Local News Events in Francesville Area
William Flynn of Pittsburg is here on business. Telegrams say Ray Rhinehart and Donald Poulden arrived in the United States and are due here this week. The Sunday school picnic of the Methodist Episcopal church drew about 150 at Maple Grove on the Tippecanoe.
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William Flynn
Pittsburg
P. J. von Tobel
Jacob Gobie
Chicago
Will Fitzpatrick
Odell
Maggie Lee
Anna Swing
Peoria
Hanging Grove
Millie Julian
Indianapolis
A. C. Mallon
Charles Parrott
Fern
Laura Brinker
Winamac
C. A. Nelson
Cynthia Garrigues
Valparaiso
Bert Raines
Ernest Smith
Michigan City
George Protsman
Con
Kulda Keitzmann
Plymouth
Cyrus Rubbell
E. L. Delamore
Charles B. Judy
Jennie Gibson
Thomas Wise
Kansas
Anna Dean
Bedford
Albert Shirtz
Salt Lake City
Eleie Zellers
Fred Borders
I. D. Howard
Ray Rhinehart
Donald Poulden
United States
Methodist Episcopal Church
Maple Grove
Tippecanoe
Joseph Guingrich
Viola
Joseph Yergler
Gridley
A. F. Jergenhorn
Morris
Vera
Edith
Vera Mumbert
Claytonville
William Guingrich
Francesville
William A. Culp
Earl
France
John Culp
Grover Culp
Ray Stansbury
W. O. Stansbury
Wanatah
Tilford Lizenby
Medaryville
Army Worm Outbreak Recedes Says County Agent Mathews
County Agent Mathews notes the army worm problem is ending for the year due to a mild winter and wet spring. Most muck ground in rye or timothy and much pasture has at least a few worms but outbreaks are not widespread. Surviving worms become moths that fly long distances before laying more eggs, suggesting calmer years ahead.
The Religion of Thrift Editorial From Indianapolis News
The Church Federation of Indianapolis presents an eloquent editorial praising thrift as wise spending of time and money. It defines thrift as thought foresight and value, guiding each minute and penny toward permanent life gains and future fortune, claiming thrift grants mastery of fate and world leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Federation of Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Koster Family Injured In Kokomo Area Car Collision
The John Koster family were in a side swipe crash three miles south of Logansport on Sunday noon. A Maxim car driven by Kokomo residents collided with the Koster Case car, causing minor injuries to Mrs. Koster and her daughter Mrs. Wade, while the Maxwell sustained heavy damage and the Koster vehicle was only slightly harmed.
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John Koster
Logansport
Kokomo
Maxwell
Koster
Ida
George Wade
Case
Frankfort Business Women Form a Local Association
Frankfort business women who left social clubs have formed the Business Women's association. The group will meet twice monthly with a program focusing on business questions, including some social events. The article notes room for such groups in towns and substantial work for members.
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Frankfort
Business Women’s Association
Ford's War Profits to be Returned to Government
Henry Ford will return to the government his share of profits after requesting the secretary of the treasury to appoint an accountant to review the company books. The Interior Revenue Bureau directed its Detroit representative to assign the auditor to determine the exact profits.
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Ford
Henry Ford
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Roper
Detroit
Robins and Theft Among Cherry Season
A writer laments a robin turning to theft as cherries ripen. The piece reflects on the bird’s cheerful summer presence contrasting with enacting petty crime.
Here Is One Hero who Returned Quietly
A Tennessee sergeant, York, is praised for modesty after his World War I service. The piece rebukes publicity efforts by Rotarians and others, noting York refused fame and fortune and chose a simple postwar life with his wife. It lauds his restraint, courage, and duty above public adulation.
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Sergt
York
Tennessee
U. S
Tennessee Hills
Goodrich Seeks Six Items for September Special Session
Governor Goodrich outlines six priorities for a September special session including federal suffrage amendment election law updates for joint ticket voting and per diem for county auditors. Other items cover county road law corrections and depository law reforms for public funds. Funeral attendees listed for Harrison Wilson include relatives from several towns.
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Goodrich
Board of Review
Towns Enforce Muffler Law Aims to Cut Noise
The Indiana legislature enacted a law requiring motor vehicles to have adequate mufflers on public highways. Some drivers favor cut-outs for performance, but experts say engines run fine with mufflers. The law should relieve public noise and should be enforced, though some motorists may protest.
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Indiana
Harrison Wilson Funeral Held Saturday Afternoon
The funeral for Harrison D. Wilson, who died suddenly last Thursday of heart trouble, was held Saturday afternoon at the family residence with Revs. Reeder and Van Orman officiating. Burial followed in a nearby cemetery. Wilson, born December 8, 1836 in Miami County Indiana, was 78. A Civil War veteran, he married Clara F. Jones in 1867 and had two children who died in infancy. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church early, served as trustee and steward, and lived near Francesville after marriage. He leaves his wife, one brother, and many relatives and friends.
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Harrison D. Wilson
Reeder
van Orman
MY. Wilson
Miami County
Indiana
Tyra J
Nellie H
Wilson
Shiloh
Francesville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cure for Influenza and Pneumonia Announced
Dr Charles H Duncan co founder of the volunteer hospital proclaims a vaccine like treatment to immunize patients to their own poison. He cites 24 pneumonia influenza cases with no fatalities or complications after using the method. He describes preparing dilute mucous extract injected to cure Spanish influenza and related infections within 24 hours. Francesville to celebrate the Fourth with parades games aerial flights and concerts. Alice Brady in Her Silent Sacrifice at Air Dome on July 5.
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Air Dome
Alice Brady
Lennox Oil & Paint Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles H. Duncan
Volunteer Hospital
New York
Convention of
Allied Medical Associations of America
Duncan
Francesville
Seaplane NC-3 Returns After Azores Rescue Flight
Howard Higgins, Indiana University alumnus serving in the U S Navy, writes of witnessing the NC 4 and NC 3 seaplane flights from Ponta Delgada Azores. He describes crowds, rain, radio updates, and the NC 3 being towed in by destroyer 91 after crash damage to wings and pontoons.
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Howard Higgins
O. T. Higgins
Greencastle
Francesville
Ponta Delgada
Azores
Higgins
Ponta Delgado
Indiana University
U. S
Buffalo
Ponta, Delgado
Melville
NC-4
Horta
Florida
Texas
NC-3
Hail Damage Strikes Starke County Farms
A severe hail storm swept central Starke County last Thursday harming wheat and rye near Aldine and Round Lake in California township. It wrecked corn, oats, melons, and truck gardens, with walnut sized hailstones and damaged homes. many crops could not be insured.
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Our County
Round Lake
Aldine
California Township
Denham
Pulaski County
Starke
County Democrat
David Welch of Fowler Dies After Paralysis
David Welch, longtime Fowler resident born in Ireland 82 years ago, died Monday at his daughter's home after a week with paralysis. He leaves three daughters and two sons. A great uncle of the paper's publisher, he lay in state at Ssered Heart Catholic church in Fowler for his funeral held this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Welch
Fowler
Ireland
Heart Catholic Church
Arrival of NC-4 At Ponta Delgada Amid Salutes And Fanfare
Report describes ships firing salutes as NC-4 lands inside the breakwater near Ponta Delgada. The scene features Melville and Buffalo with crowds on shore and seaward, movie crews filming the event, and Italian vessel San Gennaro in attendance. Details note NC-3 wreckage and preserved wing fragments as kept by guards.
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Melville
Ponta Delgada
Detroit
Buffalo
San Gennaro
NC-4
St. Jacques
Y2c
NC-3
Suffrage Amendment Seeks Voter Attention to Senators
The article urges women voters to scrutinize senators who again voted on the suffrage amendment, warning that those who fail to spot them risk being described as less than human and poor in civic engagement.
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Frank Nolan
C. B. Judy
George Eldridge
M. P. Hill
Carl Paul
Emil Schubert
Halene Whitaker
San Pierre
Guy Solt
Mamie Roberts
el Paso
Peter Huguet
Henry Pike
Harry Lizenby
State Bank of
Will Coey
Goodland
Lawrence Poundstone
Benton Harbor
Michigan
T. J. Reeder
Elmer Congram
L. W. Hubbell
W. C. Trenslee
Columbus
Charles Davis
Grand Rapids
Will Hart
Winamace
Mathews
Harrison Wilson
Perry Wilson
Russell Wilson
Cey Wilson
Hammond
Charles Jones
Wolcott
Fred Biederwolf
George
Monticello
Jack Chamberlain
Chalmers
Ida Stigleman
Lafayette
Azore Islands
Starke Co
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