05 May 1916
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
1
The Marengo Indians opened their season with a home game versus the Indians, powered by Patett and Longest who led the team in singles and runs. Several local players including Austin, Golden, and Brown contributed as others supported the effort with solid defense and timely hits.
The News reports widespread fruit tree blossoming across the region with farmers predicting an enormous crop barring late frosts. Local notes mention choirs, Chautauqua plans, and community updates including school exams, store hires, and residents traveling to nearby towns.
A blue serious tragedy titled un spect acular melodian features Marie Walcamp Wm Clifford Rex De Roselli Lyle Warrenton and aviator Frank Stites. The Joker The Way He Won the Widow stars Max Asher Gale Henry and Wm Franey and promises laughs. A one part drama with a surprise finish Six Months to Live stars Ben Wilson with Dorothy Phillips.
The Home Economics class served a well attended supper to aid the English cemetery. The group backs Hammond Bros for garage use and notes a Big Annual Chowder in September 1916. Rural mail service begins on May 1st with carrier Charles Landiss paid 1200 yearly.
Amy McGovern was born February 1 1880 and died April 30 1916 age 36 years 2 months 29 days. She married Thomas T. Stites June 4 1902 and had two sons. She leaves a mother five brothers and three sisters with deep church ties and service as steward organist and Sabbath school teacher. Funeral Monday Taswell M E church Rev A J Oster officiated. Remains laid to rest in Mifflin cemetery.
Miss Jane Hall visited New Albany last week. Lola Wynn called on friends at Curby Sunday. Dennis Braden and J W Bird were at English Monday. Mary Eastridge visited Taswell relatives last week. Gwendoline Poe visited New Albany last week. Sarah Edwards of Georgetown visited relatives here Sunday. C T Brown and son Sherilf of English visited relatives here last week. W A Austin of Newport Ky visits his mother M E Austin. J E Ross attended the Democratic State convention in Indianapolis. Uncle Peter Gottfried visited his son Monroe at Bitler Ill a few days. W A Cook of Georgetown visits daughter Mrs C W Meri weather. G W Churchill residence now plastered and nearing completion. Dorothy Fields and Effie Newton at Eckerty visiting home folks. Chris Yeager moves family from Pilot Knob to here. Robert Merryman and Clare of Milltown finish work on C D Summers and A J Bat man. High school commencement at Leavenworth Monday with Marengo orchestra. English Saturday teacher exams: G R Westhers, Russel McDonald, Knoefel Turner, Lee Waynick, Audra Jones. Ministers Group meeting of multiple towns to be held here May 8-9. Rev W H Todd of New Albany to preach opening sermon. Rev C A Frakes preached at Christian church. C E Austin and family of Leavenworth visit mother M E Austin. Mrs Ollie Kintmer of Corydon visits mother Jane Key. Ladies Aid of U B church sews 41 pounds of rags Monday. ad relatives.
A party of twelve from here toured Wyandotte Cave Saturday and returned tired yet delighted by the grotto’s wonders. Numerous local residents visited relatives, attended graduations, and hosted guests across the region through the week in a flurry of social activity.
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