Penny Pictures and Town News Highlights
Ora Norris of Frankfort and Lindley Johnson of Forest were in town on Wednesday. Olive Love of Koelkomo and Will Long of Warsaw visited midweek. Fred Butler from Philadelphia returns home for a month’s vacation. Elijah Lemasters went to Kokomo on business Wednesday night. Cap’n Way and Clarence Kemp in Forest Sunday night. Sheriff Lindley and Perry Groves of Kokomo in town Tuesday. Order Pure Manufactured Tea at Hodgen Restaurant. Davis of Forest moving into newly purchased property. Spikie Wright returns from Plainfield Academy Strenuous term.
Russian Ville Orchestra Plans Recital in Near Future
Notices from local press reveal Cochran and wife visiting relatives in Ko komo on a Tuesday. Tecumseh teaches Manford Lee cement block making while corn losses threaten replanting due to the cat worm. McDaniel of New London wins a contract for a new facility. Lady customers urged to visit Woody Bros Livery Barn for car care tickets.
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Woody Bros
C. S. Wadman
Bruce Ratcliff and Karl Sims Attend New London Service
Bruce Ratcliff and Karl Sims attended church services at New London on Sunday night. The crowd asked what the attraction was for the boys.
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Bruce Ratcliff
Karl Sims
New London
Freeman and Hart Family Attend Walter Carter Funeral
George W Freeman and family and Geo Hart and wife were in town the first of the week attending the funeral of Walter Carter. C Carter and wife from Plainfield came to attend the same funeral, which was held earlier in the week.
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Geo. W. Freeman
Geo. Hart and
Walter Carter
C. Carter
Plainfield
Mr. Carter
Scheeder's Attention at Eik er Joy's Barn
A local racing record from Russiaville notes JORC pacing at 2 4 with Vahee. The event is set for spring 1908 at Eik er Joy's Barn as Scheeder's attention centers on a sea set pacing.
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Jorc
Eiker Joy
Russiaville
Vahee
I O F Lodge to Erect Two Story Addition in Local Building
The I O F Lodge plans a two story addition with two business rooms on the first floor for Jeter Hardware and Waddell & Kanable Grocery. Upper level to be a hall. The 51 by 46 foot Kokomo brick building will have cement foundations sheet steel ceilings fire shutters and a gravel roof. Bids ranged 3940 to 5000. winning bid 4100 by John McDaniel New London and Howard Smith local. Expected occupancy mid September. The lodge promises a large splendid room rivaling other state halls.
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I. C. O. F. Lodge
Jeter Hardware Store
Waddell & Kanable Grocery
John McDaniel
New London
Howard Smith
Turner & Jones
Walton
Ind
Digestive Fluids and Health Support Ad
The piece explains that natural digestive juices produce red blood and strength, warns that neglect harms health, and urges prompt reliable aid like Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion sold by Swayzee Bros.
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Ike
Swayzee Bros
Seed Potatoes for Sale by Merrick at Gaylor Bros
Vigorous Jearly Sensation and Gold Coin seed potatoes offered at 1.00 per bushel with fine yield and cook quality. Tested white seed corn available at 0.75 per bushel. Sample at Gaylor Brothers store. As to potatoes, the editor and wife report excellent cooking qualities.
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Gaylor Brothers
M. Merrick
Plainfield clergyman to speak at Men’s League meeting
Rev. Lewis Stout of Plainfield Indiana will address the Men’s League at the M E church Sunday afternoon June 7 at 2 o'clock. He is described as a good speaker and the public is invited to attend.
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Lewis Stout
Plainfield, Ind
Men’s League
M. E
Will Longs Visit To War Saws Morris Family
Will Long and family from War saw visit Mrs Longs father Dr A W Morris and family. He will work at Twin Springs cemetery. John Morris and family of Burlington guests of Dr A W Morris and wife. Swavyzee Bros sell DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills and ManZan Pile Remedy 50c.
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Will Long and Family
Warsaw
John Morris
Burlington
A. W. Morris
Kokomo Visitor Named In Local Notes
Loren Eikenberry of Kokomo visited here this week to stay with relatives and friends. Dr Wm N Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho reports Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where other remedies failed. Gentle laxative effects, good for children, pleasant to take. For coughs, colds, hoarseness, whooping cough. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by Swayeze Bros.
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Wm. N. Anderson
Soda Springs
Ida
Swayzee Bros
Hodson Visit From Indianapolis Delights Local Family
Milt Hodson of Indianapolis visited his father A. M. Hodson and wife here Saturday and Sunday sharing time with his parents in a brief local social gathering.
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Milt Hodson
Indianapolis
A. M. Hodson
Hart Family Notified by Death in Koko mo
Chas Hart and family of Koko mo were summoned here at the start of the week by the death of Walter Carter, brother in law of Mr Hart.
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Chas. Hart
Kokomo
Mr.Hart
Walter Carter
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Delights Children
A historical note touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a child favorite. It claims the remedy tastes good and differs by not causing constipation while gently stimulating the bowels to "drive the cold out" of the system.
Funeral for Walter Carter in Fairmount Wednesday
Ira Carter of Fairmount attends the funeral of his son Walter Carter in Fairmount on Wednesday.
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Ira Carter
Fairmount
Walter
Chamberlain’s Colie Remedy Praised by Cat Island Man
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls a 1902 severe diarrhoea episode and credits Chamberlain’s Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief in 1907 saving a hundred dollar doctor’s bill. Sold by G W Kemp.
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R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
Penny Pictures At Mrs Woody’s Studio
Penny pictures advertised at Mrs Woody's Studio adjacent to Wadman's store. The brief notice promotes a local photographic service and studio offerings in a busy commercial area.
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Penny Pictures
Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Remarkable Cures
Many report success with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles. One man spent over two thousand dollars on medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples available at G. W. Kemp's drug store.
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Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
Wendell Cunningham Attends Marion Normal School Summer
Wendell Cunningham is attending Marion Normal School this summer to study education. He joins other students in a summer session at the institution.
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Wendell Cunningham
Marion Normal School
25 Pictures for 25c at Mrs Wendy's Studio
Local photo sale announces 25 pictures for a quarter each at Mrs Wendy's studio located near Wadman's store. Event highlights affordable portraits and a casual studio setting for shoppers.
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Mrs. Wendy’s
Wadman’s
Russiaville Odd Fellows Attend Decoration Services
Several of the Russiaville Odd Fellows attended decoration services at St. Paul on Sunday.
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Russiaville Odd Fellows
St. Paul
Wadman Plans New Home on East Main Street
C. S. Wadman will soon erect a commodious dwelling on its jet on east Main street, signaling expansion in the area and adding a substantial residence to the local streetscape.
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C. S. Wadman
East Main Street
Mon roe Township gravel road election sees local voters return
Ord and John Fortner and Wal do Mitchel returned home from school Tuesday to vote at the Monroe Township gravel road election.
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Ord
John Fortner
Waldo Mitchel
Monroe Township
Miss Alice Rarnstetter Visits Indianapolis Friends
Miss Alice Rarnstetter is visiting Indianapolis this week to see local friends and enjoy social engagements in the city.
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Alice Rarnstetter
Indianapolis
Rural Acetylene Gaslight Brings Sunlight to Homes
Acetylene light provides color balanced illumination like sunlight and supports plant growth and eye health. It claims lower running costs, no kerosene smell, and easy installation in two days. Monthly carbide filling takes 15 to 30 minutes. Contact Acetylene Jones at 43 Adams, Chicago.
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
The 1872 introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy marked a milestone in treating diarrhoea and dysentery. It claims thirty five years of sustained success, broad sales across the United States and abroad, and strong pharmacist endorsements from nine out of ten druggists. Sold by G W Kemp.
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United States
G. W. Kemp
Piles cure advertised by Swayzee Bros in Forest notice
Mrs. Jesse Whitesell of Forest spends Monday with her sister Mrs. Jake Whitesell. Manyan Pile Remedy comes ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application proves merit. Soothes heals reduces inflammation relieves soreness itching. For all forms of piles. Price 50e guaranteed sold by Swayzee Bros.
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Swavyzee Bros
Swayzee Bros
Victor Cooper Attends Church Service in New London
Victor Cooper attended church services at New London on Sunday night, according to local parish reports. The event highlights community devotion and participation in the weekly service.
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Victor Cooper
New London
Man in Powderly Texas praises Pinelles kidney remedy
A reader from Powderly Texas claims long kidney and bladder troubles improved after 50 days taking Pinelles with refund offered if not satisfied. The notice advertises Radio light by C S Auble of New London and promotes Rings Little Liver Pills for biliousness and sick headache sold by Swayzee Bros.
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DeWitt
Swayzee Bros
S.g.williams
Powderly
Texas
Pinelles
C. S. Auble
New London
Horace Tucker Drives Home Renovations on North Union Street
Horace Tucker undertakes extensive improvements on his residence on North Union Street, adding new features and updating the property. The project reflects ongoing local home renovation activity in the area.
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Horace Tucker
North Union Street
Mrs Windigler Adds Home Improvements on Union Street
A local listing notes Mrs. Susan Windigler adds a bathroom cement porch and cement walk to her residence on North Union Street. An advertisement promotes Pine tiles with a 30 day trial offer and a money back guarantee for kidney and back relief products.
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Susan Windigler
North Union Street
Swayzee Bros
Frank Spaulding Prepares Move to Warren
Frank Spaulding a former operator now at Warren returned Tuesday to tend his effects in preparation for his move to Warren.
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Frank Spaulding
Warren
Guaranteed Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for colds coughs croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It claims the product is gentle for children and helps expel phlegm.
Fishermen Try To Rope In Wildcat Creek Bass
Joe Haas Geo L Woody and Karl Sims spent Monday on Wildcat Creek attempting to catch bass. They succeeded in decoying six lone pun kin seeds from the water.
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Joe Haas
Geo. L. Woody
Karl Sims
Wildcat Creek
Bass
Electric Bitters Lauded as Family Remedy by Frank Conlin
Frank Conlin of 456 Houston St New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues lime back and weak kidneys. The tonic regulates digestion purifies blood and renews vigor for the weak and debilitated. Sold with guarantee at G W Kemp's drugstore for 50e.
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Frank Conlin
Houston St
New York
G W.kemp
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Wins Cured Foot Sore
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad foot instep sore healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He used less than half of a 25 cent box and saw two perfect cures. Sold under guarantee at G W Kemps drug store.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
Garantee
G. W. Kemp
New Discovery praised as life saving remedy
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable throat and lung remedy for forty years It Prevents pneumonia and heals weak lungs and is sold at Kemp s drug store for 50 cents and 1 00 with a free trial bottle offered.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
G. W. Kemp
Hodson Expands Restaurant With Ice Cream Parlor
John Luke Hodson added a new room to his restaurant to house an ice cream parlor and dining area. All rooms are freshly papered and neatly finished.
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John Luke Hodson
Cure for sore nipples urged for nursing mothers
Article notes that Chamberlain's Salve may cure sore nipples when applied immediately after nursing and wiped clean before the next feeding. It mentions that many trained nurses use the salve with good results and lists G. W. Kemp as the seller.
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Chamberlain
G. W. Kemp
Gasoline War Ends After Wigley Miller Tank Runs Dry
The gasoline war concluded Monday evening as Wigley Miller's fuel depleted, ending the dispute amid uncertain outcomes for involved parties.
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Wigley Miller
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by Sway
An advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills are sold by Sway, promoting the famous remedy to readers.
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DeWitt
Swayzee Bros
Mrs Jane Davis and Neva Jones Visit Kokomo Kin
Mrs Jane Davis and Neva Jones of Kokomo visited here on Saturday with their parents, sharing time with local relatives and enjoying the weekend.
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Jane Davis
Neva Jones
Kokomo
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Russmville
George T. Woody
Indiana
Ora Norris
Frankfort
Lindley Johnson
Forest
Olive Love
Koelkomo
Will Long
Fred Butler
Philadelphia
Elijah Lemasters
Clarence Kemp
Cap'n Way
Sheriff Lindley
Perry Groves
Tin Davis
C. 5
Wadman
Spikie” Wright
Plainfield Academy
Russianville Orchestra
Will Cochran
Tecumseh
Manford Lee
Join McDaniel
1. O.olf
Scheeder
I.0.o.f
Loren Eikenberry
Adames
Chicago
Jesse Whitesell
Jake Whitesell
Michig
Gunseta
Mir Vinavs
Ang
THE
VAUX
Wome Metallic Refnis
Iatcr Company
Albert Lea
Minn
Marshall Hemorline CO
Marshall, Mo
Kodol
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Ill
Arnica Salve
Tetee
Tonto
Swayzee Dros
Swayzece Bros
Brown Mfg Co
St. Louis
Greenville, Tenn
gWe
Brown Mi’g Co
Corpus
Woody
DeWitt’s
Dr. Hart
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