April Fool Tales and Local Happenings in Fairbanks
Hodgepodge of town notes from Fairbanks and surrounding districts recounts April Fool events, theater success, and community milestones. The piece mentions Hiram Drake Jr and wife in Sullivan, local dignitaries, a new post office building plan, and a large school program with Florence Bowen leading a village troupe. It also notes elderly residents, a revival of social events, auto ambitions, and a birthday milestone of a long-time pioneer near ninety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Hiram Drake, Jr
Sullivan
Lester
Beech Grove
Albert Thomson
Levi J. Drake
Levi Johnson
C. D. Pounds
Pogue’s Hall
Florence Bowen
Raymond Collins
Ava Johnson
James Scott
Farmersburg
Strain
Elmer Thompson
Alf Russell
Pound’s
Ola Bradbury
Ira Johnson
Everett Shake
Near Kingsley Chapel
Bryant
Strother Rooksberry
Irwin Scott
Town
Curry Township
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller By Allen's Foot-Ease
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder claims relief for swollen tender feet and bunions, making walking delightful. Promises rest and comfort with no substitutes, sells for 25 cents and offers a free sample. Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Duck season ends for shooting as ducks move north
The open season for duck shooting closes April 15 by law though hunting has ended since most ducks have migrated far north, leaving few birds for sport.
SKY LIGHT AND QUIET GATHERINGS IN LOCAL TOWNSHIP
Residents of Sky Light report a prayer meeting at Quaker church Wednesday. Wm YT Murdock visited Oscar McMahan Tuesday. Miss May Rooksberry traveled to Sullivan Monday. Nellie Chastain remains unwell. Farmersburg youth hosted a surprise party for Ella and Mary Rooksberry Saturday with many local guests. Luncheon featured pie cake candy and bananas as evening ended. Mr and Mrs Oscar McMahan and mother visited Shelburn Thursday. Wake Moore is not improving. Clara Chastain returned home from Mr Dudley’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ious
Fern Scott
Raymond Jennings
Scott
Jnnings
Mrn
Joh George
Paul
Ray
Wayne
Arthur Woodard
Clarence Murdick
Ebb Dix
Hobart McMahan
Carroll
Donald Dudley
Elmer
Charley Rooksberry
Bonnie
Ida
Sylvia Thomson
Mary
Flossie Gaskins
Emma Jennings
Gertrude Slader
Effie
Lennie Wilson
Flora Farm
Hosea Drake
Fairbanks
Jim
Max Gaskins
Fred Liston
Oliphant Thompson
Charley Dickey
Roy and
Waldo Dougherty
Winifred Bolinger
Ira Wilson
Lynn Johnson
Curry Township
Stringtown
Floyd Burch
Clyde Asrey
Sullivan
Albert Gambill
Elza
Cass
Hannah Burch
Edith Smallwood
John Walters
L. Paul Baldwin
Leroy
Dugger
Wiley Miller’s
Mary E. Usrey
Charley
Frank Usrey
Fannie Brown
Carlisle
Patton’s
Sarah Pigg
Bert Miller
Levi Gambill
Summerville
Everett Rhodes
Wm. YT
Murdock
Oscar McMahan
May Rooksberry
Nellie Chastain
Farmersburg
Ella and
Elmer Rooksberry
Annie Richart
Josephine Frakes
May McMahan
Lizle Osborn
Clarence Mu
Mr. McMahan
Shelburn
Wake Moore
Clara Chastain
Dudley
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Advertisement
Many children suffer illnesses and the ad claims the product breaks up colds in 24 hours and relieves feverishness headaches stomach trouble teething disorders and worms. Available at all druggists for 25 cents sample mailed free address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York 37 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Professor Greist to Leave Shoals School for Carlisle
Prof O H Greist will sever his connection with the Shoals school this year and next year teach at Carlisle. He has led the local school nine years, raising its rank in the state and expanding the curriculum. Attendance has grown greatly and many friends here regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Greist
Shoals
Carlisle
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Guarantee
Readers urged that catarrh is curable in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. The advert claims it works through the blood and mucous surfaces, destroying disease foundations and building constitution. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and invite testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hayses Return From Florida Winter sojourn
Mr and Mrs John T Hays returned Thursday from New Smyrna Florida where they spent the winter Mr Hays, once in poor health, was greatly improved by the southern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hays
New Smyrna
Florida
Mr. Hays
Kicked By A Mad Horse Beetown Man Treated By Arnica Salve
Samuel Birch of Beetown Wisconsin escaped a severe leg wound after a mad horse kicked him. Doctors failed to heal the sore, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it completely, advertised as a universal healer for ulcers burns eczema boils scalds cuts corns cold sores bruises and piles. 25c at Joe K Smock Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Birch
Beetown
Wis
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Application for liquor license in Hamilton Township Indiana
Notice to residents of Hamilton Township Sullivan County Indiana that Jon Nesbit a white male over twenty one with two years in the township will apply to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the May 1911 session for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The described premises are a one room frame building 16 by 32 feet in the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 1 township 8 north range 9 west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Hamilton
Board of Commissioners of
Nesbit
Shiloh News Notes and Religious Gatherings
James Pirtle visited Pleasantville on Saturday. John Driver stayed in Dugger latter this week. Martin Pirtle spent Saturday with relatives near Shiloh. A large crowd attends the Shiloh meeting Sunday. Le Herndon buried at Morris Chapel cemetery Thursday. A pleasant rain fell Sunday. Brother Brewer from Sullivan will preach at Shiloh on the second Sunday in April. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
James Pirtle
Pleasantville
John Driver
Dugger
Martin Pirtle
le Herndon
Morris Chapel
Bro. Brewer
Sullivan
Saved His Mother's Life With Electric Bitters
Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca La credits Electric Bitters with saving her life after four doctors gave up. She praises the remedy for fainting spells backache headaches weakness and kidney and bowel troubles. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son's for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozarks
Hiram Scranton
Clay City
King
Iit
Joe K. Smock & Son
Laura Gaines
Avoca
Joe K. Smock & Son's
Mr and Mrs I N Cashner Return Home From Florida
Mr and Mrs I N Cashner, who spent the winter at New Smyrna Florida, have returned home. The couple’s migration reflects a seasonal pattern noted in coastal travel columns.
Farnsworth Notes From Caledonia Neighborhood
Cool weather persists as residents share visits and tasks around Farnsworth and Caledonia. Miss Pansy Davis moves to Linton for work. Mrs. Gilbert Everhart remains ill. several locals attend prayer meetings and church gatherings. a large crowd joins a chicken roast with lively tales of pay night antics and a keg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnsworth
Charley Wright
John Stinnett
Caledonia
Pansy Davis
Linton
Gilbert Everhart
Molly -Smith
Cora Burks
Irvin
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Friedman
South Side Square
Shelburn R. R
Hymera
Edith McGarver
John Harding
Manwarring
Vincennes
Ebenezer
Helen Nelson
Urbana
Claud Spradling
Roxie Harding
Joe Wheat
Lee Kerns
Chicago
Mrs
Will Hood
Helen
Walter Barcus
Bertha
Cliff Harding
Ina
Ansel Braner
Hasalean Russell
Blaine Wardell
Willhood
Tom Smith
No. 4
James Engle
Joe Harding
No. 7
Tom Wheat
SKY
Bill Thurman
Blythes House
Iva Wright
Our City
Maggie Thomas
Jess Thomas
Ezra Cowden
Brodie
Park Rusher
Billy Bond
Lizzie Chambers
Homer Edington
Ike Besbers
Casas
Harry Davis
Wm. Robertson
Lulu Powell
Ethel Cleston
Jessie Powell
Billman
Td Dugger
Irvin Gallegar
Harry Blue
Iva. Smith
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co
Oosier
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!