Francesville Notes On People Places And Proposals
Local notices report visits and movements of residents and visitors from Monon Rensselaer Knox Medaryville Hoopeston and Lafayette. Real estate interests, school plans and road votes in nearby counties are noted along with local business ads and licensing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nolan
Monon
W. FE. Spitler & Co
O. T. Higgins & Co
J. H. Hepp
Winamac
H. W. Foster
Lafayette
John Gay
Ambia
C. C. Williams
Hoopeston
John Hansell
White Post Township
A. C. Mckinley
Geo. Kiblinger
Edward Hubbell
John Jones
Elihu Morlan
Knox
Francesville
Licenses Tied to President Judge in Pennsylvania
State liquor license grants in Pennsylvania are issued by the president judge of the judicial district with associate judges consulted on decisions. Many licenses have been denied in rural counties when legal observance was lacking, reflecting temperance pressure across several counties. Local ads note groceries and bread from W. E. Spitler & Co. and Boehnling & Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Debate Over Agricultural Emphasis at Pulaski County Schools
Local opinion questions whether the agricultural department dominates curriculum, arguing for broader focus on core subjects, teacher training, sanitation, and moral education. Critics say Kansas State College's offer to lead Boys and Girls Agricultural clubs should not push agriculture ahead of general studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peachout
H. Rogers
Flasks
Kansas State College
Pris
Rogers
Regis
Pst
Department of Agriculture
Pulaski County
Monon ditch assessments in Pulaski County printed in doubt
The Pulaski County Democrat carried the Monon ditch assessments last week but many on the west side did not receive copies. The Tri bune offered extended circulation for fair pay under court direction but was rejected. The public blames Judge Sties, not the printing paper, for the missing assessment sheets. Miss Edna Brown traveled to Wanatah Monday for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Idart
Carlisle
Henry Kopka
Glendora
Lafayette
Myrtle Sard
Terre Haute
Frank Peel
Lacrosse
O. T. Higgins
John Wrueer
Benton
Boehning & Wolfe
Elmer Wilcox
Monon
Rensselaar
Lake County
Lawrence Becker
Hammond
Becker
Rensselaer
Rensselaer High School
I. N. Warren
C. R. Dean
Rensselaer Republican
Pulaski County
Tribune
Juge Sties
Death notices and tributes in Francesville weekly
The week’s death entries record John Hayworth of Francesville and Frederick Kruger, both longtime residents and respected citizens. Hayworth, born 1851, died after a long illness. Kruger, born 1863 in Germany, died of complications after illness and prior bowels surgery declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kruger
Francesville
Kruger
John Bellamy
Merstlin
Mecklenburg
Insure with Fitzpatrick Fresh Fish at Cox's Restaurant
Fitzpatrick Fresh Fish partners with Cox's Restaurant to insure seafood deliveries and prevent spoilage. The arrangement covers transport, storage, and liability for third party claims, aiming to safeguard patrons and suppliers.
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Cox’s
Trustees Not to Serve as Registration Inspectors Opinion
Attorney General Honan and both party attorneys hired by Governor Marshall conclude township trustees should not act as registration inspectors. The law does not prohibit service but to avoid complications inspectors should refrain. Trustees willing to serve should notify the county auditor who can fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Timm
Cass Township
F. J. Vurpillat
Timm
Circuit Court
the Tribune
Vurpillat
Indiana
Pulaski County
Brewery Trust
Brewery
Proctor
Honan
Marshall
Monon agents ordered to enforce depot regulation
All Monon agents received an order from P. L. McManus, superintendent, requiring enforcement of the rule barring entry to agent quarters at the depot. The directive likens the office to a counting room with access limited to the agent and aides. business must be transacted through the window or over the counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
P. L. McManus
Sangster Liabilities Rise as New Notes Surface
The Dr. George Sangster case liabilities grow to about $11,000 with new returns. A $1,000 note is traced to Henry Million of Carroll County and two notes totaling about $2,250 are reported by an Illinois horse breeding company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sangster
Henry Million
Carroll County
Illinois
Monticello
Inspector Tucker Urges Butter Labeling in Logan
The Logansport papers report Frank W. Tucker, a pure food inspector, visited Logan last week and told grocers to label all butter received from farmers so the farmer bears responsibility if the butter fails the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Frank W. Tucker
Marriage of Ida May Curtis and Charles Elwood Garrigues
The marriage was solemnized on April 24 by Rev Grant Teeters at his Congress Street Methodist church home. The couple will reside in the city. Also a notice promoting Lime and Sulphur solutions for trees and bushes from Blue Front Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Curtis
Charles Elwood Garrigues
Grant Teeters
Congress Street Methodist Church
Congress Street
Lafayette Courier
Blue Front Drug Store
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Ole
Crane’s
Cox’s Restaurant
R. S. Opie
Paris
Anna Culbo
Cora Robinson
Fred Knebel
Marion
Mesdames A. N
O. FE. Dunn
E. R. Burger and Son
Chicago
Manon
Chas. Hubbard
John Studley
Reddick
Robert Lowery
Studley
A. T. Patty
Medaryville
Kewanna
Keener Township
Jasper County
Stone Roads
Kersey Road
Naninga
Ernest Nimms
William Gasper
State Bank
O. T. Higgins & Company
Louie Ricks
Baby
Chas. Smith
Nellie Jones
August Tigler
Fowler
Irene Stine
Fern
Nellie Parker
Grant
Zera Hansell
J. C. Engle
Lizzie White
George Flowers
Morocco
John F. Hancock
N. A. Gottier
Valparaiso
J. C. Stockberger
Tillett’s Drug Store
A. E. Schmadel
Clark
W. E. Spitler & Co
Jones
Boehnling & Wolfe
Edna Brown
Wanatah
John Hayworth
Mr. Hayworth
Bright
Hayworth
John Ransom Hayworth
Star City
Cansada Hullinger
David Arol
Bertha Gertrude
Della Olive
James Abram
Ruth Lelola
Arol
Della
Christian Church
J. M. Weddle
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore
Bill
Roosevelt
Fitzpatrick
Sangster
Garrigues-Curtis
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