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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
2
The state highway commission meets resistance as farmers refuse to back fences to clear a fifty foot right of way. Officials argue the road’s traffic and future value justify the cost of a new fence though some farmers oppose it. County and city leaders seek timely right of way to advance road takings into the state system.
On roads already part of the state system the commission asks public officials and farmers to show their public spirit by getting the fences moved back onto private land or into proper boundaries.
In the District Court of Indiana the Farmers Union Elevator Company bankruptcy No 5031. Under court order the undersigned will sell at public auction July 1 1922 at 11 A M on premises in Carlisle Sullivan County Indiana the real estate of the estate four fifths of an acre with building free of liens and encumbrances except taxes.
Miss Ruth G. Meier daughter of Otto C. Meier of Vincennes and Norman S. McGilivray of Terre Haute were united in marriage by Rev L C Howe at the Christian parsonage in Vincennes Monday morning at 8 o clock. Mrs. McGilivray lived with her parents in Freelandville before moving to Vincennes. Mr McGilivray is a traveling salesman for the Post Glover Electric Supply Co of Cincinnati and until last week was president of the Knox and Sullivan County Light and Power Co of Carlisle which was taken over by Indiana Power Co. The couple will reside in Terre Haute where he has completed a new residence in the Deming addition.
Lawrence Benefiel born May 20 1918 died June 5 1922 after three weeks of blood poisoning. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Benefiel and left behind a father mother three brothers Losie Harold and Leon one sister Bowie a grandfather Hiram Benefiel of Carlisle and a grandmother Mrs Noman Bedwell. Funeral services were held at Bethany church Tuesday afternoon with Rev Peel of Pleasantville presiding.
Ed Fogarty of Midland was arrested by Sheriff Douthitt and Deputy Collins for drunk driving after a wreck near Providence church south of Paxton. He pleaded guilty in Squire Watson's court, paying fines for both charges and damages to a fence and garden.
Ford Motor Company reports U S Ford dealers seek 194 750 vehicles for June. Output for June raised to 140 000, up 10 000 from May, with May production up from prior month. May 16 set a daily record of 4 878 cars. May 18 marked the six millionth Ford built. fifth million reached on May 28 1921.
Newton Illinois June 10 Rolla Enoch Carlisle Indiana coal miner and section hand at Newton was struck in the back by the pilot of freight engine 1751 on the Peoria Evansville division. He suffered bruises and cuts but no broken bones and was taken to Mattoon hospital for treatment after stepping in front of the engine despite several whistled warnings.
A windstorm visited Carlisle around five a m Tuesday blowing limbs from maples near homes including the Sarah Howard corner where a large limb crossed a porch. A Sullivan Telephone Company pole was blown down. Rain accompanied the wind with no serious damage reported.
The Rev Bede A Johnson of Los Angeles will preach at Bethlehem Sunday 10 30 a m on The Supreme Test of the Heart of God and at Carlisle 7 30 p m on The Un changing Christ Sunday School at 9 30 a m and an open air Epworth League service at 6 45 p m Pastor W L Alexander invites all to attend
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