Blue River Notes On Weather, People And Events
The report covers Maple syrup quality and maple weather impact on wheat, local travels to Louisiana oil fields by J. M. Pitts and Jasper Hester, relatives visiting Blue River from Greenfield, and a Carthage W M Church Quarterly Meeting attendance. A horse and rig were found abandoned. owner identified as Mr. Myers near Gwynneville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pitts
Jasper Hester
Louisiana
Marcellus Barnard
Delphina Wall
Anna Wheeler
Greenfield
Blue River
Lavane Spohn
Mr. Myers Fron
Gwynneville
Local People News From Cambridge City Area
Farmers Station Charley Rogers of Jefferson County will work for R. M. Whitton this summer. Mrs Albert Earnest and Earnestine visited Marzilla Earnest Thursday. Mary and Della Whitton spent Sunday with Albert Earnest. Charles Leisure and Merrill Bail attended the Cambridge City big horse sale Thursday. R. S. Whitton couple visited Frank Whitton Sunday. Bertha Earnest and Gurney visited L. C. Frosts. Mrs George Ewing and Margie visited Orville Stewart Thursday. Pearl and Ethel Tice spent several days last week at L. C. Frosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leisure
Merrill Bail
Cambridge City
Pearl
Ethel Tice
L. C. Frosis
Lynn Creek Valley Social Notes and Local Moves
Sunday brought a pleasant day as Nunvey Moore and family from Arlington visited J. O. Draper. Andy Eveline Beckner is seriously ill. J. T. Clark Floyd Miller and C. C. Foust became telephone patrons. Dasha Conaway visited sister Leuna Trinity late last week. Mrs. Martha Smith shows improvement after serious illness. Wa Moore returned home after two weeks in Davis county. James Moore moved to a farm near Five Points. M. D. Plank sold a colt last week. Wm Collins moved to widow Six's place to work for Chas and Dan Winslow. Julian Murphy, who left for near Elwood years ago, fell dead in his yard recently. Mr. and Mrs. John Fleener of near
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Clark
Floyd Miller
C. C. Foust
Dasha Conaway
Leuna Trinity
Martha Smith
Moore
Davis County
James Moore
Julian Murphy
eElwood
John Fleener
Rushville Visit and Local Care Report
Rushville visited at McBogue's Sunday. Mrs Rk D Bogue is under Dr J A Sipe's care. Blain Johnson is on the sick list. A short verse encourages choosing joy over distress by smiling and laughing to improve mood and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. D Bogue
Dr. J. A Sipe
Blain Johnson
Walnut Ridge News Briefs and Fire Incident Report
Oscar Parker sold cattle to Chas Nebon last week. J N Taylor moved into Elmer Hunt’s tenant house. Mrs Bob Addison under doctor care. Miss Blanche Gray returned from Cincinnati. Walnut Ridge Gas Co to hold annual meeting tonight. Henry Heywood vis ited Greenfield last Saturday. Chas Winslow attended Center meeting last Sunday. J M Binford and Miss Ida Jessup with township teachers visited Indianapolis last Friday. Miss Ethel Binford ill with pneumonia improving. Mr and Mrs Murray Parker in Rushville Tuesday. Mrs Henney Stanley and daughter visited from Plainfield. Sunday church service ended with smoke seen from basement trapdoor. fire alarm, water used. minor damage, large show of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Gray
Cincinnati
Walnut Ridge Gas Co
Henry Heywood
Greenfield
J. M. Binford
Ida Jessup
Indianapolis
Ethel Binford
Murray Parker
Rushville
Fannie Franklin
Florence Crayton
Charles Franklin
Plainfield
Henney Stanley
Echodi House
Charlessville Guests Visit Kin and Town Notices
Charley's Cook and family guests of grandparents Miles Cook and wife. John Hunt and wife visiting from wintering with their children. They sold personal property last Tuesday then moved to Westfield. Thomas Williams of Greenfield visited Miles Cook and wife. Henry Riley spent time with Washington Lewis in Rushville. Little Vinton Hudson broke a wrist while playing on a porch. Pearl Cranfill returned to her father James Cranfill north of town. John Daly J. P. and Deputy Prosecutor Samuel Walker busy with cases. Revival at Friends church closed with hopes of good. Augustus Munden visiting father Isaiah Munden for sister Addie Collins funeral. Grandmother near ninety growing feeble. Rev P E Powell and Rev Raley to exchange pulpits Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt
Westfield
Little Vinton Hudson
George Hudson
Pearl Cranfill
Conrad Shields
James Cranfill
John Daly J. P
Samuel Walker
Gladys Davis
Marion
Florence Stinger
Indianapolis
Frank Stenger
Friends ‘Church
Watch a Vehicle's Front Wheel Warns on Pennsylvania Avenue
A veteran citizen recalls a serious accident on Pennsylvania Avenue where a man was run over by a wagon. He advises pedestrians to watch the front wheel to avoid danger, since drivers rarely signal direction and horses may jerk unpredictably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
Aslai
Ton Star
Purdue seed corn tester advised after harsh February frost
Seed germination tests are urged for corn from unreliably stored supplies. A home tester uses a 2 by 3 foot tray with a grid, five kernels per ear, moist soil, and a warm but stove-free spot. Ears should show strong root and stem sprouts within five days. about 95 percent should germinate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Experiment Station
LaFayette
Ind
A. T. Wiancko
School Notes Highlight Dr. E. B. Bryan Commencement Address
Aly notes Dr E B Bryan a leading educator who organized Philippine Normal School work and later led Indiana University Department of Education. He was elected Franklin College president and will be featured in a bound theme collection in the library. Senior themes progress and a strong Friday literary program followed by devotionals and baccalaureate planning. The last Township Institute is set for March 18 with sought stronger attendance and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Fortunate
E. B. Bryan
Dr. Bryan
America
Philippine Islands
Islands
Indiana University
Department of Education
Franklin College
Supt. Mangrum
Dr Alfred H Lindley Dies In Minneapolis At 83
Dr Alfred H Lindley died at his Minneapolis home on February 16 after a life valued for kindness and service. He settled in Minneapolis with his brother in law Dr N B Hill after leaving the south to escape Union persecutions. A Friends church member, he gave freely of his time and means. He would have been eighty four in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Hill Lindley
Clarkson Lindley
Minneapolis
Friends Church
Stevens Avenue
Fourteenth Street
A. H. Lindley
Allen Jay
Richmond
Ind
Lindley
Hutchinson
Maria L. Sanford
Phillips
R. J. Mendenhall
Kiehl
the State University
Horace M. Hill
Leonard
Alfred H. Lindley
Carthage
South
N. B Hill
Rush County's Oldest Man John Kizer Chronology
Carthage special reports Rush County's John Kizer born December 16 1808 in Verna Germany. He learned farming wagoner and butcher trades, served partially in the German army, emigrated with his wife Martha Walderholdt to America in 1851, faced loss of a gold belt, helped thresh wheat and load cars for the Panhandle Railroad, helped build turnpikes from Carthage, and aged as the county's oldest man living near Carthage with nine children born to him and Martha, wife of 1831 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Indianapolis Star
John Kaiser
Kizer
Verna
Hesse Cassel
Kur Hessan
Germany
John Kizer
Walderholdt
sweet +ells
Martha Walderholdt
America
New York
Kizers
Buffalo
Germantown
Ind
Carthage set for G C E convention in May
The Carthage Endeavorers of Indiana Yearly Meeting plan a major convention in late May with speakers likely including Pres. R L Kelley of Earlham College. Efforts are under way to hire music directors and a male chorus while committees organize entertainment, decoration, press, and reports for delegates. Rev. Fred Smith of Spiceland, union president, helped arrange the event. The aim is to bless Carthage and involve all youth workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Endeavorers of Indiana Yearly Meeting
Pres. R. L. Kelley
Earlham College
Earlham
Fred Smith
Spiceland
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Joe Whittaker at 20
Mr and Mrs Noah Whittaker and daughters hosted a surprise birthday party Saturday evening for their son Joe Whittaker turning 20. About thirty friends attended including out of town guests Raymond Benning Rushville Clarence Greenwell and mother Gowdy and Miss Ethel Fox Greenfield. Readings by Miss Fox a noted elocutionist entertained the guests as ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Whittaker
Joe Whittaker
Raymond Benning
Rushville
Clarence Greenwell
Gowdy
Ethel Fox
Greenfield
Miss Fox
Tryout Planned for Carl Parish by Greenfield Team
Carl Parish talked with Greenfield team manager W R McKown about a catcher tryout. Practice starts April 1. Parish is a versatile player, strong infielder, fast baser, and known slugger among Carthage Greys. He would form a sharp battery with pitcher Ruby from this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Parish
Greenfield
W. R. McKown
McKown
Carl
Carthage Greys
Ruby
Foley's Honey and Tar Praised as Grippe Cure
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for grippe coughs. Claims there is nothing as good and notes availability from J. H. McCarty & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. McCarty & Son
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Chase @ Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn
R. E. Henley
W. M
Myra Hester
Edith
Nellie Rigsbee
Erdie Swain
Mossolire Hester
Ethel Northam
Messrs
Roy Swain
Herman Macy
Ralph Tester
Howard Pressnall
Edwin Macy
Russell Northam
John Hester
J. L. Rigsbee
John Zike
Lon Bogue
Jennie Hester
J. W. Northam
Charley Rogers
Jefferson Co
R. M. Whitton
Albert Earnest
Earnestine
Marzilla Earnest
Mary and
Della Whitton
Albert Earnests
Mrs R.S. Whitton
Frank Whittons
Bertha Earnest
Brother Gurney
L. C. Frosts
George Ewing
Margie
Orville Stewarts
Lynn Creek Valley
Nunvey Moore
Arlington
J. O. Draper
Andy Eveline Beckner
M. D. Plank
Collins
Six
Chas
Dan Winslow
McBogue
Walnut Ridge
Oscar Parker
Chas. Nebon
J. N. Taylor
Elmer Hunt
Bob Addison
Winslow
Center
The
Carthage Natural Gas Co
Forrest
Jionnedy
Charlottesville
Charley Cook
Westland
Miles Cook
Thomas Williams
William Porter
Morristown
Coleman Caldwell
Hartford City
William White
Henry Riley
Washington Lewis
Andy New
Mr. Beck
Knightstown
John T. Barrett
This Place
Our Town
Walter Niles
Raleigh McLaughlin
Sunday
Ernest Harlan
Northfield
Geo. Hudson
Ollie and
Wintom
Johan
Augustus Munden
Fair Oaks
Isaiah Munden
Addie Collins
Cleveland
Miles Walker
Janes Walker
Leslie Smith
Wm, Leamon
James Deer
Allen Hill
Mary Morrow
Jamin New
Pendleton
Glen Sample
Pittsburg, Pa
P. E. Powell
Raley
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Scull
David
Chas. O. Whitely
Rush County
Grey Cloak
Misa Gilbert
Castle Craneycrow
Graystark
Alice
Old Vincennes
Helen
Babylon
Janice Meredith
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Blennerhassett
JONES
Indiana
Merchants’ Association
J. B. Kinder
SON
Alfred Peats
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