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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1923

Page

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Hayworth Marries Leona Myers in Crawfordsville Garden Wedding

Harry Edwin Hayworth formerly of this place wed Miss Leoma Myers of Crawfordsville at the Smith residence with Dr. George R. Gross officiating. The ceremony featured pink peonies blue iris and lilies of the valley. Guests included H W Bledsoe and Robert Mottern. Mr. Hayworth heads Crawfordsville Electric Light and Power.

Harry Hayworth Leona Myers Crawfordsville Society News Crawfordsville Review Leoma Myers Howard Smith East Wabash Avenue Harry Edwin Hayworth George R. Gross Depauw University Smith Ruth Rainer Indianapolis Thins Lohengrin Mendelssohn Swick-Saers Esther Detchen Margery Myers A. R. Long Hayworth H. W. Bledsoe This Place Robert Mottern

Mrs Hamblin Observes 66th Anniversary at Home

Mrs. Hamblin of 662 South Maple Street marked her sixty sixth birthday May 27 with an elaborate dinner. Guests included her children and spouses from Peru Tramond Francesville and local residents plus several grandchildren.

Hamblin South Maple Street Tress Fox Dorothy Rosanna Mae Peru John Million Randolph Trammond James M. Hamblin Ruth David Jimmie Francesville

White Snake Root Found In White County

A poison plant survey by A A Hansen of the Purdue Agricultural Extension Department identified white snake root as the cause of stock losses and several human illness cases near Idaville and Burnettsville. The plant commonly causes trembles in sheep cattle and horses due to its toxic effects.

Idaville Burnettsville A. A. Hansen Purdue Agricultural Extension Department

Infant Elsie Anna Roloff Dies in Jefferson Township

Four weeks old Elsie Anna Roloff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roloff, Jefferson township, died last Thursday from indigestion. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial followed in the cemetery east of town.

Elsie Anna Fred Roloff Jefferson Township

LaFayette Visitors Mrs Myers Spend Day in Town

Mrs. C. C. Myers and Mrs. H. A. Myers were LaFayette goers Thursday, spending time in the town and visiting local spots.

C. C. Myers H. A. Myers LaFayette

Gillam and Barkley Commencements 15th Class Nearby

Trustees Gratner of Barkley and Vernon of Gillam plan a joint commencement at South Barkley School on Friday night June sth. Barkley township will graduate a large class of thirty one with many names listed. Gillam will send four to high school and graduate June path. Gratner and Vernon urge patrons to bring flowers for decorations as they prepare for the crowd.

Gratner Barkley Vernon Gillam South Barkley School Elmer Axen Raymata Miera Della Bates Claude Jarr

Oil Prospects in Jasper County

N S Spencer and Conrad Patland of Chicago move two carloads of drilling gear to Dr Gisser land for a test oil well on the NW quarter of section 22 28 46 Milroy township. They are unincorporated, supply no stock or aid, Spencer owns 520 acres. Fathead from Wyoming has located in Chicago to supervise. Adkins of Sullivan has the drilling contract.

N.S. Spencer Conrad Patland Chicago Weyoming Adkins Sullivan Ind Rensselaer Republican

Corner Stone Laid for New Masonic Temple in Monon

The corner stone of the new Masonic Temple at Monon was laid last Thursday at 3 p.m. with ceremonies and a banquet at 6 p.m. Monong Lodge members attended, and at 8 p.m. the Monticello degree team conferred the Master Mason degree on several candidates.

Monon Monong Lodge Monticello

Signs of the Times Woolworth and Sears Roebuck gain in early 1923

Woolworth reports four months of 1923 retail sales totaling 52,022,814, up 7,102,058 from 1922 and 11,800,000 from 1921. Sears Roebuck shows 74,978,523 in the first four months of 1923 versus 57,115,423 a year earlier. April sales rise for both. Business failures in April are the lowest this year aside from February.

Woolworth Company Sears, Roebuck & Co

Will Daseke Visits Indianapolis Father and Graduation Plans

Will Daseke of Indianapolis spent a few days last week visiting his father George Daseke. He is pursuing a commercial course and expects to graduate this fall.

Will Daseke Indianapolis George Daseke

Salvation Army helps many in town and reduces taxes

The Salvation Army cared for five thousand unwed mothers and aided nine thousand ex convicts last year. It finds work for former prisoners at Jeffersonville reformatory, reducing costs and taxes. The piece urges massive annual drive funding, claiming the Army lowers taxpayer burdens and builds good citizens for the town and state.

Tle Salvation Army Jeffersonville Reformatory

Farewell for Rev and Mrs Deckinger at Beaver township

About eighty congregation members in twenty three cars surprised Rev. and Mrs. Deckinger on Monday evening at the parsonage to bid them goodbye after four years of service. Guests shared refreshments, singing, piano music, and outdoor games, with many neighbors in attendance and heartfelt thanks offered to the couple.

George Deckinger Beaver Township Deckinger Samuel and Vierman Busch Fred Cords Hy Cords William Malchow Russel C. M. Krueger Herman Doll Fred Shultz Albert Westphal Ernest Dall Ludwig Kruever Fred Garling Herman Hintz John Popp Hy Dall Charles Westphal Margaret Wally Ienry Hintz Henry Dunker Everett Hintz Benjamin Krueger Kenneth Strong Ernest Krueger Fred Albert Cords John Koebcke Harry Jesse Malchow William Ernest John Smith Vernon Weltzin Ed Garling Ed Flesk Louis Koebcke Everett Krueger Floyd Hintz Malinda Koebcke Lena Krueger Anna Hintz Elfrida Krueger Hannah Dunker Theresa Hintz Theresa Popp Sylvia Malcho

Synopsis of New Auto License Law Details Fees

The Tribune restates the new auto license law with detailed fee structures based on vehicle type, weight, and horsepower. Passenger cars under 25 HP and under 2,000 lb pay $8, with escalating rates up to $30 for trucks over five tons. Electric vehicles pay $8, trucks scales vary by capacity, motor bicycles $3, and special truck tiers cover multiple ranges.

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M. E. Church Plans Children’s Day Program

The M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 9:30 with a preschool talk for Children’s Day. Morning worship is at 10:30 then a program titled Rho da a Christian Girl. Epworth League meets at 6:30 and a children’s program begins at 7:30. Paul A. Reisen, Pastor.

Rhoda Epworth League

Salem Evangel Church and Beaver Township Notices

Salem Evangel Church notes Second Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and no preaching. St Jacob's Evang Church Beaver Township holds morning service at 10 30 led by G A Firgan pastor. Frank Nolans offers men's cool pants for hot weather. Miss Minnie Nachtingal heads to Lafayette for summer. Miss Ruth Anderson of Lafayette visits grandmother Mrs R T Al Francesville on business Tuesday.

Trinity St. Jacob’s Evang Beaver Township G. A. Firgan Minnie Nachtingal LaFayette Ruth Anderson R. T. Al‘Francesville

Railroads Have Enormous Business and Growth Prospects

Har ry R. Kurrie argues in the Dec Klamp that railroads are handling record volumes of business, seeking equipment purchases and facility expansions. He notes improved labor-management relations, partially reduced rates since 1920, and warns that railroad income must stay healthy to fund future expansions benefiting shippers and the public.

Dec Klamp Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Indianapolis Harry R. Kurrie Monon Railroad Rensselaer

Francesville Library to Close Two Weeknights

The Francesville Public Library announces it will not be open on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The Library Board states these closures are effective immediately and will be reviewed at future meetings.

Francesville

Peony Blooming Time At Gumm's Gardens Remington

Gumm's Peony Gardens in Remington Indiana invites the public to visit during peak bloom from June 7 to 18. The display features 40 000 plants across 600 varieties in full bloom offering a colorful garden display.

Gumm’s Peony Gardens Remington Ind

Premium on idleness in England burdens treasury

England pays four million dollars in doles to 940000 unemployed men and women. The policy burdens the treasury and builds a premium on idleness, allegedly increasing unemployment. In contrast the United States under the current administration has no unemployed and remains outside the League of Nations.

England United States League of Nations

Frank Nolan Dry Goods Ad Promotes Fabrics and Tissues

A vintage ad notes Zephyrs tissues imported and staple ginghams with new and nobby varieties offered by Frank Nolan.

Frank Nolan

Hooper Warns Against Socialism in National Forum

Ben W. Hooper, chairman of the U S labor board, warned before the National Association of Manufacturers that many so called progressive moves hide socialist origins. He called socialism an insidious cult and urged voters to scrutinize political wares bearing the label progressive. He cited court reform proposals as efforts to enlarge government power and echo concerns about constitutional checks.

Ben W. Hooper United States Labor Board National Association of Manufacturers Blaise Supreme Court Congress

Salvation Army Collection Tomorrow in Pulaski County

Tomorrow is Salvation Army collection day in Pulaski County with a house to house canvass by local young women and telephone outreach to country districts. Readers are urged to donate generously to this world’s greatest charitable organization.

Salvation Collection Pulaski County

Piano recital in Monon directed by Miss Britton

On Tuesday evening June 12 at 8 at the Presbyterian church in Monon a piano recital will be held under Miss Britton's direction. Many residents plan to attend.

Presbyterian Monon Miss Britton

Summer Visitors and Local Health Update

Mrs Gladys Clark arrived from Chicago for the summer. Mr and Mrs T M Wise have returned from Illinois where they visited relatives. Mrs Susan Jones, guest of Mr and Mrs Carl Jones, went back to Walcott on Tuesday. Mrs Bess Myers hosted dinner last Saturday with Mrs W C Myers Miss Mary Hubbard and Miss Lera McMurray of Indianapolis. W R Jones, who recently had surgery at Benton Harbor, came home Sunday evening and is improving and may be downtown soon.

Gladys Clark Chicago T. M. Wise Ilinois Susan Jones Carl Jones Walcott Bess Myers W. C. Myers Mary Hubbard Lera McMurray Indianapolis W. R. Jones Benton Harbor Mr. Jones

Stand Theater Monon Pro Gram Friday and Saturday

Friday June 8th Jack Holt in When Satan Sleeps a western tale of thrills and adventure. Saturday June 9th Hobart Bosworth in Blind Hearts. Monday Tuesday June 11th 12th D W Griffiths One Exciting Night a dramatic romance with laughter and mystery. Special music at 8 P M.

Jack Holt Hobart Bosworth D. W. Griffith I. J

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O’fordsville White County Roloff Jasper County NEW Masonic Temple Signs OF the Times THE Rev Mrs. Deckinger M. E. Church Paul A. Reisen Salem Evang. Church Frank Nolan’s.hire Hooper Salvation Army Collection Stand Theater Monon
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