Local business and social notes from Knightstown area
Davie Dill made a business trip to Knightstown Thursday. Mona Parker bought timber from Milt Reddick. C. D. Rhoades and wife visited Harve McDonald and Sun day. Sam Trabue transacted business in Rushville Saturday. Henry Conaway and wife visited F. M. Rhoades and family Sunday evening. Trabue and Lyons shipped hogs from Mays Monday. Mays town may need a marshal after last Monday morning. Robert Manning contracted ditching for Milt Reddick. Wm. Bryant went to Rushville Saturday night and back Sunday. Wallace Hackelman and Walt Rhoades visited with ladies in Rushville Sunday evening. Joe Goble and S. A. Hufford went to New Castle Tuesday. Corn planting is underway. Jabez Apple bought cattle from John Mays last week. Mrs C. D. Rhoades attended John Rhoades daughter’s funeral in Knightstown Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Dill
Knightstown
Mona Parker
Milt Reddick
C. D. Rhoades
Harve McDonald
Sam Trabue
Rushville
Henry Conaway
F. M. Rhoades
Trabue & Lyons
Mays
Robert Manning
Wm. Bryant
Wallace Hackelman
Walt Rhoades
Joe Goble
S. A. Hufford
New Castle
Lynn Creek Valley Notes And Local Items
Callie Conaway shows a new buggy. J B Tribby conducted business. Attendees plan a Ridge Sunday outing not tied to last week’s coverage. Earnest’s Knightstown uncle visited family. Emeline Drysdale was dangerously ill but improving. Finley Hargroves Morristown hardware vendor called. George Conaway’s children have measles this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Earnest
Knightstown
Emeline Drysdale
Finley Hargroves
Morristown
George Conaway
Scenic Country Plea and Local Food Plug in Rush County
A lyrical call extols Blue River hill country and Walnut Ridge valley with vivid nature imagery. The piece invites readers to enjoy spring scenery from Wal nut Ridge to Bonny Blue, praising local beauty and praising Kennedy for meals and Lovett's fresh bread delivery as a community note.
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Blue River
Walnut Ridge
Bonny Blue
Rush County
Two Commencements At Carthage Joint Graded School
The Carthage Joint Graded School marked its seventeenth annual commencement on Friday, after an earlier twenty year anniversary event. Graduates led by Will J. Henley and a class of strong students heard speeches on development, government, art, and concentration as diplomas were awarded by Prof. Scholl and Rev. Marlatt delivered benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Graded School
William Bundy
Drury Holt
Bundy
Carrie Kizer
Anna Steere
Will J. Henley
Becnme
Henley
Appellate Court
Ella Macy
Newburg
Ore
Eunice Henley
J. C. Publow
Mary Henley
Rushville
Hackleman
Lee Scott
Harvey G. Henley
Dayton
Ohio
Emma Hill Penjanin
Arapahoe
Oklahoma
Ella Hill Porter
Connersville
Supt
J. H. School
Prin. J. F. Evans
James Price
Walnut Ridge
G. Leonard Clark
Nona
White
E. Winnifred Trueblood
Chas. E. Tripler
Stella M. Pearson
Longfellow
Carrie B. Kizer
Carthage
Africa
J. Clarence Price
A. Joah Bundy
John Marshall
Judicial Department
Marshall
Ida L. Hill
Mary Herkless
J. H. Scholl
A. N. Marlatt
Graduation Day Attire and Diplomas Presented by Prof Bloss
Migs Hill wore a white tarleton dress trimmed with lace and blue ribbons. An anthem accompanied by the chair opened the program. Prof. J. M. Bloss spoke for about twenty minutes and presented the diplomas. Music and benediction followed by Rev. Machlin. Lee Scott received a six volume Gibbon set and five volumes of Macaulay as gifts for his effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs Hill
Tarleton
J. M. Bloss
Machlin
Lee Scott
Gibbon
Rome
Maccaulay
England
Greenfield postmaster appointment ends bitter contest
On May 5 James E. Watson informed N. R. Spencer editor of the Greenfield Republican that he recommended Spencer for postmaster of Greenfield. The move ends a protracted clash with W. S. Montgomery and Spencer as principals. The appointment pleases a large party majority, noted Watson’s decision not to reappoint any old first and second class postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
N. R. Spencer
The
Greenfield
W. S. Montgomery
Spencer
Watson
Church Notes From Sunday Services and Leagues
Sunday School met at 9 15 with 79 attendees and 104 cents collected. The infant class led with 26 cents. The morning sermon emphasized power and Holy Ghost as essential to profit from scripture. Junior League met at 2, led by Rupert Stanley. Senior League at 6 30 with Miss Bessie Miller presiding. Evening sermon on Lights and Shadows of Life from Job 2 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Stanley
Bessie Miller
God
Election results show mixed votes for local offices
The Monday election produced tallies for marshal, clerk, and several district trustees. For marshal the votes were Williams 77, Taylor 108, Manson 84. Clerk and treasurer Owen Hill 116. Trustees: 1st district Schlichtig 97, Kizer 111. 2nd district short term Folsom 90, Tweedy 112, long term Butler 116. 6th district Bundy 98, Hill 117. 4th district Nixon 87, Mercer 125. 5th district Porter 101, McCarty 111. 6th district Wooton 93, Hinshaw 117.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Steins
Marshal
William Williams
Thomas Taylor
David Manson
Owen S. Hill
George Schlichtig
Alonzo Kizer
Fred M. Folsom
Jesse F. Tweedy
Charles Butler
Albert L. Bundy
Robert H. Hill
Gurney Nixon
George E. Mercer
Frank Porter
Leonard McCarty
Lee. R. Wooton
William N. Hinshaw
Change of Firm at Coffin & Co Drug Store
O S Marsh & Co announce they purchased the full stock of drugs and sundries from O S Coffin & Co and will continue the business at the same stand. They solicit the old patrons to give them liberal patronage, promising to serve better than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Coffin &Co
Fim
O.s.marsh & Co
Photo Buttons Free With Delinquent Subscriptions
An advertisement for photo buttons as a new idea in the button line. It markets price at 33 cents and offers free buttons with payment of two years delinquent subscription or with every new subscription at $1 from Reocorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reocorp
Social and business session of Friends C E at Rev Trueblood home
A social and business meeting of the Friends C E was held last Wednesday evening at Rev Alpheus Trueblood's home. Refreshments were served and the Teakettle game concluded a profitable pleasant evening. A liberal free will offering was taken for the Social Committee. It was decided to report the Fairmount Convention at the Endeavorers union meeting a week from next.
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VV. Hl. Sharer
Kruse & Deveneter Warm Aik Furnases
John. S. Beale
W. H. Sharer
R. E. Henley
Jabez Apple
John Mays
John Rhoades
Lovgett’s Grocery
M. Ff. Love LT
Lew Stanley
Lynn Creek Valley
Callie Conaway
J. B. Tribby
the Ridge
Kennedy
Lovett’s Grocery
Iola Jessup
Carthage Joint Graded School
M. E. Church
Johnson
M. M. Binford
America
Emma Hill
Harvey’ G. Henley
Ella Hill
Indiana
H. B. Thayer
Greenfield, Indiana
T. R. Woodard
D. D
N. B
Greenfield Post Office
Church Notes
Methodist
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