Flora Editor Roasts State Road Speeders
The Flora Democrat denounces reckless driving on the Michigan road after state control doubled traffic with tourists in a hurry. The column lampoons speed maniacs and urges posters at road junctions and caution to protect farm animals and rural residents from fast-moving vehicles.
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Flora
State Highway Department
Michigan
Indianapalis
Logansport
Bolks
United States
Michigan Road
Indiana
Flora Democrat
Rockfield Third Annual Home Coming Wednesday August 29
The Rockfield Home Coming event will be held on Wednesday August 29 with activities all day. The program starts at 10 a.m. and includes a baseball game, children’s stunts, a Flora band concert, and an evening musical program.
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Rockfield
Flora Band
Surplus Stock Sale by James Burtis Planned
James Burtis announces a surplus stock sale on Wednesday September 5 featuring fifty head of extra good cattle as the lead lot. Watch for further advertising next week.
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James Burtis
Annual Great Eastern School Reunion Held at Burrows
The 11th annual reunion of the Great Eastern School of Adams township Carroll County drew over 100 teachers pupils and friends to Burrows Sunday. After a noon meal a program followed with song and readings including letters from distant scholars. Officers elected to plan next reunion welcomed W S Wiriek Logansport as president and others with French Post Park chosen for the 1924 second Sunday in August as date.
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Great Eastern School
Adams Township
Carroll County
Burrows
Tht
America
May Gorman
W. S. Wiriek
Logansport
Dale Eltzroth
Mae Gorman
Burnettsville
French Post Park
Club Members Enjoy Very Pleasant Outing
The White County Boys and Girls Club camp near Afonticelio hosted 200 plus attendees last week. The event concluded with memorial services for President Hardin and a Friday afternoon camp closure.
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White County
Baptist Sunday School Picnic Changes to General Event
The Baptist Sunday School class picnic is changed to a general picnic inviting all members. It will be held at the city park in Monticello on Sunday after Sunday school.
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Baptist Sunday School
Monticello
Property Sale Between Carson Duffey and Mrs Wright
Carson Duffey sold his property to Mrs M Pierce Wright and bought the Sites property across the street east of the school house. Mrs Wright, a graduate nurse, plans to move here for future residence. Possession will be given in the near future.
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Carson Duffey
M. Pierce Wright
We Hold Annual Reunion Of York Shall And Pristie Families
The York Shall and Pristie families plan their annual reunion at the Church of Christ in Warren Indiana on Wednesday August 22. All family members are invited to attend.
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York Shall
Pristie
Baptist Sunday School Delegates to Franklin
Mrs. Eihel McVay and Ruth Hatton will represent the Baptist Sunday school at Franklin this week.
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Eihel McVay
Ruth Hatton
The
Baptist Sunday School
Franklin
Local News Notes of Visitors and Guests in Region
Walter McElhenny returns from Macy for a brief visit. Numerous guests visit relatives and friends across Idaville Carroll County Monon North Manchester Wingfield Iowa Logansport Wabash and Danville Illinois. Changes include I. Daniel Beshear closing his Converse rental office to take a Danville Illinois position.
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Daniel Beshear
Converse
Danville
Illinois
Heeters Host Fanning Family Sunday Visit
Rev. Noah McCoy and family of Rochester attended with Shirley Fanning and family of Plymouth. Guests included Mr. Firestone and family of Plymouth, Mrs. Myrtle McFann and family of Montpelier Ohio, Ernest Fanning and family of Argos, Fred Fanning and Mrs. John Fanning and Glen Heeter and families of North Manchester, Robert Heeter and family of Lafayette, Ida Pritchett and family of Idaville. Rev. McCoy preached at the Brethren church in the forenoon for the acceptance and edification of all.
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Harry Evernham
Wm. E Boylett
Monon
Robert Miller
North Manchester
M. K. Reiff
G. B. Heeter
Fanning
Noah McCoy
Rochester
Shirley Fanning
Plymouth
Mr. Firestone
Myrtle McFann
Montpeliar
Ohio
Ernest Fanning
Gos
Fred Fanning
John Fanning
Glen Heeter
Robert Heeter
Lafayette
Ida Pritchett
Idaville
Rev. McCoy
Henry Reunion Brings Local, Gary Guests to Delphi Park
Mrs. Charles Jones of Rock Island Illinois and Mrs. Grace Leslie with Mrs. Helen Ashby of Gary visit R. W. Herman L. N. Benjamin and James Henry families this week. Hosts and guests attended the Henry family reunion at Delphi city park yesterday.
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Charles Jones
Rock Island
Illinois
Grace Leslie
Helen Ashby
Gary
R. W. Herman
L N. Benjamin
James Henry
Henry
Delphi
Short Change Artists Target Local Firms in Lafayette Area
Two local firms were victimized by short change artists who swindled them in two deals totaling 14.85. Authorities suspect a Lafayette based gang operating across nearby towns is behind the scheme.
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Lafayette
Special Baptist meeting to appoint delegates
A church calls a special meeting on Wednesday August 22 at 7 30 PM to appoint delegates to the association at Chalmers September 11 and to arrange for church letters. All officers and members urged to attend.
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Chalmers
Memorial Service Honors President Harding in Monticello
Thousands attend memorial services in Monticello for Warren G. Harding. About three thousand gather as bells toll for five minutes and a funeral dirge plays. A chorus sings hymns, officials deliver addresses, and an oath to defend the constitution is sworn by attendees. Community leaders and clergy lead prayers and benedictions.
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Monticello
Harding
Warren G. Harding
American Legion
Court House Lawn
Duncan Kerr
William Walker
B. F. Carr
Sellers
White County
Crand
United States of America
G. V. Love
Geo. W. Kassabaum
C. C. Jordan
Methodist Church
C. W. Wright
C. V. Roush
Reynolds M. E
Monticello Court Fines Logansport Man
Four charges against W. T. Caldwell of Logansport were filed Saturday by Monticello officers. He faced driving intoxicated public intoxication driving with the cutout open and speeding. In justice court the fines and costs totaled 87.50 and were paid.
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W. T. Caldwell
Logansport
Monticello
Justice Court
Burnettsville Community Club Picnic Set for Aug 30 at Lake Cicott
The annual Burnettsville Community Club picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 30 at Lake Cicott. Further announcements will follow next week.
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Burnettsville Community Club
Lake Cicott
Union Service Sunday Evening at Local Baptist Church
The union church service takes place Sunday night at the Baptist church August 19. Rev. Ross of the Christian church will deliver the sermon. Everyone invited.
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Union
The
Baptist Church
Rev
Ross
Christian Church
Birth of John Wakeland to Mr and Mrs Fred Fisher
A baby boy named John Wakeland was born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fisher.
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Fred Fisher
Monday
John Wakeland
Ford Touring Car Ditched Sunday Evening
Henry Edgerly and his family from Logansport visited when a Ford touring car driven by Edgerly lost control near the edge of town on the state road. The car struck a culvert abutment and went into a ditch, but bystander help freed it and it was driven to a local garage. No one was injured and the delay lasted about four hours.
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Henry Edgerly
Fily
Logansport
Salt Yam Offers Car Salt Orders For Savings
A local notice advertises salt sales with options for barrels blocks sacks and lump salt. It urges customers to place orders soon to save money on the shipment.
Alva McMullen Family Auto Trip and Local Visits
Alva McMullen and family left Friday for a trip to Syracuse and other towns in the north returning Monday. The group attended Harding memorial services and local businesses closed Friday afternoon in his memory. Residents James Gardner and family plan an extended coast trip to Los Angeles with partner families joining Bloomington en route.
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Alva McMullen
Syracuse
Ligonier
Harding
Logansport
Monticello
James Gardner
Bloomington
Los Angeles
California
Glen James
Mr. Gardners
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