Feelin' poorly?

Liberty Times, 1876

WORMS

If your child is suffering from worms, use Dr. Wishart's Worm Sugar Drops, an old and reliable remedy, that never fails to thoroughly exterminating these pests of childhood. Being made in the form of sugar drops, having neither the taste or smell of medicine, no trouble is experienced in inducing children to take them. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents a box, or sent by mail on receipt of price, at the Principal Depot, 916 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

PILLS 

The system frequently gets out of order, and should be at once regulated, else other troubles will ensue. When physic is needed, take Parson's Purgative Pills; they are safe, wholesome and natural medicine.

BLOOD

That sour-tempered, liver-complaint individual we passed yesterday should take Dr. J.H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood  Purifier. It imparts strength, vitality, and pure blood. Dr. J.H. McLean's office, 314 Chestnut Street, St. Louis.

Leaves we left

Rushville Republican, Oct. 1891

Autumn Leaves 

The Columbus Republican asserts that much of the sore throat among children especially is due to the burning of leaves, and says its position is approved by several physicians of that city.

The point is worth considering. But, outside of this, there is the other consideration that for town people weeks of the loveliest season of the year is marred by the practice of burning leaves in the evening when the air is dense and heavy, so that clouds of smoldering smoke are held down to the earth, filling lungs, sleeping rooms and houses.

If leaves are to be burned at all, it should be in the morning, after the sun has been shining some time, and when they will burn fast, and the smoke quickly rise to higher levels.

A far better use could be made of them as a protection for plants, and to enrich garden spots.

 

Farm news, 1908

Brookville Democrat, 1908

Sheep killed by lightning

J.T. Buckley, living about two miles southwest of Fairfield, had two sheep killed by lightning about 2 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon about 20 rods from his residence in open pasture, the bolt striking one direct and burning the wool and flesh off the hip, and tearing up the sod in all directions. The other animal was a full 40 feet distant and showed no marks.

Baaaaaaaaaad news.

Big Milk Check

Ancil D. Mills, who lives on what is known as the Sims farm, north of Fairfield, received on the last payday from French Bro. Creamery at Fairfield a check for $96.18, being the amount due him for milk delivered during the month of January. 

This is the largest check ever given out by this creamery for one month's milk to any patron. Mr. Mills milked a herd of 18 cows during this month, and it shows what may be accomplished in this line of work by one, as Mr. Mills only claims to have an ordinary herd. 

Moooooooving news.

Corn Thief Caught

Roy Collins is in jail charged with stealing corn. He was caught in the act of husking corn in a field on the John Steinard farm, east of Fairfield, by several Bath Township farmers, on Wednesday night.

Upon being discovered he abandoned his horse and wagon but was later placed under arrest at Fairfield.

Crunnnnnnnnnchy news.

 

Fact or fiction, 1903 tells all

Connersville Times, Feb. 11, 1903

LIBERTY COURT

HOUSE DAMAGED

Narrow escape from total destruction by fire

A fire in the basement of the Union County's new courthouse, Monday night, damaged the building at least $3,000, with no insurance.

The fire originated in the closets, probably from a cigar stump. As the woodwork burned, the flames reached a 50-gallon kerosene can which exploded, carrying the fire to all the basement rooms.

The upstairs offices and courtroom are damaged by greasy smoke and soot. The building is supposed to be almost fireproof.

Note: Almost, but not quite.

Kerosene can just happened to be near where the cigar stump was accidentally left. No insurance, huh?

AN INCORRIGIBLE COW

The animal kicked Mrs. Peter Volz in the stomach

Mrs. Peter Volz was the victim of a vicious cow Wednesday afternoon at her home west of the city.

The lady had gone into the barnyard to do the evening's milking and was in the act of taking her seat under the cow, when the beast unexpectedly kicked her just over the stomach.

The blow was of such force that the woman was rendered unconscious for seven hours. Dr. J.R. Mountain was called and succeeded in restoring her to consciousness and today, reports her condition greatly improved. It will be some time, however, before she will be able to undertake her usual farm duties.

Note: Different cow next time?

Dating for dummies

Brookville Democrat, June 5, 1905

CONNERSVILLE WIDOW

Who inserted matrimonial ad

claims she was badly treated

Uniontown, Pa., May 26 -- Mrs. Mary Jones, a widow aged 30, of Connersville, has caused the arrest of Alexander I. Boyd of Cool Springs, near Uniontown. Mrs. Jones alleges she placed an advertisement in a Chicago matrimonial paper for a kind and loving husband.

Boyd visited Indiana in response to the ad and, it is said, promised to marry Mrs. Jones if she would accompany him to the Pennsylvania hills.

This she did two months ago, but Boyd, she alleges, did not carry out his agreement to marry her.

James Honeas, father of Mrs. Jones, arrived from Indiana and took his daughter home He said the authorities could do what they wished with Boyd.

Note: Beware of scammers.

HIGHLY ENTERTAINED

On last Friday, the Junior class of the Brookville High School entertained the Seniors with a very elaborate luncheon at Battle Point Fishing Camp.

Everyone enjoyed themselves hugely, especially Noah Foster and Chet Ludwig, as they are partial to boat-riding over riffles.

H. Lester Smith while out boating with three or four young ladies, refused to take a dare, as was his rules, and accidentally stepped out of the boat and the first thing he did was to "get wet." ten waded to the shore, finding the water rather chilly.

Both classes will certainly remember Friday, May 18, 1905.

Note: Not sure how much more fun could be had. Battle Point camp was between Brookville and Fairfield on the west side of the East Fork. 

Old-time cigarette ads

 

Erb

Connersville Daily News, Aug. 1894

Maynard Erb of Fairfield, today purchased the Central Pharmacy from S.O. McKennon, who came here from Illinois two years and a half ago.

The deal was pending yesterday but was not closed till today and although it was known to us, the transaction was not published until the deal was completed.

Mr. Erb is a graduate of pharmacy and comes highly recommended. He will take charge Monday. Mr. McKennan has made a host of friends in this city, who hope to see him remain with us. We wish both men success.

June 1895

Gus Hess retires tonight from the Central Pharmacy, and he will be succeeded by Will Greer, who is well and favorably known to all our citizens. Will has had several years' experience in the drug business in this city and Mr. Erb could not have made a more popular selection for a clerk. The Central Pharmacy will hold its own and we wish it success.

June 1895

S.O. McKennon purchases half-interest in the Central Pharmacy from M.M. Erb.

The stock was all invoiced yesterday. Mr. McKennon took possession this morning and will enter upon active duty in the store. McKennon also owns an interest in the City Pharmacy managed by Gus Hess, but the two drug stores will not be consolidated.

Fred Bowman has taken the position as soda water boy at Central Pharmacy.

November 1895

Scott Thomas sent Maynard Erb a half dozen live catfish yesterday and he has the on exhibition in his show-window aquarium.

November 1895

Mayor Frost and Maynard Erb got 14 quail down in the vicinity of Fairfield yesterday. There seems to be some question as to the exact number in the minds of their friends, but we have made the proper investigation, and he above is authentic.

July 1896

M. Holberg, Fred Doll, Will McNaughton and Maynard Erb left for Hurst's Grove today for two weeks life under canvas. Others will follow later.

Brookville Democrat, Nov. 1901

Maynard Erb, who travels throughout the South for the Eli Lilly Company of Indianapolis, is visiting his parents near Bentley.

The end

Fat for freedom

Brookville Democrat, March 22, 1945

LIST STORES

FOR FAT SALVAGE

Indiana must step up its fat salvage. In order to accomplish this in Franklin County, rural stores have been contacted over the county to determine which of these stores buy waste fat.

Increasing the number of collection points in the county should make t easier for the housewife to dispose of the used fat.

No amount is too small to save, even if you only have one or two pounds a year, save it. The fat does not need to be strained and can be saved in any type container that will hold the fat and should be taken to the store in a container that the housewife does not wish to have returned.

Glycerin is extracted from these used fats, this glycerin and fat is then used in the manufacture of explosives, antiseptics, vaccines, surgical jellies, lubricants, nylon for parachutes, insecticides, soaps and many other products vital in carrying on the war.

IT IS YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY TO SAVE WATE FAT!

Note: Luker's store in Fairfield and Fritz in Blooming Grove were designated collection points.

OTHER WAR LINKS ON THIS BLOG

Funny money 1935

Brookville Democrat, Sept. 19, 1935

LAUREL MAN IN

COUNTERFEIT MOB

Quantify of Spurious Dimes

And Quarters Found

In House Raid

SEVERAL PASSED HERE

Clayton Bowles, 25, farmer, of Laurel and his brother Charles, 20, Stanley Lehman, 35 and Theodore Snyder, all of Cincinnati, were arrested by U.S. Secret Service Operator Harry H. Buck of Cincinnati Friday night.

With the arrest of the four, Buck believes he has uncovered a source of counterfeit money which has been prevalent in and around Cincinnati for several months.

Three molds together with quantities of the coins, babbitt metal and other apparatus used in the making of the money were confiscated.

At the home of Charles Bowles, Buck found two molds, one for the making of dimes, the other for 25-cent pieces, a can of plaster of Paris, a skillet in which the metal was melted and several counterfeit dimes.

Bowles was named by Buck as the leader of the gang, and stated that he had made the coins since last January.

Bad dimes and quarters have at times made their appearance in Brookville and it is believed that these spurious coins were the work of this gang of counterfeiters.

Note: Charles Bowles and Snyder pleaded guilty in federal court. Clayton Bowles and Lehman pleaded innocent. In October, 1935, the indictments were "nolled" for lack of proof. 

1939, suds, sounds

A variety of entertainment ads in the 1939 Brookville Democrat.

Times would be good for a minute until Pearl Harbor. After the war ended, these joints started up again, though the free-and-easy life was more about being parents and getting actual jobs. You did get police security at Oak Forest. Nixie's! (Only juvenile delinquents went there!) The Old Quaker Orchestra, winners of several Granny awards.

The Revolution ends here

 From a 1939 Brookville Democrat, listing all the Revolutionary war soldiers buried in Franklin County. The blog doesn't do much with that event, though we did mention it some places.

It is worth noting, should you happen upon this item someday, that not all the graves listed here are in their original location, as some of them were moved ot the Sims-Brier patch east of New Fairfield. 

War news, 1917

Democrat, Sept. 20, 1917

Ladies, Read This

As many ladies have signified a desire to assist in making Army shirts, we have endeavored to organize Franklin County into a unit with the Commercial Club as sponsor. The following letter will explain why we are not able to secure this work at the present time:

"Replying to your communication of the 10th, you are informed that this office is not able to entertain your proposition of establishing a sub-manufacturing plant at Brookville for the reason that there is a shortage of flannel at this time which will not permit further extending our facilities for the manufacture of O.D. shirts. Your proposition will be filed for future consideration."

W.S. Wood, Colonel, Q.M. Corps D.Q.M.

Alice Bridgman, Sec. County Council of Defense

Dec. 20, 1917

Lighted Candles For Xmas Affairs Banned

"Use no lighted candles to illuminate service flags during the Christmas even celebrations this year."

This order has gone out from Arthur F. Bentley, assistant manager of the Lake division of the Red Cross, after first warning was received from headquarters of the Red Cross association.

The national board of Fire Underwriters issued the first warning against the use of lighted candles, saying the war risk is too great this year.

"Remove all curtains from windows on Christmas eve so decorations may be illuminated by the ordinary light of the room," was the warning issued.

Several more World War I items

Farcical life in Brookville -- 1895

Indianapolis News, 1895

Dual Time

This quaint old town, along with other unique features, provides its citizens with a dual time -- standard and sun time; or, as they call the latter, "God's time," the difference being 22 minutes.

The country people observe sun time, as the court house clock is under the authority of the commissioners, who represent the county at large, it still keeps to the old order, which the factory whistles and bells have accepted the innovation of standard time.

Citizens who are not too violent advocates for one or the other keep both by having their watches provided with two minute-hands, set 22 minutes apart. A facetious advocate of "God's time" has called attention to the fact that when Gabriel blows the final blast, the standard people will be just 22 minutes late.

Pills a-Plenty

An agent peddling pills tossed samples into the various dooryards at Brookville, a package of which was found by a man named Swan, who swallowed a lot of the pills. Peritonitis developed on the following day and the man is now in a dying condition.

Matchless Moments

A bunch of matches accidentally went into the rag cutter of the Stewart paper mill at Brookville yesterday afternoon; the rags were ignited and wee carried by the elevator to the second floor. The building was badly damaged but the story in the rotary and rag-room was saved. The mill is operated by a receiver.