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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
Local society fragment lists visitors and residents: Johnson, Bruce Swayzee, Rue Ratcliff, Most Marsh, P. Saw, Oren Gilliland, Brockus, Cox, Clint Cooper, Ollie Heaton, Alison, and others visiting Kokomo, Frankfort, Forest, Russiaville, and Flora. Also notes vendors Hudson Restaurant and Mandan Pile Remedy and local coal and ice items.
Dol PE. Rateliff and his son Thomas were visitors in Kokomo at the start of the week, staying briefly and meeting local residents.
Customers of Thesmall Concern driving to town may have their rigs cared or at Woody Bros Livery Barn at our existence. Ask clerks for tickets. C.S. Wadman.
Junnettees, previously at Denver College, resume a short return visit to the area.
Good lump Coal for Threshing priced at $2.75 per ton by Russiaville Lumber and Coal Co. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup praised for gentle action without constipation, favored for children. Sold by Swayzee Bros.
In a hard fought Sunday encounter at Tailholt the Russiansville Ball Club was defeated. The report notes a crowd of hundreds and includes local health ad copy touting Pineules for kidney relief with a 30 day $1 trial and money back guarantee sold by Swayzee Cros. C. Valentine Kemp and R. Edward Sims attended the Oakland ice cream festival last Saturday night.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints. The product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for nearly forty years and is sold with a guarantee at G W Kemp’s drug store for 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Many stomach trouble sufferers report cures from Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man spent over two thousand dollars on other medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples free at G W Kemp's drug store.
Mrs. Wells has been taking treatment in West Baden and returned home. Geo. A. Hodson of Forest left Saturday for an extended trip through Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Nevada Oregon and Washington returning home via the Canadian provinces. L. S. Jeter of Kokomo was in town Wednesday on business.
Dallas Bishop was in Kokomo on business Wednesday. F R Wright spends his vacation at French Lick and West Baden Springs. Town reports several hopping cough cases currently.
Cap V Wellingsworth is described as the proud owner of a newborn baby boy in this brief notice.
Tracy Hollingsworth faced a near miss in a Tuesday morning incident and a saw mill flue accident left a large head wound. Jake Whiteselle attended Kokomo Democratic caucus as W. J. Bryan's trusted associate and openly supported the party.
The Central Stamp Company is enjoying brisk business as manager Spikey Wright oversees rapid sales and steady customer flow at this writing.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a beat sore on his instep. He purchased a 25 cent box at G W Kemp's drug store and saw a perfect cure.
Open season for squir rel and woodcock has begun and many woods denizens soon. The article warns to follow state game laws, carry proper licenses, and avoid penalties. Details list hunting periods for various species and note private lands only for certain game. sale of game is forbidden.
Dr Oliver Garl and his wife of Frankfort spent Friday and Saturday at the A B Thompson residence.
Miss Irene Luber of Frankfort was an over Sunday guest of Mrs J. W. Burres and Miss Helen Waters.
Frank Conlin of 456 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. The tonic allegedly regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor. sold with guarantee at GW Kemp's drug store.
DaWitt's Kidney Pills claim to strengthen weakened kidneys and relieve bladder inflammations. Sold by Ways Bros.
An advertisement promotes 25 Penny Pictures for 252 at Mrs Woody's studio. It offers Dan Zin Pile Remedy for all piles with pain relief and swelling reduction, claiming satisfaction guaranteed and sold by Swayzee Brothers.
Mrs T. FE. Lindley and Mrs. W. H. Quakenbush with son Warren are visiting their brother Rev. J. D. Carter and family in Greenfield this week.
A vintage advertisement claims quick relief from sick headache biliousness and stomach upset with King's Little Liver Pills. It promises a rosy complexion and clear eyes and states the product is good for all the family and sold by Swayzee Bros.
The Dorcas Society was pleasantly entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs J W Burris.
An advertisement promotes Pineules for backache as a pleasant little golden globule remedy. It claims to act on the kidneys purifying blood and invigorating the system. Trial size 30 pills for $1.00 guaranteed. Sold by Swayzee Bros.
Seven local girls establish The Seven Little Sisters club. On Fridays the group meets at a member’s home for an afternoon of sewing activities and fellowship.
Advert touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts bruises and piles with claims of rapid healing. Swayzee Bros sells the product. The text also notes an ice cream festival in Oakland Saturday night and mentions names Hope Lima Ohio Stephen Laura Davenport and Tye Bre as part of scattered items.
An old advertisement promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a reliable stomach aid. It describes natural digestive juices and urges prompt, dependable relief from stomach issues, noting the product is sold by Swayzee Uroe.
Advertisement for a kidney health product promising relief in the first dose. Claims to act directly on the kidneys to ease barkade rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder trouble. Invigorates the entire system. Sold by Swayzee Bros.
A brief note invites readers to have their portrait taken at Mrs Woody's Picture Gallery located over Wadman's Store, offering a convenient setup for visitors.
Beeses Laxative Cough Syrup recommended by mothers for children and adults as prompt relief for coughs colds croup hoarseness and whooping cough. Gently laxative pleasant to take guaranteed and should be kept in every household sold by Swayzee Bros.
Bruce Swayzee of Swayzee Bros. drug store suffered severe facial and hand burns Thursday when a cork was pushed into a carbolic acid bottle releasing pressure and splashing the contents. Doctors hope injuries are not serious.
Pine salve carbolized used as poultice for bites stings chapped skin cuts burns sores and sunburn. Sold by Swyzee Brothers.
A small photo offer advertises a 25 picture set for 25 cents at Mrs Woody's studio located near Wadman's Store. The notice highlights low prices and a convenient downtown location for portraits and makings.
In 1872 the Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was introduced and has for thirty five years maintained a record of success. Its sale spread from a small beginning to the United States and many foreign countries. Most druggists endorse it when asked despite other medicines with higher profits. It is sold by G. W. Kemp at a dealers' location for infantum diarholea.
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