15 May 1919
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
Ada Hullinger and others from Monon and surrounding areas are listed as visiting, with residents like Clara Rhinehart and L. G. Hullinger traveling to nearby towns. Several locals including Dr. Byrd and Rev. Van Orman are noted for health and civic activities, while churches and schools host events, graduations, and conventions.
Promotional note describes a war film reel program showing Allied front actions in Europe, with scenes from France and Italy. Emphasizes authentic battle footage and army results. Admission 10 to 15 cents.
President Bulkeley of Aetna Life Insurance subscribes to the Victory loan for the company and affiliates to 9 million dollars, bringing total Aetna Life and affiliates to 33,415,800 in loans. The partial payment plan shows 45 subscribers with 150,818 total and 15,590,300 under the plan. Information released to A C Kilpatrick, local manager.
Governor J. P. Goodrich informs President John G. Brown of the State Farmers Association that farm taxes for next year will not rise despite higher farm valuations. He pledges to replace tax commissioners if they fail to adjust assessments and says actual taxes will not increase.
John Musgraves was found guilty of grand larceny in White circuit court before Judge B. F. Carr. He received a sentence of one to fourteen years in the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville with five years disfranchisement and was ordered to pay prosecution costs. Musgraves stole a horse near Reynolds and sold it at Medaryville, later arrested by Sheriff Koepkey.
A birthday surprise dinner honored Mrs. Thomas Raines at her home southeast of Francesville for her 65th birthday last Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Doll, Mr. and Mrs. John Pyles, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spence, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Raines, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Raines and families, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnna and families, Mrs. Elmer Johns and families, Mr. and Mrs. John Hahn, Misses Sarah Mary Golda Lizzie Hahn Verna Raines Gilsinger Howard Spence Glenn Williams T. M. Spence and Ben Strong.
Dependable hardware and implements offered by Spider-Lurber. One two year old fresh heifer for sale by Mrs. William Garrigues. Nolan’s Grocery advertises Vienna Flour. Myers Theatre hosts Woman and Wife on Saturday May 1. Farmers Elevator offers Feed A with or without grain. Rev and Mrs Hes entertain a guest, Hess of Flushing from Detroit.
Fragmentary OCR snippet includes unclear references to cavern, cor a diseases, and a quoted hog remark. No coherent narrative, no identifiable people organizations or events to verify.
Mr. Brogdon, a 71 year old resident of the community, is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with burial at Nauvoo.
The Medaryville State Bank has completed installation of a burglar alarm guaranteed to work while the clock runs and the alarm battery remains charged. A two dose duty at six each morning is noted, through a mechanical arrangement designed to prevent failure. The Medaryville Journal reports the bank’s protection measures.
A new wheat disease named Australian Take All has appeared in Granite City Illinois. The illness forms circular patches that enlarge as the plant tissue rots and dies. It appears on higher ground and may have been imported from Australia, differing from current low sour spots.
Mr and Mrs William Coey arrived to visit his parents after thirteen years. He lives in Spoken and works as a railroad conductor for Southern Pacific. The reunion drew relatives including Clause Trogle and son from Michigan City and Harve Buckel with daughters from Chalmers.
In Pittsburg speculation on oil development continues as Tribune coverage notes limited progress and cautious optimism. The item hints at potential drilling activity and ongoing promotional efforts while detailing a subdued pace for the week.
Fragmentary text shows soldiers arguing for peace yet resisting Siberia era threats. It mentions alliances, enforcement, and a push against US movement, with references to a new army and navy and questions of who would govern if order breaks down.
McCray’s Orchard Lake Farm at Kentland hosts a large public sale of Hereford cattle May 21 and 22. About 120 head will be sold including twenty head bred on the farm and sired by Fairfax, headlined as among the best Herefords in the country.
The War Department announced about 1,400,000 claims totaling roughly $84,000,000. Travel allowance claims at five cents a mile for enlisted men honorably discharged since the armistice are being settled by the Office of the Army Director of Finance.
The department of agriculture forecasts the largest winter wheat crop ever in prospect, with an estimate of 899,815,000 bushels valued at about 2.034 billion dollars at the 2.26 per bushel price guarantee. Wheat rye and oats also look strong and producers expect a large yield.
Judge Charles W. Hanley of Rensselaer appointed Ellis Jones of Remington and Charles R. Peregrine of Tefft as members of the county board of review. The panel includes the county auditor, assessor and treasurer and will convene to tackle the year’s tax assessment under the new law.
A fragment describes a parade with ten boys chained at ankles and men with spears. A white clothed Christ-like figure carries a large cross, flanked by two women in dark garb reading Bibles. The scene mirrors a Passion Play, likened to a pageant seen in Spain amid mountain climbing and hospitality.
A new legislative act allows towns and townships to pool funds for fire protection. Culver has installed a four tank chemical fire truck, while Star City and Van Buren township plan similar equipment. This week Culver council members Dunn Tomlinson and Nelson discussed plans to improve rural fire reach and overall protection by purchasing a fire truck and chemical tanks.
Francesville prepares for a big Independence Day program with a ball game sports and fireworks. The event has strong financial backing and the committee is arranging for aviation field flyers to participate.
The Mississippi Valley association urges U S congressional action to improve Mexico relations. It calls for stable government to enable investment and trade, noting Mexico needs capital, American machinery, markets, and educational expertise to develop agriculture mining and engineering, benefiting both nations.
The piece argues Congress never granted broad power to raise telephone rates under Burleson. States seek to block higher toll charges as Supreme Court review tests federal control versus state authority. Protests span parties, and claim the government is increasing burdens on the public after the armistice.
The commencement exercises were held at the opera house last Thursday evening. Hon. Thomas F. Moran of Purdue University gave the address in his typical impressive style. A large attendance and many out of town guests were noted. Diploma presentations were made by County Superintendent W. E. Tennell after a brief address. The year closed with praise for Superintendent Edgar C. Sites and township trustee Edward Mayhugh for their leadership and cooperation.
The Co operative Elevator Company of this place appoints J T Marrow of South Bend as permanent manager. He succeeds W F Brucker who previously filled the role while the old elevator company was in receivership. Marrow has ten years in the grain business and formerly operated elevators at Tefft and San Pierre.
Frank Kelley of Lafayette reports his 1916 Haynes touring car stolen Saturday night from southwest Lafayette. The vehicle is described as a Caraia or Neal Reynolds model with uncertain listing.
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