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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

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Beveridge Leads Races In Statewide Republican Nomination

The Republican slate lists U. S. Senator A. J. Beveridge and state leaders including State Senator Will Brown, Milton Kraus for Prosecutor, G. iB. Collins for Sheriff, Joseph Waggerman for Auditor, Jerome Howe for Treasurer, A. B. Diggs for Coroner, Dr. C. E. Linton for Surveyor, and Henry C. Grabner for Commissioner, with additional county-wide posts and advisory board names in Salem Township results.

U. S A. J. Beveridge Will Brown Milton Kraus G. Ib. Collins Joseph Waggerman Jerome Howe A. B. Diggs C. E. Linton Henry C. Grabner Fred Kroft Herman Bremer Ban Haschel Samuel Ralston S. E. Cook G. W. Thompson Lee Shafer G. Dellinger Jr Lee Bee W. F. Hoover Agee Ralph Wilson J. F. Shine John Utterback J. E. Blew É. W. Washburn D. W. Bowman

Democrats Nominate Township Trustee and Other Officials

The party fielded S. D. Haring for township trustee and L. M. Poundstone for assessor. Advisory board selections included Nick Golier John Colbo and William Koster.

S. D. Haring L. M. Poundstone Advisory Board Nick Golier John Colbo William Koster

Ten Dollar Bill Carried by Wind to Field Near Idaville

The article reports Joe Tam, working near Idaville for Fred Yam, finding a ten dollar bill in a field after a recent windstorm. No prior footprints or evidence of recent activity near the spot. authorities or workers surmise strong winds blew the bill into the field.

Joe Tam Fred Yam Idaville Tam

Health Exposition Planned in Indianapolis May Event

Indiana will host a state health exposition May 10 to 27 under the State Board of Health and Indianapolis City Board of Health with many national partners. The event in the Manufacturers Building at the State Fair Grounds features displays, demonstrations, motion pictures, lectures, lessons, models, and other health and disease prevention activities for the public. The Coliseum, seating 8,000, will host features and programs during the exposition.

Indiana Freshaneeks State Board of Health Indianapolis

Pioneer Club gathering and local church news

Mrs. Walter Engle entertained the Pioneer Club with an afternoon event. Rev. D. L. Dunkleberger from Harrisburg Illinois has accepted the Christian church pastorate here and will move with his family soon. Regular services begin Sunday with Sunday school at 9:30 and communion at 10:30. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 followed by the 7:30 service.

D. L. Dunkleberger Harrisburg Iil Christian Church Dunkleberger

Pulaski County Pushes Road Upkeep Ahead of Inspection

Secretary O F Horner reports the Indiana State Highway Commissioners will inspect the 60 mile stretch from Labrayette to Michigan City. County and township officials are urged to grade, drag, and improve the road now. The commissioners plan a full review in May after preliminary inspection visits.

O. F. Horner Michigan City Sterner Slocan Pulaski County

Money Seized to Aid Sister-in-Law and Children

Sherith Ben Price returned from Jeffersonville with Russell Goff, jailed in Springheld, Missouri, after a bank fraud claim involving $200 against the Farmers and Traders State Bank of Monon. Goff told Price en route to the Reformatory that he took the money to help his sister-in-law and her three children, saying his brother mistreated them and that the children needed clothes and shoes. He said he had only about eight dollars left when captured.

Monticelli Sherith Ben Price Jeffersonville Russel Goff Amano

Hamilton Sells Rensselaer Paper to Freeman

Louis Hamilton, longtime editor of the Rensselaer Republican, sells his nine tenth share to Fred S. Freeman of Hankerville. Freeman will take possession by August 1. Hamilton plans to relocate to the Pacific coast to enter the oil business with his son Fred P. Hamilton.

Louis Hamilton Rensselaer Paper Bouts VE. Hamilton Renselaer Republican Fred O S. Freeman Hankerhill Alero Freeman Hamilton Col. Trealey The Republican Easselaer Frankfort Crescent News Mir Ciamilson T.R. Anderson Alr Freeman Piamilton Kea Elaer Pacific Coast Fred Piamilton

Indiana High Schools Expected to Graduate More in 1922

Indiana high schools will graduate several hundred more students in 1922 than the 12,264 who graduated in 1921, according to State Superintendent B. J. Burris. Final figures are not yet ready, but Burris bases estimates on large enrollments.

Indiana B. J. Burris State Superintendent of Public Instruction Burris

Children’s Play Music By Local Residents In Tracy Indiana

Misses Lara Weltzin Mil dred Werner Harold Delamore and Clarence Werner provided the music for the Tracy high school play at Tracy Indiana. Miss Mabel Werner and Mrs Hazel Solt taught the production locally and from Valparaiso respectively.

Lara Weltzin Mildred Werner Harold Delamore Clarence Werner Tracy, Ind Mabel Werner Hazel Solt Valparaiso

St Josephs Turners To Open May Sunday Show

The St Josephs Turners, a 40 member acrobatic group, will perform at the College Auditorium on Sunday evening May 7. Veterans anticipate a stellar show with feats on bars and tumbling, pyramid building, and clowns throughout. The Jaree College Band will provide music.

St. Joseph's Turners College Auditorium Bor Turner Hall Jaree College

Monon Train Crew Arrested for Freight Theft

A southern division Monon freight crew was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Frank Reams for stealing a case of shoes from interstate shipments. Most jailed on $2500 bond. two northern division workers face tampering charges. Reams visited Francesville amid missing freight reports.

Southern Division Monon United States Frank Reams Northern Division Reams Francesville

Oil Development in Jasper County Near Gifford

The Advance Petroleum Company of Texas has leases on several thousand acres near Gifford in Jasper County and will begin oil drilling within days. Twenty years earlier more than 300 shallow wells near Gilford produced high quality lubricant but were abandoned due to water. current plans aim to 3550 feet if needed with no expected water trouble.

Advance Petroleum Company of Texas Gifford Rensselaer Jasper County Gilford Advance Company

Concerts This Summer Share Street Oiling Funds

Francesville Business Men's Association and the town board discussed funding for summer band concerts and oiling of improved streets. The board agreed to an appropriation equal to the business men’s subscription, conditional on concerts occurring. The clerk was authorized to buy oil for street oiling within the town limits.

Francesville Business Men’s Association Garrigues

Delicious Jelly Rolls and Luncheon Rolls at Jones Bakery

For sale two teams of male draft mates ages 2 and 3 joined with a 3 and 4 year old team, plus an 8 and 9 year old draft team weight 1500 each and a Jersey cow expected to fresh soon. Also mentions visitors from Chicago and local residents with phone contact George A. Lee Francesville phone 115 I.

Jones Bakery George Allee Francesville

Indiana to Elect 2000 Public Officials This Year

Indiana voters will choose about 2000 public office holders in May primaries, plus 10 000 party precinct committeemen and delegates. Offices range from township constable to U S senator with state and county positions in between. primaries decide November races.

Indiana United States Congress U. S Senate Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction

Notice to Land Owners Affected by Norway Dam Meeting

Land owners whose drainage uses the Moron ditch and branches affected by the Norway dam are urged to attend a meeting at the Francesville library on Saturday evening May 6 at 7 30.

Moron Ditch Norway Libray Francesville

Cement shipments for Norway dam contract secured

The Monticello Lumber and Coal Company has secured a contract to supply 30,000 barrels of cement to Mansfeld Construction for the Norway dam. At 200 barrels per car, the project needs 150 cars or three heavy trains delivered directly to the dam site and unloaded into the storage shack.

Mansfeld Construction Company Norway Dam Monticello Lumber & Coal Company Monticello Journal

Petition to the school board for modest teachers sought

Rev George L Dech president of the Parent Teachers Association of Flackville public school plans to present a petition to the Wayne township Marion county trustees next week. The petition calls for teachers who do not smoke, dance or wear immodest dresses and who will actively participate in the PTA. Eighty two signatures were collected.

Six Hundred Loaves of Bread Sold at Jones Bakery

Jones Bakery announces a sale of six hundred loaves Saturday and invites telephone orders. Miss Blanch Grafton, previously suffering nervous prostration for two weeks, is reported to be improving.

Jones Bakery Blanch Grafton

Indiana closes bass season from April 30 to June 16

A state department notice urges protection of black bass blue gill and crappie nests. It warns anglers to avoid disturbing nests during the May to June closed season and promotes reporting violations and youth conservation education. It also notes ongoing hatchery efforts at Riverside Park Indianapolis and Tri Lakes Whitley County.

Fish and Game Protective Associations State Department Fish, Game and Bird Protective Associations State of Indiana Riverside Park Indianapolis Tri-Lakes Whitley County

Gleaner Rally at Winamac May 12

Gleaners and farmers from Pulaski Marshall Starke Fulton White and Cass counties gather in Winamac Friday May 12 for a large celebration and homecoming. The Community Hall hosts afternoon and evening programs with L B Campbell chairing and Grant H Slocum as principal speaker.

Pulaski Marshall Starke Fulton White Cass Winamac L. B. Campbell Grant H. Slocum Slocum H. R. Martin Bruce Lake Arbor Betsy Ober Arbor Beardstown Francesville Bruce Lake

Francesville High School Publishes Local History

Francesville High School civics class compiles an extensive local history covering topics such as a community history land history early trade posts town government street names churches newspapers and a comprehensive schools history. A limited number are for sale through official channels at the school.

Francesville High School Francesville

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse at Tull's May 8 9

The world's greatest photo play starring Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry screens Monday and Tuesday May 8 9. A million dollar production with an entire village destroyed for the scenes and fourteen camera crews. First show at 7 30 with orchestra. reserved seats on sale at Tull's Department Store. Readers urged to read the library copy.

Rex Ingrim Rudolph Valentino Alice Terry Alan Hale New York LaSalle Theatre Chicago Tull Dep’t

Fisheries official urges visits to hatchery for game work

George N. Nannfield, Superintendent of Fisheries and Game, invites readers to inspect a hatchery to learn how work is done. John Alkire has been sick for several days with a cold and tonsillitis.

George N. Nannfield Fisheries and Game John Alkire

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H. E. Butler Jay Nve Salem Cal Myers Assessor CrSotan Alkire Joseph Fox Albert Gudeman Grant Evernham Democrats Walter Engle Pioneer Club Tanlac Sturd City Drug Store ST. Joe’s Turners NONON Belvidere Burger Charles Hubbard Thomas Wise Francesville H. S History Strand Theatre
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