Notable Local Movements and Social Notes in Indiana and Ohio
F L Shonkwiler and family now receive the Citizen in Middletown Ohio. W P Henley and daughter Lillian vacationed in San Diego and will obtain the Citizen at Carnegie Apartments. Orval D Sampson Morristown poultry dealer runs for Indiana secretary of state noting prior government and banking roles. J Riley Small hosted a luncheon for Gottlieb families in Indianapolis. Babette Henley will visit Fayette with sister Marjorie. McClintocks relocate to 838 Broadway Indianapolis. Rittman and Sims wed near Columbus. Eva Cook and W C Pierce wed at Richmond with Rev Stemper officiating. Hagerstown item on suspension of Milroy’s team center. W L C group met at Mrs Newsom’s home with patriotic readings. Greenfield Republican notes a canvasser posing as a saleslady entered homes. losses reported from two women. Lillie Bever’s clerk sister Carl Harvey sees intruder flee after ransacking a bureau.
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J. Riley Small
Chicago
Severin Hotel
Indianapolis
F. W. Gottlieb
Morristown
Frederick Gottlieb
Son Allen
Babette Henley
Marjorie
Lafayette
S. L. Newsom
Washington
Lincoln
J. W. Johnson
H. C. Mellvaine
Greenfield Republican
G. B. Davis
H. J. Rhue
Lillie Bever
Carl Harvey
Washington's foresight in union and internal trade
The article highlights George Washington's unseen role in developing internal commerce and uniting states after the Revolution. It discusses Vermont's admission, the Articles of Confederation, and early plans to improve rivers and connect the Great Lakes with tidewater, framing economic unity as a key force shaping the new republic.
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Washington
Republic
Henry Leffmann
Philadelphia
Vermont
Great Britain
United States
New Hampshire
Canada
St. Lawrence River
Ethan Allen
Green Mountain
Washington as Land Surveyor in Early Portrait
A woodcut depicting George Washington during his years as a land surveyor. The illustration reflects his thoughts away from military command and the budding presidency, capturing a formative moment before his rise as a national leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
United States
Duty Before Pride in George Washington’s Constitutional Role
The article portrays George Washington as the defining figure of the convention that drafted the Constitution. It notes his popular idol status, national confidence in him, and commanding dignity. It also acknowledges his self-awareness about limited political skill and his primary identity as a soldier. He believed it his duty to participate.
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George Washington
Washington
Washington's Hair Gift in Washington Will
The will of Boudinot Keith leaves a crystal medallion containing Washington hair to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association if they provide Mr Keith’s daughter with a Washington portrait willed to the association by Keith’s aunt. Keith’s great-uncle Elias Boudinot once served on Washington's staff.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
Boudinot Keith
City Club of New York
Association
Keith
Washington
Elias Boudinot
Market at Light Office by Mr. Ladies Aid
The Mr Ladies Aid plans a market at 1 pm on Saturday at the Light Office.
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Mr. Ladies’ Aid
Lindley Taylor Visits From Pennsylvania on Sunday
Edwin Drake remains quite ill at his home while Lindley Taylor of Pennsylvania was here Sunday.
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Lindley Taylor
Pennsylvania
Edwin Drake
Washington Cadets and a Broad Minded Leader
Poetic tribute to Washington and his cadets praising their steadfast discipline and fearless leadership. The piece contrasts surface showiness with moral strength and a restrained, noble temper guiding the soldiers through hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranee
Sandie
Washington
Movers Shift Families Between Local Properties
The Checker Board of town reports temporary relocations for several residents. Anderson Waldo Draper and family move to a farm near Anderson. Glen Miller and wife relocate from the Goodman property east of the Christian church to a farm near Westland. William Freeman and family plan to move soon to the Goodman property.
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Anderson Waldo Draper
Knightstown
Glen Miller
Goodman
The
Christian Church
Westland
William Freeman
Church Notes Highlight Indiana Missouri Reading Contest
East St. Christian Bible School at 9 30 with Retherford as superintendent. Fletcher M E church holds Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 led by Dr Scull with communion. Epworth League 6 00 features work of Education Board among southern negroes. Classes on South America meet at Mildred Albion's home. next at Josephine Herkless’s. Meyer and Dudley lead services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East ST. Christian Bible School
Retherford
Indiana Vs
Missouri
Clark
Scull
Epworth League
Education Board
South
Educational Board
League
Mildred Albion
South America
Josephine Herkless
Post Office Schedule and Local Notices
The post office will close Monday except for two mail runs in the morning and evening. The public library will be closed all day. Flowers offered for delivery anywhere in the state. Mrs Mary F Willcutt can be reached at phone 86. Edgar H. Boone, a local shoe repairman, was hospitalised in Long Hospital Indianapolis for appendicitis with serious condition noted Wednesday. Ripley Farm Bureau chaired by Lowell Moffitt to meet Wednesday at 7:30 p m in the school assembly room. Rev Gibson Wilson to speak. Farmers and families invited with special invitation to business people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Boone
Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Ripley Farm Bureau
Lowell Moffitt
Gibson Wilson
Bureau
Speaking Postponed by Beveridge at Union Service
Albert J. Beveridge planned to speak on The Bible as Good Literature at a union service last Sunday but canceled his appearance, signaling a possible later visit. Rev A J Meyer delivered the talk with musical performances by Mrs Katherine V Kennedy Miss Helen Gause H O Pitts and E B Heifner.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Church Federation
Butt
Beveridge
Carthage
A. J. Meyer
Katherine V. Kennedy
Helen Gause
H. O. Pitts
E B. Heifner
Mills Officials to be Entertained in Carthage Dinner
Business leaders of Carthage plan a forthcoming reception at the Auditorium to host Dixon Board Mills Inc officials. The Christian Helpers will organize the dinner.
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Carthage
Dixon Board Mills, Inc
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Jersey
W. J. Phelps
A. W. Winfield
F. L. Shonkwiler
Terre Haute
Woodlawn, Ave
Middletown
Ohio
W. P. Henley
Lillian
San Diego
Calif
Carnegie Apartments
Orval D. Sampson
D. D Sampson
Arlington
House of Representatives
Rush County
Indiana Trust Company
National City Bank
Farmers Trust Company
Improved Order of Red Men
John McClintock
Broadway
Helen Rittman
Henry Rittman
Joe F. Sims
Henry Sims
Columbus
Eva Cook
Centerville
W. C. Pierce
Richmond
Stemper
Hagerstown Item
Lewisville
National Road Traveler
Milroy
State Board of Control
Wakefield
E" Washington
Hamilton
Wilson
Madison
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Paris
France
Spain
Gulf
Mississippi
Potomac
Jameser
Friends of the
James River
Virginia Legiature
Liberty Hall
Ashington College
Wash
Tidewater
Port of
New York
Auditorium Theatre
Milton Sills
O’malley
Aliso Lige Conley
Telephone Girls of the
Checker Board
Raymond Manche
J. I. Meyer
Bible School
W. O. Moore
Charles S. Dudley
Mary F Willcutt
Amos Gates
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