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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
The paper notes some subscribers are in arrears for two or three years and requests prompt payment. A blue mark on papers indicates delinquent accounts. communications should go to W. H. Sage, Publisher, Mooresville Indiana.
Advice urges frequent dental checkups to preserve natural teeth and avoid unnecessary extractions. Emphasizes avoiding vanity with artificial teeth, filing incipient cavities, and managing anxiety during tooth removal for a simpler, safer experience.
In Sullivan county John A Prose uses a 15 hp steam traction engine with six plows to break an acreage quickly. Three men plowed nine acres in half a day at limited cost, signaling a shift from horse power to steam. Indiana farmers may adopt long narrow fields for efficiency while share jobs with mobile plowmen. Lake Duffey sets auction for 20 dairy cows at Mooresville on June 29 conducted by auctioneer Mr Hadley at Hick Jackson's barn.
The notice states capital of 25000 dollars with 2200 dollars surplus and invites business from individuals firms and corporations. It lists officers Geo R Scruggs president John C Webb vice president H H Leathers cashier and C H Woodward assistant cashier along with services drafts free for customers and safety deposit boxes for rent.
Sam Rodney Monagyia on sick list. Farmers Institute Monrovia June 22 1907 features Otis Crane and Bertha Mills with two state speakers and a full day of farming instruction. Community notices mention weddings travel visits and gatherings at homes across Martinsville Indianapolis and Greencastle with invites for the Ladies Aid Society gathering.
William Harvey of Mooresville attended church here Sunday. The W F M S met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Elva Keys. A number from here attended a Union Hill meeting Sunday. Bertha Harvey and son Roy visited Mooresville relatives. Various locals hosted guests including members from Martinsville and Indianapolis.
The town board approves improving the east side of Clay street from High Street to Washington Street with cement sidewalks and street crossings. Assessments will be charged to abutting properties and the town if benefited, paid in ten annual installments with 6 percent interest. Bonds may be issued. town liability is limited to funds actually received from assessments. Adopted June 15, 17. Charles A. Manker President. Attest J F Comer Clerk.
The Mooresville Town board approves pavement and sidewalk work on the south side of High Street from the first alley west of the Vandalla line to the corporation limit. Cement sidewalk width five feet twelve inches from property line with assessments to abutting property and town, per Indiana municipal acts. Assessments payable in equal annual installments with interest and bonds issued to contractors. town liability is limited to funds actually relieved by assessments. Adopted June 15 1807. Charles A Masker president. Attest FE Comer clerk.
The Board of Trustees of Mooresville Indiana invites sealed proposals for sidewalk and street improvements on the east side of Clay Street built to five feet width with cement crossings. Bids due by 7 50 p m July 2 1907. Each bid must include a certified check equal to two percent of the bid. The plans and specifications are on file with the Town Clerk.
The town states that checks shall be returned to unsuccessful bidders and to the successful bidder only after signing a contract and furnishing bond. If the winning bidder fails to proceed, the check and the deposited sum become liquidated damages. The Board of Trustees may reject any and all bids. Carles A. Manker, President. Attest, J. Fe Comer, Clerk.
Mooresville Indiana Board of Trustees invites sealed proposals by the Town Clerk until 7 30 p m July 2 1907 for cement sidewalk and street crossing upgrades along the south side of High Street from the first alley west of Vandalia Railroad to the city limits. Plans and specs on file. include 2 percent bid bond. bidder liable for liquidated damages if contract not signed. Charles A Manker president. Attest FE Comer clerk.
The administrator of Spencer Hiatt's estate announces a private sale under Morgan Circuit Court order. The property is in Ingraham Fletcher's Subdivision in Indianapolis Marion County Indiana. Sale begins 10:00 A M on July 07 with terms: one third cash and the balance in two equal payments at 6 percent interest, subject to court approval.
Public auction under Morgan County Circuit Court order. Estate of Isaac J. Trawkins offers real estate in No Nine Block Sixteen Mooresville with one third cash and balance in three and six months, plus personal estate including beds, furniture, tools, and household items. Auctioneer Jerry Park and administrator TH Lawrence supervise.
The Drovers' Journal reports government solicits comission firms at the Chicago horse market to supply cavalry and artillery horses and mules. Rising prices hinder contract letting as bids show higher average costs. Cavalry to buy 725 horses at about 175 each. artillery to buy 330 at about 210. heavy army draft mules at 188 each. lead mules 168. pack mules 131. Army mules priced largely by weight.
An Indianapolis Star agent leaves instructions at the local post office directing future deliveries. The note specifies collection steps and emphasizes timely handling of newspapers for subscribers in the area.
In stock for the spring trade a full line of farm team and bogey furnishings in all kinds. Vehicles of every description at low prices considering the quality.
Geo E. Farmer advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a over sixty year remedy for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease wind colic and diarrhea and sells for twenty five cents at druggists worldwide. Be sure to ask for Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act June 20 1906. Serial Number 100s.
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