Memorial and Decoration Observed at East Christian Church
Memorial services for dead soldiers were held at East Christian church with a large turnout despite few veterans. Rev. Alford spoke on Our Dead Heroes. Gertrude Gray sang The Flag We Love. a parade, patriotic program, and cemetery decorations followed with participation from G A R, Loyal Circle, Camp Fire Girls, and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Christian Church
Martin
Alford
Gertrude Gray
Benethe
Rice
Peterson
Clouser
Shannondale
Salem
Deer
Lutheran
Darlington
Earl Cox
Loyal Circle
Flo
Jamestown
East Cristian Church
Tne
Nicely
Methodist Church
Mica
Denton Cox
Garfield
Sam Martin
MacClaskey
Mat Barton
C. B. Dunbar
Autos Come Together at Harrison and Douglas
A Sunday afternoon collision at the Harrison and Douglas intersection involved an Overland driven by Homer Baird and a Ford driven by Asa Anderson. Passengers included Dor Raper, Watson Raper, Mrs. Julia McMullen, Mrs. Anderson, Steve Kersey and family from Frankfort. Both cars were moving slowly. minor damage reported with a bent fender on the Overland and a broken Ford wheel spoke.
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Harrison and
Douglas Street
Overland
Homer Baird
Doris Raper
Watson Raper
Julia McMullen
Frankfort
Ford
Asa Anderson
Anderson
Steve Kersey
Music lovers urged to attend Chautauqua season
Readers are urged to explore the summer Chautauqua offering featuring six major musical acts and a Youths Chautauqua program. Tickets cost two dollars for a season, with Booklets detailing artists such as Concert halls give way to shaded tents and a festival of music. Postmaster General Burleson and Dockery advocate lifting savings limits to boost postal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Strang-Coleman Co
Chicago
Bland
Chautauqua Association
Burleson
Dockery
Book Lovers Club meets at Library with papers on nature and British Isles
One of the year’s pleasant Book Lovers Club gatherings occurred at the Library on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Bert Brainard as hostess. Thirteen members attended and shared quotations about Nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Lovers Club
Bert Brainard
Craig
British Isles
Brainard
Larrien
Chicago
June Saidla
Schrofft
Tno Powers
Early Morning Hike by Camp Fire Girls Ends with Breakfast
Camp Fire girls started their hike a little after five Friday morning. The trek ended at Clark Tribpett’s woods where Frances In skeep and Geneva Miller cooked bacon and potatoes over the camp fire for breakfast as Miss Nellie Simmons accompanied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Tribpett’s Woods
Frances Inskeep
Geneva Miller
Nellie Simmons
Injury to Geo Lynch When Foot Run Over by Wheel
Last Friday evening Geo B. Lynch suffered a painful foot injury while moving a concrete mixer at Berry Layton's home. The wheel ran over his foot, a not serious but painful injury likely to keep him incapacitated for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Layton
Geo. B. Lynch
Mr. Lynch
Ma jestic at Chesterson & Carrick's praised as best range
The Waveland Independent notes a good range is a good investment with the Majestic at Chesterson and Carrick's recommended. Miss Clara Corns will head the English department at Waveland High School next term. Mrs C B Adair of Stringtown and Mrs John Howard of Lansing visit sister Mrs Ida Rohrer in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Chesterson & Carrick’s
Waveland
Clara Corns
Waveland H. S
C. B. Adair
Stringtown
John Howard
Lansing. Mich
Marion
Ida Rohrer
Lebanon Poineer
Postal Savings Limit Raised to $1000 by Wilson Amendment
President Wilson approved a key amendment to the Postal Savings Acts increasing the maximum deposit to $1000 per saver. The change ends the former $500 cap and eases restrictions on deposits, allowing thousands of customers to place more of their savings with Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Futhor
Peculiar Tire Explosion Injures Clark Flaningam
Clark Flaningam, former local businessman with his brother Ed, was injured at his father John Flaningam's home in Lebanon when a demountable tire rim exploded while he removed a tire. The rim struck his forehead above the left eye, slicing a two inch gash and causing brief unconsciousness. He also bruised a shoulder and broke two front teeth. Doctors Herma A. Beck and O. C. Higgins treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Flaningam
Lebanon
John Flaningam
Mr. Flaningam
Pastor W H Martin Resigns to Lead Mellott Church
Reverend W H Martin, longtime pastor of South Christian Church, resigns to take a similar post in Mellott. His duties here end mid August. The Martin family plans a two week Ohio visit and conference attendance before relocating to Mellott on September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Martin
South Christian Church
Mellott
Martin
Ohio
Pleasant Home Receives Edison From Local Agents
Edward Bryant of Potato Creek enjoys world class music after buying a new Edison from Campbell and Kersey, the local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bryant
Potato Creek
Edison
Campbell & Kersey
Debtors Urged to Settle with Flaningam and Booker
Notice asks anyone owing money to the firm of Flaningam and Booker to call at The Peoples Bank and settle immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaningam & Booker
Peoples Bank
Fire alarm prompts family rescue near town
A kitchen fire started by tar heated on a gasoline stove at a residence south of town on Wednesday morning. John Buchanan and family along with Mrs. Buchanan and Wallace Buchanan formed a bucket brigade to control the blaze. Property damage was limited to the room and stove, with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buchanan
W. A
Alex Buchanan
John
I O O F Decoration Set For June Fourth Services
The I O O F lodge will conduct Decoration services next Sunday June 4. Members meet at the hall at 2 o'clock and march to the cemetery where a noted speaker will address the gathering. Music will be provided by a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Old Friends Reunion Planned by Beaus and Belles
The Beaus and Belles of 08 will hold a reunion and picnic at the park next Sunday. The event gathers former residents now living in nearby towns, including E. M. Coz and wife of Linden and Noel Cook and wife of Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Coz
Linden
Noel Cook
Logansport
Burroughs at M. E. Church Readings Tonight
Leland Burroughs will appear at the M. E. Church on Wednesday evening June 7 for an entertaining program of readings. Admission is 10 cents and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Burroughs
M. E. Church
Bargain Advertisements Invite Readers to Save
Real bargains on other pages of this issue promise unusual savings readers should read closely and take advantage of the offers.
Centennial Union Service and Montgomery Parade Announced
Entries note St. Patrick era items and a June 11 union Centennial service in Crawfordsville led by Rev. M C Pearson. It mentions a historical and industrial parade and a Band concert Tournament with Old Melodies performed by Montgomery County bands on Monday, followed by events Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Decker
Indianapolis
Chas. Kushner
Wilmer
Pullman
Lafayette
John Thompson
Crawfordsville
M.C. Pearson
Indianapolis Federation of Churches
Montgomery County
Local Ads and Visits Highlight Small-Town Notes
Straw board inquiries circulate with C M Weliever contact while sewing supplies search spurs at Campbell's. Russels, Milner, and Vancleave rejoin Lafayette discussions. Lee Miller travels from Chicago to visit home. Edgar A. Rice and F P Johnson attend Circuit Court clerk business in Crawfordsville. Willard Anderson returns from Corpus Christi for a summer stay with Asa Anderson and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Miller
Chicago
Edgar A. Rice
F. P. Johnson
Crawfordsville
Willard Anderson
Corpus Cristi, Texas
Asa Anderson
County Pageant Led by Professor D D Haines
Montgomery County Centennial celebration proceeds under D D Haines supervision highlighting the county's banner status in the state and continuing its record of excellent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Haines
Montgomery
Darlington Churches Invite All to Weekly Worship
Friends Church hosts Bible School at 9 45 AM and worship at 11 AM and 7 30 PM led by the pastor. Gravelly Run Bible School at 10 AM followed by Christian Endeavor. Prayer meeting at the church Thursday at 7 30 PM. Strong cooperation among many churches. invites all with no obligations to attend.
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Gravelly Run
Neighborhood Prayer Meeting Bible Classes Schedule
On Monday June 5 four neighborhood classes meet with each leader and class helper listed. Class No 1 at Fred Kellys led by Mrs Kelly Class No 2 at Jennie Kerseys led by Mrs Butler Class No 3 at A H Bowers led by Rev Nicely Class No 4 at L W Littles led by Rev Martin Class No 6 at Geo Guntles led by Miss Weesner Plus Ultra class meets at the Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Weesner
South Christian Church Services and Sermon Plans
Bible School at 9 45 a m led by J B Cooper. Sept preaching at Center Grove next Sunday both morning and evening.
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Bible School
J. B. Cooper
Center Grove
Presbyterian Children Day services slated for June 11
The Presbyterian Church will observe Children’s Day Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. Williams from Indianapolis will preach the evening service at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Williams
Indianapolis
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Lines
Sunday services listed for Campbell's Chapel and Nicely's W M A schedule shows a 10:00 AM Sunday School and a preaching service at 1:00 PM with an additional 3:00 PM gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.m. Campbell
W. M. Nicely
Local social notes and visitors from Indiana and nearby towns
Harry Harper spent a few hours with friends here Friday. Wanted Strawboard Straw. Call C M Weliever, phone 190. China painting work and instruction solicited. Margaret Weesner. Harry Freeman and wife were over from Indianapolis Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Aniel Cunningham. Ellis Booher and family and Abe Simmons motored over from Mulberry Sunday. Cyrus Booher returned with them from a visit with Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harper
C. M. Weliever
China
Margaret Weesner
Harry Freeman
Indianapolis
Aniel Cunningham
Ellis Booher
Abe Simmons
Mulberry
Cyrus Booher
Ellis
Local social notes from Indianapolis and Crawfordsville
Mrs. Pearl Walters from Indianapolis and Mrs. Anna Swisher with her daughter attended Decoration and races in Indianapolis. Crawfordsville residents Dr Martha Griffith Mrs Harry Harris and others visited F H Marshall and family in Ladoga. Families including Newt Booker Bud Johnson John Booker and S G Kersey hosted guests from Indianapolis Crawfordsville and North Salem on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Swisher
Irons
Crawfordsville
Farr
Cameron Martin
John Saidla
Harris
Lon Clark
Indianapolis
Martha Griffith
Harry Harris
Logansport
F. H. Marshall
Newt Booker
Dorothy
Ben Honecker
Helen Stevenson
Ladoga
John Booker
Bud Johnson
Alice Meek
Virginia
Will Johnson
S. G. Kersey
Alf Trotter
North Salem
James Atkinson
Katherine Guthrie
A. H Bowers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence Buchanan
Butler & Brainard
Burroughs Entertainment
T. M. Campbell
T. M. Campbell’s
Neighborhood Prayer Meeting
Fred Kelly
A. H. Bower’s
L. W. Little
Rev. Martin
Geo. Guntle
Presbyterian Church
Pearl Walters
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