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Newspaper
Tipton Weekly Times
Location
Tipton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
3
Local notes describe a store on West Jamer abntreet expanding to two rooms A47120 Jeut with a large stock Mls, upgrading fronts, and renovations to improve service. The plan includes adding new plate front, rederorating and Poomifevements to better serve customers.
George Shortle Jr a seasoned dry goods merchant now runs Shortle's Big Department Store occupying a modern two story brick building. Since purchasing Paris store in 1903 he expanded into footwear groceries hardware and wallpaper, offering close margins and fair dealing to win public confidence and reflect progressive business methods.
A Tipton store advertises a broad selection across departments including dry goods mens clothing and furnishing goods millinery and dress goods. Owner George Short and manager W S Snort highlight a complete display space, ample stockrooms and a new steam cooled show windows. The piece also profiles L G Seright purchasing shoe stock and planning a clearance sale in February to build a spring stock, with Seright’s long local business background and community involvement noted.
State Bank of Tipton began operations December 1, 1898 with an initial capital stock of 25000 and now reports a capital surplus of 500. The bank has drawn public attention as a safe, sound, and conservative financial institution, backed by Tipton County residents. Stockholders are local residents noted for their conservative leadership.
Dr Newcomer ranks among Tipton's foremost figures with forty years in business and social circles. SP E Davis, cashier and longtime banker, leads with Sullivan State Bank roots and national bank affiliations. OM Beright serves as assistant cashier, shaping Tipton’s financial life for decades.
J M Purvis a Tipton legal practitioner and longtime district lawyer with ten years of practice in Tipton and Tipton county is described as an honest, capable, and respected attorney. A native educated locally and at Central Normal College he taught then studied law, admitted in 1888, opened his office in 1891 and served one term in the state legislature in 1897 as a Democrat endorsed for integrity and diligence. Mrs Purvis holds offices over The Times office.
A feature on osteopathy, detailing its drugless approach, core principles, and anatomy, physiology and chemistry focus. It profiles Dana G. Sait, A B D D, a Tipton osteopath with training in Iowa and Buffalo, noting his practice at Moore Block and limited trips to Atlanta, where he maintains a bustling practice.
J Fralich and Co a progressive lumber firm operates extensive yards covering over half an acre at their city location. They stock lumber and building materials including sash doors molding lath shingles lime and glass and claim large inventories and facilities for all needs.
A long notice extols osteopathy as a cure for many ailments. It describes the osteopath diagnosing misaligned bones, nerves, and organs, then using careful manual treatment to restore harmony. The piece cites broad US adoption, government recognition in twenty six states, and endorsements, with references to Pr. J. Fralich, lumber yards in Kemp and Atlanta, and local business ties.
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