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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
Short notes report visitors and travels across Kokomo and Forest areas. Mentions Miss Marie Rhinehart visiting relatives in Plevna and Miss Helen Watere attending a wedding in Kokomo. Also notes Mrs H C Hart, Mrs Ellsworth Hunt, and Miss Nora Carter with local family ties plus a spur about ice orders and horse-drawn rigs serviced by Weedy Grosilvery Barn.
Mrs S Martin of Jersey City, who has been staying with Mrs Kate Martin and other relatives here, traveled to Crawfordsville on Wednesday to visit Mrs Mel Claypool and her family.
R N Farrar of Cat Island Louisiana recalls two severe diarrhoea episodes, one in 1902 and a 1907 attack he treated with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he credits with prompt relief and saving a doctor’s bill. Sold by G W Kemp.
Early Sensation and Gold Coin seed potatoes vigorous growers and fine cookers with good yields priced at 1.00 per bushel. Also tested white seed corn at 75c per bushel. Samples available at Gaylor Brothers' store. O M Merrick notes editor and wife tested the potatoes and found them excellent.
Advertisements promote Kennedy laxative cough syrup as gentle and non constipating, sold by Swayzee bros. Misses Anna Purner and Gladys Gifford visited Frankfort Monday. Pineules advertised as kidney relief, easy to take, absorbed quickly and sold with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee by Swayzee Bros.
Local brief notes that Miss Bessie Foster was a visitor at Koko$ Mo on a Monday, with no further details about purpose or outcome.
A sales pitch touts acetylene gaslight over kerosene lamps, claiming 24 candle power for 10 hours per pound of calcium carbide at about 60 cents, with minimal labor and no chimneys. It argues uniform, eye saving illumination for homes, hotels, or stores, and invites readers to request cost estimates by room count.
Sunday Kokomo Cubs beat Russiaville 4 to 2 in a hard fought contest. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as prompt and thorough remedies for weakened kidneys and bladder inflammation, sold by Wayzee Bros.
Glen Maris was at Kokomo Monday on business. Man Zan Pile Remedy offers pile relief without surgery at 50e, sold by Swayzee Bros. John T. Ratcliff spent last week at Newcastle as a relative guest. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills are sold by Swayzee Bros.
Claiming stomach and liver relief, ads note a man cured after spending over two thousand dollars on medicine. Samples free at G. W. Kemp's drug store. Also mentions Buffalo Bill event in Kokomo and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts and piles sold by Swayzee Bros. and Penny Pictures at Mrs. Woody's Studio.
John Routh was seen visiting Marion last Sunday, adding to local sightings recorded in the weekend notes of town visitors and guests.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds and as a remedy for throat and lung complaints. The remedy, sold under guarantee at G W Kemps drug store for 50 cents and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
Geo. E. Retter of Frankfort visited Tuesday to drum up support for a Clinton county financed mining company. The venture would operate at Goldfield Nevada where rich strikes have been reported. Retter was formerly a Farmsland boy and schoolmate of Jersey Burres.
The Men’s League enjoyed a splendid Sunday afternoon address praising Mr Stout and expressing hope for future appearances by the speaker.
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York hails Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and weak kidneys. The remedy purifies blood regulates digestion and renews vigor. Sold with guaranty at G W Kemp’s drug store for 0c.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain Penny Pictures at Mrs Woody's Studio and promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a reliable remedy. It explains digestion fluids support blood health and urges prompt use of trusted treatments sold by Swayzee Bros.
An 1832 origin tale claims Chamberlain's remedy for cholera and diarrhoea proved superior and has sold across the United States for over thirty five years. It notes wide pharmacist endorsement and the product’s expansive distribution through G. W. Kemp.
The two sons of Elmer Wodson of Kokomo are visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs J. L Hodson this week.
A pine salve carbolized acts as a poultice for bites stings chapped skin cuts burns and sunburn. Swayzee Bros advertise the product and Deweese vice president of the proposed traction line was in town Monday seeking company interests and stated the road will be put through this summer.
Yom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cael ron Ga writes of a bat sore on the instep that Bucklen's Arnica salve healed after applying less than half a 25 cent box. Sold under guarantee at G. W. Kemp's drug store.
The Russiaville Military Band performed a concert at Kokomo City Park last Sunday afternoon. The group impressed observers and is favored to win the upcoming tryout for the job, with strong chances of securing the position again.
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