Local Notes and Socials From town and county
Mrs Glen Ratcliff has been ill with the grip Fern Orem suffering from lagrippe Charles H Allison made a business trip to Kokomo Monday Mr and Mrs Martin Snyder were Russiaville visitors Sunday I set your picture at Mrs Woodys Gallery Little Liver Pills advertised by Swayzee Bros Martha Freeman of Kokomo June Cook and Maggie dined with the Micheals Lady Customers of The small Concern to town may have their rigs cared at Woody Bros Livery Barn Ask clerks for tickets Charles Orem was injured while helping at a wood chopping for John Boroughs by an ax cut to the head
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody Bros
Co. S. Wadman
Charles Orem
John Bur- Boroughs
Eaing
War Candidates Declared for February 18 1908 Primary
The following named gentlemen authorize us to announce their candidacy for various offices under Republican lines subject to the party primary on Tuesday February 18 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varius
Acetylene Light and How It Makes Sunlight
A description of acetylene production from calcium carbide and water. It explains the process from lime and coke to molten compound, storage in water tight drums, and the chemical reaction that releases acetylene gas when contact with water and air.
Acetylene Lighting Plan Offers Low Cost Home Illumination
Carbide costs 3 percent per pound in most states and at 4 cents per pound yields white Suntisht acetylene with 24 candle-power for about two-fifths of a cent per hour. The ad claims acetylene lighting is one third cheaper than kerosene lamps when considering chimney and wick costs. It invites readers to email Acetylene Jones at 3 Adams St, Chicago for generator recommendations and installed price estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acetylene Jones
Adams ,St
Chicago
III
WANTED Energetic man for trailing buggies and business
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs. Brockus sick this week and an ad seeking a lively man experienced in trailing buggies. Additional lines complain of kidney and bladder trouble and cite a Gladys Gifford music lesson and a Pineules remedy sold with a guarantee by Swiyzee Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldress
Owansboro
Local Kokomo News Briefs Bring Health Ads and Illness Reports
Mr and Mrs Boyd visited Kokomo this week and a phone contact 32 is listed. Ouetl’s Baptist service plans for Sunday promise relief from back pain and rheumatism with a thirty day $1 treatment. Swayzee Bros. in Kokomo sell the remedy. Mrs Myrtle Wright is seriously ill but improving.
Electric Bitters and King’s Dyspepsia Tablet Advertisements
Becket Tenn resident J R Blankenship touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure for back and kidney trouble after using multiple bottles. The ad claims quick relief and complete cure with bottles sold at Swayze Bros. drug store for 50 cents. Oakford residents Paul and Wayne Freeman visit grandparents and discuss a free two day trial of King’s Dyspepsia Tablet for indigestion and stomach ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Swayze Bros
Swayzee Bros
Soldier’s Roadside Ad Promises Quality Monuments
An advertisement touts Joe R of Kokomo as a supplier who delivers superior monument material. The pitch claims others cannot match the quality and Mr Kokomo handles no inferior stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Kokomo
Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Swayzee Bros
A local dealer offers Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup promising relief from coughs and colds this year. The gentle laxative claims to expel poisons naturally, clear phlegm, and ease head congestion, with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayzee Bros
Montray & Co Abstractors Kokomo Ad
VEC. Owners offer complete title abstracts for Howard county properties. Moutray is a lawyer expert in land titles. Private consultations. Deeds mortgages contracts leases bonds etc. Office North side square Kokomo Ind. Charges reasonable. 8-40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
Moutray
Montray & CO
Kokomo
Ind
Office North Side Square
Local notes and ads from Kokomo and Indianapolis areas
Local tidbits report Mr and Mrs C S Wadman returning from Indianapolis and Mrs A C and Fay Merrick shopping in Kokomo. A recommended monument seller is promoted, Fay Merrick visits Kokomo again, and Dr Shoop of Racine introduces Health Coffee Imitation. Mrs Harry Swayzee was a Frankfort visitor and Chamberlains Salve is praised for sores and skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swayzee
Frankfort
Grocery Store Change of Ownership at Gaylor Bros
Perry Wigle and Generous Miller purchased the Gaylor Bros store today. Miller of Shaffer & Co Frankfort assists in invoicing stock. We wish Wigle and Miller success in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylor Bros
Messrs
Perry Wigle
Generous Miller
Miller
Shaffer & Co
Frankfort
Messrs. Wigle
For Sale or Trade Farm in Cass County Indiana
A 160 acre farm in Jefferson Township Cass County Indiana is for sale or trade. Terms available from S C Harness Sedalia Rfd 1. Mrs Nora Hodson wife of Bent Hodson died at her home near Middlefork from Rheumatic fever after a brief illness. Funeral at Russiaville Disciples church and interment in Russiaville cemetery. Relatives and friends mourn her loss. Rev Dunn delivered the sermon. Hudson Middleton and Sam Snodgrass visited Kokomo. A temperance meeting Sunday evening will feature a choir and Olive Lee pianist with Cappie Hollingsworth leading. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Cass County
Indiana
S. C. Harness
Sedalia
Nora Hodson
Bent Hodson
Middlefork
Russiaville Disciples Church
Dunn
M. E. Church
Russiaville
Lottie Hollingsworth
Brubaker
Hart
Hanson
Margie Jones
Julia Hollingsworth
Cappie Hollingsworth
L. & Irby
Olive Lee
Tracy Hollingsworth
Mrs. O M Merrick Sits With J A and Mrs Merrick Near Forest
The notice mentions Mrs. O M Merrick at the bedside of J A and Mrs. Merrick near Forest this week. It advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers as the best pills for constipation and sick headache, sold by Swayzee Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Swayzee Bros
Administrator's sale of real estate in Russiaville Indiana
Notice by the administrator of Henrietta M lrath deceased of a Howard County Indiana court ordered sale. The property is Lot 2 in Marshall's Addition, to be offered first at private sale with terms: one half cash, balance in two notes due 6 and 12 months, interest six percent, mortgage security, subject to court approval at not less than appraised value. Sale starts January 30 1908 at 10 o'clock a m in the Odd Fellows Building Russiaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta M Lrath
Howard Circuit Court
Odd Fellow
Russiaville
Howard County
Indiana
Marshall
Albert C
Shilling
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George L. Woody
the Observer
Glen Ratcliff
Charles H. Allison
Martin Snyder
Woody
Wadman
Pinesalve
Hesling
Martha Freeman
June Cook
Maggie
Mrs. Micheal
A. B. Easterling
John W. Taylor
Howard Township
W.L. Laughlin
Gaddis Terrell
George L. Orem
Glen Lindley
J. Harvey Cragan
Jackson Township
Amos Powell
Liberty Township
A. G. Manning
William Morton
H. H. Stewart
Dan F. Brown
AL. Shaffer
William A. Ehrman
Honey Creek Township
William H. Quakenbush
Milton Conard
Thomas
Jones
Howard Smith
Brother of the Sun
Burrier
Wm. Brockus
Gladys Gifford
Kokom
Joe’ King
Woodland
Texas
Swiyzee
Mrs. Boyd
Ray
Ouetl
the Baptist Church
Joe R Myers
Myrtle Wright
Paul and
Wayne Freeman
Oakford
Joe
Mrs. Freeman
Mrs. C.S. Wadman
Indianapolis
Mrs. A. C. and
Fay Merrick
Joe R. Myers
Kokomo Ind
John Barres’ Grocery
Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
Heinzelman
Heinzelman Bros. Carriage CO
Dept
H. Falleville
St. Louis
Buchigan Stereoscope
Post Office
Kalamazoo
Mich
Eilhorn Brgs
Hudson Middleton
Sam Snodgrass
Elgin and Waltham
Rockford
AP. Woods
Patriotic Club
Logansport
Flora Trueblood
Ite
Kokomo Laundry
Observer Office
Fridlins Steam Laundry
C.G. Gilliland
Whitesell
Eikenberry
Happ
S. Side Square
Broadway
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