Marriage and community updates from Newberry county
John Richardson and Freda Stone wed at Scotland and celebrated with a dinner at Jas Richardson’s Newberry home. The district notes school inspection, state commission granting equal standing to the local high school, and personnel moves including Willard Hilburn’s promotion to Terre Haute. Numerous travels and family events are recorded among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richardson
Freda Stone
Scotland
Jas. Richardson
Newberry
Willard Hilburn
Clay City
Terre Haute
Harry Axe
Atlantic City
New York
Buffalo
Cleveland
Mae Scharm
Lafayette
Georgia Martin
Rufus Mowery
Near
Odon
Ohio
Henry Ledgerwood
Montana
Ruth Martin
Scharm
Ruth Traylor
Baby
Indianapolis
Jim O’donald
Hattabaugh
Henry Barter
Luessenhof
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lutheran Church
Local Families Visit and Births Reported
ILENE Fred Hineman visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Henry Brown and family visited Virgil Mullis. Mrs. Richard Dove visited her mother in Odon. Homer Grounds helped Ray Miller’s butcher last week. Fred Chaney and son Louis dined with Virgil Mullis. Perry Benefiel welcomed a son. Cristal Marsh visited the Canady brothers. Virgil Mullis welcomed a daughter December 18. mother Evelyn Hasler. Aunt Lucinda Been and relatives on the sick list. Winnie Foster visiting from Antioch. Mrs. James Donagher of Lyons visited her mother Lucinda Beem. Mullis went to Sandborn on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dove
Odon
Homer Grounds
Ray Miller
Fred Chaney
Louis
Virgil Mullis
Henry Brown
William Mullis
Arkansas
Perry Benefiel
Cristal Marsh
Herbert
George Canady
Mullis
Evelyn Hasler
Babe
Lucinda Been
May Grounds
Herbert Jeffers
Laura Been
Winnie Foster
Antioch
Bloomer Hasler
James Donagher
Lyons
Lucinda Beem
Sandborn
Rural Carrier Examination in Greene County Indiana
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier exam for Greene County Indiana to hire at Linton and Bloomfield January 13 1917. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Applications from Linton Bloomfield posts or Washington D C. Uncle Eben quotes appear at the end.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Greene
Indiana
Linton
Bloomfield
Washington D. C
Commission
Washington
Church News Rev Wm Lessenhop to Preach in Colorado Springs
The Rev Wm Lessenhop from Colorado Springs will preach Sunday morning and evening. The church anticipates a red letter day with all members urged to attend Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30. The sermon is If Christ Had Not Come followed by a Christmas program. The choir and Sunday school children will perform and a Christmas tree with presents for the children will be held. Revival at Switz City starts Monday night led by Rev F H Levell.
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Wm. Lessenhop
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Christ
Switz City
F. H. Levell
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Bobbie
Mary Jane
Inez Dorris
Christmas Sermon and Pageant at M. E. Church
The pastor will preach a special Christmas sermon next Sunday morning for boys and girls. A Christmas entertainment with choir anthem and a Christmas Hymn by Karl P. Harrington follows in the evening. Sunday School aims for 200 average attendance in March to boost community participation.
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Karl P. Harrington
Christmas Worship and Program at Presbyterian Church
The minister outlines Sunday December 24 schedule with Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 a sermon The Christmas Aftermath and choir music followed by a 7 00 Christmas program by the Sunday school The Christmas ship address Christmas gifts and generous offerings special orchestra music and a parish Merry Christmas wishes for 1916
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N. B
Christian Church Plans Santa Claus Defenders Cantata
The Christian church schedules a Friday 7:00 p.m. cantata titled Santa Claus Defenders with about fifty five rehearsing children and youth, a decorated church, and Santa Claus appearance. Chorus practice Saturday 7:00 p.m. Special music includes the Williams sisters singing Silent Night as Christmas services continue with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. sermon. The vesper service at 6:00 p.m. combines Christian Endeavor with the evening service for one hour.
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Christian Church
Santa Claus
Williams Sisters
Mission Church to Dedicate New Building Sunday
The Interdenominational Mission known as the South Side church will dedicate its new building as a place of worship next Sunday December 24. Services begin 10:00 a.m. with a 2:30 praise service and 7:30 preaching. A revival series will follow each night for an unlimited period inviting all to attend.
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Joseph M. Campbell
Interdenominational Mission
South Side Church
Camp Fire Girls Meet at Miss Williams Home
The Camp Fire Girls held a pleasant meeting at Miss Fanny Williams home on Tuesday evening with guests Miss Juanita Bailey and Miss Nora Harrah. Cavins Baughman and Joe Gordon hosted a party Wednesday at Mrs. Anna Slinkard’s home in honor of Miss Bailey with card playing as the main diversion.
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Fanny Williams
Juanita Bailey
Nora Harrah
Cavins Baughman
Joe Gordon
Anna Slinkard
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Divorce Case
Greene County court summons Alda Kirkpatrick files for divorce against nonresident Samuel D. Kirkpatrick. The defendant must appear February 19, 1916, or the case proceeds in his absence. clerk E Kirby Ashcraft seals the notice.
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State of Indiana
Greene County
Greene Circuit
Alda Kirkpatrick
Samuel D. Kirkpatrick
James M. Hudson
Indiana
Greene Circuit Court
Court House
Bloomfield
E. Kirby Ashcraft
Newberry Woman Credits Adlerika for Quick Relief
Merchant’s wife recommends Adlerika to Newberry women noting rapid improvement from stomach trouble. She describes prior diet failures and claims one spoonful provides instant action by emptying both large and small intestines, relieving constipation gas and sour stomach.
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Adlerika
Guy W. Mayberry
Newberry
Did You See Me Make It on High
A short children’s anecdote recalls Vivian age three who, after repeated attempts to jump into bed, finally landed in the center and proudly declared she had made it on high, prompting parental amusement.
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Vivian
Why Not Revive Old Customs at Christmas
The piece laments loss of simple Christmas traditions amid luxury and modern toys. It recalls Dickens and Tiny Tim, urges reviving carols, Yule logs, garlands, and old-time warmth, citing Boston’s festive example and the spirit of peace and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
John Smith
England
Kipling
Yuletide
Boston
STEP LIGHTLY With Rubber Heels
A small ad notes rubber heel sales and shoe repair services. Colored shoes dyed jet black 25e offered. Leather half-soles installed. Location given as Lehman Building southwest corner square. Charley Laughlin listed as contact.
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Lehman Building
Southwest Corner Square
Charley Laughlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
Ilene
Fred Hineman
Uncle Eben
Eastman Kodaks
Parker
Ss. D. Miles Prop
Church News
M. E. Church
J. D. Smith
Presbyterian Church
G. W. Horn
Pastor
Merritt Owen
Clubs and Society
Lee H. Jones
Needle Club
Charles Engle
Reading Club
John Cushman
Merchant
Ryan & Son
Greene Bros
By Cassie Monclare Lyne
Tiny Tim
Scrooge
Dickens
Bettcon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
New England
Cohen
Miss Caytm
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