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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
1
Sunday events report Haun and Tes driving to Forest and local business updates, including Kokomo Candy Co. leasing space and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonials. Revival at Swayne ME Church draws 25 new members while attendance wanes. several families relocate within the week.
The letter quotes Prof Houten asserting that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy globally for dyspepsia stomach upsets and constipation over ten years. He notes tourists travelers and office workers with headaches and irregular habits find it harmless and helpful for sour stomachs and indigestion.
The Republican district convention in Peru nominated Gen. W. Steele for Congress by acclamation after endorsing the McKinley administration and tariff policy. Major Steele spoke on the Porto Rico bill with statistics and praised U S gains, while A.C. Mills and A.J. Kautz led the nomination effort. The gathering approved the resolution endorsing canal construction under U.S. control.
Rev Ragan of Greentown visited last Sunday. Local sickness includes Grandma Berry Chas Robing and Arthur Mendrick’s child. Lon Clark hired a farm three miles south of Frankfort for the coring season and left for his location. J R Senport and family attended a Rusatavgga entertainment. School closed after a successful term with a well filled hall. The spring meetings see many moves despite cold weather. William James will work for A L Bank this spring, forest saw mill, banking duties. W R Garner bought the old Dick homestead for 25 per acre. Lindley bought Elisha Pudaly 40 from John Harold at 57.50 per acre. Sap season begins for sugar makers. The recent primary produced many qualified officers though voters face choices among friends.
Santa Pendegrast wounded Jesse Daily in a Sunday morning fight with a piece of scantling. Daily died Monday evening at 6.80 without regaining consciousness. Pendegrast is jailed and pleads self defense.
The Dorcas Society has postponed their meeting to Tuesday March 27, shifting the schedule for members and attendees.
Last week Homer McCoy injured his right arm during boxing and wore a sling for a period. Carry G Taylor and wife moved to a farm a half mile north. Joe Hannon and family gave a successful free entertainment at the Hall Saturday night featuring The Happy Family with music and sermons. Homer Weaver broke a shoulder blade at school this week. Flake Moss and wife stay in Anderson to tend personal affairs. A North Dakota contractor visited Frankfort to handle financial interests. Samuel Talbert dined with Rev. James Newlin on Wednesday.
C H Allison of Russiaville Indiana announces he is the solicitor for the Home Fire Insurance Company of New York for the western part of Howard County The Hour notes the company’s many insured properties and prompt loss adjustments and urges residents to see him before insuring or renewing.
Simmons visited Swansee on Saturday evening to arrange an appointment for Sunday. Lydia Hanson, a Kokomo resident, was in Kokomo and visited his residence on Sunday.
A man described as Fred Tanan attacked Mrs. Henry Wise two miles east of Gas City. He seized her in her home, bound and drugged her, while her husband found her later. The mob threatened action but officials restrained them as Tanan was jailed and claimed insanity.
On Wednesday in Lou McVoy woods a son swinging an axe glanced and struck his father on the forehead causing a ghastly wound. Dr Flora attended and the injury, while severe, is not deemed dangerous. Close call for Mr McCoy. Also notes A E Crawford travels to Decatur for work and farewell wishes for El as she and friends leave for a new home early April.
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The Republican Central Committee met at the Kokomo headquarters Saturday and completed the count of votes cast. No change to the ticket except J Yerrell counted for County Assessor. Unofficially Sir Davies leads by 60 votes with totals listed.
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