21 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Burnettsville News
Location
Burnettsville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
Community items report visits from Bloomington and Logansport residents, a border service return, a missing dog with a reward, a sled boat for sale, illness of H Beshear, and the death of David Guy with funeral plans. Purdue students return home for Christmas vacation as the term ends early for travel.
The Coonville Ristocrat Club hosts a Christmas Night program at Assembly Hall Royal Center Indiana. The Methodist Sunday School youth and young men present a play critiquing colored folks with a note of humor. Admission is 25 and 10 cents.
Sellers Clothing Co presents a selection of gifts for men featuring quality apparel and accessories. The store highlights practical wardrobe staples, durable fabrics, and classic styles ideal for holiday giving and everyday wear.
Guy C. Hanna, longtime superintendent at the Indiana Boys' School in Plainfield, resigns at a board meeting in Indianapolis. The 6 year tenure included a salary rise from 1800 to 3600, amid pre election debates on state institution finances. The resignation takes effect January 7, 1919, with Gov. Ralston appointing a successor.
The government aborts major nationwide actions against price inflation and signals few prosecutions. Justice officials say interstate commerce laws were not violated and most cases implicate state rather than federal violations. Congress review halted as leaders debate powers.
Cast of characters includes David Moore and Susan Moore of Maple Farm Cottage, their children Florence Graham Jerry and John Ryder, Rev. Dr Templeton, Miss Arabella, Ruth Tobias, Wandering Tom, Old Morse, Nell, and Ida Showalter. Settings span Maple Farm interior and exterior, Christmas scenes, acts LH to HL with dates December 22 1916 and admission 25 cents.
Advisories to the department of agriculture and the federal trade commission indicate a gradual fall in prices of necessary food stuffs. The overall impact so far is small but expected to continue.
At the yearly trustees meeting Rev John Walton was chosen to serve another year as pastor of the Baptist church. He has made many friends and accomplished much good for the church and his family is wished best wishes for the year ahead.
A listing for a private sale of household items including two rugs, springs, mattress, boiler burner, and other articles. The seller notes the items are in fair condition and offers to show the house for rent, with rent described as reasonable and available long term.
The article describes infant prodigies in China linked to Buddhist transmigration. Souls crossing the bridge to rebirth are halted by an old hag named Meng who forces a drink of forgetfulness to erase memories. Some souls evade Meng and are reborn with knowledge to display early.
Morning Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Homer Hanna superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. Evening Bible Society at 7:30 p.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. Pastor G. LB. Heeter to lead.
Burnettsville hosts second fourth Sunday services while Lake Cicott holds first and third Sunday preaching. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Epworth League at 6 15 p.m. Evening preaching at 7 p.m. D Shepherd is pastor.
Oren McColgen, pastor, invites all church members and guests to Bible School at 10 am with prompt arrival, followed by Morning Worship at 11 am and Evening Worship at 7 30 pm.
Mr Harry Bridge son of Mr and Mrs A R Bridge of Monti cello and Miss Hazel Criswell daughter of Mr and Mrs George Criswell were married last Thursday evening at the home of Rev G B Hetter. The couple will live on a farm north of Monticello. Wayne Reynolds, infant son and Leiga Arthur Brookie.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with Virden Graham leading and special 7 30 service. Beginning next year a half hour earlier with B Y P U at 6 15 and preaching at 7 00.
Rev Walton arranges a special meeting featuring one hundred colored views depicting the life of Christ from birth. A solo performance of On Greenland’s Tide is noted, with 18 pictures and a Rock of Ages renewal chorus for the congregation.
The State Bank of Burnettsville relocates to a new bank building despite a dull weather day. The new facility, nearing completion, aims to improve heating and space efficiency. Manager Duffey expects enhanced safety and convenience once fully established, with top equipment and city-bank inducements.
Rumor cites President Wilson endorsing civil service for postmasters and Congress may move five class posts under civil service this session. The Indiana caucus and Democratic lawmakers influence likely determine next appointments, while current postmaster O C Bradford awaits June 1918 term end under political ties.
The Burnettsville News will install Ed Gorman as editor starting December 23. Gorman, previously at a local grocery, brings newsroom experience and plans to devote full time to editing and printing tasks with a capable printer. The former editor thanks readers and urges community support for the paper’s future.
A Saturday shipment sent a car load of horses bought in Burnettsville for the army and Southern trade. A horse buyer had been roaming the area in the days prior, and multiple horses had already been gathered for shipment, despite earlier reports of limited exports from this place.
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