26 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
1
Local school life summary with class exams and study quirks, mock trial, and Athletic Association setup. Mentions of visits by former students, a Terre Haute entry, and community news including local travels, disagreements, and upcoming events.
Circuit Court actions show six Moore cases dismissed, Abell guilty and cost, Stephenson assault cost, Ritchie trespass discharged, Sturgeon and many others continued or concluded with costs. Notable entries include a $280 judgment against Brown and Vogt, and a millinery sale tease for Byrd & Roberts.
Theophilus Key, born September 5 1839, died March 17 1915 at age 75 years six months twelve days in Marengo. He leaves a widow and four children Willard postmaster at Marengo Rev Perry Key H R Weathers Clara and Metta. A Civil War veteran of Co H 13th Ind Cav funeral conducted by Rev E Roberts in Marengo cemetery.
Susanannah M. Longest widow of William Longest died Monday at her home north of town after weeks of illness. Survived by six children and husband predeceased her. Funeral held at Christian church with Elder Dellas Bennett officiating. interment English cemetery. Bertha Seaton dies at Mt. Carmel home. daughter of Jesse Belcher Sr. Survived by husband, two children, father, two sisters, three brothers. Remains brought to English. funeral at three o'clock. burial Lead cemetery.
Thieves blew open the safe at B F Temple and Son, stealing about $800 in cash and valuables. A loud blast was heard between midnight and 1 am with bloodhounds tracking the culprits toward Marengo seven miles away. No arrests yet as investigators push through Southern Indiana robberies.
A March 27 fashion display features spring and summer hats for ladies misses and children plus baby caps and boys hats with an invitation to view. Also noted are cooking tips, basket linings, a pastor’s lecture on Missions in Huntingburg with curios from abroad, a marriage in Jeffersonville, and a successful English High School home talent tour in Milltown and Birdseye.
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Preaching by Elder Bobbitt at 11:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Teachers' training Wednesday at 7:15. Members purchased a new organ placed last week. Eld James Bobbitt moved Wednesday to property bought from A Tillery, south of the railroad. Amelia Bischoff and William A E Depton wed at the courthouse with Eld Otis E Watson officiating. Mabel Jones hosted a Colonial tea for Annabelle Pickler with games music and refreshments.
The Courier announces a daily meeting at the court house in English on Saturday March 27 1915 with speakers at 10 30 a m from Purdue Amos Lemon Corydon Mr Brubeck New Albany and C Ball St Louis Mo Ball will test milk free of charge. All are invited especially ladies as they are interested. Wm Veatch President.
The Public Service Commission of Indiana schedules a hearing on April 8 1915 at 9 a m in Indianapolis to consider Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Kentucky based transfer of all Indiana property to Southern Telephone Company of Indiana. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the sale should not proceed as of March 18 1915. J L Reiley secretary seal.
Towen businessman G. W. Bee and many locals make calls around English and New Albany. The community hosts examinations, weddings, visits, and a Weghty slate of trips from Milltown to Louisville with missing relatives and a notable marriage in English attended by local families.
Lewis Brandenburg made a business trip to English Monday. Miss Anna Wiseman at Dr. Land's visits home folks there. Wiseman school closed last Wednesday with Miss Mary Lavin as teacher and many parents pleased with the year. John Perkins died Tuesday morning after a long illness since his home burned. he was 76. Mrs. A J Riley had a sad accident when her horse fell last Friday, mashing her foot. Lese Morton, suffering rheumatism, is improving.
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