11 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
1
A Sunday afternoon funeral conducted by Rev. E. J. Harris honored a local resident. Burial followed in the cemetery east of Francesville.
William Doll aged about 33, long-time resident of Beaver town, died Saturday at his daughter’s home in Francesville after a brief illness of deco and kidney trouble. He came from Germany to the United States many years ago and lived in this county.
John Bechdell died at his Francesville home Tuesday evening about nine o'clock after a lengthy face illness. Despite visits to top surgeons in the United States, no relief was found. He was 42. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church this afternoon at o'clock with Rev. E. J. Martin officiating. A fuller obituary will appear next week.
A Jasper County Democrat correspondence notes fear amid the current business depression. Renters show little effort to secure farms for next year while many landowners offer farms for sale, citing high taxes and low prices driving them to the wall.
Mrs H W Foster entertained the Pioneer club last Thursday afternoon. Russell Bradley of Ladoga visited Dr and Mrs E H Byrd and children. Mr and Mrs John Coey spent Sunday in Chalmers with Matty Bodenheimer De Mourovia and the Daske family of Indian.
A discussion quoted Ed Jackson stating that the Indiana law may not permit recognition of the corporation's current request. He argues the commission cannot extend favors to foreign corporations not organized in the state. He asserts officers would fail in their duty if they did not comply with provisions.
Local businessman A. Clark to host a free community picture show at Myers theater in Jancesville on Monday night August 22. The program includes a five reel drama and a one reel comedy with titles to be announced later.
Telegraph style notice to telephone patrons about arrears since January for service. If payment is not made by November 1 the service will be terminated. Frances Scott, Manager, signals policy and action by the management.
Fragment from a road accident note urges drivers to go slow and warns that carelessness at a sharp turn cost lives of many. Mentions hospitals 20 miles away and repeated cautions to reduce speed in hazardous area.
The article reports sickness among cattle blamed on poisoning found in pasties. It notes concern about animal health and potential causes tied to食 pasties, reflecting agricultural worry and veterinary observations.
Mrs Gilbert K Chesterton remarks on ultra stylish Florida girl bathers and swimsuits. She notes admiration for well built figures but warns vanity can tempt the wearer. The exchange includes a pastor’s quip about vanity and mirrors.
The passage notes 800 idle farms in New England this year compared with 4,000 the prior year. It argues farming recovery comes not from benevolent aid but from the law of supply and demand, plus farmer thrift and courage.
Program for band concert this evening featuring Overture Troubadour and Fox-Trot Just Like a Gypsy with trombone solos Sally and Serenade The Poet's Dream. Includes War Songs in Camp and March Cincinnatus conducted by John W. Coon, bandmaster.
A small oats field on Geo Zo borosky farm in Jackson township Jasper county produced just over fifty bushels per acre the highest yield reported in the county. Mrs Bess Myers spent the weekend with friends in Valparaiso. Miss Hilda Delamore visits Benton Harbor Michigan. W A Lizenby of Lone Rock Iowa visits his parents and relatives in this area.
Healey drives long two to left for second out, Meir adds three in seventh with Ham mond safe on a wide throw. Brusnahan and Wilcox capitalize on errors as Clark, Gant, Swartzell generate rallies. Francesville threatens in eighth. final inning ends with three strikeouts.
In his application for permission the Divisions requests approval to abandon the coal road. Details outline route changes and potential impacts on operations. Officials review the plan and consider community and environmental effects.
A committee on educational representation notes the United States spends little on teachers with North Carolina at the bottom at an average salary of 285 per year. California leads with 1012 and the District of Columbia at 1052. Only a few states exceed 900 a year including New York Arizona Washington and New Jersey.
The funeral for Miss Lydia Hancock who died in Indianapolis Saturday was held Tuesday in Nauvoo with Rev. J. E. Sidebottom officiating. Born July 13 1858 in Pulaski County she was 63. She left two sisters Mrs Phillip Graye and Mrs Bushey and two brothers Oliver. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage.
A band concert outlines that Robert Carnes of Warsaw is the guest of relatives in town this evening. The note mentions M. P. Tae and spam pecan snacks as part of the convivial gathering.
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