Local items and notices from Lebanon area dates
A long list of small town briefs reports visits and sales in Lebanon and nearby towns. Mentions include Caplinger Caplinger Caplinger stores in Lebanon Bowmans pork sausage shoehorns and pies in Jamestown and New Ross. Local visits include Mrs John Emmett Stella and Ce cile in Lebanon. A November 25 Thanksgiving supper at North Christian church and an advance lumber sale with coal. A still born baby in Morris town and aging locals in Jamestown.
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Advance Lumber Co
North Christian Church
Controversy Over Colfax Post Mortem Funeral Events
The Colfax Standard questions the handling of Elbert Schenck’s funeral and post mortem procedures. It cites alleged casket tampering and the possible removal of the body for post mortem examination. The piece notes differing views among authorities and relatives and defends no one’s character while urging transparent procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Schenck
Calfax
Colfax
Wisehart
Palmerger
Frank Corns
Carter
Rt Schenck
Vague OCR Item From Local Page
Fragmentary text shows unclear names and places. no coherent event or details to confirm a specific news item or outcome.
Notice on subscription expiration and renewal offer
A printed notice states subscriptions must be paid and that paper issues are crossed with pencil to show delinquency. It advertises a renewal offer priced at 1.00 and urges readers to persuade friends to subscribe.
Mrs Shelley Dies at 69 After One‑Week Illness
Mrs Sarah Shelley died at her daughter Mrs Willard Gardner's home this morning just before 2 o'clock after a week of illness. Death was due to lung fever. She was 69. Funeral services will be at Shiloh Christian church at 10 Friday morning conducted by Rev Kibbey. Interment at Old Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Shelley
Willard Gardner
Shiloh Christian Church
Kibbey
Old Union
Public Auction Sale of Lots This Tuesday
The notice invites attendance at a public auction of lots on Tuesday November 28 at 1 o clock. Prospective buyers or spectators are urged to inquire at Rose Davis Millinery parlors Mel son & Sona Dry Goods Bur tin e drug store Mark Walls Advance Hardware for details within the next few days.
Bee Ridge Revival Ends with Eight New Converts
Rev. W. P. Kibbey concluded a two week revival at Bee Ridge last Sunday night. The series added eight new church members, including five young men who expressed their faith in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Kibbey
Bee Ridge
Jeans Christ
Driver authority over unruly schoolchildren debated
State Superintendent Charles A Greathouse said a rural school wagon driver may compel an unruly pupil to exit and walk. F E Drake of Silverwood questioned the powers. Teachers should ensure children are comfortably dressed for the Magon return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Greathouse
F E. Drake
Silverwood
Ind
Mr. Greathouse
Ola Band To Play At Lot Sale Next Tuesday
The Ola Band plans a return performance at the lot sale next Tuesday at 1 pm. Most members have moved away but the Dave Taylor Realty Co. is bringing them together to provide music for the event and attract attendees.
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Ola
Dave Taylor
Hypnotist Hemstreet to Stage in Advance
The newspaper notes the arrival of Professor Hemstreet, praised as a top hypnotist. He performs without subjects, relying on audience participation, drawing high praise from press and public. He visits on Wednesday November 29 at the opera house. two attendees per paid ticket, admission 5 or 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemstreet
Professor Hemstreet
Opera
Old Union Notes A Birthday Dinner At Nettie Dale’s
A birthday dinner for Mrs. Nettie Dale was held Monday at Old Union. Joe Jackson and Mrs. Ellen Reesch visited Jamestown on Monday. Atyoa Davidson participated in a bake contest at Jamestown. Emma Jackson suffers asthma. Norris Jarrett’s son is improving. Frank Asterback and family visited with George Kibbey and wife Sunday. Swindler and family from west of Jamestown visited Pete Todd Sunday. John Poynter and wife visited Joe Jackson and wife Sunday. Work crews repair Isaac Shelley's barn after last week wind damage.
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Pieree McClaine
Harold
Merrit McClaine
LE. Wall
Frank Thayer
Morristown
Aye Prr
Lora All
Con Weatdon
Trinity
Dore Davis
Ora Hoovermale
Robt. Sanford
Lebanon
Simeon Canada
Harry Kessler
Jamestown
Martha Caldwell
James Kibbey
Joe Jackson
Ellen ‘Reesch
Thebanon
Atyoay Davidson
Frank Asterback
George Kibbey
QO Swindler
Pete Todd
John Poynter
Ysaac Shelleys
Advance young ladies form Search Light club
The Advance group of young ladies met on Halowe en night and formed the Search Light club. A meeting was held with Miss Rose Davis and a Thanksgiving program was planned to be held at John Whitecotton's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies of Advance
Halowe
Better Than Spankin Spanking for Bedwetting
A health notice from Mrs. M. Summers of Box W Notre Dame Ind offers a free home treatment for bedwetting and urine problems. She provides full instructions by mail with no money required and claims the method helps children, adults, and the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers Box
Notre Dame Ind
Sudden Collapse of St Ephrism Sibbey While Washing
Sibbey of near Old Union collapsed Monday morning while helping with laundry. He carried two pails of water and started to stagger after asking where to place them. Immediate medical aid was given, he rested, then later convulsions returned. Doctors diagnosed a blood clot on the brain with some reported improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrism Sibbey
Old Union
Local Social Visits Reported Across Town
Daisy Dale spent Thursday with Mrs. Lish Reese while Mrs John Kernodle visited Mary Jackson on Wednesday. Lish Reese and son Earl visited Harve Sheets family Saturday night and Sunday. The Brindle family are spending the week with relatives in Greenscastle. Raymond Jackson husks corn for Lish Reese. Sam Graham and family spent Sunday with John Kernodle's household.
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Mra
Daisy Dale
Lish Reese
John Kernodle
Mary Jackson
Earl
Harve Sheets
Geo. Brindle
Greencastle
Sam Graham
Ardis
Local visits noted around Lebanon and Jamestown
Omer Gayer and wife spent Sunday with Roy Layton and family near Lebanon. Alfred Jackson and wife of Fore spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tom Jackson. Miss Neulia Jackson attended Social at Jamestown Saturday night. Ella Kersey of near Stewards Chapel visited Monday with her sister Mrs Or Smiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Gayer
Roy Layton
Lebanon
Alfred Jackson
Fore
Tom Jackson
Neulia Jackson
Jamestown
Ella Kersey
Near Stewards Chapel
Or Smiley
Local Social Notes From Lebanon and Nearby Areas
Advance R R 21 reports Vernie Lucas and wife in Lebanon on business while Stella Nicely stays with Mrs Chas Leek near Ward. Geo Ray and wife visit Chas Canada family near Ward. W A Lastey and wife plus Le Simmons and wife of New Roys er visit Geo Brosh and Mrs Sam Frazier. Mrs Frazier’s sister at Cravu improves little. Lafayette Lucas escapes a near burnout as stove pipe catches fire but is contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Lucas
Lebanon
Stella Nicely
W. A. Lastey
le Simmons
New Roy Seer Sucday
Geo. Brosh R
Sam Frazier
Cravuforcerile
Lafayette Lusas
People and Visits Report from Local Households
Ray Poynter and family spent Saturday night with his father. John Heath shredded fodder for Bill Todd on Tuesday. Mr. Nelson of Missouri visits John Heath and family. Louis Elder near Litton visited Norris Jarrett and family Saturday. Mrs. Sam Graham called on Mrs. W. P. Butler Monday afternoon. Misses Rubi Whitecotton and Madge Nisley spent Tuesday night with Opal Warrick. Warta Butler spent Sunday with home folks. Opal Warrick spent Sunday with Jaunita Budd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candis Nisley
Bessie
Madge
Lebanon
Pat Shahan
John Murphy
Ray Poynter
John Heath
Bill Todd
Mr. Nelson
Missouri
Louis Elder
Near Litton
Norris Jarrett
Sam Graham
W. P. Butler
Rubi Whitecotton
Madge Nisley
Opal Warrick
Golladay School House Socials and Local Visits
Frank Bowman visited Crawfords ville on Monday while Otto Threlkeld made a business trip to Advance. Ival Garner works for John Stansell. Bert Ferguson and family visited near Jamestown with Mrs Ottenburg. Albert Garner hauled coal from Advance. Several locals, including Robt Ferguson, Carl Ferguson and families, plus Bill Pittenger and families, shared meals and visits across Beckville and Shannondale areas Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Threlkeld
Ival Garner
John Stansell
Frank Josph
George Threlkelds
Carl Ferguson
Wm. Trosper
Robt. Ferguson
Advertising Persuasion Message from Bryan Said
A Bryan Said ad argues for advertising to attract business and mutual benefit. It emphasizes individual responsibility and invites readers to visit and discuss advertising strategies.
Colored funeral conducted by Rev. Kibbey in Raintown
Rev. Kibbey was called to Rain town Tuesday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Sidney Philips a colored woman about thirty five years old. The Philips family has long resided in the Raintown neighborhood and is well respected. This was the minister’s first colored funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibbey
Raintown
Sidney Philips
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Robert McCafferty
Shannondale
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Sam Caplinger
Family Sunday
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Beulsh
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Beckville
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