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Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1923

Page

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Stock Raisers Hear Report On Producers' Livestock Commission

Pulaski County's Mathews M P Hill reports at the first annual meet of the Producers' Livestock Commission Company in Indianapolis. Delegates from central and southern Indiana, about 3208 votes, hear President Barker stress cooperation. The firm handled a quarter of total consignments to Indianapolis yards last week and notes a $22,000 surplus prorated to shipping associations. Prices stabilized to benefit producers amid rising receipts and profits.

Mathews M. P. Hill Pulaski County Producers’ Livestock Commission Company Indianapols Farm Bureau Indanapolis Barker

Potato Growers Adopt Best Seed for Higher Yields

The Counts Vara Bureau promotes using certified seed potatoes for distribution among growers. They claim Indian trials show significant yield improvements with certified seeds and urge adoption across regions to boost production and reduce disease.

Vara Bureau India

M. F. E. Church Revival and Get Together Update

Epworth and Turner leagues host revival meetings starting Jan 28 with evening worship at 7. The Get Together Meeting date moved from Wednesday to Thursday the 25th. A family friendly program includes games, literature, conversation, and storytelling in the church basement. Pastor Paul A. Reisen extends the invitation.

Santas School Fe Turner League von Paul A. Reisen

Christian Church Sunday School and Services Schedule

Christian Church publishes Sunday school at Ordiacun with preaching at 10 45 a m A vital subject will be presented Christian Endeavor meetings at 6 p m with preaching at 7 p m All members urged to attend Dr Dunkleberger Afinister. Mr and Mrs Jeon Minnicus visited Monticelli plus Sam day. John Bierman returned from Quincy where he sought treatment for a growth on the chin.

Ordiacun Dunkleberger Jeon Minnicus Monticelli Sam Day John Bierman Quincy

Farmers Institute Here January 24 25

The Salem township farmers institute is set for January 24 and 25 at the high school gymnasium. A packed program features music, a round table on geese, talks by Warren of Kouts, Mrs. Goldsmith, and Mr. Muller, and moving pictures. Premiums awarded to institute members only for various exhibits including corn, oats, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

Salem Township Farmers’ Institute Reisen Mr. Warren Kouts Iventugs Neeloon Pulaski County Weller Matthews William Goldsmith Muller UCO Marsh

Monon Woman Named to Indiana League Committee

Monon resident Mrs Maude Middlestadt was named a member of the Tenth District committee of the Indiana League of Women Voters. The district group will work with a state wide committee appointed by Mrs Charles Arthur Carlisle to guide the league lobby for three measures to be proposed before the state general assembly now in session.

Maude Middlestadt Monon Indiana League of Women Voters Charles Arthur Carlisle State General Assembly

Enquirer Snippet Notes Christmas Stockings Controversy

A fragmented Enquirer passage notes a girl who received silk stockings valued at six dollars for Christmas and observers claim about 3.75 dollars were seen earlier. The dialogue questions accuracy and hints at jokes about overestimating gifts.

J. K.G The Enquirer Max Fetkhart

Local notices and farm sale listings from Pulaski County

Monticello residents Eldridge and relatives travel to Lafayette Monday. Christian Workers plan Friday meeting with Mrs Garrigettes. For sale 20 acres north of Lakeside on gravel road in Pulaski County suitable for chicken or fruit farm. Threshing outfit with Nichols Shepard Separator 2840 and a TIP tractor, 18 35, in good condition, cheap due to owner’s death. Contact F C Draus Denham Indiana.

Lakeside Pulaski County Indiana Anna Cedar Street Plamamond The Bor Nicols- Shepard F.C. Draus Denham

Auto Plate Tax Move Aims at County Funding

A proposed bill seeks to divert auto license plate funds to county roads. Officials Truman Murden and Meron Post explain plates would be issued by county auditors who repay the state for costs. Excess funds would go to the state breeding fund, with title revocation for repeat traffic violators. Municipal recreation centers may be authorized in larger towns.

Truman 7 Murden Lovansport Meron Fh Post Aaderson Comnty Department of State Couuty Representative Post Idea Afr Post American Legion Cies Fidiana

Francesville Teams Sweep Friday Night Wins at Pulaski

Francesville basketball teams earned three victories Friday at Pulaski High School gym. The Francesville Independents beat Pulaski Independents 28 to 15. Francesville High School defeated Pulaski 43 to 14. Francesville girls team routed Pulaski 7 to 4.

Francesville Pulaski Francesville Independents Pulaska Independents Francesville High School Vpulaski Pulaski Five

Christians And Methodists Split Wins In Gym Doubleheader

A crowded high school gym hosted a Christian versus Methodist church doubleheader with equal gate receipts. The Christians won the first game 22 to 2, while the Methodist team claimed victory in the second contest.

Methodists

Cooperative Elevator Company elects new directors in Francesville

The stockholders meeting at the Francesville library auditorium reappointed most directors with one new member elected. A 6 percent dividend was declared and Gr McCullough of the Cavan Dealers Association spoke in support of the cooperative movement. John Zink remains manager, with services praised by patrons and the board.

Co-operative Elevator Company Francesville Library Girant Gamnerson Samuel Far Way Feawrence Poundstone Lerman Guseh Terman Roeheke Grant Evernham Phonas Blubbard Leavne Gr. McCullough Cavan Dealers’ Association Co-Operative Movement John Zink Co-operative Elevator

Monticello Prepares for Dam Boom Amid Court Fights

Polks advertise Monticello as a coming hub of factories real estate and resorts as Nervas Daim dam construction proceeds. Farmers oppose the project citing flooding and drainage loss while Benton County residents buy lakefront property and plan summer homes. The dam faces ongoing lawsuits and court reviews before completion.

Polks Monticello Monticcello Nervas Manticellis Benton County Bio Dam Atentilela Bentan

Marion Rotruck Is Sixty Five Birthday Gathering

On Monday evening January 8 residents gathered at the Home pot Marion Rotruck to mark his birthday. Present were Ernest Kopka John Kopka Fred Schumaker Bert Burson George Tlaring Claed Burson Argus Rotruck Albert Shirtz Paul Vantohel and Royal Drenneman. They played games until a late hour and wished Mahoney a prosperous year with warm wishes.

Marion Rotruck Ernest Kopka John Kopka Fred Schumaker Bert Burson George Tlaring Claed Burson Argus Rotruck Albert Shirtz Paul Vantohel Royal Drenneman Lee Mahoney

Mrs Bush Celebrates 84th Birthday At Home

Mrs Carolina Bush marked her eighty fourth birthday with family guests including Mires William Wendt from Wisconsin, Charles Wendt from Michigan City, John Wendt and Pierman Gash visiting from this drive area.

Mrs. Bush

Young Couple Wed in Knox Surprise Ceremony

Miss Madge Jones and Richard Ward married yesterday in Knox by Rev. John Van Orman. The couple plans a home in Michigan City. The bride is Francesville High School alumna and musician. groom works for Pullman Car Co. at Michigan City. Jo Beestey returned from Indianapolis on business. Loyal Sons Sunday school class urged to meet next Sunday for plans and organization.

Madge Jones Richard Ward Knox John van Orman Michigan City Francesville High School S. K. Jones Charles Ward Monon Pullman Car Co Loyal Sens The Christian Church Alice Hill

City Considers Water Works Proposition

A Francesville meeting with William S. Moore and Charles W. Cole explored a water works plan financed by bonds and a town controlled water company. Estimated costs include $830,000 to $3,3000 with annual taxes around 35 cents per $100 causing a $3.25 to $3.00 yearly levy on typical homes. The plan promises fire protection, reduced street oiling costs, and improved sanitation, with broad support but some financial caution.

Francesville William S.moore Charles W. Cole South Bend Indiana Mr. Cole Public Service Commission of Alr. Cole Messrs. Moore and Cole

Yeggs Fail in Brookston Bank Robbery Attempt

A failed bank robbery at Brookston described as the attempted burglary of a local bank by masked robbers. The explosion damaged the building but nothing was stolen and the bandits fled after triggering alarms and removing telephones and wires. Local authorities investigate as the suspects escape with no known accomplices.

Metenex Marti Rterald Tee

White County Idea Should Be Considered

Board of Connie Stoners discussed patrol station expansion and road mileage needs. Proposal favors hauling fresh material over a stretch of road as more economical, with consideration of timing, damage, and labor costs.

White County Connie Stoners Peasy County Roses Coed Ley Echo

Miss Bernice Haring Hosts Friends in Evening

Miss Bernice Haring entertained a group Tuesday evening. Attending were Miss Mabel Keller, Miss Gie Detrimere, Miss Ruth Kastor, Miss Valied Sharty, Miss Doris Tlarine and others. Refreshments were served.

Hernice Mabel Keller Gie Detrimere Ruth Kastor Va Ied Sharty Doris Tlarine Amd Wopkin Ped Meers Kirward Wasne Myers Demakl Mar Lloward Phalidbard Cecih Tds Or Claude Flarive

Strand Theatre Pro Gram Ends In Romeo And Comedy

A rollicking western setup features a long lost heir scheme with impersonation and a comic railroad journey. The film includes a staged explosion mistaken for dynamite, a reception with the Puysters, and a twist where the old man denies paternity. Mon Jan 22 features John Gilbert in Love Gambler with a town showdown over untamable horses and a daring wager.

Chuc Warner J. Puysters John Gilbert Dick Manners Tts Sol’ McClelland

Lost Ford car and missing items near Colbo’s

Brief note reports a red topped Ford missing between the author’s place and Colbo’s. A separate item notes two Indiana University health nurses will lecture at Francesville School in Tice on Wednesday evening January 24, free to the public.

Ford Thre Red Top Fisk Between My Place Colbo S. E. Anicker Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. FE. Church Services Mr. and Mars Larry Poster Ladoga Farmers’ Institute Eldridge Mero Brity Weltzin Lafayette John Garrigttes Margaret Till Albee Ulill Ray Rhimehart Ute Pines South Bend Business College Llome Missionary Society of the McE. Church Charles Kruger Paul Reisen Phice Methodist Episcopal Church Reynolads Fowler Jo. Beestey Tnedianapolis Yeggs Brookston Bank Bernice Haring Strand MOM
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