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Cambridge City Tribune

Location

Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

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Christmas Twin Boys Born to Hicks Family on Potawatomi Street

Twins James Clayton Hicks and David Eugene Hicks were born on Christmas Day to Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Hicks on Potawatomi Street. James Clayton arrived first by about fifteen minutes weighing 4 4 pounds, while David Eugene weighed one pound more. Dr. Wright, their physician, jokes about a big Santa Claus this year as the Loom twins mark a Christmas arrival.

James Clayton David Eugene Hicks John Henry Hicks Potawatomie Street David Eugene Wright Santa Claus

Milton and area obituaries and local notices

Ten people in Milton and nearby towns are listed with deaths and illnesses including Nancy Baldwin 74 who died December 28, plus Henry Black Ferdinand F Romer death in this city. Other items note religious and civic changes Rev Charles Shultz completing a three year pastorate at Jacksonburg Cpl John Fagan discharged and Christmas at Jacksonburg Walnut Level lodge officers named Robert Rush Harry Sowers Will Boggs library move to Armentrout block Red Cross space and Jackson township peace election winner Fred Storch refusing to qualify due to lack of moral support.

Fred Storch Jackson Township

Inauguration and local notices amid early January events

Thomas R. Marshall to be inaugurated Indiana governor next Monday. W H Trusler handed township trustee duties to Mandus E Mason. Mr and Mrs Charles Kerlin return to city for health concerns. Valentine Yohler and Louise Klieber to wed at St Elizabeths. Joseph Dailey named Justice of the Peace for Jackson township joining Bowmaster and Swain. Local social group seen The Devil New Year night. Obits: Edward Boden 40, Elizabeth Hall 75, Allen Neff 79, Jennie Hood 72, Drischel death from pneumonia.

Valentine Yohler Pittsburgh Louise Klieber John Klieber St. Elizabeth’s Church Father Coulter Edward Walter Boden Elizabeth Hall Lydia Pike Allen Neff Germantown Jennie Hood Dublin Andrew Drischel

Two Words by Uncle Ezra and the Grit Blues

A fragmented piece contrasts Uncle Ezra's "Grit" with "Blue" laziness. It depicts a worker named Grit pushing through enormous tasks while Blue distracts, questions spendthrift habits, and hints at idle talk. The text links blues to demotivation and urges steadfast effort despite distractions.

Blue Hut Yea

Eastern Star Installations Highlight Public Supper Night

The Eastern Star held a public installation of 1929 officers last Thursday with a 6:30 supper for over 100. Mrs. Ben Sanford was installed Worthy Matron and Mr. Hugh R. Foass Worthy Patron. Miss Charlotte Newman retired after nine years of service and was honored. A musical program followed, with a promise of a strong future under the new leadership. The next meeting is set for January 10.

Eastern Star Ben Sanford Hugh R. Foass Elmer Whelan Mandus Mason Arthur Hodson Willard Petro Hugh Foss Geo. B .Morris Sanford Jacobs Lillie Huddleston Adah Dan Winter Harvey Bertsch George B. Morris Foss Newman Walter Waddell Ruth Dodson A. C. Reese Anna Catherine Whelan C. M. Snyder Charlotte Newman Miss Newman Order Order of the Eastern Star

Invitational Basketball Tourney At Wilson High

Milton Indiana hosts the Wilson High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Saturday January 5 with eight teams expected. The Wilson squad guards the lineup which remains secret until game day and promises high level competition with trophies awarded at finals in the evening.

Milton Ind Tucker Wilson High Wilson Gym Wilson Team

Beeson reappointed federal highway officer. Stonecipher named deputy marshal

Ed O. Beeson of this city has been reappointed for another term as federal highway officer. Joel H. Stonecipher a Hagerstown druggist is appointed deputy state fire marshal effective January 1, signaling strong local support and best wishes for his success.

O. Beeson Joel H. Stonecipher Hagerstown

Ingermann Elected Commander of VFW Post in Richmond

Robert S. Ingermann a Cambridge City native was chosen commander of Kirk-Little Post Veterans of Foreign Wars in Richmond last Friday night.

Robert S. Ingermann Cambridge City Kirk-Little Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Richmond

Mrs Laura Richey Hosts Relatives For Sunday Dinner

Mrs Laura Richey entertained a company of relatives at her home Sunday with Dr Klemm and family Mrs Alice Parsons and others from Richmond enjoying a splendid dinner and the day.

Laura Richey Klemm Alice Parsons Richmond

Fayette County Basketball Tourney at Connersville

The annual Fayette county tournament will be held in Connersville on January 12. Seven teams compete Alquina Bentonville Everton Fairview Harrisburg Orange and Waterloo for the usual trophies.

Fayette County Connersville Alquina Bentonville Everton Fairview Harrisburg Orange Waterloo

Mosbaugh Returns From St Louis Visit to Springfield Trip

John Mosbaugh spent several days with friends in St Louis and returned here Wednesday before heading to his home in Springfield Massachusetts.

John Mosbaugh St. Louis Springfield Mass

Miss Beatrice Swallow Hosts Cooperative Dinner

Miss Beatrice Swallow entertained at her home on the tional Road east Monday evening with a cooperative dinner and watch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Kniese, Mr. and Mrs. Abiram Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Swallow of Richmond, and others.

Beatrice Swallow Thetional Road East Robert Hicks Robert Hughes Abiram Boyd Charles Kniese Poms J. Young Raymond Swallow Richmond Will Drischel Ioohonend Ae Ee Bertsch Mes Eaith Scott

Recall of Cambridge City Grays star Bolby visits Cincinnati

Bolby, now of Price Hill Cincinnati, spent last Thursday and Friday in Cambridge City renewing ties with old friends from the Cambridge City Grays of the 1880s. The team played 1884 schedule against Cincinnati Shamrocks Dayton Indianapolis South Bend and more and reportedly lost no games. Other surviving members from that era include Benjy Drischel Frank Lackey Doss Hollowell and Park Swartzell. Bolby recently retired after 54 years with the Big Four.

Bolby Price Hill Cincinnati Cambridge City Cambridge City Grays Cincinnati Shamrocks Dayton Indianapolis South Bend Logansport Wayne Marion Anderson Muncie Richmond Henley’s Mr. Bolby Benjy Drischel Frank Lackey Doss Hollowell Park Swartzell R. Bolby

Wampus Cats Face Two Hard Battles Friday Saturday

Lincoln Wampus Cats prepare for two tough games this weekend against Centerville Bulldogs on Friday and Winchester on home court Saturday. Charles Widner has shown improvement after a serious illness. He is staying with his son Frank in Indianapolis.

Lincoln Wampus Bulldogs Centerville Winchester Lincoln Wampus Cats Charles Widner Frank Indianapolis

Imperial Mills Remains sole survivor of Wayne county flour mills

The Imperial Mills of Cambridge City endures as the last of fifty two active mills in Wayne county. Since the Richmond Roller Mills retired, Imperial Mills leads in sales with AAAA Flour and Indiana Maid flour products. The mill markets to retail and wholesale customers and also handles stock and poultry feeds.

Imperial Mills Cambridge City Wayne County Richmond Roller Mills

Kiwanis Party Delights Children At Grand Theatre

About two hundred fifty youngsters enjoyed a Kiwanis Club event last Thursday at the Grand Theatre. A free comic film entertained the children before Santa Claus arrived, shook hands, and handed out candy and oranges at the exit, prompting orderly departures amid cheering and laughter.

Kiwanis Club Grand Theatre Santa Claus

Social Notes From Chicago Visit And Indianapolis Guest

Mr and Mrs Will Hunt are spending a few days in Chicago. Mrs Ralph Fink of Indianapolis was the guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Rittenhouse Friday.

Mrs Will Hunt Chicago Ralph Fink Indianapolis Frank Rittenhouse

Toledo Social Notes Tie Couples to Weekend Visits

Ene Joslin of Toledo spent the weekend with Ernest Whelan while John Scott Griffin of Spiceland visited David Wilson last week. Mr and Mrs Dan Winters spent Sunday with Mrs Pearl Thomas at Richmond.

Ene Joslin Toledo, Ohio Ernest Whelan John Scott Griffin Spiceland David Wilson Dan Winters Pearl Thomas Richmond

Dinner guests gathered at the Woodwards home

Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Woodward entertained to dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bertsch of Pershing, Miss Emma Heiney of Pershing, Mr. and Mrs. Don Drischel and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Faucett and family.

Rupert Woodward Henry Bertsch Pershing Emma Heiney Don Drischel Clark Faucett

Reigles Attend Funeral of Aged Civil War Veteran

Mr and Mrs A Z Reigle of the Central hotel attended the funeral of Alfred aged 87 a Civil War veteran and former neighbor and friend at New Madison Ohio last Thursday.

A. Z. Reigle Central Hotel Alfred New Madison Ohio

Miller couple attends Indianapolis wedding of friend

Mr and Mrs L M Miller attended a friend's wedding in Indianapolis last week contrasting with other social duties.

Miller Hosts Table Bridge for Hurst Bowman Wedding Plans

Mr and Mrs Lotus Miller entertained six tables of bridge Tuesday evening in Indianapolis for Miss Jane Hurst and Kepler Bowman who will marry January 29. Hurst is a college chum of Mrs Miller and Mr Bennete See Bowman acted at Misa dalle nat Indianapolis.

Lotus Miller Jane Hurst Kepler Bowman Indianapolis Miss Hurst Mr. Bowman Miller Benneg Bowman Lndianapolis

Christmas Cheer Committee Distributes Baskets Christmas Eve

Kiwanis entertainment group led by Bruce Henderson and Arthur Cornthwaite with F C Mosbaugh and Scout master Smith and others filled 46 gift baskets with flour meal coffee beans tea sugar and various foods along with toys underwear and fruit. Total cash raised and spent $124.45, no surplus saved. effort celebrated for bringing happiness to many homes.

Kiwanis Club Bruce Henderson Fred Masterson Arthur Cornthwaite F. C. Mosbaugh

Mrs Volkert and daughter visit Chicago friends

Mrs George Volkert of Indianapolis and her daughter Louise who attends school in Chicago spent last week with Mr and Mrs E R McGraw.

George Volkert Indianapolis Louise Chicago E. R .McGraw

Martindale Hosts Cooperative Luncheon and Watch

Mr and Mrs Alpheus Martindale entertained with a cooperative luncheon and watch on Monday evening for guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Tyler, Mr and Mrs Keith Veach and Mr and Mrs Clifford Howard.

Alpheus Martindale Albert Tyler Keith Veach Clifford Howard

Notice for New Officers Listings in Local Lodges and Clubs

The Tribune will publish a list of newly elected officers for all Lodges Churches Sunday Schools and literary and other clubs in Cambridge City Milton Dublin and coneenee. Secretaries should send the names and confirm if elections occur after Saturday. Notify if elections are held Sunday or Monday so space can be reserved. There is a charge for this publication.

the Tribune Cambridge City Milton Dublin Coneenee

Christmas Happenings Beat in Milton Area Notes

Milton residents share holiday visits and dinners as friends and relatives gather across St. Louis Romney and nearby towns. A long list of households hosts Christmas meals and events while illness and travel touch families including Mrs. Mary Brodt, Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, and Willard Lamb.

Mary Brodt St. Louis George Brod

Grim Reaper Exacts Heavy Toll in Closing Week of the Old Year

Mrs Etta Coke wife of Thomas Coke died at home in Newark Ohio aged 64 She was a native of the area and daughter of Caleb Lester She is survived by husband son Frank of Marietta Ohio two daughters Mrs Lucas Minehart of Pennsylvania and Miss Iona at home One sister Mrs Martin Lannon of Columbus Ohio two nieces Mrs W D Williams and Mrs Ethel Kuster The body lay in Wiseman funeral parlors and the funeral held Saturday with burial in Riverside.

Lloyd Parkins Effie Parkins Carrie Michael T. P. Crist Benton Wagner Alma Carl Williams Charles Wilson Vernon Beeson Walter Templin Paul Ferris Clint Hormel Cambridge City Ray Mendenhall New Carlisle Ohio Wm. Huddleston Elizabeth Hicks R. V. Kinneman Bobby Interstate Public Service Connersville Russell Warren Winchester Willi Wallace Mary C. Templin Dorothy Doty Imogene Simpkins Margaret Bertsch Maynard Ralph Orville Bertsch Robert Simpkins Templin Ruby Moore Chicago Jesse Moore Moore Indianapolis Elmer Bertsch Benj. Knipe Lou Wilson Eva Thornburg William Huddleston Clayton Kimmel Straughn Everett Floyd Dayton Flora Ferguson Earl Butler Will Wissler C. A. Leverton Benton Winter Dwight Bevwalf Etta Coke Thomas Coke Newark Caleb Lester Frank Marietta Lucas Minehart Pennsylvania Iona Martin Lannon Columbus W. D. Williams Ethel Kuster Wiseman Riverside

Death of Camacumber Co. Employee George Eckhart at 33

George Eckhart, 33, a retired employee of the Camacumber Company, fell ill with influenza last week, recovered briefly, then relapsed on Friday and died early Saturday. Survived by widow, three children Margaret George and Alma, four sisters, two brothers, and his Indianapolis mother. Funeral held at home Monday with Rev. E. E. Davis officiating. Walnut Level lodge of Odd Fellows, German Town, in charge. Burial in Riverside cemetery.

George Eckhart Camacumber Co Margaret George Alma Indianapolis E. E. Davis Walnut Level Lodge of Odd Fellows Germantown Riverside Cemetery

Funeral services for John W. Morgan held at Centerville home

Funeral services were held Friday at the late home near Centerville for John W. Morgan 75 a member of the Osage lodge of Red Men Cambridge City R of P lodge Centerville and Masonic lodge of other fraternal orders as listed in attendance.

Centerville John W. Morgan Osage Lodge of Red Men Cambridge City R. of P. Lodge Masonic Lodge Richmond

Milton man Kaiser Izor dies by self-inflicted gunshot

Charles Kaiser Izor a Milton resident known as a harmless character shot himself at his home Saturday after a Christmas Day arrest for public intoxication. The death followed humiliation from friends jokes about the arrest. Funeral services were held at Wiseman funeral home Cambridge City with burial in Milton.

Milton Ind Charles Kaiser) Izor William Filby Marshal Revilee Wiseman Funeral Home Cambridge City McCormick

Civil War Soldier Thomas R Peyton Dies at 86

New Lisbon veteran Thomas R Peyton aged 86 died Saturday in Danville Indiana. Remains brought to son Charles Peyton in New Castle. Services and burial planned at New Lisbon Monday.

New Lisbon Ind Thomas R. Peyton Co. C Indiana Volunteers Danville Charles Peyton New Castle New Lisbon Mohiay

Stephen Sheibla dies at 84 near Jacksonburg

Stephen Sheibla aged 84, a retired farmer from the vicinity northeast of here, died Tuesday after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Christian church in Jacksonburg, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Stephen Sheibla Jacksonburg Here The Christian Church At

Mrs Sarah Hill Dies While Visiting Daughter in Richmond

Greensfork Ind Mrs Sarah Emma Hill 59 wife of Martin F Hill a well known farmer of near Greensfork died Saturday evening while visiting her daughter in Richmond She leaves a husband and a large family of children surviving.

Greensfork Ind Sarah Emma Hill Martin F. Hill Richmond

Pravey Hosts Lumpkins Guests of Marts This Week

Mr and Mrs Charles Lumpkins of ya Pravey were the house guests of Mr and Mrs George Marts last week continuing small town hospitality and social ties in the area.

Charles Lumpkins Ya Pravey George Marts

Local Health Concern and Legion Convention Date

Miss Alice Bradbury suffers from a long standing skin ailment since Thanksgiving Day. The Sixth District American Legion convention will be held in Rushville on January 24 in the evening.

Alice Bradbury The American Legion Rushville

Social notes highlight Thelma Miller and relatives

Miss Thelma Miller of Indianapolis visited over the weekend with relatives while Mrs. Claude Russell of Richmond spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Williams.

Thelma Miller Indianapolis Claude Russell Richmond Ancil Williams

Social Guests and Funeral Attendees Listed

Mrs Hazel Kirlin and daughter Janet hosted dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Loeb Mr and Mrs Omer Kirlin Mr and Mrs Charles Kirlin Mr and Mrs Joss EO John Kirlin and Ruth Jud ins. Those at the funeral of Mrs Thomas Coke Saturday included Mr and Mrs Frank Coke of Marietta Ohio Mrs Lucas Minehart of Clarion Penn Mr and Mrs Martin Lannon of Columbus Ohio Mrs W D Williams of Columbus CO and Miss Jona Coke of Newark Ohio.

Hazel Kirlin Janet Charles Loeb Omer Kirlin Charles Kirlin Joss EO John Kirlin Ruth Judins Thomas Coke Frank Coke Marietta Ohio Lucas Minehart Clarion Penn Martin Lannon Columbus W. D. Williams Columbus, CO Jona Coke Newark

Dinner guests include Caldwell family and Lena Ferguson

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Caldwell and their children hosted a dinner with Mrs. Lena Ferguson and others at a private home. Hazel Kirlin attended as a guest.

Carl Caldwell Lena Ferguson Martha Hazel Kirlin

Mrs Thomas Enyeart Recovers From Severe Flu Attack

Mrs Thomas Enyeart is reported to be recovering after suffering a severe flu attack. City health notes no further complications.

Thomas Enyeart

Mrs Hazel Kirlin Hosts Supper Guests

Mrs Hazel Kirlin entertained to supper Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Ferguson, Mrs Ferguson and daughter Martha attending the gathering.

Hazel Kirlin Charles Ferguson Ferguson Martha

Day event links Whartons with Chicago visitors

Mr and Mrs J R Wharton host day with guests including Mr Hapbett Fisher of Chicago and Vehn near Liberty, details sparse in readable text.

J. R. Wharton Mr. Hapbett Fisher Chicago Vehn Liberty

Cambridge City Tribune Publishes Christmas Edition with Ads

Roy Copeland editor and publisher issues a 16 page Cambridge City Indiana Tribune Christmas edition on Thursday December 13 with an attractive WNU holiday cover. Merchants use the issue for two full page ads and a half page ad plus many other ads and Christmas features.

Roy Copeland Cambridge City Ind WNU Publishers Auxiliary Chicago Ill

Local officers elected across several lodges and churches

30 Ace Elmer Beeson purchased the meat market from Geo Bridenbacher. Dublin Olive Branch Odd Fellows elected Wilson Smith and others. Henry Bladel and George Bales became rail way inspectors. Germantown Odd Fellows and Evangelical Sunday School officers named. Lutheran officers listed. Dublin M E Sunday School, Cambridge K P officers installed. W R C officers installed January 3. Milton M E Sunday School officers named.

Elmer Beeson Geo. Bridenbacher Dublin Olive Branch Lodge of Odd Fellows Wilson Smith N. G T. L. Shaw W. S. Binkley F. E. Hoffman Germantown Lutheran Sunday School Charles Hackett Omer Neff Fanny Wilson Hannah Bertsch Daisy Joliff Edna Neff Opal Wilson Nora Gehring

Never judge a woman’s s 4, by her teeth

A fragment hints at a proverb-like saying about appearances and deception. It notes that both may be artificial, drawing a caution about judging by looks rather than truth. The text appears as a clipped colloquial remark without a clear event or identifiable figures.

Praise From The Boss Encourages Clerks With Kind Words

The poem urges bosses to praise clerks to lift spirits and boost performance. It notes positive words cost nothing and improve mood, effort, and loyalty. It warns against harsh criticism and ends with a moral about fairness and consequences.

Ae Rane

Wise on and Beneath Public Favor, Emptiness of Applause

Fragmentary text suggests reflections on public favor and the emptiness of applause. Lacking clear events, names, or places, the note hints at a mood rather than a report or incident.

Beneens

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. R. Gresh Nancy Baldwin Henry Black Hopewell Charles Shultz Corporal John Fagan Ferdinand F. Romer Cambridge Lumber Co Walnut Level Lodge 1.C.C.F Robert Rush N.G Harry Sowers V.G Will Boggs Armentrout Red Cross Thomas R. Marshall Indiana W. H. Trusler Mandus E. Mason Elct Charles Kerlin Mr. Kerlin Kansas Joseph Dailey Mr. Dailey M. L. Bowmaster Cambridge Ccty C. T. Swain Charles Wilson, Jr Park Lantz Harry Doty Nora Wagner Inez Doddridge Lois McClung Hazel Wagner the Devil Milton Items Uncle Ezra Werd Grit Milton News Johnson Romney Rex Murray Paul Connell Harper Lindsay George Brodt Mr. Risch Henry Hess Mason Robison Edward Thomas A Swearingen Mooreand John Sodan Harrison Hicks Rebekah Hubbell Effie Lowry Cadiz Carroll Lowry John Good M. E Ruby Baker Doris Doddridge Ruth Trine O. H. Cross Bellville Cross Mary Ann Scholl Mary Mason Olin Davis Mildred Cutter Lucille Marley Ruth Warren Florence Beeson Orris Kellam Willard Lamb Freeman Lamb Lamb Statira Murley Bert Murley Earl Murley Col Grim Reaper George ‘Eckhart Charles Izor Sarah Hill Henry Bladel Whitewater Big Four George Bales Mr. Bladel Panhandle Railway Odd_ Fellows Fred Dryer F. H. Winter W. G John Gehring J. H. Markley W .W. Gipe C. A. Reigle W. H. Behr Andrew Reigel Wm. Carpenter Evangelical Sunday School Andrew Riegel Jeannette Kocher Albert Hess Laura Winter Flora McDaniel Myrtle Brenneman Pearl Jordan Karl Behr Elmer Lamb Frank Garthwaite Bert Stant Maggie Baird Lula Freeman Edgar Wiker Neva Grubbs Neva Faucett Georgia Hicks Nora Garthwaite Cambridge Lodge No. 9 K. of P George Ingelmann M. R. Krahl Charles Nugent B. F. Miller George Babcock W. E. Sweeney Joseph Wallick B. F. Ingermann I. G John Patton O. G Jacob Ingermann W.R.C Elizabeth Waddell Ola Huddleston Alice Williams Mattie McClare Elenor Ricks Olive Rummel Elizabeth Locke Ella Murray Mra=Swynn Dora Patton Rose Ohmit Eva Bales Lou Vickrey Ware Wise
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