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Newspaper
Waynetown Despatch
Location
Waynetown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
3
A gray foaled in 1905 by Presner out of Bettie stands as a premier Percheron with exceptional style, size, bone and action. The description urges breeders to consider breeding to this draft horse, highlighting its superior form and appeal for draft breeding.
Cleveland Lad Jr., a sixteenth hand dark brown gelding, stands five years old this spring. His temperament is tidy with good action. His registered colts began dropping this spring and show promise as first-class.
Day Star Jr a six year old iron mule jack stands 15 hands high with good style and finish. Sired by Day Star from Golden Eagle and Meringus Mammoth. His colts show height and heavy bone. Described as the best mule jack in Indiana.
This notice describes a breeding stock listing for 1908 at a barn located three miles south of Win gate, three miles north of Waynetown, and two miles west of Elmdale. A $10 service fee ensures a colt to stand and suck. mares are forfeited if parties part with them. The owners will take precautions but are not responsible for accidents.
Farmers alerted that AL Dwiaarns offers full spring repair and new work including plows, shears, brazing, wheel work, bicycle repairs, wagon and carriage work, with first class help and guaranteed results. Located in Waynetown.
Wayne Township Republicans schedule a primary convention on Saturday April 18 to elect four delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket for township trustee assessor and one advisory board member.
Tur Despatch seeks a few cards of 18 inch wood for a cook stove and requires delivery within the next few days. Call or phone with any wood for sale.
Classified style ad blurb lists popcorn sellers Clarence Small and Frank Fisher with notes on popcorn varieties and building safety. It also advertises horse breeding with Huckery’s coach horse and an early 20th century profits claim. Additional items include art portraits by Frank W. Williams Company at 1208 W Taylor St Chicago with catalogue free.
A yard near the Jerry Busenbark farm southeast of Attica shows a three by two by three foot buried cavity, sod moved and dirt thrown back. Neighbors report no footprints or clues and the Overbay household heard nothing between Thursday night and Friday morning.
Dwiggins offers disc sharpening and piow sharpening at his blacksmith shop. Sutton's promotes Easter and birthday souvenir cards. Various local names visit town or attend events including Dr. G E Bounwell and Capt. H M Billings. Hillboro High presents The Merchant of Venice tonight. A note on Jewish population near New York City Hall is included.
A short note describes visiting H. W. Bowers Harness Store with a mention of the famous Troy bug gies, hinting at local commerce and a notable item on display.
Insurance records show agents representing Industry names in a standard roster. The summary lists agents affiliated with the Insurance Company of North America and with National agencies, noting their roles and locations in the filing.
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