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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
5
London reports June 26 highlight editorials on President Roosevelt's triumph and Taft's nomination. Papers praise Taft's qualifications, note a dynastic Napoleonic tone, and focus on a fiscal platform urging tariff reduction for freer trade with Great Britain.
New Castle Indiana June 20 through blanket remonstrance another saloon will close tonight leaving six saloons in operation. Timothy Gallivan’s license expires June 21 but since the 21st falls on Sunday he will close Saturday night. Six saloons will then operate until July 9 when John Butler’s license expires, with no further licenses allowed until September. Remaining saloons anticipate heavy trade and expand bars to accommodate patronage.
The article explains ebony as a dense dark wood valued in ancient times for luxury items. It notes three well known varieties, Gaboon Africa Madagascar and Macassar, with Madagascar described as the densest and Macassar yielding the largest pieces. It also mentions ebony’s use for drinking cups and royal scepters, and that imitations can be detected by weight and surface scratch.
Mrs John Rogers returning from a rumage sale in a vacant building in Milton Indiana fell through an open cellar door while seeking her wraps. She was unconscious for a time and crawled upstairs bleeding from a head wound. She is recovering.
A Dame claims relief for rheumatism and related pains via a home treatment. She promises to mail free instructions and proof of cures, stating climate is unnecessary. Address Mrs. M Cammera Box B Nowe Dame for details.
Miss Dorothy Knollenbere arrives in the city visiting aunt Mrs John E Peltz and relatives. Lucile Turner hosts guests at 104 North Twenty first street. Several dinners at Greensfork with Miss Williams Clapp Jones and Gaar. Roy Compton Ramsey Poundstone Dudley Cates Owen Kuhn. Engagement announced for Bertha Melle and Eugene Herold with July wedding. Social calendar includes a country club dance for members only. The week features church picnics and a string of visits, weddings, and home gatherings across Indianapolis and nearby towns.
Economy Ind June 20 One of the last requests of Enos Canady aged ninety who died Thursday was for burial under the ritualistic services of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows He was an early member and the first resident of the area to join the order The funeral was held this morning at the Nettle Creek church
A long list of area churches outlines Sunday worship times, sermons, and Sunday school schedules. St Marys St Andrews First Christian North A Street Friends East Main Street Friends First English Lutheran United Brethren First Presbyterian Universalist Whitewater Friends First M E Church Grace M E Lutheran Nineteenth Street and South A Streets Bucklen's Arnica Salve cited as remedy.
Rev Geo Owen president of the Apostolic Holiness Union of Indiana will preach at the Holiness Mission corner Eleventh and North H Streets Sunday. Palladium want ads pay.
Chicago visitors spent an estimated one million dollars during the recent convention period. Department stores theaters restaurants and railroads benefited most with State Street stores alone drawing an estimated 350000 to 500000. Out of town shoppers flocked to stores more than in any five year period, say businessmen. Meanwhile legal notes report Col Bart lett seeking a jury trial for Harry Thaw regarding his asylum transfer, with debate over Matteawan and Middletown as possible placements and concerns about his mental state. Local endorsements praise Foley’s Urino Laxative and Foley’s Kidney Remedy.
The East Main Street Friends church and Bible School will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary with a morning program from 6 to 11 o'clock. The Bible School anniversary exercises will feature growth reports and an open invitation to the public. A roll of deceased members will be read and the first lawn meeting of the season will follow at 8 o'clock with Rev. Alfred T. Ware delivering an address on Serial Ideals. Undenominational open-air meetings will offer seats for all.
A compiled roster lists women including Mrs 8 A Bound Emma Reid Mollie Robinson Katia Robbins Miss Lorretta Ridgway Edna Marshall and men Rev F W Gahre Ora Harmon Hot Springs Medicine Co Rollo King Manager Pair View Ball Club Mr and Mrs Edward Moore Carl Murphy W C Miller Geo Rieder Samuel Smith Isaac Swank Walter G Strafford D C Winkleman Edward Wheeler with drops C T Carer J A Spekenhier.
The Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian church will hold its final summer gathering Sunday at 2:00 PM. Professor W O Wissler will deliver an address titled Men of our Church and Their Ministers.
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