OldKentuck: Social notes from Waynetown and nearby
Mrs Henry Cooper and sons of Waynetown spent several days with her brother Ralph Osborn. Wilbur Cartwright and Mrs Granville Grubbs improved after being on the wick list. Helen Harris and brother from Decatur visit Gran Grubbs. Mrs Link McCord and daughters assisted Mrs Albert Sprawls with dinner for threshers. Rev Charles E Howard to fill appoint- ment here Saturday and Sunday. Charles Watts suffers poisoning. Mrs Belle Bushman returns from Sloan. For sale a tent 10 by 14 and a 15 foot row boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cooper
Waynetown
Ralph Osborn
Wilbur Cartwright
Granville Grubbs
Wiss Helen Harris
Jecatur, Sr
Grubbs
Link McCord
Rarie
Vivian
Albert Sprawls
H. Thomas
Howard Ice
Clinton County
Jursnel Lusader
Nouth
Covington
Bessie Thomas
Mes
Lester Millikan
Tangier
Ace Allen
Fred
Dan“ile
Homer Osborn
Frank Beymer
Charles E. Howard
John Ennis
Montezuma
Charles Watts
Belle Bushman
Sloan
Visiting residents and relatives across Danville and nearby towns
A string of short notes records visits by Perrysville Bass Loomis to Valpar, Mary Lewin to Danville, John Holycross in Danville, Joe West shopping in Danville, Pauline Bryant in Terre Saint, Mrs. Crawley and son David returning home from Danville, James Cole and wife visiting here, Rottre Bennett and A. L. Smith with wives traveling to Danville, Ines Toby in Danville, Min Morris's week long Veedersboro visit, Prosecutor Davison transacting business, Lauralicot Cormack visiting relatives, Walker Bryant returning from Joussas, and Effie Willansen as a victim in Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Mary Lewin
Danville
John Holycross
Joe West
Uwls Ween
Pauline Bryant
Terre St Sute
Charles Crawley
David
Jamees Cole
Rottre Bennett
A. L. Smith
Denville
Ines Toby
Morris
Veedersboro
Davison
Lauralicot Cormack
Aera
Walker Bryant
Joussas
Den
Dansty
Avi Effie Willansen
Danrils
Local Social News From Fountain Area Highlights Visits and Travel
Fountain area residents report weekend visits and travel. Miss Georgia Clerk and Mark Rickman visited Clint Clark and family in LaFayette returning Monday. Families in Covington, Williamsport Attica and Champaign were seen shopping and hosting guests. No significant events, but multiple social calls and travel among residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Clerk
Mark Rickman
LaFayette
Clint Clark
Anna Brown
Celia Ffalns
Edna VanDorn
Covington
John Hopkins
Williamsport
Jas. Peed
Bernard Strain
F. P. Beymer
P. N. Cox
Flint
Monay
Albin Clark
Alice Douglass
Homer Douglass
Navina Brooks
Attica
Myrtle Dugan
Wilt Wat's
Chicago
Aged Veteran and Wife Split After Brief Marriage
Police report a three day marital dispute at 301 East Williams as Jacob Beck, 92, and Jennie Buch, 61, separate after a month of marriage. Beck says he was deceived and lost about 40 dollars after giving money for a bridal trip and household expenses. both allege mistreatment and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Beck
East Williams Street
Beck
Becks
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana State Soldiers
Love
Sollowire
Fis
Jennie Buch
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Crawfordsville
Polie
July
Westville Men Seek Refund on Government Tax Payment
Westville men who formerly ran a saloon asked Pickering at Springfield to return $25 each, twelve men in total, with $25 accompanying each request. The tax refund decision is pending as officials note the payment did not meet the required amount, and stamps carry a warning against legal protection. Federal authorities were alerted as the group faced potential prosecutions under wartime prohibition and search seizure laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Pickering
Springfield
Internal Revenue Collector
Danville
Public sale of household goods at Oren E. Starnes residence
At 2 p m on Washington street near the public square, Oren E. Starnes offers a choice lot of household items for cash to the highest bidder. Items include chiffoniere bed rug Davenport dining set sewing machine refrigerator wash plant mower dishes and more with auction by A G Madden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemp
Public Square
Washington Street
National Butter Milk Day Observed Across July First
July first was National Butter milk Day. The Department of Agriculture urged creameries and dairy plants to promote buttermilk to boost health and happiness and aid dairy farmers. The aim is to popularize the drink for homes hotels and restaurants and ensure ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Acquittal Shouts After Motor Car Theft Charge
Mary Moss May Ross Arthur Johns and Ralph Saders were acquitted in circuit court of stealing a motor car and were found in Ellsworth park after 4 am Thursday. All faced disorderly conduct charges and each paid $5 fines plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moss
May Ross
Arthur Johns
Ralph Saders
Ellsworth Park
Wilmer Conover Hurt in Wagon Accident Near Rob Roy
Eleven year old Wilmer Conover son of Hardy Conover near Rob Roy fell from a gravel wagon Friday and was run over fracturing a bone in his left leg. The wheels passed over both legs but the report notes a single fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer
Hardy Conover
Rob Roy
Air postage rate cut to two cents per ounce
Postmaster General Burleson announced a two cent air postage rate for airplane mail, placing air service on par with other mail, with time of mailing shaping whether letters go by air or train. Forwarding will cover missed train connections. stamps and “via air post” markings are updated. government aims to expand air mail usage nationwide. Clem & Harden offer baling services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto S’raeger
New York
Chicago
Storm Knocks Out Danville Phones and Lights
A Wednesday night storm cut off more than 200 Danville telephones and damaged many trees and electric wires. High winds lasted over an hour causing widespread darkness though no serious accidents were reported. The storm eased after a brief shower and no substantial rainfall occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Exchange
Wed
Danville
Election Notice for Covington Pastoral Charge Delegates
Notice announces election of four lay delegates and one reserve lay delegate from the Covington Pastoral Charge to the Lay Electoral Conference. Balloting on Sunday August 24 1919 at noon at the Methodist Episcopal Church Covington Indiana. Eligible voters are lay members over twenty one years of age. Dated Covington Indiana July 22 1919 W Wn White Judge of Election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Indiana
W. WN
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Old Kentuck
Newsystems
Perrysville
Itens
Bass Loomis
Valpa
Fountain News
Dai Werwieck
Puch
Champaign
Til
George Hickman
Mere
Ord
Dan Werwick
Ruth
Geean UW Rr
Lewis Brooks
Revenue Department
Oren E. Starnes
A. G. Madden
Wilmer Conover
Burleson
Coving
Castoria
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