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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
1
A call invites 100 boys in uniform to form a brass band parade at the ball park led by a brass band. Boys over 10 may join via The Methodist church. Uniforms must be ordered by July 4 to participate and city stock is already exhausted.
The May 30 1923 memorial address recalls Wayne county as home of the Nineteenth Indiana under Gen Sol Meredith and cites Oliver P Morton. It urges keeping Memorial Day sacred, honoring fallen soldiers from Sumter to the Argonne, and resisting commercialization and lawlessness while praising the Grand Army, American Legion, and national unity.
The Liberty Herald recalls halcyon days of varied dances in Liberty with real music from stringed orchestras and Italian harps. It contrasts past balls featuring Hart's orchestra from Indianapolis and invited guests from nearby towns with today’s focus on fox-trot and constant partner dancing.
The Baptist church held its annual election of church and Sunday school officers on Friday evening. Elected positions include clerk Henry Huddleston treasurer general fund Santford Jacobs treasurer improvement fund Edwin Jones pianist Ivy Fowler music director Mrs Santford Jacobs Sunday school superintendent Clifford Oldham assistant superintendent Raymond Gardner secretary Freda Sangster treasurer John Morton pianist Cora Helen Jones superintendent home department Mrs Will Sturgiss superintendent cradle roll Mrs Edwin Jones missionary superintendent Ivy Fowler temperance superintendent Ivan Ohmit junior Sunday school superintendent Mrs Ed Owens intermediate superintendent Edwin Jones librarians Ivy Isaac Grace Halsey senior B Y P U president Mrs Clarence Steffey vice president Arthur Personette junior B Y P U superintendent Mrs Santford Jacobs assistant superintendent Mrs Cecil Baker.
Indiana State Highway Department adopts special shape road signs to warn drivers. Diamond signs will indicate dangers with labels like curve or loose gravel while round signs denote railroad crossings and octagonal signs stop. Town approaches show town names and backs carry distance to next town. A social note records Mrs. Sam Morris hosting a boys’ party with ice cream and cake.
Miss Mildred Doney returns from Indianapolis where she stayed with her brother Charles P. Doney and wife. She received special medical treatment and reports notable relief from long standing injuries. She has gained ten pounds, walks with ease, and shows general improvement pleasing friends.
Rumors in railroad circles say through passenger service may start between Fort Wayne and Cincinnati via Cambrdige City and Connersville. Nickle Plate officials rode the Big Four in a special car from Beeson’s Station to Cincinnati last Friday, and storage tracks at Connersville were added, signaling possible progress along this route.
Adam Shook 81 from Catawba County North Carolina was buried in New Lisbon after a Thursday service led by Rev. Conner. He lived in New Lisbon for over fifty years following the Civil War and is survived by son Laben Shook daughter Mrs Mary Willard of New Castle and nephew Jacob Shook of Cambridge City.
The Greensfork event drew broad county representation with a strong program. Officials chosen for 1924 include T. W. Druley of Boston as president, Charles W. Williams as vice president, and Laura M. Bertsch of Centerville as secretary and treasurer. Hagerstown will host next year.
Harry Starr an attorney and financier long at the Wescott Hotel Richmond is reported seriously sick. He has lived in Richmond since his wife died several years ago and has suffered from Brights disease.
Local notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney and bladder disorders. Frank Richardson of Perry Georgia shares relief after using the product. Carpenter's Drug Store markets the remedy to readers.
A. L. Lyons of Dayton Ohio recovers from three years of stomach trouble after using Foley Cathartic Tablets. He says doctors offered no help and that he can now eat anything. Carpenter's Drug Store offers the product.
The Tribune calls for a uniform parking system in the business section with marked white strips. It also proposes blocking truck traffic be prohibited and dedicated stopping stations for passenger lines. The measure aims to enhance public safety and convenience and insists on strict enforcement.
A Delware reader from Richardson Park describes years of bronchial trouble and whispers relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The message endorses the remedy for asthma bronchitis hay fever and throat and chest trouble from Carpenter's Drug Store.
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