27 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
1
Ex governor Chester W H Aldrich of Nebraska will deliver the closing address at the Chautauqua on the subject The Challenge of America. A statesman and orator he has studied postwar conditions and will discuss relations with the South American Republics and nations now at war.
Jesse M. Wilson of Marengo and Perry P. Smith of Patoka township were in English on Wednesday. M. G. Real, trustee of Johnson township, was there Tuesday. Numerous visits and calls occur across Grantsburg Louisville Mt. Carmel Taswell and New Albany with relatives and friends in English area.
Trustee G M Byrd of Ohio Township heads to New Albany for reserve corps exam. Miss Mabel Brown from Indianapolis visits relatives during Marengo and Birdseye chautauqua. Lieut Frank Henderson of Terre Haute visits family, plans to France via Hattiesburg. Indiana Guards member Irvin Oster to depart for Hattiesburg and then France. Mrs D B McCullum of Leavenworth visits relatives in English. A large English reunion set for August 15 to 18 with attendees and visitors. Big silo meeting slated for August 4. Rev Charles Deich named principal at Abingtons Hedding College, plus biology teaching. John Goldman and Lulu Cumming wed in English. Big Soldiers' Reunion and Home Coming August 15 to 18.
J L Lewis and Grover Bemis died in a Bolts mine accident while rescuing four gas Overcome workers. Lewis died after blocking a cage ascent, Bemis died after being brought to surface. Three others survived, Lewis leaves a widow and two daughters, Bemis left a widow with three children. Funeral services held in English and Coalmont with community sympathy. Also a Royal Canner sales ad seeks agents in Kentucky and Indiana.
Crawford county will supply 81 men in the first call of drafted registrants. An initial 162 will be examined first. if not enough volunteers are found the county board will call additional men until the required number is procured.
The 4th annual chowder will be held at Union Chapel near Grantsburg on August 25 and 26. Rev F R Davies of Charlestown will preside and oversee the meeting. The semi annual Church of Christ meeting will be held in connection with the chowder. Everyone is invited to attend and take part in the meeting. There will be good speakers and music. The program will be announced later. For further information contact S H Miller secretary and the Goldman, Jobe and Hammond listed. Four Big Days at the English Reunion and Home Coming August 15 to 18.
Mrs. Ivan Hubbard and children returned home in New Albany after visiting Robert Hubbard and family. Ed Goodson’s birthday gathering drew many friends and relatives from No. 10 and surrounding areas for a large basket meal, conversation, and music.
Audrey Neal of Riddle visited Mrs. Julia Roberson on Monday. John Reasor began threshing wheat Monday. Simon Wright and family and George Roberts and wife went to Valeene and Paoli on Tuesday. Gilbert Henley traveled to Marengo on Saturday. Frank Lynch and wife of Doolittle Mills visited Jed Lynch and family Saturday and Sunday. George Riddle and wife and Jerry Riddie and family visited Noah Wiseman near Georgetown Saturday and Sunday. A girl baby was born to George Archibald and wife Friday night. Jake Wiseman and family and Carl Cole and wife attended church at West Fors Sunday.
Ida Gottfried and Blanche visited Richard Alspaugh north of town. Welfare Chautauqua programs attract large crowds. Henry Dean from French Lick attends his father J. M. Dean who is seriously injured. Merryman’s birthday surprise at his home. Veatch and Belva Gibbs marry in New Albany. Curtis brothers visit Mt. Vernon relative. Editor A. H. Flanigan of The Democrat in Marengo on business. Aunt Kate Goldman remains in serious condition. Local enlistments: Leonard M. Stewart and Ollie Bullington join the army. Mrs. Jr. R. Hanger from North Dakota visits her parents. Cook family from New Albany visits A. E. Weathers. Ben W. Curtis of Southern Tel. Co. at Eckerty on business. Mrs. Ella Reed and daughter visit Rev. and Mrs. St Clair. Mrs. Walter McKinley visits Princeton relatives. Cecil Sloan and wife from St. Francisville visit. W. H. Key visits relatives near Liberty View. Miss Marie Curry of Paoli visits Miss Revetta St Clair. Rev. W. C. Simpson and family visit near Liberty View. Jnc F Zimmerman of Wickliffe on business. Edna Dreher from Louisville visits Mildred Murphy.
Announcer offers a new fifty dollar Ithaca gun for sale or trade with a reasonable price. Call at The News office. Dated 7 18 6w.
Stanley L. Krebs selects Two Snakes In Eden as a lecture feature of this summer’s Chautauqua program. Krebs has lectured on business topics across England, France, Russia and Germany and has addressed major sales organizations.
The Indians beat Leavenworth 14 to 8 on their home ground as Hooley and Lane starred on the mound. Melton delivered a three bagger while Murray and Sticky provided notable hitting and talk. Leavenworth’s lineup faced strong defense and late rally by the Indians.
James E. Stewart real estate agent lists two farms for sale near Temple. One property covers sixty five acres and the other eighty acres.
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