Village News and Crime Report from Russiaville Area
Aram Merrick and Allen Newlin attend Con week and visitors in Russiaville include Ora Norris and W M Sanders. A Greentown murder case shocks nearby towns as J Worley Osborn shoots Fairy McLain Miller in her bed. grand jury indicts him for murder in the first degree. Local notices mention Penny Pictures at Woody’s Studio and Dr. Miller remedies, with obituaries for Mrs. Martha Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greentown
Nuchastir
Koko
J. Worley Osborn
Fairy McLain- Miller
Mattie Nay
Pete
O. L
Fairy
Osborn
Michigan City
Clerks Shift Roles as Walman Store Clerk Resigns
Wert Cook resigns from Wadman Store to handle horses. Senator Jones moves from tying butter and groceries at Jer sey Grocery to salesman duties at The Small Concern. The Toonc ce Tivah assumes Sends duties at the Sersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wert Cook
Wadman
Senator Jones
One Touch of Nature Makes the Whole World Kin
Quote about sharing good fortune appears with a note on human nature and how people seek to help others. Mentions letters of thanks written to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy makers and urges others to use it for relief. Product sold by G. W. Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. W. Nkemp
Breeder's Attention at Hilenberry's Barn in Russiayville
Major C will make the season of spring 1908 at Hilenberry's Barn in Russiayville. He has a pacing record of 2:4 Float Jolley of Tipton. Owner.
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Major C
Hilenberry’s
Russiayville
Jolley
Ot Tipton
Pierce morale and Guthrie quip in old political tale
A New England congressman sought an office for a constituent from Franklin Pierce who sent him to secretary James Guthrie. The man returned angry, and Pierce noted Guthrie would say he would be hanged. Pierce then consoled him, jokingly reflecting Guthrie’s blunt talk. Rings Little Liver Pills advertised for biliousness and headache at 25 cents through Swayzee Bros.
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New England
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
James Guthrie
Treasury
Great Dudgeon
Guthrie
Swayzee Bros
Special Announcement to Ladies of Russia Ville
Local representative of Chas A Stevens & Bros Chicago offers women’s wear at popular prices. Showcasing tailor made suits skirts and silk shirtwaists from materials chosen by customers. Full line includes ready to wear suits coats skirts and waists.
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Russiaville
Chas
A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago
ManZan Vile Remedy Promises Piles Relief
The 50 cent ManZan Vile Remedy is guaranteed and ready to use. One application promises prompt relief to any form of piles and soothes and heals. Sold by Swayzee Bros.
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DeWitts
Swayzee Bros
Frankfort Attorneys Visit Town on Business
Owen A. Brumbaugh, attorney J. E. Smith and Wm. Boyer from Frankfort were in town Wednesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen A. Brumbaugh
J. E. Smith
Wm. Boyer
Frankfort
Healing Salve Promises Quick Burn and Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as a remedy for burns sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims rapid pain relief and scarless healing for mild injuries. Price 25 cents. Sold by G. W. Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
A Twenty-Year Health Sentence Cited For Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago. The salve is advertised for sores boils burns wounds and cuts and sells for 25c at Swayzee Bros drug store. Miss Faith Maris left Russiaville to return home in Tonapai Nevada after winter with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherwin.
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Bucklen
O.S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
Swayzee Bro’s
Faith Maris
Object to Strong Medicines for Rheumatism
Many people object to taking strong medicines usually prescribed for rheumatism. Internal treatment is unnecessary in muscular or chronic cases. Most cases are non feverish with little swelling. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely for quick relief. For sale by G. W. Kemp.
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Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
Bride in Frightful Unrest After Mixed Presents Mixup
A jeweler recalls a bride in a panic after arriving with several gifts and trying to identify who gave them. The bride could not remember buyers for most items and planned to write to likely givers without detailing why. A clerk noted such a request is unusual.
Chamberlain's Liniment Clears Muscle Rheumatism Fast
Over nine in ten rheumatism cases from cold or damp weather need no internal treatment. The free application of Chamberlain's Liniment provides quick relief from pain and soreness. Price 25 cents large size 50 cents. Sold by G. W. Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
Dinner talk turns tense in quiet domestic quarrel
Mrs. Dove-Henry accuses Mr. Dove-Darling of cruelty after efforts to cook a nice dinner go unacknowledged. She laments his silence and hints that she loves him too much to speak her mind, fearing he would cut off communication.
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McClain
Main Street
Pete Osborn
Osborn
Decoration Day Church Fair to Benefit Ladies Aid Society
The Christian church Ladies' Aid Society will hold its annual church fair and serve dinner on Decoration Day. The event offers 25 Penny Pictures for 25c at Mrs. Woody's studio, and reflects community efforts to support church activities.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Electric Bitters credited with saving a life at Swayne Bros
Mill Creek Ind Ter resident C Farthing recalls nearly dying nine years ago before a druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle at Swayzee Bros drug store under guarantee and regained health, saying he had one foot in the grave but is well now.
Top Shaped Earth Belief Before Columbus
The article discusses historical ideas that the Earth was top shaped or conical, not flat or spherical, with Columbus era beliefs and letters suggesting such notions. It credits John Blauvis around 1479 as originator of the top shaped theory and notes its quick popularity.
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Columbus
John Blauvis
Death was on His Heels in 1906 Skippers man dodges pneumonia
Jesse J. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near death from pneumonia and a fierce cough in spring 1906. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for his recovery after two and a half bottles. He praises the remedy as best for coughs and lung disease and notes it was sold with a guarantee at Swayzee Bros drug store for 30 cents or 1.00.
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Oscar Breckus
South Dakota
Visur UU Ominaguya
Georgia
C. N. Cornell
Roding, Ga
Swayzee Bro’s
Skippers
Dr. King
Swayzee Bros Drug Store
South Bend Watch Promises Absolute Time Keeping
A sales pitch extols the South Bend Watch with its automatic temperature adjusting balance wheel and durable construction. It claims protection against heat cold railway travel horseback riding and automotive vibration and offers to regulate it to the buyer and guarantee perfect time keeping. The firm invites visits even without immediate purchase plans.
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South Bend
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