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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
1
The notice lists printing origin in Jamestown Indiana by E. K. Burkett and details for subscriptions and advertising through a representative in New Rose Mississippi Flossie Kettinger. It notes postal entry as second class matter dated Oct 17 1808 and lists subscription terms and prices.
Local notes report Mrs Ed Hobson and Mrs Moss on sick lists and a lively week with prayer meetings and entertainments. Reports mention diphtheria cases improving, visits by Miss Minnie Clark and Miss Nora Wills, and a Daughters of Rebekah initiation. Edgingsfield relatives visit, telephone poles rising to Ladoga, and Allen Johnson’s brief illness in Crawfordsville. An elocution show by H M Wills benefits the school.
The article notes a men’s possum peace jubilee at Norman's blacksmith shop with a substantial dinner and speech by Isaac Galladay. It also reports Walnut township trustee Minnick approved a $3500 loan for a new New Ross schoolhouse as Montgomery county towns build improved facilities.
Hunters in all directions report activity as Luther Cristy moved to Indianapolis last week. Dolph Bateman adds a house extension Sunday night. Rev Gott’s appointment at Shilo is planned. Smith and Melson’s store work progresses. John Kernodle left for Illinois to husk corn. Ora Hovermale and wife attended a Ward meeting. Diphtheria fears prompt no school for another week. Dora Caplinger died last week and was buried at Cason. Ora Hovermale and Miss Fannie Canada wed quietly last Sunday. Construction noise at Smith Melson, Yager Martin, and Leap residences. The Whitley infant scalded by a boiler accident died Friday morning and was buried Saturday at Pleasant View.
Boone County farmers will gather for a two day institute on February 8 and 9. The event aims to share agronomic insights, improve farm practices, and discuss crop management with local growers and leaders.
W F Taylor at West Side Square LeBaron Indiana promotes cloaks urging customers to compare values to see they offer the lowest prices and best quality.
A sale list presents ladies jackets in black kersey priced at 6.50, dark beaver at 4, rough bonele at 5, light cream kersey at 10, covert cloth with red satin wrap at 7, all featuring listed styles, linings, and button details. The items originate from multiple fabric types and emphasize fashion and value.
A smooth stranger impersonated Edgar Dale at Wilson and Neal Lebanon clothiers near Litton, passing a $25 check drawn on Joe Bowen of North Salem. The item lists multiple marriages and local names, notes a birth, a diphtheria outbreak in a school, a baby photo moment, and reports the death of Albert D. McReynolds in Texas with his wife and two-year-old son.
The Ballard Publishing Co. of Crawfordsville will move to Logansport with Anna McGregor who sued Crawfordsville over injuries from a slippery sidewalk fall and lost the suit. Married couples listed include Daniel Barton and Nettie Russell, Elisha Little and Jennie Webb, Wm. Shultz and Edith May Meek, Monroe Mason and Orie Clarkson, John Edward Zink and Lidw Donahoe.
Oliver Swinders little boy improves and Mat Mastin was seen yesterday. James Wall helps Will Cox cut corn. Al Skelton to take potatoes to the capital. Mrs Hutchinson corn cribbing this week. Mrs Banta shows improvement. Diphtheria still raging as schools remain closed. John Heath has help gathering corn. John is a hustler. James Scott visited in Hen-
Item description notes two garments with satin Duchess lining. First is rough soude cloth outfit with six rows of tucks, satin lining and selling at 7.50 from an original 12. Second, beaver fur trimmed piece with satin Duchess lining valued at 15, offered at 10.
Catalog-style items describe 9 ladies capes with cloth and fur trim and braid costing $2.50 to $2.98. Plush capes with beading and fur trim are advertised at $8.98, contrasting with $5 value, in a brisk sales pitch.
A local boast extols Frank Dale's restaurant as offering the best eats and large portions for money. The writer urges readers to sample it, promising enjoyment and wealth through life by savoring the establishment.
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