Nimrods Report Plentiful Squirrels and Local Happenings
Valley City residents note abundant squirrels after recent rains damage the wheat crop. Frank Windell returns from Valparaiso. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Felts visited New Albany last week. Andy Hardsaw regains health and can go out. Decoration services held at Wesley Chapel. Holiness meeting attended in Fairview. Rev. Fields of Leavenworth to preach at Presbyterian next Sunday. Harrison township man canvassing for office. Pord Watson kills a snake last Saturday measuring feet in length. M W A memorial services planned at Beech Wood. memorial sermon by Rev. Keary. Gil Leppowhe, four years since moved to Dodge City, Kans, married there last week. Best wishes to Gus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Leppowhe
Dodge City
Kans
Gus
Local Notes and Social Items Highlight May Events
The column reports damages to wheat by the Melatesh family visiting Low Dell. Maezie Combs visited friends near Tancock. Local youths pick strawberries near Durnville. Anna G. Felly returns from Danville. Leonard Hurbaugh and wife visit Indianapolis relatives. Fr Stevens and family visit Louisville for Confederate reunion. Mansel Lindsey and Maggie Dellinger wed May 27 at bride’s home. Rev J W Melton officiates. Mass quarterly meeting set for next weekend with sermons and baptisms planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Melatesh
Low Dell
Maezeie Combs
Tancock
Mr. Mansel Lindsey
Geo. W. Lindsey
Maggie Dellinger
Rev
J. W. Melton
Correct telephone etiquette for business and home
The correct way to answer the telephone is to remove the receiver and announce your name immediately. For example Brown, Johnson & Co should say their name when called. Do not respond with Hello questions. This rule applies to both residences and businesses to save time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Johnson & Co
Anta
Decoration Exercises in the Rain at the County Auditorium
Decoration exercises were held in the county last Wednesday despite rain. At the Auditorium the crowd heard addresses by Judge Kirkham and Elder Treloar, with recitations by Josie Vogel Stella Miller and Elsie Nitterman. The Normal choir under Prof Venner sang national airs as old soldiers and audience joined. Rain prevented a cemetery visit, but an altar of towers on the Normal stave honored the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkham
Treloar
Josie Vogel
Stella Miller
Elsie Nitterman
O. T. Venner
Cimniades
Died Suddenly at Corydon Man Charles Wilson
Charles Spencer Wilson died suddenly last Thursday morning from heart disease after a routine breakfast. He lived in Corydon all his life, leaving a wife Emma Lawson Wilson and with his parents and sister in Edwardsville Floyd County. A member of the Presbyterian church and Knights of Pythias, he was described as humble honest and kind hearted. The Presbyterian church conducted a brief service and the Knights of Pythias carried the body to its final resting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spencer Wilson
Corydon
Emma Lawson Wilson
Edwardsville
Floyds County
Presbyterian Church
Order of Knights of Pythias
Obscure obituary hints at community loss and support
The note mentions a woman named Sheila facing heart trouble and death at a Christening event shadowed by mourning. It references family members, friends, and a church gathering with plans for a funeral, and notes nearby activities like a public sale and local gossip as the community processes the bereavement.
Printing Office Rates and Bribed Entry Rules
Readers must enter by rapping or breaking in and reveal name, address, and years owed for the paper. A ritual, with a ten dollar bill passed to the editor, is described in a garbled, archaic tone detailing how to present the coin and receive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Gatagnott
PGA
Bet Net
Unclear historical note on midline medical claims and sales
Fragmentary OCR text discusses phase testing, physicians, and a claim about a product sold worldwide. It mentions Lang Reve, Vell Gth, and other garbled names, with references to doctors endorsing value and dealers selling in civilized countries. The passage is unreadable in parts and lacks concrete events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betiles
Andy Phvadscians
Jong
Fragmented Classified Notice on Teeth and Jewelry Prices
A damaged OCR fragment lists items including samaleam fillings and gold tilings priced at 50, S150, with mentions of a coed set of teeth and initials GE N. Lryrie D. dD s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alioy
N. Lryrie
State Coe cetiadh Teecdhsicbisiale on tha
Fragmentary text appears to reference a state event or season with garbled phrases. The readable bits show mentions of a DP, a character, and possible references to meetings or sessions, but key names, places, and dates are unclear. No coherent event or outcome emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlin
Myession
Matebnie
Relief From Ankle Sprain Cited By Local Editor
Washington Virginia editor Geo E Cary of the Guide reports a patient with a sprained ankle found relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Calm. The patient states the remedy brought quick relief and a complete cure soon after commencing use. Sold by Crozier Drugstore in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
Gale
Crozier
Jue
Death of Philip Jacobi Prominent Morgan County Farmer
Philip Jacobi, a well known and respected farmer and citizen of Morgan township, died Sunday morning after a long illness at age 60. The Catholic funeral was held Monday at Bradford, with burial nearby. He leaves a widow and five children and was famed for liberality, geniality, and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Daeeehi
Morgan Township
Bradford
Jacobi
Catholichurch
Local Cleanup Orders Issued in Carydoi Town
Officials order removal of native rubbish and debris from sidewalks streets and alleys before a bath outaie. Rail road Qbystist is recalled and piles cleared to restore order in the town.
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Said
K P Decoration Observed by Local Lodge Members
The K of P lodge held a Sunday ceremony with about seventy five attendees led by Corydon band. They marched from the hall to Cedar Will and to the cemetery where flowers were laid on graves in the usual ritual before returning. A large crowd gathered at the cemetery hoping for an address on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Lodge
Corydon Band
Cedar Will
CC. Jordan
Gas Explosion Roars Through Ipswich Woodmen Camp
A gas blast shattered the Ipswich Modern Woodmen camp during a session above an opera house. The floor lifted, the ceiling collapsed as a candidate was being adopted. One member searched the wreckage for the missing man, who calmly waited amid debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Jim
Census work begins twelfth cycle with broad aims
Enumerators started the twelfth census last Friday. The census, taken every ten years, aims to apportion representatives, measure growth in population, wealth, and industry, and study social institutions shaping society. It also gathers data on marriage and birth rates to assess national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Birthday party surprise for Mr. Smithenry
On Sunday June 4 Mrs. William Smithenry found about 35 friends at a social gathering after he returned from visiting a sick neighbor. Guests unloaded a feast from a dare table with cakes ice cream and other refreshments served by C J Heuser. The occasion marked Mr. Smithenry's 47th birthday with wishes for many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smithenry
Henry Sehuman
C. J. Sleuser
Philip Denhart
Joseph Bee
Thomas Conlee
John
George
Maggie Windish
D. C. Fouts
Daisy Fouts
Smithenry
C. J. Heuser
Smithenery
Notier notice on collection owed to Charnes E. Galerz
Owes described by Notier Shiave who placed avenants for collection with C. C. Jordan. All persons owing roe must call and settle at once. The notice directs them to Corydon for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notier
Shiave
C. C. Jordan
Roe
Charnes E
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New Albany
Andy Hardsaw
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Fairview
Rev. Fields
Leavenworth
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Low
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Leonard Hurbaugh
Indianapolis
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Stevens
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Polos
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Coe Cetiadh
Philip Jacobi
K. of P. Decoration
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