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Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

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Local residents and visitors mingle across Jasper County

A crowded social and travel roundup notes Mrs. C A Clark visiting Lafayette, several Monton and Rensselaer guests, and outings by Mr. and Mrs. Chas A Clark. It reports 705 Jasper autos worth 142000, Monon excursion crowds, and plans for Fourth of July events including a M E church Ladies Aid meeting.

Spitler & Lurber’s William Schleman V: Sparaiso Chas. A. Clark and Son Keith Lafayette Jasper County Otto Braun and Hans Lowell Rensselaer Marie McManus Indianapolis Pat Hackett Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church J. L. Beesley Beesley Ab Whitaker Iiss Glenna Geer Ferdinand Weltzin Fred Weltzin U. S. Marine Service

Local notices and social updates from Medaryville area

The column lists residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin, the Howatts, Miss Marvel Reynolds, Misses Jones and Garrigues, and W. A. Geer. It notes war relic displays, Emerson Armstrong’s patriotic window, a veteran badge collection, and a railroad job return. Cemetery site plans proposed by the Medaryville Business Men’s association, with several names backing the effort. B B Curtis injured in an Emory wheel accident. medical staff optimistic. Travel plans include F D Burchard’s return from Hartford City and a Detroit trip for Leslie Clark and Ruth Clark with stopovers in Hammond.

Emerson Allen Armstrong Emerson Galva F. D. Burchard Winifred Hartford City Detroit Non Mini Tami E. Mead Sed Familes

Francesville notes and local social items

The item lists visits and guests in Francesville and surrounding towns. Mentions Rev A L Brandenburg attending the national anti-saloon league convention in Indianapolis. Ford Motor Co policy on Michigan national guard members on leave. Local social news includes visits by Cloyd Reprogle and family, and Nelle and Anna Kenefick, with a chicken dinner at John Coey’s. Winamac editor Foster W Reddick and his wife assume editorial duties while he serves in the guard. Anne Leonard’s hospital operation. Stock note: Cushman engines with binder attachments offered by Taylor Hardware Co.

Senger Brookston Tower Methodist Episcopal Church Rev A. L. Brandenburg Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Henry Ford Ford Motor Co Michigan National Guard Cloyd Reprogle John Nellie Anna Kenefick Michigan City John Coey Francesville Kenefick Coey Cushman Taylor Hardware Co

Make our store your m peacoat ters during Fourth event

Local notice invites shoppers to visit the store during the Fourth celebration offering warm outerwear and special hours. The message emphasizes welcoming customers and promoting selections for winter attire.

Noted resident Cyrus Hubbell dies as town mourns

A Monday morning death ends the life of Cyrus Hubbell once a well regarded resident who moved to the United States in 1872 from Prussia. His bereaved family includes his wife and several daughters and relatives in Plymouth, Chicago, and nearby areas as the community reflects on his long tenure in the town. The piece also notes widespread rainfall depressing farmers, with corn crops forecast to be far below normal in 1916 if wet conditions continue.

Julius Keitamann Cyrus Vean Prussia Germany United States Cyrus Hubbell Julia Sumie Laura Jesse Pate George. Pressman Wenouth Hulda A P. Rudolph Chicago Art Wiva J Plymouth

Pythian Knights Hold Memorial Services at Francesville

Sunday afternoon the Pythian Knights held their annual memorial services at the K of P hall Francesville for deceased members. Music was provided by the band and a eulogistic address was delivered by Hon Archibald M Hall of Indianapolis. The lodge conducted a ritualistic service at the cemetery where graves were decorated with flags and flowers.

Pythian Knights K. of P. Hall Francesville Archibald M. Hall Indianapolis

Birthday Surprise At William Culp Home

A surprise party honored William Culp of Gillam on his 55th birthday. Ice cream and cake were served to George Long and daughters Tilhe and Mary, Grover Culp and Mary from Monon, John Culp and Mary from Jefferson, Jerry Bishop and wife from Gillam, Roy Stansbury and wife from Medaryville, Earl Culp and Mabel Frey from Polargreen Indiana.

William Culp Gillam George Long Mary Grover Culp Monon John Culp Jefferson Jerry Bishop Roy Stansbury Medaryville Earl Culp Mabel Frey Polargreen Ind

Business districts to close early for July Fourth

At the request of the Business Men's association all general business places will close at 1 p.m. and reopen at noon on Tuesday July 4. The Tribune will publicly announce anyone failing to comply in the following week.

Cosville Casper Crim Indiana ‘State Normal Laffayette Pals Indigay University Cap Clark Norma School Francesville Caspar Crim Melvig Maxwell Ray Hudgens Clark al Westphal Harry Seord Ira Shaffer Virgo Walt Engle Roy Myers Business Men’s Association Tribune

Christian Workers Market at Clark's Store Saturday

The Christian Workers plan a market in the west window of Clark's store on Saturday July 1 from 9 to 1. Items for sale include bread cake pie chicken and noodles salad baked beans cookies doughnuts buns.

Clark’s Welock

Pay scales for militia members and officers revealed

The Indiana National Guard mobilized on June 19 will receive federal rates matching the regular army by rank. Enlisted men earn from 15 to 75 weekly equivalents plus 20 percent extra for foreign service. officers’ pay ranges from about 141 to 416 monthly, with subsistence and clothing provided.

National Guard Regular Army Indiana Hospital Engineers Ordnance Signal Corps Hospital Corps Quartermaster’s Corps Ordnance Signal Corps Same

Mustered Into Service at Ft Benjamin Harrison

Companies mustered into service at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis yesterday include Michigan City La Porte Knox Gary Albion Angola Elkhart Warsaw Rensselaer Plymouth Auburn. Privates Cook and Markley of this place join the Rensselaer company. They will depart for the border as soon as fully equipped.

Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Michigan City Laporte Knox Gary Albion Angola Elkhart Warsaw Rensselaer Plymouth Auburn Cook and Markley Rensselaer Company

Notice of Sale in Francesville Knife Event

Notice of Sale announces Francesville knife sale by Spitler Surber and Company. Largest pocket knife sale ever offered with values from 50 cents to one dollar, your choice 39 cents, knives guaranteed, window display on Saturday July 1.

Francesville Spitler Surber & Company

Took Notice Do you owe the Francesville garage

A terse note from Wilson Timmons demands payment by July 1 for an owed sum linked to Francesville garage services, warning that duty will call if the debt remains unpaid.

Francesville Wilson Timmons

Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before in Francesville

A Tribune reflection dated May 18 critiques Francesville trade conditions and praises the Business Men's Association. It notes a rising community revival with July 4 celebrations, moving picture shows, a large air dome, and improvements. The piece anticipates cooperative growth and strong local commerce, with ads for Men’s work shoes and farm equipment services.

the Tribune Francesville Business Men Indiana Business” Man’ S Association Business Men’s Association Tribune

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