Republicans Call Joint Convention for Delegate Selections
A 1912 call from the Third District Republican Committee invites county affiliates to a March 22 convention at English to choose delegates and alternates for New Albany and Indianapolis events, culminating in the Chicago National Convention. The notice lists local residents and officials attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Congressional District
English
New Albany
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Crawford County
Republican Meeting Called in Crawford County March 22 1912
Republican precinct committeemen in Crawford County are requested to meet in English on Friday March 22 1912 to organize and address any business before the meeting. Also notes Oakland City College spring term opens April 1 with courses in common branches music art and more. Sum term begins May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dranford County
Crawford County
Oakland City College
W. P. Dearing
Oakland City
Ind
Indiana considers county institute replacement with summer school
Charles A Greathouse, state superintendent, reports Missouri abandoned the county institute for a summer school and a three day county meeting, finding the substitute satisfactory. He favors a similar change in Indiana if a good alternative is found. Go with the crowd to Robert Longest's for your fancy confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Greathouse
State Teachers’ Association
William P. Evans
Missouri
Evans
Robert Longest
Revival Meetings Inspire Large Local Attendance and Music
The Crabb Evangelistic Co conducts revival meetings at the English church with two large choruses and a sunbeam choir. A. W. Crabb preaches in plain truth while Sister Crabb leads the solo and sunbeam work. Otis E. Watson directs choruses as guests from Huntingburg join for music and a male quartet performs. Sessions run nightly with topics including The Unpardonable Sin and Three Unscrupulous Doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabb Evangelistic Co
A. W. Crabb
Otis E. Watson
Wome
Print Your Bills For The Horse And Jack Season
Let Us Print Your Bills. The season for horse and jack bills is now here and we are prepared to give you the best work at very reasonable prices. Give us a call.
How to Impress a Suitor With Subtle Courtship Advice
A guide advising women to avoid overt pressure, play coy with a suitor and his mother, emphasize own job stability, and occasionally send flowers to spark genuine interest. It encourages restraint, self respect, and measured gestures to increase dating prospects.
For Sale at a Bargain in English Indiana 70 Acre Property
70 acres five miles south of English with 50 under cultivation 15 acres of bottom land a five room frame dwelling 24 by 40 feet timber good cistern cellar and smoke house all fenced. Bargain sought immediately. Thomas S. Austin English Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Austin
Ind
Farmers Institute Meeting for Sterling Township
A meeting will be held at the court house in English on March 23 1912 to perfect a township organization for Sterling township Two capable speakers will deliver addresses Citizens are urged to attend Dellas Bennett President George W Stewart Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sterling Township
Dellas Bennett
George W. Stewart
Sec’y
Poland China Stock for Sale at Thos Byerly Farm
Grandson of Old Indiana Chief, an $8,000 hog available at Thos Byerly's farm west of town. Service $1.00. For Sale Span of extra large yearling mules. G. W. Stewart, 2-23-4w English, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Old Indiana
Thos. Byerly
G. W. Stewart
English
Ind
County News Items Highlight Local Incidents and Social Events
Local notes report illness recoveries and medical visits including Mrs. Nancy Taylor and Mrs. Ed Weathers. The pie supper at Red Men hall raised about twenty five dollars. Funeral and church events are noted along with several real estate transfers and school activities in Marengo and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Marengo
Arikari Tribe
Manzanita Tribe of
New Albany
Levi Pierson
Hannah Veatch
James Byrum
John Denton
J. F. McKinley
Stephen Trinkle
Murphy
Lee Pierson
Ollie Bullington
Monticello
Ill
Matthew Miller
Diekuis
Chas. H. McDonald
Rockville
Valeene
Ephriam Jones
Bacon
David Jones
Ladies of the Christian Church
Bethany Union Illnesses and Local Visits Reported
Thomas Vanwinkle and daughter Stella are ill with Dr. Garland of Eckerty attending. Mayo Newton in English for dental work. Frank Bryant of West Fork en route to St. Louis for Southern railway work. Mrs N A Lamon returns to Eckerty after visit with son D Hammond. Oscar Goldman back to Evansville after visit. Absolom Knight visits his mother near St Croix. Stella Curl visits sister Mrs John Miller at Eckerty and attends church. Mamie Brown visiting Mrs William Miller near English. Philip Traver of Memphis Texas visits friends nearby. once a timber man here. Clarence Reasor visits father Lige Reasor near West Fork. Mrs Thad Goldman returns to Henderson Ky after sister-in-law’s death. I R Redden in English on business. Herman Lamon of Birdseye visits Thomas Vanwinkle who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Vanwinkle
Stella
Garland
Eckerty
Mayo Newton
Frank Bryant
West Fork
G. N. Newton
St. Louis
Southern Railway
N. A. Lamon
D. Hammond
Oscar Goldman
Evansville
Absolom Knight
Rachel Knight
St. Croix
Stella Curl
John Miller
Eckerly
Mamie Brown
William Miller
Philip Traver
Memphis
Texas
Clarence Reasor
Lige Reasor
Thad Goldman
John Armstrong
Henderson
I. R. Redden
Herman Lamon
Birdseye
Village Postmaster play to raise funds in Alton
Alton residents plan an evening March 15 at the I O O F hall to present The Village Postmaster by home talent. The event aims to raise funds as several locals travel to see family and friends in nearby Kentucky and Cincinnati while others visit Tobinsport for ailing relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O
Hal David Deuchars, Sr
Cincinnati
Ray Purcell
Arthur Attwood Jeffor Iliais
Mary F. Sprinkle
For Sale at Cost Two Studebaker Wagons in English Ind
Two 2 percent Studebaker wagons offered for sale at cost. Seller A M Froman lists Riddle Indiana as the sale location noting prices match warehouse stock in English Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
English
Ind
A. M. Froman, Riddle
West Fork Notices and Socials Highlight Mild Local Events
Residents report cold and grip symptoms while visitors stop by family homes including Owen Cole to his ill mother and Marion Campbell to W L Goldman. A tackie party at Frady s. teachers and farmers institute planned for West Point March 16. West Fork school to close March 3. Also a real estate ad notes a Main street business and dwelling in English offered for 550 dollars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irvin Bobbitt
Thos. S. Austin
Sec’v
Republican County Central Committee
C. B. Suddarth
Benj. Goodman
A.C Leasor
Louisville
Frank Lane
Wickliffe
J.N. Neville
Alton
W. W. Johnson
Curby
A.G. Ward
Corydon
E. &. Lamon
Kyana
Charles E. Jones
Petersburg
M. G. Real
George Real
Near Temple
John Cook
Johnson Township
Atty
Elimore Crecelius
Milltown
W. J. Spencer
Chas. T. Brown
Sam Rothrock
Wyandotte
H. A. Rothrock
John G. Sloan
Frank Campbell
Leavenworth
G. T. Stallings
B. Enlow
Taswell
M. W. Funk
R.S. Kirkham
George W. Lamon
Elijah Walls
Wm. Denbo
Vincennes
Thomas L. Grimes
Ethel Merchant
Harry Boyd
E. G. Boyd
John Welman
Sarah E. Goodson
Mary Duncan
Robert Longest’s
Robt. Cummins
Rockport Journal
Indiana
Indianapolis Star and News
J. K. Gowdy
J. P. Goodrich
W. T. Durbin
C. W. Fairbanks
H. S. New
J. A. Hemenway
Joe Kealing
Taft
Roosevelt
E. M. Lee
Singing Evangelist
Sam Benz
Charles T. Brown
Tilden T. Gobbel
J. Evan Jones Araa
William J. Hawkins
William H. Finch
David L. Miller
Arthur H. Flanigan
James F.jones
Tate Wat
L. Vv. Byrum
Martin H. Smith Pot Bane
Hank
John W. Richie
Emi
Lewis
Pfeiffer
J. M. Snyder Bee
James P. Culver
William J. Trusty
Tor Ag
Farmers’ Institute
W. S. Hanger
Nancy Taylor
Ed. Wyman
Ed. Weathers
E. O. Murphy
Emma Hiestand
Little Sons
Oris Hiestand
Lizzie Austin
C. T. Brown
L. B. Johnson
Ireland
J. M. Johnson
S. M. Stewart
H. R. Weathers
T. H. Dunn
Valentine Deich
P. H. Bye
Thompson's Chapel
Harrison County
I.C. 0. F. Lodge
Jesse Hilgret
Dillman School
Sam Dodd
Pilot Knob
C. E. Jones
Atmer
Jesse Jenkins
Ivan Hilgret
Luther Levell
Mt. Sterling
Garriott
Dillman
Roy E. Tower
Miltown
L. V. Byrum
B. S. Tower
Nellie Shaw
Magnolia
Lizzie Hilgret
Fiona Smith
Alt
Fern Tower
Leroy Cox
Bethany Union
Mrs. Hotaling
Alberta
Kentucky
Dr. and Mrs. Haxiekd
Baby
I Week
James Goldman
Dora Gibson
John Esarey
Tobinsport
Tet City
Princeton
Owen Cole
Arthur Campbell
Bertha Reasor
Frady's
Marion Campbell
W. L. Goldman
Rosa Campbell
Warren Cole
Will Duffin
Lettie Sharpe
Walter Campbell
Conklin
Teachers and Farmers Institute
West Point
Ernest Pavey
Mifflin
Elgie Goldman
Florence Campbell
Minnie Conklin
Greer
West Fork School
Main Street
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