09 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
1
A citizen-led crusade urges rat destruction, arguing one rat per resident yields about 20 600 rats in New Albany and an annual loss of at least 46 000 dollars from feed and damage. The piece promotes rat-killing measures and cites local notices, visits, and upcoming events in Crawford and surrounding towns.
The piece argues Taft faces low prospects amid intraparty divisions and aggressive Democratic opposition. It cites Harper's Weekly support for Wilson, notes Lyons editor Charles H. Betta's shift away from independent Republican ties, and ends with local ad copy for summer hats and concessions.
The Southern Wheat Special held Tuesday features Purdue University officials and Southern representatives. Lectures promise lasting benefits to local wheat raisers as farmers learn updated farming methods. successful growers in the area attend to study soil needs and participate in meetings.
Crepeline and Luther Landers visited on business near Sulphur. Granteburg residents Adkins and Gommers seen in town. M Wright preached at RiddleWw Methodist church. Mariah Crecelius Frid Lidle and Helen Wright from Riddle attended English wedding. Naben Hendrix visited Riddle Friday. Robert Longest advertised groceries.
Notice is hereby given to the inhabitants of English Indiana that the board of trustees will hold a special called meeting at the regular meeting place on Friday August 16 1912 at 7 30 p m for the purpose of determining whether bonds of the town not exceeding three thousand six hundred dollars in amount shall be issued for funds to apply on the cost of a new school building for said town. Samuel A Lambdin Clerk.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Amanda Patrick and children for support after the death of their husband and father. Aug 20 1912 notes and local items include a Crawford County Fair Aug 19 24 with plans to double premiums, season tickets urged, a picnic and colt show Aug 24 at James E Goldmans barn, Derby String Band, and a brief Indiana political note mentioning Ex Governor Winfield T Durbin leading the Republican ticket with platform favoring county option, primary elections, and woman suffrage.
Taxpayers gathered at Robergen school house for lively talks on routing main roads away from creeks. A follow up meeting is set for West Fork on August 31. Plans include a farmers' institute at Yates Chapel.
Health generally good and corn looking well as farmers delay wheat ground work. Rev McKinney’s regular appointment at M E church Sunday. Camp meeting attended at Eckerty with many locals. Mrs Volley Highfield of Ethel visit kin. Mrs F M Rossel and kin visited Albert Deich family. Hay harvest near, crop short. Road talk subsides in fair weather. Mrs Arminds Highfst staying at Eckherly hotel during camp.
A brief Burnett district column notes rain Sunday night. Vernie Searles and Ernest Kellams attended a Temple basket meeting, while L. H. Shields was in English. Raymond Gines visited Miss Clara Lewis. Izetta and Hazel Shields visited Audie Beasley and the music party at Mr. and Mrs Arthur Beasley featured Thelngle boys. Church at Grantsburg and Holiness meeting at Mt. Sterling are mentioned along with local visits and cattle buying.
Lyman Starkey and Alpha Cummings visited Cape Sandy on Saturday while W A Brooks and Mrs Luke East with son Percy called in the vicinity. Families from Pleasant Ridge Marengo Magnet and Louisville are noted at Cape Sandy and Alton events including picnics and dental visits. Farmers in the area are threshing as the week ends.
Reports from Marengo detail visits by A K Summers to Goshen Chicago and other points, a Birdseye reunion and fair activity, and multiple relatives traveling between Indianapolis Louisville and English. People like L L Jenner attend conventions in Chicago and Indianapolis, while Marengo’s cave visits and commercial club efforts praise local boosting and growth potential.
Leavenworth notes list visits and returns, including Miss Lillian Foster Mauckport to Mrs Harbaugh, Miss Bvylon Vetters New Albany with Hazel Noble and Goldin Noble, Albert Melton back from Wolf Creek Ky, Hilda Carver returning from Green Castle, Sam Huff family visit to A D Huff English, and several others at a Alton picnic. Several locals are noted in Louisville and Corydon trips, with mentions of Dr Frank Mack Linton and visits to Evansville Owensboro and Tell City area.
State Superintendent Greathouse will introduce a bill proposing a practical all year term with shorter holidays. He cites Germany and other nations as models and is consulting county and city superintendents on abolishing long summer inactivity.
The piece touts rising civic pride and strong local amenities including schools five churches and natural resources. It urges citizens to join four clubs and become a booster to help Marenge grow through Commercial Club efforts.
The English Canning Company announces recruitment aiming to hire girls and women for factory positions. The notice emphasizes labor needs at the canning works and invites applicants to apply at the plant or submission points listed by the company.
Sunday ball game attendance and health updates as James Lynch improves. Ice cream suppers near Tower attract crowds with planned events August 10 and local visits by Shields, Jenkins, Shields, and Revil. residents including May Schreiber in Louisville and Ella Kelley visiting relatives.
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