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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
5
A store advertises crowded shelves and tables filled with autumn values. It boasts fall and winter buying in wholesale markets yielded rare good fortune with cream of the best at lower costs, promising shoppers the same savings and stock levels.
A dense catalog of fall and winter apparel features tailored suits at 23.75, broadcloth dresses at 15.00, and coats from 12.75 to 18.50. Includes children’s coats, junior coats, various fabrics like Cheviots and Meltons, along with blankets, pillows, and hats. Free alterations and numerous sale prices highlighted throughout.
This market week offers unusual interest for bargain seekers. Visit the section to discover deals and secure your share before they're gone.
A compact list of household hardware items including a Basement Double Roaster in steel priced at 10 cents, an extra large soldering set at 10 cents, a stop jar combiner with bail at 33 cents, a combined coat and pants hanger valued at 10 cents, a set of four stove casters for 72 cents, a stove pipe collar, a stove pipe damper, a curtain stretcher with brass pins, and a well made brass pin curtain stretcher priced at 1 dollar.
Mr Holman of Tipton spent Sunday here with his son George. Dr Morris purchased a Brush automobile. Theo Racht? was a visitor Monday. A E Alter and family of Forest were here Sunday. Arthur Long and wife of Marion visited relatives Sunday. C G McCool and son of West Middleton were in town Sunday. Loren Eikenberry of Kokomo was here Sunday. Geo W Freeman and family of Oakford spent Sunday here with relatives.
Frank Pitzer of Frankfort visited friends and relatives here Sunday.
J. L. Hodson has purchased a restaurant at Cicero and went there Monday to take possession. Mrs Katherine Nebbit left Tuesday for Lafayette where she is an inmate of the State Soldier's Home. Jeptha Chappel is improving his residence on North Liberty street by building some cement porches and walks.
Mrs S. P. R. Hodson and her son Es ton depart Monday for Dayton Ohio to visit her daughter Mrs Ona Munodheus.
Dake Whitesell and CH Allison with wife visited Kokomo on Wednesday and Monday respectively. Mrs Jb Sherwin received a box of pine nuts from grandson Robert Maris. Thomas Kenworthy improves property with cement sidewalks. Mr and Mrs Jeptha Nay left Saturday for relatives in St Louis. Mrs Grant Ridenour and daughter left Thursday to visit her parents in Kemp.
Ross Hodson traveled to Cicero on Sunday to assume control of the restaurant recently purchased by his father. Dr Hart and Frank Conner went on a auto trip to the Tippecanoe river Sunday returning Tuesday evening with a fine lot of fish.
Rev Frank Stafford pastor of the Friends church and his family moved into the new parsonage last week. The home was recently purchased by church members for the ministry.
Eli Clark and family relocate to Henry Vaughn’s recently purchased property as Jim Hetlin moves into the Clark family’s vacated residence following the transfer.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will hold their semi monthly meeting at the country home of Mrs. Jas Waters next Thursday October 14 at 2 o clock. The Dorcas Society has been invited to share in a social hour.
William Trueblood of Kokomo visited Tuesday and Wednesday with his brother-in-law Jonathan Dixon who lives with his daughter Mrs. Sam Talbert. Dixon is described as healthy but completely blind.
A historic note describes treating the stomach by addressing the underlying nerves. It claims an internal nerve pathway to the heart and kidneys. when these nerves fail, organs falter. Dr Shoup's Restorative is marketed as restoring these nerves with effects said to appear within 48 hours. Sold by swayzee Bros. Drug Co.
Dr. R. H. Ross of Galveston, in a fit of despondency, shot himself in the left breast Tuesday evening. The bullet pierced the lung instead of the heart, creating a non fatal looking wound.
C. B. Wadman of the Small Concern held his annual fall opening to which local ladies were invited. They enjoyed fine music by the orchestra and an artistic display of millinery. Advertised liver pills by Swayzee Bros promoted a clear head and strong mind.
Miss June and Miss Pearl Burton with cousin Miss Nettie Jackson of Kempton visited Rev and Mrs Graham Saturday and Sunday. The Grahams earned many friends through three years of service as shown by the numerous home visitations, with nearly thirty people visiting their home.
Swayzee Bros. report DeWitt's Carbonized With Hazel Life is an unequal feed for salve use but is especially good for piles.
In sudden mishap or accident Chamberlain's Liniment can be relied upon to take the place of the family doctor. It is described as never found wanting for sprains, cures wounds and bruises and drives away the pain, sold by Dr. G W Kemp.
Get Picture Post Cards of Mrs Geo L Woody with real photographs of churches schools and street scenes on Decoration Day Russiaville and more. Also Dr Shoop Health Coffee a genuine coffee substitute made of toasted grains malt and nuts prepared in a minute sold by Wigle Miller for 3 cents per card and as a substitute for coffee.
The advertisement touts Kodol as a pleasant remedy for sour stomach and stomach trouble. It promises prompt action by digesting all foods using the same digestive juices found in a healthy stomach and guarantees relief. Sold locally by Swayzee Bros.
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