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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
5
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind assistance during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bell for continued help. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Potter and children.
Mrs Clara Oldham of Peoria Ave Mast Peoria Ul credits Tantac with a dramatic recovery after fifteen years of weakness and disability. She details symptoms including stomach distress and nervous exhaustion, noting sleep, appetite, and daily function improved after 18 bottles. The notice also reports the death of Mrs Rilla Oldham in Orleans from influenza and upcoming funeral arrangements in Paoli.
John R. Hoggatt died at his home near Quincy January 8 1920 after a long illness from Brights disease and complications. Born December 16 1846 in Paoli Indiana he was 73 years 1 month and 12 days old. He married Mary Ann Crow in 1865 and four sons survive along with twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He served 37 months in the Civil War and built a prosperous life in Kansas with his family noted for hospitality. Funeral held at the M E Church with interment in Quincy Cemetery. a memorial poem accompanies the obituary noting the orphan John K. Hoggatt’s memories.
Local reader George LaFond reports lasting relief from Adler-i-ka after severe stomach and bowel trouble. An advertised product claims immediate action removing foul matter to cleanse the system and prevent indigestion.
Druggists praise Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as a trusted solution used in families for years. A Kentucky pharmacist, Jones of Cotrum, reports it as the best cough medicine he has known. Attorney Samuel Lambdin and his family returned from Southern Texas where he bought 20 acres to raise vegetables for Northern markets and plans to move there with a law office.
Accidents occur but well regulated families rely on Dr Thomas Molectic Oil for emergencies. Available in two sizes, 800 and 600, at all stores.
Mrs Mary Weathers widow of Joseph Weathers dies at home on South Gospel Street after a short heart illness just months after her husband’s death. Born to Aunt Betty Cox she grew up near the Cox homestead and joined the M K Church early. She married Joseph Weadias in 1882 and lived near Marengu before moving to Paoli twelve years ago. Survived by two sons William and Joseph, funeral held yesterday led by Rev John Asher. interment in I O O F cemetery. Senesa’s So See The Indianapolis Star notes few seek the Democratic nomination. Will Fears and family visit after Hobart Potter’s death.
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