13 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
1
Local notes praise the brass band as the town’s key asset linking merchants doctors and citizens to growth and happiness. A stream of social news follows with visits, marriages, and light anecdotes highlighting community life and regional figures.
An editor from a western paper argues marriage is no longer a game of chance. He notes that modern dress allows a young man to judge a prospective spouse more clearly than in years past.
An advertisement claims starting March 17 for ten days of bargains on suits overalls and work shirts plus other items to be viewed in person by customers. It is unsigned but signed M G Real of Eckerly Indiana.
James P. Goodrich of Winchester Indiana once state GOP chairman and National Republican committee member arranged a carload of Argentine corn and sold it to local farmers at 45 cents a bushel. The plan drew farmer interest and prompted deeper study of tariff law impacts per the Huntingburg Argus.
This week’s News publishes the announcement of Sherrod King for County Assessor of Crawford county subject to the Republican county convention. King is 35, a lifelong farmer, and a life long Republican who formerly resided in Orange county and moved to Crawford county ten years ago.
Micheal G Real of Eckerty announces his run for trustee of Johnson township subject to the Republican convention. The candidate is described as a capable businessman who would protect taxpayers’ interests and serve the public.
George W. Miles, state fisheries and game commissioner, announces active cooperation with federal authorities to enforce new migratory bird protection rules. State deputies become deputy U.S. game wardens to safeguard geese and ducks across the Mississippi valley as the Agriculture Department begins enforcement with 129 wardens in 27 states. A Missouri newspaper cites a drinking rumor about a local individual.
Notice states M. G. Real has purchased J. M. Fesler line of caskets and undertaking materials at Eckerty Indiana and can supply items as needed.
Several cases of mumps are reported in Grantsburg with residents moving about as usual. Madge Highfill visited Hazel and Pearl Freman Sunday while Mrs Dink Laswell visited her brother Lloyd Freman and wife near Centerville Friday and Saturday. Dan King attended English Tuesday night. Edward Scott and wife welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday night.
Health remains excellent and Rev. A J Oster was unable to fill a visit due to his son’s illness. Many residents and visitors, including families Real, Yates, Sarles and Furgeson, moved between English, Milltown, Corydon and Eckerty for trades, church, schooling and court, with a spelling gathering at the Tunnel and plans for a revival by Rev McClure forthcoming.
Mrs Toney Sprinkle remains dangerously ill but shows improvement. Marion Campbell visited Willie Finch and family near Mifflin Sunday. Myrtle Meloy of English visited grandmother Mrs Mary Blank last week. Lydia Goldman visited sister at Oriole last week. Blanche Seaton of Mt Carmel and Nathaniel Forbes of Tower were called to attend again. W W Blank was in English Wednesday. J E Goldman and J D Hammond are in Louisville on business. Rice Parr and son Henry of Sulphur visited Willie Thursday. Nolan Goldman visited friends near Oriole Sunday. James Lavin was in English Saturday on business. Lucella Riot visited sister Mrs Logan Laswell at Taswell Monday.
Health on the ridge remains stable with Beals improving and Mrs Butt modestly better. Smallpox reports are still clear for Riddle as residents attend local events and visits in Leavenworth and nearby towns. Notables include H J Froman moving toward Beechwood mill and the L D players promoting A daughter of the Desert at Arc Theatre on March 19.
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