Coal Creek Church News and Local Social Notes
Rev Phillips held services Sunday at Coal Creek. Several locals attend social and mask events hosted by Ruby and Charles Shaw. Families—including Richardson, Snoddy, Keller, Crigger, Cook, Davis, and Jones—participate in visits, dinners, and Sunday outings around Kingman, Veedersboro, and nearby towns. The county institute was attended by teachers, and New members joined the Woodman lodge in Cates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Grace
Madge
Merle
Li Bae
Lois Richardson
Helen Stanton
Ferne Cook
Ruby
Charles Shaw
Lola Ravis
Ruth Davis
Robert
Kingman
Miles Lindley
E. V. Keller
Vivana Allen
Helen Davis
Lulu Jenks
Silver Island
Jewel Crigger
Emma Keller
Nelson Noel
Homer Sheaf
Lynn
Loren Jones
Side Snoddy
Harry Snoddy
Covinet
Helen Bavis
Martin Keller
Cates
Kenneth Richardson
Clinton
Shaw
Lynn Richardson
Mrs. Jones
County Institute
Veedersboro
Woodman Lodge
Mrs Lillie Allen Hosts Ladies Aid All Day Meeting
Mrs Lillie Allen hosted the Ladies Aid Society for an all day gathering with most members present. George Woodrow was in Newport Sunday and Col A G Madden did business in Covington Wednesday. Hardy Cates of Danville visited family, while George Layton and wife attended a Hallowe en parade in Danville. Mrs Charity DeBaun's new residence near the telephone office nears completion. Joseph Beckelhyrer from near Silverwood visited Cates Saturday. Mgr Will Allen and wife visited Terre Haute Sunday. Miss Vivania Allen hosted a party for young folks. Miss Viola Starkey broke her arm playing black man with her pupils at Ledi School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Allen
Ladies Aid Society
Place
George Woodrow
Newport
A. G. Madden
Covington
Hardy Cates
Danville
Alfred Cates
George Layton
Hallowe’en
Charity DeBaun
Joseph Beckelhyrer
Silverwood
Cates
Mgr
Will Allen
Terre Haute
Vivania Allen
Viola Starkey
Miss Starkey
Ledi
Local Notices From Scott's Prairie and Nearby
Sunday events include Miss Daisy Reed dining with Mr Guy Stockdale and wife while John Inlow of Veedersburg attended church here. The Glascock sale drew patrons and tickets offered a Jersey calf and a pig with winners Mrs A G Madden and John Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Reed
Guy Stockdale
John Inlow
Veedersburg
Ladies Aid
Alla McCord
A. G. Madden
John Summers
Magdalene Drollinger
Elva Puckett
Teachers Institute
Keep bowels regular with Chamberlain's Tablets
Advice urges health through regular bowels and mild relief from constipation using Chamberlain's Tablets when needed.
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Chamberlain’s
Rally Day and Armistice Observance at Local Methodist Church
The Methodist church schedules Rally Day as Armistice Day is observed with a combined morning service at 9 45 to 11 30 led by Rev Kern Prof Leist R E Smith and Lionel Martelle. Evening worship at 7 00 features Rev Kern. Activities include Epworth League leadership by Martelle and Ladies Aid meet at 2 30 Thursday with Junior Epworth League at 4 and a 7 30 Prayer Service on My Task with Love Chapter read in unison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
D. E. Leist
R. E. Smith
Lionel Martelle
Epworth League
Canada
Russell B. Kern
Ladies Aid Society
Sunday Services At Presbyterian Church Observes Armistice Day
Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 5 p m by Rev Elijah B Johnson. Morning subject Christ's Mercifully and Faithful Help. Vesper subject The Moral Responsibility of America. Armistice Day service. Cordial invitation to all especially G A R and American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. McKinney
Elijah B. Johnson
America
American Legion
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by New York Woman
Mrs Ella L Button of Kirkville New York says Chamberlain's Tablets have done her a world of good and she has recommended them to many friends who praise the remedy for indigestion and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Great Story Year for Youth's Companion in 1924
An advance for 1924 promises Western ranch life thrilling adventures and school and business stories by C. A. Stephens. The Youth's Companion will publish 52 issues featuring serials, shorts, editorials, poetry, facts, and fun for $2.50. combined with McCall's Magazine for $3.00. New subscriptions at Commonwealth Ave and St Paul St Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
C. A. Stephens
Caleb Peaslee
Youth’s Companion
McCall’s Magazine
Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul St
Boston
Mass
Adv
Rockville Beats Perrysville in Double OT Thriller
Rockville defeated Perrysville high school 28 to 26 in a fast basketball game on Rockville's floor. Two five minute overtime periods decided the win with the first overtime tying 26 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Perrysville
Ewbank to Attend Riverside Military School
Keith Ewbank son of Dr and Mrs E B Ewbank of Kingman left for Gainesville Georgia to attend Riverside Military School where he studied last year continue military training and education at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Ewbank
E. BE. Ewbank
Kingman
Gainesville
Georgia
Riverside Military School
Residents Prepare for Winter Moving Rush
Preparatory to the closing in of the winter months many have been moving and large trucks have been busy carrying household and personals from one point to another. It will not be long until winter will be upon us.
Republican Phone 115 cited in news item
A note references the Republican and a telephone line 115 as part of the story. Details remain unclear in the OCR text.
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The
Republican
Passing Parables of Men and Manners
A collection of quips about men and marriage, behavior, and social quirks. Humor turns on pride, vanity, generosity, and judgment as homely wisdom from everyday life. Observations touch on work, family, money, luck, and the quirks of gender dynamics.
Father praises his son as potential market letter writer
The father, a graduate of a Midwest financial school, visits a bucketshop in New York and hopes to place his son. He warns the manager the young man tends to change his mind every few minutes, prompting cautious optimism from the office manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
New York
Wall Street Journal
Noble Umbrella Theft Sparks Club Notice
A London club quarrel over a stolen umbrella led to a posted bulletin. The offended member claimed only a nobleman could steal such an item, arguing the club constitution requires nobility or gentleness, prompting a committee inquiry.
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London
House
Baltimore importer seeks German creditor to settle war debt
A Baltimore importer contracted $10,000 with a German house before the war. Communication broke down during the war, the bill remained unpaid, but goods were delivered and sold for profit. He now seeks the creditor to pay 8 cents in full with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Walton's Fishmonger Banter Ends With Honest Claim
Walton asks for half a dozen trout and jokes he will tell his wife he caught them. The fishmonger questions the act while Walton defends his honesty, claiming he may be a poor fisherman but not a liar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Better Trained Portrait Trolls Through Earshot
A dated dialogue fragment shows a painter praising realism while a domestic setting hints at vanity and social pretension. The exchange centers on appearance and stagecraft, with a wry tone about art versus reality.
Local Social Notes and Obituaries From Indiana Community
Mr and Mrs I T Sellers visited Indianapolis to pick future pictures. Homer McCarty’s funeral was held in Williamsport. Nursery stock and peach trees offered. Mr and Mrs Henry Zimmerman move near Goshen to manage a large stock farm. Miss Mary Alice McMahon resigns Fountain Telephone job and moves to Fort Wayne. Miss Gale Smith succeeds her. Mrs Heber Hegg hosts Euchre party with refreshments. Mrs R B Kerr returns from Danville hospital. baby improving. Nettie Lemp’s masked Halloween surprise visit. Mr and Mrs Sam Van Dorn celebrate 25th anniversary with dinner. Theodore Daniels announce nine pound son Jane Owen born at Tree Spring. Mrs W B Coffing surprised for birthday. Old Reliable Club ad seeks marriage partners.
Why Do Immigrants Seek America A Courier Journal Quote
A Louisville Courier Journal quote notes immigrants' belief that America is a free country where they can come and help themselves. The remark reflects perceptions of opportunity and self reliance in the United States.
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America
Louisville Courier-Journal
Witty remark contrasts wives and country trips
A Boston Transcript quip notes a wife finds solace in staying away longer than the neighbor, highlighting domestic humor about marriage and leisure. The exchange underscores light satire on spousal expectations.
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Boston Transcript
Drama Over Fashion and Fishing Catches in Boston Transcript
The passage notes a father reader remarking on clothing needs for Helen and John while the speaker mocks costly bait as a sign of folly. A line about Young Dubbleigh beginning to pay attention hints at evolving relationships, framed by a Boston Transcript reader’s voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
John
Dubbleigh
Father
Boston Transcript
The Pencil Pusher Debate
Wimple-Snooks claims he pushes a pencil for a living. Wimple-Why asks if a pencil should be lead, suggesting a pun on the trade that frames the joke as a lighthearted exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimple—Snooks
Wimple
Still Same Age in a Stranger's Tale
In the Boston Transcript excerpt a mother introduces Dorothy to a caller and notes her daughter is five, while Dorothy herself proudly declares she is five today. The exchange highlights a playful age paradox between child and guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Joe
Boston Transcript
Freddie in London Foggy Impressions Reported
Louisville Courier-Journal notes Freddie’s asserted presence in London with uncertain impressions. The exchange hints at ambiguity about his location and experiences in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
London
Louisville Courier-Journal
Half of Our Troubles Are the Offspring of Fear
A concise quotation notes that half of troubles arise from fear, reflecting a caution about anxiety and its consequences.
Rob Elevator Again Sees Heist After Office Break-In
Thieves hit the elevator office again Saturday night taking about $20 from the safe. No trace appears to be left for investigators.
Livengood in Will Hamsport for Court Matters and Funeral
Hon. A. T. Livengood visited Will Hamsport on Saturday to handle court matters and attend the funeral of Homer McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Livengood
Will Hamsport
Homer McCarty
Attica Man Returns From Indianapolis Hospital Stay
Dan C. Reed returns to his Attica home from Indianapolis where he spent three months as a patient at Methodist hospital. He stood the trip home unusually well given his weakened condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C. Reed
Attica
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Mrs John Glover Moves to Hull Property Near School
Mrs John Glover relocates to the Hull property adjacent to the grade school building, settling into the neighborhood and marking a new residence near the local educational facility.
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John Glover
Hull
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Phillips
Mildred Snoddy
Chris Nelson
Cates News
Scott’s Prairie
John Farr
Caroline Drollinger
W. R. Massey
Harry Drollinger
the Presbyterian Church
Eve Ata
the Man
Wanted
Jane
Mrs. I. T. Sellers
Williamsport
Presbyterian Church
E. Arter
Henry Zimmerman
Goshen
Heber Hegg
Mary Alice McMahon
Fountain Telephone Company
Fort Wayne
Gale Smith
R. B. Kerr
Nettie Lemp
Sam van Dorn
Theodore. Daniels
W. B. Coffing
Old Reliable Club
Wrubel
Oakland
California
Zane Grey
Lone Star Ranger
Larry Lemon
Chiropractic
C. C. Misenheimer
D. C
A. M. Hegg & Sons
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