War Time London Ads Show Draft Aid and Loyalty Calls
Wartime London papers publish abundant appeals for enlistment and support. Advertisements seek funds for families, private secretaries for officers, and volunteers to deliver despatches or drive recruits. Personal notices mix with pro war slogans as British firms push Made in England campaigns and libel actions overlay court cases.
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Tinternational News Service
London
London Daily
ABC
Sollier
Lord Kitchener
King
England
Wese
British Empire
J. Lyons & Co
Uid
Dipton
Lta
High Court of Justice
Sankey
Lipton, Sts
British boycott urged of German goods and firms
The article asserts that buying German commodities aids Britain’s enemies and notes J. Lyons & Co. as a British firm with British directors and 14,000 British shareholders, emphasizing domestic allegiance and wartime loyalty.
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Great Britain
J. Lyons & Co., Ltd
Neals Extend Honeymoon Visit to Asheville
Mr and Mrs T L Neal spent two weeks in Asheville North Carolina on their honeymoon living at the Matter House Their stay included a visit from Mr and Mrs Robert Taft who shared their wedding trip and dined nearby Dr and Mrs Pritchard entertained the Neals Mrs Pritchard formerly Miss Sail Kennett lived here for years The Neals expect to return home Sunday or Monday
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T. L. Neal
Asheville
N. C
Matter House
Robert Taft
Neals
Neal
Pritchard
Ladies of Sewing Club Entertain Husbands at Halloween Gathering
The Fortnightly Sewing Club hosted husbands at Mrs. Sam McDaniel’s home with Halloween decor in Hal lowe en colors. Little Josephine McDaniel greeted guests as a witch and master Howard McDaniel guided them, then unmasking followed a Halloween buffet and a game of 500 with prizes awarded to Mrs. Trwin Brown and Mr. Brown.
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Sam McDaniel
McDaniel
Guy Davis
Josephine McDaniel
Howard McDaniel
Hallowe’en
Trwin Brown
Mr. Brown
Convert Gas Works Into Modern Residence
The Indiana Lighting Company plans to replace the old gas works on South East street with a five room residence with bath and steam heat. Part of the brick structure will be reused, coal sheds torn down, a yard laid out this fall, and flower beds added next summer. The house is to be completed this fall and occupied by a company employee.
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The
Indiana Lighting Company
Gas Works
South East Street
Reception honors departing guests at Woman's Relief Corps hall
The Woman's Relief Corps held a warm reception for Mrs. Mark Lanpher and Mrs. Jennie Wiley who will winter in Ohio, and Mrs. J. D. Foxworthy who will move to Noblesville next week. An old fashioned spelling match and games followed by refreshments marked an enjoyable evening.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Mark Lanpher
Jennie Wiley
Ohio
J. D. Foxworthy
Noblesville
Surprise Birthday Honor From Woman's Relief Corps
About forty Indies of the Woman's Relief Corps gave a surprise on Mrs. Martha Ludlow in celebration of her birthday. The guests went on Wednesday evening to honor Mrs. Ludlow with a festive visit.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Martha Ludlow
Mrs. Ludlow
Compromises Sui Against Big Four
Ida M. Layton as administratrix of Darius D. Layton estate obtained authority to compromise a $750 release in a suit against C C L L Cox and others over damages from Darius Layton’s death at Brownsburg crossing by a fast Big Four train. The suit sought $10,000 for the fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Layton
Darium D. Layton
L. R.cox
Darius D. Layton
Brownsburg
Big Four
Former Lebanonites Luncheon at University Club
The Indianapolis News reports a luncheon by the club's psychic research department chaired by Mrs. C. B. Jamey at the University Club. Guests included Mrs. S. M. Ralston delivering greetings and toasts on topics from science to cotton in the South.
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Indianapolis News
Psychica
C. B. Jamey
University Club
S. M. Ralston
Artman
J. F. Edwards
F. M. Herron
J. M. Corriger
Evelyn M. Cawley
Caroline RB. Curtis
Ira Grover
T. H. Nelson
Wiliam A. Pickens
W. A. Blodpett
William O. Bates
W. A. Green
Elbert Perking
Lebanon
Travel Club Hallowe'en Party At Mrs White's Home
Mrs Charles White and Miss Hazel Perkins hosted a Travel Club gathering on North Meridian Street with masked guests and jack o lantern decorations creating a ghostly mood. A program featured piano solo by Cora Matthews and performances by Mary Coons Margaret Day and others followed by a two course lunch.
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Charles White
Hazel Perkins
Travel Club
Mary Coons
Margaret Day
L. M. Beaven
Will Smith
George Wimborough
Roy Metzger
Boone Serum Co Resumes Operations After Short Closure
The Boone Serum Company restarts production after a three week shutdown due to rising demand. The plant, second in the state to receive a license, will increase output under supervisor G R Wells, a Purdue graduate, following Pittman Moore Company as the first licensed plant.
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Boone Serum Company
Pittman & Moore Company
G. R. Wells
Purdue
Home Makers Problem Discussed at State Conference
A vocational conference convened at the state house in Todiansp yesterday afternoon. Mrs. 8. M. Ralston spoke on the subject The Home Maker's Problem outlining challenges faced by homemakers and potential remedies.
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State House
Todianspsis
M. Ralston
Royal Entertainers Honor Agora Young Men With Halloween Masque
The Agora class young men staged a royal masque at the home of Chas and Elston Parks on South Meridian. About forty guests from Amoma and Phila thea classes attended. Prizes went to Ernest Morgan and August Hy Kroeger for best costumes and a playful mock wedding followed by Mendelssohn’s wedding march. Ruth Smith won the corn-hunt prize as guests enjoyed games and pumpkin head lanterns with hot chocolate and pumpkin pie.
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Agora
Chas
Elston Parks
South Meridian Street
Amoma
Philathea
First Baptist Sunday School
Jack O' Lanterns
Hallowe'en
Ernest Morgan
August Hy Kroeger
Paul Miller
Rev. Doolittle
Mendelssohn
Suit Filed By First National Bank Against George Altum
The First National Bank files suit against George Altum and P. A. Altum on note and garnishee for 750 dollars signed by P. A. Altum as surety. William Pepper is alleged possessor of Philip A. Altum’s assets valued around 10,000 dollars and is named to answer garnishee. The bank seeks 1000 dollars plus garnishee relief to stop payments to P. A. Altum pending court order. Attorney A. J. Shelby.
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First National Bank
George Altum
Om Ig
P. A. Altum
William T. S. Pepper
Philip A. Altam
Mr. Pepper
Altum
Pepper
George Alsum
P.A. Altum
A. J. Shelby
Man Fails to Purchase After Hamilton Watch Attempt
A well dressed middle aged man, claiming to be a traveling freight agent, asked to see a Hamilton standard railroad watch at Whitaker's jewelry. He chose a plain gold case but did not return, claiming bank drafts and Chicago wires, which were not verified. He used the name J. C. Doyle and disappeared after consultations with other shops.
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Chicago
J. C. Doyle
Claims Settled In Altum Cases Across Courts
The Fred Altum cases in circuit and justice courts were settled. A carload of household goods held under attachment was released in two four-car batches. The settlement included cash payments and security on the claims.
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Fred Altum
Circuit Court
Justice of Peace
Elks Lease Castle Hall Second Floor for Club Rooms
Trustees of the Elks club and Castle Hall Building stockholders agreed to lease the entire second floor to the Elks for five years with a ten year option. They cannot move in until Ghester Darnall’s lease ends in about two years unless he finds other quarters. Remodeling will convert the space into lodge and dance hall plus social rooms with plans to furnish some for ladies clubs. The Elks expect to occupy by year’s start.
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Elks Club
Castle Hall
Elks
Ghester Darnall
Shelby
Hardware Company
Tabitha Helpers Entertained by Cen tral Christian Sunday School
The Tabitha Helpers of Central Christian Sunday school were entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clarence Hughes 624 East South Street. Hostesses and guests enjoyed autumn flower decor and a flower contest plus a chewing gum contest. Rev A L Ward attended and spoke briefly. refreshments included pumpkin pie coffee and milk.
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Tabitha Helpers
Central Christian Sunday School
Clarence Hughes
East South Street
Hughes
Alexander Neese
Clayton Rosencrance
Frank Essex
Vern Nelson
Maud Shaffer
Clyde Cox
A. L. Ward
Butler College Basketball Injuries Hit Squad
The varsity and scrubs game at Butler College left Silvers out after a temple blow, McLeod with a fractured nose, and Ferree groin injured. All three miss practice for a couple of days but may play against Transylvanians Saturday.
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Butler College
Silvers
McLeod
Earlham
Ferree
Butler
Husky Transylvanians
Christmas Ship Free Shipping for European Gifts
Local agent K F Kramer announces Adams Express and Wells Fargo Express will carry free shipments for the Christmas ship bound for Europe. Gifts for the children of Europe must be plainly labeled Christmas gifts for the children of Europe and sent before the government steamer sails from Brooklyn on November 10, 1914.
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K. F. Kramer
Adams and
Wells Fargo Express
Adams Express Company
Wells Fargo & Co
Europe
Brooklyn
N. Y
Euchre Club Hosts at Gardner Country Home
The Evening Euchre club was entertained Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gardner at their Mechanicsburg area country home. They are not club members but had hosted guests before. Charler Hayes and Marion Cobb attended the lunch was served in two courses.
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Euchre Club
Harry Gardner
Mechanics Borg
Embroidery Club Entices Husbands With Chrysanthemums
The O. N. T. Embroidery club hosted their husbands Wednesday at Mrs. George W. Crider’s East Superior Street home. Rooms featured abundant chrysanthemums in rich colors and a notable bouquet of hollyhouse cry.
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O. N. T. Embroidery Club
George W. Crider
East Superior Street
Elegant hostess party with dress samples at Colonial theater
Flowers and roses were a gift to the hostess. Dinner was served buffet style. Partners selected envelopes containing dress trimming samples, and matching the samples provided amusement. The evening ended with a theater party of the new Colonial. Mrs Crider was assisted by Mrs John Lang and Mrs Harry Crider.
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New Colonial
Crider
John Lang
Harry Crider
Candidate Ira M. Sharp Endorsed for Judge Position
The Republican candidate Ira M. Sharp, a renowned central Indiana lawyer born near Phartown in 1868, is praised as splendidly qualified and endorsed by men of all parties for the Bonne Circuit Court seat. The notice lauds his broad court experience and adherence to the law.
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Ira M. Sharp
Bonne Circuit Court
Indiana
Log Cabin
Phartown
Early Boone County Lawyer Era M M Sharp Nominated Judge
Era M Sharp, raised in Sugar Creek and Thorntown, practiced law from 1888 after passing the bar in Boone circuit. He taught to fund studies, married in 1891, and built a prominent career with a record of high docket activity and precise citations. The Thorntown native has chaired choir, maintained Lebanon office since 1912, and received a favorable nomination for Boone County circuit judge on the Republican ticket.
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Sharp
Thorntown
Patrick H. Dutch
Boone Circuit Court
Supreme Court of
Federal Court
Sugar Creek Township
Jefferson Township
DePauw University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lebanon
Boone County
Supreme Court
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Ladies OF Sewing Club
Tram
Layton
Big Four Railway
Psychica Research Club
the Travel Club
Mozet Perkins
Boone Serum CO
M. Relston
Masque Social
Tles
George
Stranger
Fred “Altum
Elks Lease
Castle Hall Bldg
Mrs
Express Co
O. N. T. Club
Greensburg
I. M. Crut
Thorntown Argus Enterprise
Hall of Justice
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