Local Notes from Francesville and Surrounding Towns
Read through Francesville and nearby towns for Monday to Sunday updates. Names include Cyrus Hubbell, John Garrigues, Mrs E C Ambrecht, Mrs Charles A Clark, John Kruger, J C Sharrer, M A McKeever, Charles Clark, Paul Von Tobeh, Oscar Boulden, Dr F L Sharrer, Dr C R Netherton, Jno Salzwedel, Crist Huppert, Ed Finnegan, Pulaski County Agricultural Society, and many others. Shipping, visits, births, and local business movements are covered. The piece notes hospital openings, elections of agricultural groups, and social club gatherings.
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Cyrus Hubbell
Medaryville
John Garrigues
Lafayette
E. C. Ambrecht
Monon
Charles A. Clark
John Kruger
J. C
F. L. Sharrer
M. A. McKeever
Monticello
John Priest
Francesville
Clyde Scott
Roy C Reish Betrothed in Detroit Wedding
Detroit papers report Roy C Reish son of Mr Mrs Chas Reish of this place wed Miss Bertha King in Detroit on January 17 at Rev L Arnold’s St Stephen Episcopal Church. The couple will live at 282 Fourth Ave West Detroit. Trib and friends extend best wishes.
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Detroit
Roy C. Reish
Chas. Reish
Mich
Bae
W. J. King
de Michigan
Bertha
L. Arnold
St. Step Episcopal Church of
Fourth Avenue
the Tribune
Woman In Monticello Suicides Attempt After Mental Break
Mrs A W Kraag living west of Monticello attempted poisoning six children and herself with iodine during a temporary derangement. She swallowed iodine and jumped into cold water in a horse tank to wash away her sins, then went to a neighbor’s house in night clothes. An inquest was held and admission to Central Hospital, Indianapolis, is being sought for treatment. Three children suffered severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kraag
Monticello
Chile
Central Hospital
Indianapolis
Pelsey and Knockel Couple Wed at Rensselaer
John Pelsey son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pelsey west of town married Lydia Knockel daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Knockel near Remington Wednesday afternoon last week. A reception followed at the bride’s home with many out of town guests. They will reside with his parents. The Tribune extends congratulations.
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John Pelsey
Joseph Pelsey
Lydia Knockel
Phillip Knockel
Remington
Rensselaer
the Tribune
Hotel Burned at La Crosse
The White's Frame Hotel in La Crosse owned by W E Schultz burned Monday at 5:30 AM due to a chimney defect and was completely destroyed. Insurance of 2700 covered the building and household furniture.
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Lacrosse
W. E. Schultz
Goble and Murphey Hold February 8 Auction Near Francesville
Goble and Murphey will conduct a sale featuring 26 head of good stock farming implements feed and household goods seven miles east and one mile south of Francesville on Thursday February 8. J E Blew auctioneer Ship Huddleston clerk. Details to appear in the next issue.
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Goble & Murphey
Francesville
J. E. Blew
Huddleston
Box social at Consolidated School in White Post
A box social will be held Friday evening February 2 at Consolidated school White Post township with 20c squares for cakes and teachers Sylvia Lanam and Ferne Riggs mentioned. Mrs. Leo Worland and daughter from Rensselaer visited her parents. Soap prices rise with 7 bars of Lenox selling 25c.
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White Post Township
Sylvia Lanam
Ferne Riggs
Leo Worland
Rensselaer
James Coffel
Red path lecture course at opera house Thursday night
The senior class management announces the third Red path lecture at the opera house next Thursday evening. Roy E. Bendell entertains with miscellaneous selections and costume pieces including an evening with James Whitcomb Riley and impersonations of The Merchant of Venice and Ben Hur. Tickets on sale at City Drug Store. doors open 8:00, show at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath
Opera House
Roy E. Bendell
James Witcomb Riley
City Drug Store
Obituary: Mrs. Rhoda C. Chetwood Allee Passes at 92
Mrs. Rhoda Chetwood Allee of Wilkes County North Carolina born December 1 1824 died aged 92 at the home of her son James Allee east of Francesville after a long life in Coe ce x moved 1844 joined the Baptist church and left three sons twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the family home on Saturday at 10 o'clock with Rev A L Brandenburg officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Allee
James Allee
Francesvile
Rhoda Chetwood Allee
Wilkes County
North Carolina
Coe Ce x
Allee
The
Baptist Church
James
Thomas
Wesley
A. L. Brandenburg
Methodist Church
Allen Clark Marriage in Winamac
George Allen son of Frank Allen of Jefferson township and Miss Myrtle Clark daughter of Alva Bud Clark were married last week southwest of Winamac at Winamac by Rev. A. H. Lawrence. George is a familiar town figure and Tribune readers wish them happiness.
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George Allen
Frank Allen
Jefferson Township
Myrtle Clark
Alva
Bud’’ Clark
Winamac
A. H. Lawrence
George
Town
The
Tribune
Moroco Pastor to Preach at Christian Church Sunday
Mr. O. M. Johnson of Moroco Indiana will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. Everyone is invited to attend. The church orchestra will assist with an appropriate musical program at the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Johnson
Morocco
Indiana
Christian Church
Settle By February Ist Court Notice From O E Dunn
A stern demand from O E Dunn requires immediate payment of all outstanding accounts by February Ist or they will be placed with a collection agency. The message urges prompt settlement to avoid further action.
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E. Dunn
Relatives Visit Star City and Logansport Guests
Miss Della and Ada Shumaker are visiting relatives and friends in Star City and Logansport. Harry Hayworth of Logansport has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bledsoe and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nolan.
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Della
Ada Shumaker
Star City
Logansport
Harry Hayworth
Apa
H. W. Bledsoe
Frank Nolan
Porter Takes Road Sales Post After Grand Rapids Rise
Merle W. Porter of Francesville now in Hammond Ind joins Grand Rapids Shoe and Rubber Company outside staff touring Western Michigan to meet customers. He previously worked three years in stock and on the road, with early life details and family ties noted amid a local business notice.
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the Tribune
Grand Rapids Rubber and Shoe Company
Merle W. Porter
The
Tribune
Merle
W. M. Porter
Francesville
Hammond
Ind
Grand Rapids Shoe and Rubber Company
Harvey Skillman
John Maurits
Glen.Finch
Michigan
Porter
Kansas
Wichita
Clara Bell Morrison
Rapid City
Brother Porter
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Are We Losing Our Energy and Farm Labor?
A column argues rising food prices threaten urban migration while farm labor shortages curb output. It dismisses critics, cites war, foreign demand, and calls the farm a stable source of plenty versus city life and “Country Jakes” labels.
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New York
Revival Meetings Ramp Up At Methodist Church
The revival meetings at the Methodist church draw growing interest as attendees seek to invite Christ more fully into their lives. Dr. Merton S. Rice in Indianapolis warned of modern self sufficiency and urged Christianity citing Bernard Shaw. Pastor A L Brandenburg notes the challenge of reaching people who rely on themselves.
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Methodist Church
Christ
Jesus Christ
Merton S. Rice
Indianapoli
God
Bernard Shaw
A. L. Brandenburg
Weekend Bakery Deals Brighten Hamlets Pallet
Local bakers advertise rising prices on butter eggs flour and milk while offering ten cent devil's food squares and white and sun gold cakes for Saturday. Jones.
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Jones
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William Zard
Moody
Oscar Boulden
Lloyd Washburn
Chicago
Tob. Toontinsan
Fnforsot Pei
Paul von Tobeh
Laur
Breeshee
Blue Island
William J. Cobbard
Opal Tavier
Ethel Linn
Winamae
Otto Weitzin
Fred Bell
George Daseke
Herman Lane
Medarville
Eiza Aukerman
Knox
Orla Clouse
Reneselaer
Charles &. Culp
Culp
Judson Aterue
Winona Telephone Dee
Forest
National Guard
Charles F. Osbon
C. R. Netherton
Clark’s Hill
Jno. Salzwedel
Crist Huppert
Finnegan
Pulaski County Agricultural Society
Federation of Farmers’ Institutes
George Minnicus
Reynolds
Gay Drake
Busiyu BS
Norma Brophey
Florence
Thesper County Hospital
Boyd Porter
William Fitzpatrick
Clifford Beaver
Jones Bakery
Henry Bolinger
Orie Haymond
Ira Williamson
Dora Rex
Ives
Pythian Sisters Club
Tillie Overman
Virg Alkire
J. E. Tillett
G. M. Haring
Lawrence Poundstone
Misses Della
Cora Shumaker
Zora Tillet
Grace Frohm
Roy C. Reish Marted
A Benedict
Libby
E. L. Daniels
Kewanna
Francesville Telephone Company
S. K. Jones
Bakers
Judson’ Fitzpatrick
Terre Haute
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