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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a large department store sale with reductions on dress goods Wool goods and novelties. Mentions stock clearances in a basement bargain area and numerous fabric types including gingham satin silk velvet and cashmere. Includes prices and per yard notes with scattered vendor-like terms.
Local residents William A. Gregory of Monrovia transacted business Monday while W C Greeson and family visited relatives near Brooklyn and Wesley Woodward with wife visited their daughter west of town. Martinsville elected a Democratic mayor with Republican officers. coverage notes rail, market, and church activity, a coroner race, and a surge in Sunday newspaper demand following news from Cuba and the Maine buttons story.
A fleet commanded by Commodore George Dewey engaged the Spanish fleet and land batteries in Manila Bay. The US forces prevailed, destroying most Spanish ships while some fled or were scuttled. Reports note telegraph cuts and possible troop and supply movements toward Cuba and Puerto Rico. Above all, Spain faces unrest as Admiral Sampson's fleet advances along the coast.
Wai Wall annexed appointed administrator of the estate of Peter Farner, deceased, Morgan County Indiana. Wronpant A Goabeaty named administrator.
William A. Gregory as administrator petitions to sell estate real estate of Peter Farner deceased to pay debts. Defendants listed include Edith Nershaer George Farmer Elizabeth Low Eleanor Parmer Henry Farmer and unknown heirs. Court in Martinsville Indiana set to hear on September 7.
A short ad notes Chamberlain's Pain Basin offers relief for rheumatism at 20 cents. The copy claims continued use may lead to a cure and states the product is for sale locally by a seller listed in the notice.
GUPDE To WASHINGTON De EXT FREE To PREACHERS AND TOURISTS. Special GasOrnision about places of interest. Complete comprehensive winp of the National Capital. Route via Pony-express to Washington with reduced rates for the National Educational Association meeting in July. Address WOW tr traigpson District Passenger Advent Indianapolis enclosing 2 cent stamp. The Guide is worth mel igs.
G W Bass reports a ten year struggle with piles ended after using DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. He states one box gave a permanent cure and claims the salve has no equal for piles.
Reduced excursion fares announced by Pennsylvania Lines for travel to multiple cities including New Orleans Indianapolis and Chicago. Tickets valid for several days with return extensions. sales limited to certain stations in Indiana and dependent on events and organizations such as Knights Templar and various lodges. For details contact local ticket agents or W. W. Richardson Indianapolis district passenger agent.
An advertisement touts a medicine named One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting remedy. The copy emphasizes rapid relief for coughing and positions the product as a simple solution for B2C customers.
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