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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
Personal items include obituaries for Dick Hart's wife who died Feb 14 in Texas County Goitre and Fern Haworth death in Chicago. funeral and interment details given. Also mentions selling ads, picture gallery, carbolized lotion, liver pills, livery services, and local shop notices from Woody Bros. Livery Barn and Swayzee Bros.
The following named gentlemen were authorized to announce their candidacies for offices listed, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election to be held Tuesday February 18, 1908.
A report notes individuals A B Easterling and John W Taylor in relation to a local auditor matter. The item lists their names and roles without additional details, signaling involvement in a civic filing or election context.
Officials cite rising demand and steady shipments as merchants report stronger sales. Local traders attribute growth to easier credit, new suppliers, and improved transportation routes boosting supply to the city.
Sale offers big values across departments with marked down prices. Come and get acquainted during the event as random quotations reflect the bargain atmosphere and encourage shopper involvement.
We overbought last fall and a quiet winter left us with a house full of clothing. To make room for spring goods arriving March 1st we have slashed all former prices. The store announces the greatest price cut Kokomo has seen in many days with bold savings across the entire inventory. Come and be convinced.
Bargains listed include women's and misses cloaks at half price, skirts at about one third off, fur reductions, coat suits and carinuses discounted to 8.88, waists 3.98, petti coats 0.69, ladies underwear 0.14, hose 0.09, men's pants 1.98, suits 7.77, children's suits 1.98, caps 0.59, overcoats 14.98, child overcoats 1.98, and dress shoes 1.98.
Mr Rufus Brannan returned Thursday from a pleasant visit with his mother and other relatives and friends in east Tennessee. The item mentions Joe R Mgers of Kokomo offering monument material, lettering, and related services at right prices.
J R Blankenship of Beck Teun claims Electric Bitters cured his lame buck and kidney ailment after using several bottles. He says the first bottle gave relief and subsequent ones completed his cure and endorses the remedy sold under a guarantee by Swayzee Bros. drug store at 50 cents.
An advertisement touts A King's Dyspepsia Tablet to ease indigestion and stomach ills after meals with a two day trial. Sold by Swayzee Bros through a local dealer network and available for trial free.
An advertisement asserts that buying from Joe R. Kokomo ensures superior monument material and warns against inferior options. The message emphasizes that he avoids handling substandard products.
An Indiana dealer of monuments at Kokomo urges customers not to be swayed by one choice. He invites shoppers to view the fastest designs and a large stock from Joe Rh. Myers to compare options before ordering.
The administrator of Henrietta Millirath's estate gives notice of a private sale by order of the Howard Circuit Court. The property is Lot 2 in Marshall's Addition to Russiaville, Howard County Indiana. Sale starts March 2, 1908 at 10:00 am at the administrator's office. Terms: half cash, balance in six and twelve months, interest six percent, notes secured by mortgage. Waiver of vacation laws. Purchaser may pay all cash or more than half cash with remaining by notes. Russiaville, Indiana. January 30, 1908. ALBERT C. SHILLING ADMINISTRATOR
David Duncan West Middleton shows no improvement while Mel Green of Indianapolis mixes business and pleasure this week. Rev Blount missed Sunday appointment due to sickness. John Sharp's horse broke loose at Alto Sunday night and damaged his buggy. Omer Long moved into the Torrence property. Wo Griffin sought Dr Newlin yesterday as health worsens. Vester Simmons and wife dined with Uncle Lew and Aunt Mina Bowers on Tuesday. Harry Argendine of Indianapolis visited here this week. Mack.
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