Local People News From Lebanon and Nearby Areas
Advance R R 21 Joe Frazier was in Indianapolis on business Wednesday. Ruie Ercehar is on the sick list this writing. Mrs. Lottie Lucas was in Lebanon Friday. Jaude Lucas attended the teachers mid winter association of Lebanon Friday and Saturday. Garfield Burais and Eza Threlked busked corn for Frank Self Saturday. Mrs. Joe Lucas and granddaughter Byvlon visited her son Roy of Lebanon from Friday to Sunday. George Roy and wife were guests of Chas Canada near Ward.
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Joe Frazier
Indianapolis
Jaude Lucas
Joe Lucas
Bvylon
Roy
Lebron
George Roy
Chas
Canada
Near Ward
Farmers Puzzled by Large Parcels on Rural Routes
Rural route patrons receive mail that cannot fit in their boxes and must travel up to two and a half miles to retrieve parcels. They propose placing temporary boxes at route stops to prevent damage from sun or rain, hoping for a legal solution. Government action is unclear though complaints rise.
Local People Attend Meetings and Events in Lebanon and Indianapolis
Verna Cornelius attended the Teachers Association in Lebanon with Paul Whiteley and Ray Turner spending Friday afternoon there. Guy Coons joined a machine men meeting in Indianapolis on Wednesday. May Cornelius and Otis Shelley went to the opera in Lebanon Friday night. Twenty five farmers met at the school house Saturday and voted on the hard road question, which was met with little enthusiasm. Mrs Alva Ryan and wife visited Ora Shelley and wife. George Brown worked on house and barn repairs while O Whiteley moved his barn to the new home. Ray Turner and Otis Shelley visited relatives in Advance on Sunday.
Dover and area social notes from Dover station and nearby towns
Dover Station reports residents marking sales and visits across the region. Names include Gordon, Martin, Kincaid, Bratton, McClain, Proffitt, Smith, Gordon, Burris, and Crim. Activities feature sales east of Dover, oratorical contests in Lebanon, trips to Lebanon, Wabash college student visits, and frequent family visits among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon and
Clair Bratton
Chas. J. McClain
A. E. Martin
A L. Titus
Walter McDaniel
J. T Jones
B. L. Sumpter
Dover
Modest Bloomers on Allanthug Trees Bring Gentle Foliage
The new growth on allanthug trees displays a vivid mix of green and brown leaves. Observers note the calm beauty of the foliage as it matures this season.
Rural free delivery sparks humor in farmer banter
A summer boarder jokes about visiting the city yearly while an old farmer confesses his trips have dwindled to once every three years. He quips that rural free delivery let him pretend to be paid by mail, a lighthearted exchange reflecting rural life.
Easter Date Confusion Sparks March Madness Debate
The piece notes Easter Sunday falling on March 23 or 28 in 1913 and mocks the early Christmas shopping push. It recalls past years when Easter parades were not fashionable, with references to 1856 and other historic dates, arguing the date driving fashion and mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euster
Gaul
Eas
Quail Season Closed in Indiana Amid Scarce Hunt
The open season for quail in Indiana ended last week and Bob White birds are considered safe from hunters. Local hunters report very few quail this season as scarcity and careful restraint kept field hunting down to help restock the population. The text suggests possible near extinction and year round closed seasons as a preservation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bob White
Russiaville Fair Joins Northwestern Indiana Interurban Circuit
Russiaville fair association accepts membership in the Northwestern Indiana Interurban circuit. Secretary W G Himmelwright reported that directors approved the proffered membership and set August 5 and 8 for the Russiaville fair. The circuit now includes Russiaville Lebanon Frankfort Crawfordsville and Lafayette fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russiaville
Indiana
Preventing Consumption in Daily Life
The guidance urges outdoor living and prompt care for colds to avoid consumption. It advises avoiding dust and alcohol, keeping windows open at night, eating plain wholesome food, avoiding contact with consumptives, not sharing towels or linen, and maintaining clean rooms with damp dusting. It also warns against overweight loss and keeping food and grain protected from dust and pests.
Fragmented notice listing medical and legal terms
A garbled text fragment references medical and legal topics, including relief and cure, names like J Sommers and Dyer, and addresses. The readable parts suggest a lost or damaged public or private notice with uncertain jurisdiction and unclear instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atofey
J Sommers
Box Bf
Notre Rage
Fragmented prose on luck money and genius ethics
A garbled passage critiques money spending, ambition, and character. It hints at a slave owner image, faintly references doctors and operations, and muses on luck and fame versus steady living. The wording is unclear but suggests reflections on human behavior and time.
Quotable Lines on Marriage and Gossip From a Town
A series of wry maxims on women, divorce, motherhood, and reputation. The speaker jokes about the graveyard no boast, women's chatter, the danger of burning bridges, and a bachelor’s view that women value beauty over brains. The tone resembles a newspaper quip column on social mores.
Strange Atraee re N has I have the
A fragmented excerpt mentions a name and phrase unclear to readers. No cohesive events or clear facts emerge from the readable text.
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Atraee
Coal Prices Across Mines Mentioned in Sparse Ledger
A fragmented OCR excerpt lists various coal references with prices and place names such as Pittaburge Linton and Lower Vein Beezil Bleek. The text appears as a noisy ledger style note detailing coal lots and rates with uncertain context.
Theo Shinn Visits Fulham County for Short Stay
Theo Shinn is spending a few days in Fulham County, where he will visit local sites and meet community figures. The trip emphasizes engagements with residents and regional institutions during his brief stay.
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Theo Shinn
Fulham County
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