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Newspaper
Salem Press
Location
Salem, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1886
Page
3
Berkey Brothers advertise top cash for wool seeking 100000 pounds. Newby promotes harvesting machines, DePauw mills sells Ammmoniated Phosphate, and local shops push hats, parasols, medicines, and sewing machines while dealers urge readers to support the Democratic primary and local businesses.
Local items include Berkey Brothers buying wool at cash prices, DePauw mills processing ammoniated phosphate and carding wool at low rates, and Deering steel binder showcased in the court house yard. Mentions of candidates defeated last Friday, subscriptions to the Press, and various local names appear amid a roundup of advertisements and notices.
Last Thursday morning R J Bowes collecting agent for a Chicago manufacturing firm lodged at the Bowman House in Salem. He grew worse, stayed in bed, died about 5 am Tuesday. presumed due to chronic valvular heart disease after coughing fits. An inquest was held by Coroner Caress.
Chas Bowers plans to house keeping at the Cad Motsinger residence in Elixirville. Jim Gill and Edith Karns wed last Sunday by Esq Johnson. A surprise party honored Mrs Sullivan’s 50th birthday at Henry Sullivan’s last Tuesday. Lizzie Carter attended Emma’s revival in New Albany. Mrs Meadors of Bi Spring visits daughter Mrs M P Motsinger this week. Mrs Sam Baker remains slowly improving. Rev Baxter goes to Shoals Friday to marry a local lady. Sunday school thrives under Mrs Carter. Sarah Hamilton visited Dr Baker’s home last Sunday. New Providence Post G A R to decorate soldiers graves on Saturday May 2gth. citizens and soldiers urged to attend. Mt Pleasant stone class invited to furnish vocal music at Decoration Day in Mt Pleasant.
Items scarce this week as farmers slow corn planting. Rev I I St preached at the schoolhouse to a large audience. Milton Rippey moved to Mrs Lee’s farm nearby. Eva Cauble of Salem visited the area. Mary and Ed St John from Salem attended Sabbath school. Olan Williams of Philo visited. Gorman family moved into Hiram Zink’s house. Frank Austin recovering from quarry wreck injuries. Salem visitors helped with Sunday activities and a car load of groceries arrived from Verde.
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