Memories of Uncle Davy Sewell at Gravel Road schoolhouse
The Gravel Road schoolhouse near Independence hosts tales of pioneer teacher Uncle Davy Sewell. He educated in arithmetic and music, spoke through crutches after losing a foot, and staged social spelling matches that drew crowds, ending with a profitable night in Attica and a grand final lesson before his death in 1885.
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Sewell
Pike Road
Independence
Pine Village
Warren County
James McCabe
Rabb
E. Schoonover
John Sutton
W. P. Rhodes
Davy
Mr. Sewell
Newlin H. Yount
Attica
Uncle Davy
Gravel Road
Ed. H. Mace
Lafayette
Jacob Hanes
Hanes
Mace
Lillie Brown
Abel Brown
Old United Brethren Church
Reactionaries Still in Control of the Republican Party
The Indianapolis Star argues that the Republican Party remains dominated by Kealing Hem enways and Watsons and has become reactionary. It laments loss of progressivism, urges a shift to leadership embracing humanitarian reforms and the spirit of 1856 and 1860.
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Kealings
Hemenways
Watsons
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Root
Cannon
Barnes
Hemenway
Kealing
Watson
Roosevelt
Taft
Indianapolis Star
Surprise Birthday Party for Ada Counts
A group of young people surprised Miss Ada Counts at the Counts home on December 16 to honor her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brandenburg Ellan Buckles Alma Christel Eva Crawford Dorothy Kerr Ruth Kirkpatrick and many others who presented Ada with gifts before departing.
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Bertha
Ada
Mary Counts
Robert Counts
Roy Brandenburg
Ellan Buckles
Alma Christel
Eva Crawford
Dorothy Kerr
Ruth Kirkpatrick
Sadie Pearlman
Christine and Clara Slayer
Etha Stephens
Dessie Talbott
Louella West
Woodmen Rate Fight Ends After Admin Abandonment
The executive council of the Modern Woodmen of America announced it has abandoned the fight for higher insurance rates. The decision ends a bitter dispute that has raged since the head camp meeting in Chicago two years ago ordered increased rates.
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Executive Council
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Chicago
Notice on Premises Prohibits Hunting or Trespassing
A notice from Emil Lindburg states that no hunting or trespassing is allowed on his premises. The ad references date 13 4.
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Emil Lindburg
Christmas in Bethlehem Inspires Silent Christmas Eve Service
In Bethlehem a grand Christmas Eve ritual unfolds at the Church of the Nativity. Pilgrims and locals kneel before a gilded cradle image of the Christ Child as a choir sings Gloria in Excelsis and the cradle is moved to a chapel over the traditional birthplace. A golden star inlaid in the chapel floor recalls the guiding star.
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Bethlehem
Christ
Mary
Joseph
Jesus
Holy Land
Europe
Church of the Nativity
Judean
Six-Volume International Cooking Library Debuts
Announcement of the Six-Volume International Cooking library by 47 renowned chefs from the United States, Canada, and Europe. Claims extensive new recipes, deluxe editions, and ready delivery after years of work and substantial cost.
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United States
Canada
Europe
Six Book Gift Set from International Publishing Co
A prepaid set of six cookbooks including The Salad Book The Chafing Dish Book The Afternoon Tea Book The Bread and Pastry Book The Dessert Book priced at $2.50 with embossed covers in color mailers. Money refunded if not delighted. Security Building Los Angeles Cal. 13.
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International Publishing CO. Security Bldg
Los Angeles
Cal
Wingate Man Marries Detroit Bride Helen Collins
Arthur Kirkpatrick son of E J Kirkpatrick a well known Wingate farmer wed in Detroit Michigan on Monday evening to Helen Collins of Detroit University of Michigan graduate he plans to reside in Detroit they returned to Wingate for Christmas with his parents An eventful weekend also saw Lee Moffit visit his brother Arthur Moffit near Roberts and Mrs E D Robinson spending Wednesday in Covington
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Arthur Kirkpatrick
E. J. Kirkpatrick
Wingate
Detroit
Mich
Mies Helen Collins
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Arthur
Lee Moffit
Danville
Arthur Moffit
Roberts
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Zeigler
Zeigler’s
Jacobson Bros
Jesse Miller Shoe CO
Omar C. DeSelms
Optometrist
Indiana
Ledger Press
Woodman
Christmas In
E. D. Robinson
Covington
Astrachan
Melton
Geo. S. Lutz
E. Main St
J. A. Coffing
W.H. Small & Son
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