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Newspaper
Waynetown Despatch
Location
Waynetown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
4
Citizens warned about a graft where swindlers offer twenty five envelopes with paper for a few cents claiming a prize inside. They show a fake ten dollar bill and push a five dollar sale, instructing buyers not to open until next day, only to find paper inside.
A Hillsboro event described as the Old Hiddler's Contest drew ire from church members after organizers pledged a percentage of proceeds to Sunday schools. The Sunday schools refused the donation, citing prizes for dancing forms like jigs and clogs. Local chatter suggests lingering tensions but no serious harm is expected.
Thomas Anderson celebrated his 75th birthday with a large family reunion at his home. Family members, including four generations, assisted in preparing a celebratory dinner and building a small barn as part of the day’s activities. A group portrait captured the four generations, highlighting the joy of Grandfather Anderson.
The Despatch notes every subscriber renews for the coming year and none plans to drop the paper. Readers express gratitude for the Despatch and pledge continued support, with several new subscribers added to the list.
Marshall Kt Miller expressed unprecedented worry on Thursday, saying it was the most he had ever felt. For details, contact Bud Runyan at the meat market.
The Despatch notes an auction sale by Loughs in a vacant store room as a holiday event. It promotes Wilson's Drug Store with Cold remedies and cough balsam while listing local notices about meetings, appointments, and upcoming entertainments. The item embeds social updates on community figures, schools, repairs, and the region’s winter prospects.
Uncle Frank and Aunt Jane Kerr of Scotts Prairie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Immediate family and many friends attended and shared gifts in a joyful event with Uncle George Lough and Miss Gertie Lough present from the local area.
Evacene Wilson, Waynetown’s popular jeweler and optician, thanks patrons and friends for 1998 patronage and wishes a bright prosperous New Year.
A black male dog about 60 pounds escaped from a pen on Wednesday. The owner seeks information to aid in recovering the pet and requests any leads or sightings.
Advertises a large government commissioned history by Murat Halstead with origin photographs. Claims wartime travel from San Francisco to Manila and Dewey’s ships, offering agents a bonanza with low prices and big profits. Includes freight paid and credit terms.
The notice touts a large Dry Goods and Nations inventory with a moving sale. It claims random items across departments are being offered at one fifth to one half off regular prices to tempt customers to buy before relocation.
A dense sale catalog highlights wide dress fabrics and garments with heavy discounts. It covers plaids and cashmeres, wools, silks, tights, vests, and underwear, plus umbrellas, ribbons, and haberdashery. Multiple brands, prices, and yardage are listed for tailoring items and household fabrics.
A sale notice lists 5.98 to 39.5 item prices for jackets skirts cloaks and suits in smooth and rough cloth. Items include 398 jackets priced 7.50 to 10 Choice 15 tailor made suits 15 to 25 Choice and 100 children’s ree cloaks 1.50 to 2.00.
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