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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
1
A departing speaker voices a stark claim about a flawed cause, arguing that true justice requires bearing a dying man’s testimony. The remark sparks renewed attention to accountability and moral responsibility in public discourse.
The message advocates returning federal governance from high salaried commissions to the people, urging a shift of power back to citizens. It frames the idea as a populist reform aimed at enlarging democratic control over national policy.
Boonville city council again considers a new water supply with City Engineer William Slattery reporting progress from talks with Newburgh Water Works Company. The council declined an inspector for Third Street, with County Commissioner Jay offering partial funding, and planned action on building-violation complaints.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination in Boonville on July 28 to fill the rural carrier position from the local post office and to cover future vacancies on rural routes.
Charles Inderrieden, Raymond A. Carter and S. L. Ketcham of Boonville Implement Company attended a meeting of hardware dealers in southwestern Indiana at New Harmony on Wednesday July 4. The hosts entertained the guests generously and a splendid time was had.
Frank Bradshaw, a substantial farmer on Lynnville Rural Route No 4, renewed his subscription at the inquiry. He reports farmers in his area rising at 3 am to finish work and notes help is unobtainable in the neighborhood.
Boonville Red Sox head to Washington Indiana to face the Grays on Sunday. Bill Allen predicts the team will bring home the bacon.
In Boonville nearly 75 Kiwanis members overlook a rival group of seven women calling themselves The Little Kiwanis Club. They meet separately, issue weekly letters, and the letters are read across the community with playful jabs at members.
Lincoln reflects on the Civil War to consecrate a national cemetery at Gettysburg. He asserts the nation must endure for a government of the people and calls for renewed devotion to the cause of freedom.
A letter urges praising several women for fairness, square dealing, house keeping, and success in raising chickens. It mocks singling out one member for disapproval and encourages unity with mottoes about boosting each other. The authors are Mrs. W. F. Hatfield, Mrs. F. W. Traylor, Mrs. I. C. Henning, Mrs. Frank Derr, Mrs. Chas. Taylor, Mrs. Albert Derr, and Mrs. Chester Ferguson.
Morton Fey and Joe A. O Neal, rural route carriers in southern Indiana, recalled this week that 22 years have passed since they began delivering the mail on the same day. Both are well known on their routes and hope to continue serving patrons for many years.
Mrs Arch McMurtry and her daughter of Lynnville rode in a Ford coupe that skidded on gravel and rolled over Monday morning. Both women suffered only slight bruises. the car was badly damaged and towed by Roth Motor Company.
County commissioners in regular session awarded the Harvey Ellison road contract in Owen township to Joe Tyring for 11 749. A three ton Stewart road truck was bought from F W Traylor for 3 225.
The Possum Ridge coal mine will be sold Saturday at 10 o'clock to determine the title. The mine sits on the traction line between Boonville and Evansville and sale records the transfer of ownership rights.
Mrs James Bradley was taken to Walker's sanitarium Monday for a surgical operation Tuesday. The marriage of Murtis Tweedy and Miss Ruby Stone, secretly wed January 13 1923, was announced to parents Saturday. The Warrick county circuit court adjourned last Saturday for a two month vacation. September docket is full with cases set for that month. Judge Caleb J Lindsey has no vacation plans. A picture show party Monday night by Misses Ruth Nester and Mildred Ruble honored Misses Viola and Elsie Kuebler of Newburgh. Guests later gathered at Katherine Meyer's home for a slumber party and breakfast in the city park Tuesday.
Guarantors meet at the public library to organize the Chautauqua season starting July 26. Officers elected include Judge Roscoe Kiper as chairman and Roger Gough as secretary. The program features Tzigano Gypsies, Howard Russell Revue, The Sweethearts, and dramas, lectures, and concerts by notable acts. Season tickets priced at $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children are on sale.
Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Ferguson spend the week at Huntingburg. Mr and Mrs Howard Hickman and their son are guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Haskett. Mrs Hickman is known as Miss Bessie Barriscale, the photo play actress.
George R. Murray of Oakland City is chosen by the County Board of Education to succeed H. R. Holcomb as Warrick County agricultural agent. Murray, Purdue graduate and former Capper stock farm manager, will begin duties at the courthouse basement office and plans a study of farmers needs while cooperating with the Farm Bureau.
The Main Street M. E. church at Pleasant Chapel near Pelzer will present a Sunday night program at eight oclock. Attendees are promised a treat as the orchestra performs a varied concert for parishioners and neighbors.
Ideal weather drew a large crowd to Boonville fair grounds for St. Clements church Fourth of July events. Evansville, Rockport, Jasper, Dale delegations attended as Professor Durlouf’s 28 piece band performed and a flag raising occurred. The Boonville Reds lost 5-4 to Evansville’s kk. C. team amid several errors, races featured top regional horses, and prizes were awarded including a ladies’ hope chest to Barney Hall and a dresser to N. J. Funke. Over 5,000 paid admissions reported. many locals also visited Evansville for Dade Park races.
A homecoming is planned at Hip pel church this Sunday July 8 with an all day meeting and a basket dinner.
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