Post Office Notice From Russiaville
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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
Penny Pictures at Mrs Woody’s Studio
Local notes show Penny Pictures offered at 25 for 25 cents at Mrs Woody’s Photographic Studio. Various visits and social calls noted including Lucy Jeter hosting friends, Mrs Judd Banks visiting kin, and outings around Kokomo Frankfort and Mulberry with relatives and at the fair. Elmer Rhea now of Muncie visited relatives. Mr John Gaylor and Miss Goldie Jones spent time with friends at Frankfort. Mrs Allen Newlin left for Fountain county for a visit. Hodsen Restaurant taking orders for Pure Manufactured Ice.
Lady Customers Notified Of Ride Tickets At Woody Bros
A brief notice informs lady customers of a small concern driving to town that rides may be cared for at Woody Bros Livery Barn. Clerks are to provide tickets upon request. C. S. Wadman signs the notice.
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Woody Bros
C. S. Wadman
Clinton County Fair promises top stock and speed events
The Frankfort fair Aug 18 to 21 offers extensive space for stock and exhibits with a top speed department. Visitors can expect premier horse displays and exciting races unseen in years.
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Jou
Clinton County
Frankfort
For Sale Shoats 60 lb Avg 11 Head First Come First Served
For sale 11 shoats in good condition averaging 60 pounds each. Ideal fall feeders. Disposition requested immediately. First come first served. John W. Renfro residence 4 miles east of Russiaville.
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John W. Renfro
Russiaville
Band Concert Saturday Night Announcement
Band concert scheduled for Saturday night. Pile remedy advertises Man Zan Pile Remedy at 50 cents, claiming no operation needed. Sold by Swayzee Bros.
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Swayzee Bros
Local notices on medical ads and visits from area residents
Mrs J M Thompson of Greenfield visits her mother Mrs Phoebe Fry. Various medicinal ads promote kidney tonics with 30 day trials, backed by guarantees, sold by Swayzee Bros. Rev Graham and family plan a three week visit to Leipsic Ohio. John Gifford buys Elmer Hathaway’s property set for September move. Chas Hart visiting Ko komo mother. Pine salve carbolized offers quick relief for bites, stings, burns and skin injuries sold by Swayzee Bros.
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Swayzee Bros
Local visit by Miss Sarah Freed and relatives
Miss Sarah Freed of Orange county visited her cousins Mac and Osman Jeter and Mrs. W. F. Gordon last Saturday. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup recommended by mothers for young and old is prompt relief for coughs colds croup hoarseness whooping coughs. Gently laxative and pleasant to take. Guaranteed should be kept in every household. Sold by Swayzee Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Freed
Orange County
Mac and Osman Jeter
W. F. Gordon
Swayzee Bros
Mr Wallace Brown Visits Old Friends in Brookings Ark
Mr Wallace Brown formerly of this place and Worest now lives in Brookings Arkansas and is visiting J E Waters and family along with many old-time friends. Hundreds suffer backache rheumatism and kidney trouble misinterpreted as local ailments. Pineules claim to relieve by addressing kidney cause. A 30 day trial offers $1.00 with money back guarantee, sold by Swayzee Bros.
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Swayzee Ros
Swayzer Bros
Wallace Brown
This Place
Worest
Brookings, Ark
J. E. Waters
Swayzee Bros
One of the Best Men Going Gains Wedding Demand
A Baltimore American quote defends a man as “one of the best men going” yet questions what quality makes him so highly sought after at weddings, reflecting public opinion and social expectations around marriage in the era.
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Baltimore American
The Reason Why Amateur Yachtsman Quote
A brief Royal Magazine item notes a clash between an amateur yachtsman and a fisherman over swimming and sailing knowledge. The Fisherman’s Bay remark highlights practical seamanship as essential near the water.
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Fisherman’s Bay
Why James Lee Got Well
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee survived severe lung trouble believed to be consumption thanks to Dr King s New Discovery. The remedy is advertised as a top throat and lung medicine with immediate relief and a guarantee. Kemp s Drug Store offers 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a free trial bottle.
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Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr King
Dr.King
Kemp’s
Great Day at West Point Rally and Home Coming
A rally and home coming at West Point Christian Church near Russiaville on Aug. 16 1908 features an all day meeting in John Bishop's grove one mile north of the church. The pastor and state evangelist lead morning afternoon and evening sermons with multiple ministers giving short talks. An estimated three thousand attendees expected for a mass Sunday School and picnic dinner full of fellowship.
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West Point Christian Church
Russiaville
John Bishop’s Grove
A Faithful Friend and Sorghum Factory Plans
H S Nichols of Oakland Indiana praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure after thirty-five years of use. G W Kemp advertises the remedy and a sorghum factory run by Hollingsworth a mile north and one east of Russiaville with a twenty year Honey Creek Howard County background and share terms of two-fifths.
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Chamberlain
H S. Nichols
Oakland
Ind
Noman
G. W. Kemp
Sherman Hollingsworth
Russiaville
Holingsworth
Honey Creek
Howard County
Deputy Dan Brown and Wife Attend Local Fair
Kokomo deputy sheriff Dan Brown and his wife served as attendants at the current week’s county fair, a notable local sight among residents and visitors.
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Dan Brown
Kokomo
Indigestion A Robinson Endorses Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mr A Robinson of Draumquin Ontario praises Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets for years of indigestion and constipation. Samples free. At Merrick home Fay Merrick becomes wife of Charles Orem in a Thursday ceremony officiated by Rev O M Merrick. congratulations from many friends.
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A. C. Merrick
Fay
Charles Orem
Joseph Orem
Tipton County
O. M. Merrick
the Baptist Church
Night shows at Indiana State Fair feature grand arena acts
During the week of September 7 the livestock pavilion arena will host 8 15 p m shows for up to 10 000 spectators. Prize horses and cattle parade with fancy turnout exhibitions and a first time hippodrome style event. Acrobats bears a trained pony and the Heras family Schuman and her horses and dogs perform. The Bard brothers Olivers and Diavlo present feats on high wire and diving. The Weber band from Cincinnati performs with two vocalists.
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Indiana
Heras
Madam Schuman
Bard Brothers
Olivers
Diavlo
Weber Band of
Cincinnati
Sufferer credits salve with curing sore eyes in 1903
For twenty years Martin Boyd of Henrietta suffered granulated sore eyes. In February 1903 a gentleman advised Chamberlain's Salve, he bought one box and about two thirds used, and his eyes have not troubled him since. This salve is for sale by G W Kemp.
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Martin Boyd
Henrietta
Chamberlain
G.W. Kemp
Get your Venny Pictures at Mrs. Woody's Studio
Venny pictures are advertised at Mrs. Woody's Studio located near Wadmins store, inviting customers to visit for portraits. The notice emphasizes accessibility and convenience in the retail area.
Mrs Chas J Smith Adopts New Life Pills in Maine
Mrs Chas J Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a reliable family laxative sold at Kemp s Drug Store for 25 cents. They are praised as effective yet quiet in operation.
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Chas. J. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. Kings
Kemp
Miss Ruth Trueblood Visits Marion Postmaster Family
Miss Ruth Trueblood of Marion visits her uncle Postmaster Sherwin and his wife, sharing time with the local household during a short stay.
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Ruth Trueblood
Marion
Sherwin
Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy Cited For Saving Bill
2 N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls severe 1902 diarrhoea and a 1907 attack. He credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief both times and claims it would have saved medical bills. Sold by G Kemp.
Electric Bitters Praised by Local Resident
Mrs. M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose testifies to Electric Bitters benefits for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor noting its strong digestive health effects A Kemps drug store sale promises a guaranteed remedy at 50e
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M.M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Sam
Kemps Drug Store
Diarrhoea Cured by Remarkable Remedy Claim
John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Australia reports his father long troubled by diarrhoea found relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A bottle cured him and he has remained well for eighteen months. Despite sixty years old he can work as a younger man. Sold by G W Kemp.
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John H. Zirkle
Philippi
W.aa
Chamberlain
G.w.Kemp
Ice Cream Supper Follows threshing Co Meeting
The Lynn threshing Co held its annual settlement gathering at W. H. Quakenbush's home after threshing. 18 gallons of cream were provided by Lybrook Bros, the threshers, and Quakenbush, with women contributing cake. A base ball game between Lynn Co and threshing Co near Russiaville drew 100 to 125 attendees. Lynn won.
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Lynn Threshing Co
W. H. Quakenbush
Lybrook Bros
Lynn Co
Threshing Co
Russiaville
Clint Cooper
Lynn
Boaly
Remedy Cited For Chronic Diarrhoea On Trains
Edward E Henry of United States Express Co Chicago reports General Superintendent Ma Quick gave Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to curb chronic diarrhoea on trains He claims it cured many aboard including a veteran who served with Hayes and McKinley in the 23rd Ohio Regiment For sale by G Kemp.
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Edward E.henry
United States Express Co
Chicago
Ma. Quick
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
23Rd
Ohio
G. Kemp
Good Jump Coal for Threshing Price Listed at Russiaville
Russiaville Lumber and Coal Company advertises good jump coal for threshing at 2.75 dollars per ton. The notice names the local supplier and the fixed price for farming season use.
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Russiaville Lumber & Coal Company
Moving pens keep ducklings healthy in the yard
A mobile duckling pen prevents disease buildup by allowing quick relocation. Regularly moving the pen to different yard spots reduces exposure and promotes better living conditions for the young birds.
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Tussiaville
Taville
George L. Woody
Ite Ns
Penny Pictures
Lucy Jeter
Swayzee
Allen Newlin
Fountain County
Hodsen
Judd Banks
Mulberry
Benjamin Weaner
Elmer Rhea
Muncie
John Gaylor
Goldie Jones
Frankort
J. M. Evans
Mellott
Harry Sherwin
Kokomo Park
Moule
Moutray
Gaede Desiree
Montray & CO
Abstres
Nerti Side Square
J. M. Thompson
Greenfield Ie
Phoebe Fry
Graham
Leipsic
J.H. Wadmen
Miss Lela
King
Swayzeen Bros
John Gifford
Elmer Hathaway
Mrs
Chas. Hart
Margaret Hart
West Point
Chamberlan
The
Maden
Kokomo Laundry
Observer Office
Toledo
C. E. Connoly
ST. Louis & Western R. R
Red Front
Forest
G. A. Auble
Prop
Detroit
C. E. Connelly
Toledo, St. Louis & Western R
Hoss
Rapps Cut Price Store
South Side Square
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