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Newspaper
Osgood Republican
Location
Osgood, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1885
Page
3
A lay news roundup reports births, a boy born to Raymond Lane and wife, and local roller skating events with a crowded rink. It notes Exposition plans in New Orleans, the Public Schools resuming after vacation, transport changes, a church cancellation, and a string of minor incidents including a fatal infant death in Franklin and a fight leading to a knife wound.
The Central Tennessee College Singers directed by L. N. D. Pickett performed at the M. E. Church last evening. The reporter praises their vocal and instrumental music as excellent and urges the public not to miss the rare treat.
Grand Fox Drive on Saturday January 17 1885 with Daniel Marsh as Commander-in-chief. South line from Springdale to A G Hunter's Geo Watkins and Jas I Roberts Captain s West line to Little Shook s C Stevens Thomas Starkey Zeke Gray Captains North line to James Thoph s Henry Lingle Geo Webster Daniel Kidd Captains East line to Springdale John Smith s road to Springdale Squire Knapp Captains Lines to form at 1 pm march at 1 30 pm Foster support urged no firearms or dogs on grounds Headquarters at John Raper Sr farm.
Peter Massing Jr to Barbara Kremer and Chas Hr Shelp to Sarina L Allfrey indicate transfers or notices likely of property or relation. Names reflect individuals tied to a public notice.
Residents report visitors from Osgood and nearby towns including Vernon Cincinnati Cleveland and Cross Plains. Notable mentions: Miss Clara Richardson Miss Ida Kenan and Mrs. Belle Patterson visiting relatives. Sheriff Hughes improving mobility. Jas Loyd leaving for Indianapolis to join the State Legislature. All across the region residents recount travels and reunions with friends and family.
The Ripley County Teachers Association convened December 29 at 2 PM in the Goat House with Philmer Day presiding. Officers and committees were named, resolutions adopted, and a later 6 PM session discussed psychology and organization for the coming year.
A peddler at the Indiana House told of a highway robbery through Stony Hollow, describing a armed bandit. Deputies followed the tale through hours of pursuit but found the report to be a hoax staged to gain lodging and food.
Miss Rose Steinmetz arrived home after a several month absence in Cincinnati with a brief visit lasting last Saturday.
A December 20 gathering near Washing on marked Mrs Anna Green's 53rd birthday with about forty attendees presenting gifts and an affectionate toast. Noted guests included neighbors and long-time friends in a festive scene, baskets of treats distributed, and a lighthearted demand for surrender from the celebrant.
Tickets are on sale for an excursion to New Orleans. Rates and train times available from agents of the Jefferson, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad Company in Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis. Inquiries directed to H. R. Dering, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis.
A Newton Indiana couple promote Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters as cures for chronic cough and general health. The wife reports thirty years of poor health improved after two bottles of the remedy. Trial bottles are offered free at B F Spencer s drug store with large sizes priced at one dollar. Also notes wonders of Electric Bitters for liver bile constipation kidney and urinary issues with a money back guarantee. Nosts Wanted Wet nurse address box 10 Versailles Ripley county Indiana References given aid jan 2
An advertisement urges readers to buy Electric Bitters from B. F. Spent claiming they relieve low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious diseases. The copy promises rapid improvements revival of energy and praise for the remedy priced at cents per bottle.
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