Social Roundup of Visitors and Local Residents
A long list of callers and guests visiting from across Indiana and nearby states fills columns this week. Names include Mrs. H. A. Price Allendale Ills and Mrs. S. R. Burgett New man Ills visiting the Browns, Purdue student Robert Springer visiting home, and many others visiting relatives here or en route to Florida for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Price
Allendale
S. R. Burgett
Newman
Jas. R. Brown
Robert Springer
Purdue University
John M. Springer
Jos. P. Duffy
Pauline
Lizzie Shepherd
Terre Haute
George Goodwin
Kidney pills praised by Noblesville user
W. R. Fox of Noblesville Indiana credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function after months of trouble and recommends taking them at the first sign of trouble. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Fox
Washington St
Noblesville
Ind
Joe K. Smock & Son
Local families share holiday visits across towns
Miss Minnie Dudley of Chicago spent Thursday with her mother Alice Dudley. Mr and Mrs Allen Osbourne visited Mr and Mrs John Goodwin Sunday. Mr and Mrs Strawther Rooksberry spent Christmas in Linton with relatives. Mr and Mrs Oscar McMahan and family and Mrs Sarah Whitman and children spent Christmas day with their mother Mrs Phoeba McMahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Patton
Kokomo
J. R. Broyles
Boise
Idaho
W. E. Woods
W. F. Allen
New Lebanon
Allen
Minnie. Dudley
Chicago
Dave Dudley
Ira Glidden
F. E. Glidden
Lewisville
Ind
Lizzie Shepherd
Helen
Nancy Waggoner
Ed P .Kheed
Ocie Poston
Liberty
Kansas
Poston
W. H. Poston
Minnie Dudley
Alice Dudley
Allen Osborne
John Goodwin
Strawther Rooksberry
Linton
Oscar McMahan
Sarah Whitman
Phoeba McMahan
Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with oath of credibility
In Toledo Ohio 1886 Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co swears to the firm’s promise to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice states the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents. testimonials and Hall's Family Pills for constipation advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Geeason
Ohio
M. W. A. Officers Elected at Carlisle Camp
Carlisle Camp No. 3332 Modern Woodmen of America elected officers for the coming year. W. C. David W. Curry leads as worthy consul, with W. A. Greeley Risher, Clerk Fred W. Schroeder, Banker John Gibbs, Escort Gus Havercamp, Watchman Price Wilson, Sentry Hosea Faust, and Trustee J F Sproatt serving the twelve month term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle News
Carlisle
Woodmen of America
W. C
David W. Curry
W. A
Local Youth Arrested in Nashville on Petit Larceny Charges
Roy Lanhan, son of J. D. Lanham of this city, was arrested in Nashville Tennessee in the latter part of last week on petit larceny charges. Lanham had traveled to Tennessee several weeks earlier. The case came to light when his father received a telegram Saturday night. He went to Nashville Sunday, was arraigned, and was allowed to return home to await trial. He arrived back here Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lanhan
J. D. Lanham
Nashville
Tenn
Lanham
Tennessee
Frazee Trades Store For Land In Local Deal
John G. Frazee sells stock and fixtures of his Carlisle general store to Frank B. Ridgeway in exchange for a half interest in 110 acres of land known as the Eli Marquette farm four miles southwest of town. Land valued at 100 dollars per acre and invoicing to start Monday with Ridgeway taking charge. Deal arranged by C. L. Whalen, local real estate agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
C. L. Whalen
Carlisle Chapter 185 Elects Officers at Masonic Hall
At a Carlisle Chapter 185 meeting held Friday night the officers elected for the ensuing term include W. M. Carrie Keys, W. P. I. J. Keys, A. M. Alice Angel, Conductress Bell Pirtle, Associate Conductress Grace Wiggs, Secretary Tressie Willis, and Treasurer Edley W. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Masonic Hall
W. M
Carrie Keys
W. P
I. J. Keys
A. M
Alice Angel
Bell Pirtle
Grace Wiggs
tTressie Willis
Edley W. Rogers
Willis and Mathieu Families Visit Carlisle Connections
Mr and Mrs Al Willis and daughter Florence of San Francisco arrived in Carlisle for a visit with C B Willis family. Dr and Mrs A L Mathieu of South Bend Washington joined relatives in Carlisle for a stay with Senator C T Akin. D W Helms left for Kansas City to visit his son Elliott while James A Payne Jr visits his father near Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Willis
Florence
San Francisco
Cal
Carlisle
C. B. Willis
A. L. Mathieu
South Bend
Washington
Chicago
Mathieu
C. T. Akin
D. W. Helms
Kansas City
Elliott Helms
James A. Payne, Jr
Idaho
James A. Payne
Pleasantville
Escaped After Fifteen Years
W. P. Broyles recounts a long illness ending in a successful escape from suffering after fifteen years due to kidney and bladder troubles. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing a severe backache and painful bladder irregularities and endorses the product. For sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Broyles
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Married at Robinson and holiday visits noted
The report lists marriages at Robinson last Thursday and social visits. Nellie Kelley and Mrs. Gray visited Estella Collier on Friday. Tom Durham and family spent Christmas with Dr. Durham. Mrs. Warren Watson visited relatives in Terre Haute and Mrs. Mann's family gathered Wednesday. Emerson Watson and family joined relatives in Hutsonville for Christmas. E. C. Eno was in Hutsonville and Will Watson sent sixteen black Langshan chickens to Los Angeles last week. New Year wishes conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Nellie Kelley
Gray
Estella Collier
Tom Durham
Los Angeles
California
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Patent medicine ad touts Mother Grays Sweet Powders for children to relieve feverishness teething disorders and stomach issues while regulating bowels and expelling worms. Claims 22 years of use and universal success. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a sample free from A S Olmstead Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
A. S. Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
New Year Socials and Local Visits
A roundup of community notes from Shelburn and Farmersburg includes visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Rob Pugh spent Sunday with Willie Slader, and Mr and Mrs Wes Tharp aided the ailing mother. Couples attended events, and marriages were noted as James Wood and Jennie Haines wed in Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Pugh
Willie Slader
Wes Tharp
Ena Jewell
Myra Johnson
Verna Anderson
Florence O’neal
Flossie Anderson
Messrs
Chas. Rowe
Claude Campbell
Marion McGranahan
Claude Osborne
Conait Bailey
David McKinney
Shelburn
James Wood
Jennie Haines
Farmersburg
Lonnie Trueblood
Lynn Slader
Oral Owens
Flora Farrand
Fairbanks
Herman Harris
John Thomson
Wiley Payne
Classie Jennings
Zimri Payne
Allen's Foot-Hase Shoe Aid Ad from Le Roy NY 1831
An antiquated advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Hase lets people wear shoes a size smaller. Promotes use for patent leather and breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a free sample. Address Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy New York 1831.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy, N. Y. 1831
Christmas Guests and Local Happenings in Route No 9
Christmas guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Vaughn, Mr and Mrs Homer Jackson, Mrs H B Alsop and C G French. Will Alsop moved home from Pattons farm. School resumed Monday and rainfall occurred Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alsop
Joe Vaughn
Homer Jackson
H. B. Alsop
C. G. French
Will Alsop
Patton
Sarah Bedwell
Julie Alsop
John L. Robbins
Carl Alsop
Ogg Carty
Kansas
Rob Smith
Herbert Vaughn
Virgil Sidebottom
James Morin
James Morris
Ben Vaughn
Cecil Jackson
H. Ss. Alsop
J. L. Robbins
Elva
Ed Blume
Hints for Housekeepers Promote Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as a cold remedy with no opiates. It allegedly soothes inflamed air passages, stops coughing, and may save doctor bills. Sold in a yellow package by Joe K Smocks and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joe K. Smocks& Son
Social notes from Graysville area Christmas season
Miss Fannie Well vacationed with friends north of Graysville. Dr. Brown visited Sullivan last week. Miss Margaret Hubble visited country friends and attended the Christmas tree at the Station. Mrs. Louise Pinkston and Mrs. Bertha Boon hosted Boon relatives to a Christmas dinner. Marcus Root is ill with grip. Mrs. John Moore and daughter Gladys of Sullivan spent a few days with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crawford
Carlisle
Mary Wilson
Lou Yocum
Joseph Grimes
Little York
Ind
S&s. S. Yeager
Graysville
Frank Taggart
Upper Alton
Ill
Mollie Price
Arie and
Iva Miller
Elkhart
New Smyrna
Fla
Val G. Schlichter
Crystal City
Tex
Sullivan County
New Lebanon
John McKinney
Fairbanks Township
Union
Phillip Drennon
Evansville
Local residents visit relatives and family care notes
Several residents travel to Sullivan and Chicago for family visits. Harve Daniels and Sullivan children visit relatives. Aunt Rachel Daugherty stays with her son Jess near the Station. Mrs. Ann Barker rests at the Ward home in feeble health. Mrs. John Parker visits Chicago parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Barker
Ed Ward
John Parker
Chicago
Sullivan
Rachel Daugherty
Jess
Cut the High Cost of Living Excerpt
Winnebago Neb resident W H Chapman shares a home remedy story claiming Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured his children’s cough without a doctor visit. He saved a doctor’s bill by using a 25 cent bottle. For sale by Joe K Smock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Chapman
Winnebago
Neb
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Local social notes from Fairbanks and surrounding area
Transcriptions record Christmas gatherings, visits, and community events around Fairbanks, Shelburn, Terre Haute, and nearby towns. The list names residents such as Elmer Trueblood, Ed gar Strain, Ira Drake, C. E. Thomson, the DeHart and Whallon families, and others at dinners, tree events, visits, sales, and services.
Bloomington Star Town Gossip Snapshot
In Bloomington Star a busy Postmaster Ed Bascombe on Christmas day. local quips on Bill Higgins, Bill Blithers, Arminta Jones agency for Dr Quackem pills and Love Ann Long miseries. Comical notes about Woodrow Wilson, Zeke Billings kitchen trip, and petty store loafing. Christmas sock gifts and hogs to kill mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bascombe
Bill Higgins
Bill Blithers
Doc McFadden
Tom Hacker
Jersus Long
Arminta Jones
Dr. Quackem
Christmas Knit and Fiddle Echoes in Town
Hawkins receives two socks and Reverend Perkins also gets socks while Jim Spivins strings his fiddle again and plays the Mocking Bird variants. Squire Hansford gifts the town a new tin cup tainted by drink. Hartsock hogs were killed and liver sent to the preacher. The Hardshell church Sunday school fretted over a dog fight beneath the sanctuary. The Reverend warns of liquor brought by members. though Hardshell is Baptist, it is not the forty gallon Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Perkins
Jim Spivins
Squire Hansford
Squire Hartsock
Hardshell
Visit Notes From Merom and Pittsburg Detected
Miss Edna Vigus of Merom visited her sister Mrs. J. W. Cambridge in Tuscola Illinois last week. Stewart Burton of Pittsburg Pennsylvania visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W E Burton here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Vigus
Merom
J. W. Cambridge
Tuscola
Ill
Stewart Burton
Pittsburg
W E. Burton
Fragmentary snippet hints at wartime ideas and marriage talk
A garbled passage discusses strategic thinking and military topics linked to Ireland, mentioning firing and a hypothetical man living a course of action. It includes a quoted line about marriage and a reflection on a person being the best to marry, all in a fragmented, unclear context.
British baronet works as a minor in New York
A fragment notes a British baronet employed in an anomalous job in New York with unclear context and dates. The brief hints at fear and a tie to a Dayton journal reference, but specifics remain unreadable in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Dayton
Bridegroom Stage Evokes Commonplace Appreciation
A brief reflection on how every man who has entered marriage recalls the small, ordinary details of early wedded life. The passage comments on the significance of simple, everyday moments that define the start of married life.
Farming method change hints at shifting fortunes
A Washington letter quotes farmer Corntessel on changing farming methods and attitudes toward borrowing. He notes that today's worry is debt, whereas in the past luck was having access to borrowing. The exchange reflects economic sentiment.
Love as a steadfast flame in Thomas a'Kempis
The passage extols love as a lively flame that refuses fatigue and fear. It describes love as a burning torch that pushes upward and passes through all obstacles with unwavering vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas a’Kempis
Has Preserved Eyesight Song at Wood Green
An aged woman aged 105 lives in Wood Green England and can read without glasses indicating preserved eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Green
England
The Discrevice of Auctions and Sea Sickness
A quip contrasts auction sales with sea sickness noting one is a sale of effects while the other is the effects of a sail.
An Absolutely Free Show Kicks Off Weekend
A quirky item notes a boy named Arfon sits on a fence to watch a show at no cost and without duties like carrying water for an elephant, describing a carefree scene from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arfon
Cucumbers Classified by New York Magistrate
A New York magistrate ruled cucumbers are fruit and may be sold on Sundays like grown apples, noting their similar effect. The decision hinges on legal definitions affecting local markets and Sunday trading rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Not Really Camel’s Hale
The article clarifies camel hair brushes are not made from camel hair but from the tails of Russian and Siberian squirrels. It notes common misperceptions about brush materials and identifies actual sourcing for camel hair brush manufacture.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olga Poston
Wingate
Helen Merwin
Erie
Penn
Ed _ Price
Irving M. Eastman
Attica
Will Knotts
R. F. Knotts
J. A. Bushell
R. H. Hutchison
Mary Douthitt
City
J. F. Douthitt
Roy Lanham
Fred
Harve Daniels
R. R
C. E. Thomson
Elmer Trueblood
Hymera
R. G. DeHart
Edgar Strain
Fred Wernz
Ira Drake
Guy Dickerson
Warren Dickerson
Claude Byers
Carl Lester
Grant Whallon
Vincent Yeager
Harry Welch
Prairie Creek
Strain
Emery Drake
A. E. Harrison
J. P. Martin
C. F. Whitlock
Free Martin
C. B. Badger
Art Scotter
Noble Badger
Andy Peacher
Mattie Peacher
Will Lester
W. H. Thomas
Otho Collier’s
Big Springs
Sarah Bostic
Oscar Kennett
Chancey Frakes
Lem Frakes
Ed Jewell
Cal Harmon
John Bowen
Percy Lester
Loren Thomas
Dodd Bridge
John Harrison
Will
Cochran
Palestine
Bloomington Star
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co
Monarch
the New Hardware
South Side
H. H. Hawkins
E. A. Billman
Union Christian College
Indiana
D. A. Long
W. S. Sanford Secy
Surerfine Strateay
Herretite
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