Roy Kemp of Angola Indiana credits Foley’s Honey and Tar with curing his grippe symptoms after four weeks in bed. G H Hanson an engineer now living in Lima Ohio reports recovery from threatened kidney disease after using Foley’s Kidney Cure.
A selected cough or cold may lead to bronchial or lung troubles. Do not take chances with a cold. Foley’s Honey and Tar offers safe relief and helps prevent serious effects. The product provides soothing action for irritated airways and may reduce coughing.
A terse help wanted note seeks a caretaker for a gentle mare during winter. Contact Rev H 5 Hilton in Indianapolis for arrangements and use.
An old advertisement parodies a patent medicine pitch claiming a cure and prescribing Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for 25 cents. It notes a warrantied cure and sales through Bass, the druggist, with a romantic aside about loving thee.
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