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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1923

Page

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Drunken driver quieted after chaos at Wolcott town hall

James Kader, a well known resident of Wolcott, was arrested for driving intoxicated and started a brawl at the Wolcott town hall. The crowd flooded the area as hoses were turned on him and he was jailed in the town jail after resisting officers. Kader, about fifty, had served in three wars including the Philippines, World War I, and with the Canadian army.

Wolcott Tire Department James Kader Weelcott Wolcott Woodcott Rader Wedcott Welcott Boan Cello Journal

Government safeguards for livestock commissions under the act

Under the Packers and Stockyards Act, the Livestock Commission business must be bonded. Bonds must be at least 500 dollars and not exceed a specified amount. Commissions are required to keep faithful accounting of proceeds from sales. Regulations mandate reporting the sale number, weight, price, purchaser name, sale date, and other details to complete records. Funds from livestock sales must be used only for business purposes and kept separate from private funds.

Packers and Stock Wards Melmelads Liestock Commission Diese Stock Commission Jaupsduessis

Drilling Resumes in Jasper Oil Field Near Tefit

Last Monday drilling in the oil field near Tefit on the Piges farm was resumed. Local capitalists finance the proposition and activity may resume in Pulaski county, especially around Francesville, within weeks.

Tefit Piges Farn Pulaski County Francesville

Regional Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Albert Shirtzz spends the week with his sons in Detroit while Frank Notas and Mrs. Orla Clouse visit. Morris Moncel of Akron Indiana visits Don Mencel family. James Ren of Melvin visits Frank Jeweryv home for the first time in nineteen years. Roy Stanton of Decatur visits town last Friday. mentions past teaching stint in Francerville.

Albert Shirtzz Detroit Morris Moncel Akron, Ind Don Mencel James Ren Melvin Frank Jeweryv Roy Stanton Decatur Hir Gs Shfe Francerville High School

Tiede Family Reunion At White Post Township

A large Tiede family reunion was held Sunday at William Wiede's White Post Township home honoring his brother Robb. Attendees included Claris and Warren Viede, Charley Cecil Joessie Viede, Wailliam and Advena Viede children, plus many relatives from Francesville Medaryville Wanamiecie Lamar and Woana rae. The gathering featured games, music, and a noon dinner.

Tiede William Wiede White Post Robb Mars Claris Viede Mir Pred Viede Charley Cecil Joessie Wailliam Advena Anna Peark Clara Edweard Minute Nellie Richard Mary Jack Viede Willian Wester Jack Gladys Rath Miro John Gaerling Theodore Stien Ssehpin Garling Dedward Charles Marie Fred Keoheke Lester Virw Arnold Stien Ida Ale Joba Viede Lamar, Coto Mass Moarenret Gain Tpeift Nir Mark Fritz Moerscall Absahearlotte Ralph Waldo Woanarae

Gravel Road Completion Report for Prancessile Pulaski Road

Contractor Wheadcare Kemensehnenter finished the Prancessile Pulaski road project and moved trucks to other sites. The road uses high quality gravel and will harden to a smooth surface, easing travel once packed, becoming a durable county highway.

Wheadcare Kemensehnenter Prancessile- Pulaski Vis Dio

Surgeon removes pin from babe windpipe at Mercy hospital

Dr. FL L. Sharrer performed a delicate operation at Mercy hospital removing a safety pin from a fourteen month old infant's trachea. The pin was located with N-ray guidance and a small incision allowed its removal. The Lin family from Francesville Indiana traveled after Lafayette X rays diagnosed the issue. Parents hope for full recovery after the risky procedure.

FL L. Sharrer Mercy Hospital T. Boehning Francesville Ind Lafayette Chicago Sharrer Dbenton Meandor Palladium

M E Church Sania Schedule Morning Worship 10 30

The M. E. Church Sania opens its season with morning worship at 10 30 led by Pastor Paul Reisen. The Bathe Ground season offers a fine program including a swimming pool ice foods and a tabernacle for a few days stay with meals and room available.

Sania Sched Batthe Paul. Reisen

Car Found South of Francesville Stolen Sedan Recovered

A stolen Overland sedan abandoned two miles south of Francesville Sunday night was later claimed by Indianapolis owners in Monon. A teen thief, ~18, Stacy, was arrested briefly by Marshal Overman after being found hiding in the vehicle but released next morning. The owner was contacted by telephone after the car’s identity was confirmed by a name card.

Indianapolis Monon Stacy Orie Hayimond Monticello Michigan City

Ask Your Banker About Investments

Public warns against stock and bond swindles and cooperative schemes that prey on farmers and small investors. Caution urged to avoid high return promises and to consult a banker before investing or signing notes. Local losses noted in Francesville and nearby areas.

Indiana Francesville Strangera

Rensselaer Chamber Drives Revival Of Local Commerce

Rensselaer business leaders face a sluggish period as agri cultural regions suffer and local newspapers fail to back boosters. The chamber seeks a progressive push to revive trade amid competition from Chicago mail order houses. Improved electrical service is urged to attract new industries, while recreation like pool and golf distracts from advertising efforts.

Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Chicago van Rensselaer Hazelden

Believe Way Is Found To Save University At Valparaiso

Reports from Valparaiso dated July 17 say the Valparaiso University board found a path to avert closure on August 15. A Chicago firm renting the campus from a bonding company reportedly agreed to let the school remain on its present site. The university once had the largest U S student body but has faced postwar financial troubles.

Valparaiso Valparaiso University Chicago United States

Salem Evangelical Church Union Sunday Services

Eighth Sunday after Trinity joint session of Salem and St Jacob's Sunday schools at Beaver township. Morning service 10:30 followed by union service and basket dinner in the parsonage grove. Evening service 7:30. Transportation from Prancesville 8:45 a.m. Pastor I A Firgau.

Trinity St. Jacob's Evangelical Church Beaver Township Prancesville St. Jacob’s

Indiana Produces Two Billion Dollars Annually

A Bank of the Manhattan Co statement notes Indiana's annual output reaches two billion dollars with agriculture at 497 million, mines two million, forests 35 million, and the rest from steel industries and various factories.

Bank of the Manhattan Co New York Indiana

Mushroom lights staged at Francesville crossings

Francesville has installed mushroom traffic signals at several street intersections. The lights show green at night, causing motorists to slow and proceed with caution when approaching or after passing. The system aims to protect traffic and the public.

Francesville

Social Equality Clash Over Hospital Jobs Protests

In Tuskegee Ninety hope to push social equality by protests against black patients at the negro medical units. They argue white doctors should be kept from patient care if salaries are adequate.

Tuskegee, Nin Nesro Physeis

Local Visitors and Hosts Across Towns

Georre Kent from Michigan City and Mrs. WE Ren with children visit Laporte. Mrs. WE Burson hosts visitors in Morvans Ales. George Dudreau spends Sunday with kin in Fowler. Byrd hosts Pioneer Club meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs Sammed J0 entertains Young Ladies class of Methodist church Tuesday evening. Mrs KE Stinson and her son from Crawfordsville visit Charles and Mrs Reish.

Sammed Faring Younes The Methodist Church KE. V. Stinson and Son Crawfordsville Charles Reish

Christian Church to Hold Evening and Sunday Services

Rev. Flomer A. Turner of Peoria Heights preaches tonight at 7 30 at the Christian church. On Sunday morning July 22 Rev. M. H. Terry of Sherburn Ind will preside at both morning and evening services.

Flomer A. Turner Peoria Heights Christian Church M. H. Terry Sherburn Ind

78 660 More Autos Than in 1922 Indiana

Indiana reports 78 000 more motor car tags issued in 1923 than the same period last year. The surge prompts questions on driver safety and pedestrian protection and what communities and households are doing to improve road safety.

Indiana

Hump to be Removed From Ditch After Floods

Community drainage suffers as the Koster ditch hump raises back water in cellars during freshets. Town board urged to order removal of the hump, which was created when depth and cost were miscalculated.

Koster

Bandits Taken Through Here Tuesday Morning

Three negro bandits in handcuffs and shackles were escorted through here Tuesday morning by two heavily armed deputies en route to Indianapolis suspected of various misdemeanors. J C Seanor of Chicago visited friends here Friday. Announcements received of Elmer Congram's marriage to Miss Garber of Bloomington Illinois dated July 7. Elmer to be superintendent of schools at East Lynn, Illinois, this coming year.

Indianapolis Elmer Congram Garber Bloomington Til Mrr George Congram Elmer East Lynn

Charley Hubbard resumes duty at service station

Charley Hubbard, recovering from an illness described as plucrisy, resumes charge of his service station. Other brief items note an Ice Cream Social and church program at Gillam next Wednesday evening and Mrs. Cynthia Garrigues return from Indianapolis after a visit. Ada Shoemaker visiting sister Mrs. Lawrence Sheetz at Monticello. Orin Severins in LaFayette for medical treatment this week.

Charley Hubbard Gillam Church Ada Shoemaker Mrs Lawrence Sheetz Monticello Orin Severins LaFayette

Excursion to Michigan City Next Sunday

The Monon announces an excursion to Michigan City next Sunday July 22 with two departures from Indianapolis and Lafayette. The train arrives at 10 35 a.m. and returns from Michigan City at 5 30 p.m. Round trip fare is 1 45.

The Monon Michigan City Indianapolis LaFayette

Miss Hudgens Is Guest Of Grandmother In Lafayette

Miss Dorothy Hudgens of Lafayette is visiting her grandmother Mrs. Ella J. Hudgens. The family plans a quiet gathering during the visit and extends warm regards to relatives.

Dorothy Hudgens Lafayette Ella J. Hudgens

Perfect Spencer Family Visits Daughter in Rockville Sanatorium

Mr and Mrs Perfect Spencer and their daughters drove to Rockville on Saturday to see their daughter Aveline who is a patient at the local sanatorium. Mr and Mrs Bennet Moncel and their sons from Michigan City were guests Sunday with her father H O Engle.

Mrs. Perfect Spencer Rockville Aveline

Tribune No Silence on Rum and Prohibition

The Chicago Tribune editorial argues against constitutional prohibition and bans on liquor, praising local option and individual liberty. It condemns excessive state control and supports regulation over repression while opposing driving communities to suppression by a majority.

The Chicago Tribune Tribune Evans Sahara United States Iowa Kansas New York New Jersey

Mrs Linda Hath Visiting Sisters in New Jersey

Mrs Linda Hath of New York City is visiting her sisters Mrs Cynthia Garrigues and Mrs C A Nelson in New Jersey.

Linda Hath Newark, N. J Cynthia Garrigues C. A. Nelson

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Siuppers Jasper Frank Notas Orla Clouse Wisconsin Ceaitates Babe M. E. Church Rensselaer Chamber OF Commerce Active Believe Way University Salem Evang. Church Frances Georre Kent Suniay George Dudreau Fowler Hi. Byrd Pioneer Club J. C. Seanor Frank Nolan Alys. Trartwell Miyera Nina Millersburg Fawn Gilsinger
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