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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary local notes describe Mrs Martin Singleton and family visiting Martinsville with relatives, Mrs Calvin Wright visiting Indianapolis, and Aaron Lindley and family near Monrovia. Cramped lines mention a future Rocker farm project, visits by Jesse Wilson to Indianapolis, and various personal updates across Martinsville and nearby towns.
Local items include court notes on John Ro Sellars farm and dispute over bets proceeding in Hendricks county court. Visits from Bert Sellars and James Cook of Indianapolis noted. Easter display planned by QO. E Rooker store windows with preaching at Christian church and Ladies' Aid meeting. Dr Plaster to visit Mooresville for eye care. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by GW Bass.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion for chronic weakness and frail patients. It claims to build new flesh and blood, strengthen nerves, and restore appetite, urging free trial doses and listing Scott & Bowne as chemists at 409 Pearl Street.
The Comer and Scearce Coq advertises Yellow Pine and Hemlock framing lumber in dimensions from 2x4 to 2x12 and lengths of 16 to 20 feet. It promises solution to last week’s puzzle and a new one next week.
A skeptical note condemns fad diets and promotes Green's August Flower as a universal cure. The ad claims it aids digestion and liver function, offers buoyant vigor, and can be bought at G. Wolass' drug store with specific pricing. A Batesville Ind letter touts Fate’s Honey and Tar as effective after poor prior treatment.
Stockholders of Phe Moores Vite Porephote Company are notified of a meeting April 1 at 10:00 AM at the factory office in Morean County Tachiua to elect seven directors for the year, amend the articles, and advise with the board on capital stock and corporate business. B. Roussox, President. Ih, CO, Senator, Secretary.
Building stone ready for foundations at T E Lawrence's quarry. Public sale announced for March 23 in Mooresville with pairs of beds and farm items listed. Also notices of a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robertson and the death of Miss Cora Pierce with funeral held at M E church.
An advertisement promotes a combo deal for the Sun daily newspaper with the Guide at the price of the Sun alone. It notes the Sun has the largest circulation in Indianapolis aside from one competitor and lists prices for six months three months and one month with cash in advance. The notice also includes an ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver tonic and cure.
An ad touts DeWitt & Co Chicago Witch Hazel Salve as best for piles including blind bleeding and protruding cases. It warns of counterfeit imitations and urges requesting DeWitt’s salve by name.
Low rate excursion tickets to West Northwest and Southwest points will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines. For fares times and details inquire at Passenger and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. La Grippe coughs yield to Foley's Honey and Tar. G W Bass.
The page lists weekly church activities for two denominations. MLE.Chench gives worship at 9 50 a m and 7 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m Epworth League at 3 p m Junior League Thursday and prayer meetings in the evening. CHurch notes Rev J Will Payne is pastor with class meetings and Christian Endeavor sessions noted.
A boastful advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures the grippe cough and restores strength after danger signs. It promises never to fail when taken in time and warns against substitutes.
For Sale notices list a White Plymouth Hockeys item and a nice lot on Washington Street in Prozdon's addition. Contact phone number 3 appears with initials Wi C. Atterback. The text includes unrelated poetic lines about roses and Rocky Mountain Tea.
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