Francesville Memorial Day Observances and Community Notes
A large crowd gathered at Montemgery and Hill Street for Memorial Day ceremonies. Veterans led parades to the cemetery east of town, with tributes and addresses by Rev Oo W. Bavier and Rev A L Brandenburg. Citizens raised funds for the Young Men’s Christian Association, with Francesville contributing over its apportionment.
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Montemgery
Hill Street Memorial
W. C. Richardson
Oo W. Bavier
Nauvooe
A. L. Brandenburg
Francesville
United States
Work of Nations WareWork Council
Cyclone Causes Widespread Destruction Across Indiana Towns
A massive cyclone struck Kouts Hebron and Valparaiso with a wide path through Tlinois Mattoon Charleston and Westervelt causing extensive property loss. Barns houses and crops were destroyed, livestock killed, and several workers injured. Hebron and nearby towns face substantial damage and demand aid while many residents lacked tornado insurance.
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Kouts
Hebron
Valparaiso
Tlinois
Mattoon
Charleston
Westervelt
Keats
Rebron
Leslie Kenny
van Handle Railroad
Oon
Keuts
Pebrot
Bass Arrowsmil
Roeh Grove
Moose
Ma Arrowsmith
Cait Selmer
Rich Grove
Registration Facts June 5 1917 Exemption and Penalties
Registration is required for all males 21 to 30 on June 6 1917. Booths open 7 am to 9 pm. Exemptions exist for active duty and certain National Guard units. Nonresident students register where enrolled. Absentee and exemption pleas handled by county clerk and registration boards. Cards mailed or delivered to the appropriate precinct.
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United States
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
Officans’ Reserve Corps
Amd
Indiana
Inantes
The
Artilles
Compans
al Signal Corps
Indiagan Guard
Pera
Colege
Avis
Ford Opy
Struehou
Hic Vetlong
Hin Speery
Perron
Salisbury Family at Fyres Opera House Impresses Large Audience
The Salisbury Family of ten performed at Fyres Opera House on Saturday evening earning praise from a large crowd. The act featured pop and ginger numbers and high quality talent as they toured for seventeen years and plan to retire to Valparaiso this year.
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Salisbury
Fyers Opera House
Valparaiso
Burget & Timmons Buy Half Interest in Francesville Garage
Garfield Burget purchased one half of Francesville Garage from Wilson Timmons. The firm will operate as Burget & Timmons with no name change. Timmons also runs a thriving Monticello garage, and locals expect friendly competition from the new partnership.
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Garfield Burget
Francesville
Wilson Timmons
Burget & Timmons
Mr. Timmons
Monticello
Mr. Burger
Libesires
Tennell Seeks County School Superintendent Post
Pu lkaski county trustees meet at Winamac Court House next Monday to elect a successor to Homer L. Rogers. Two candidates remain W E Tennell of Francesville High School and Earl Wickee of Medaryville High School. The Tribune endorses Tennell citing his three years as Francesville superintendent and studies at Indiana State Normal and Chicago University.
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Pulaski County
Winamac
Homer L. Rogers
W. E. Tennell
Francesville High School
Earl Wickee
Medaryville High School
the Tribune
J. H. Reddick
Tennell
Francesville
Indiana State Normal
Chicago University
Boys' Club work in county agri clubs thrives
County Agricultural Agent I J Mathews visited members of the boys corn garden and poultry clubs in Salem Township. Twenty seven hundred sixty county boys participate while Willard Myers leads with seventeen eggs hatched. The clubs gain industry and leadership training in a community effort.
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I. J. Mathews
Delos Hancock
Benjamin Anlicker
Poultry Club
Willard Myers
Flowers Stolen In Local Yard Trespass Noted
A note reports that a petty thief stole about thirty flowering plants from the yards of Charles F. Daseke and L. E. Burson last week. The writer urges the suspects to apologize or pay for damages, condemning the act as senseless vandalism.
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Charles F. Daseke
L. E. Burson
Death of John C Render After Prolonged Illness
John C Render died at his home south of town Tuesday evening at age 62 after a long stomach cancer. He was born in Clinton New Jersey and lived in El Paso Illinois before moving here. He leaves five children including Robert Day Clifford D E G Weimer Jeanette and Jessie. his wife died nineteen years ago. The body was taken to El Paso Illinois for funeral services at St Marys church with burial in the local cemetery.
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John C. Render
Mr. Render
Clinton
New Jersey
el Paso
Ills
Robert Day
Clifford D
E. G. Weimer
Chicago
Jeanette
Jessie
St. Mary’s Church
Miller Leads Local Band In Special Practice
H L Miller seen in band stand guiding the band boys last Thursday evening. Local business men agreed to hire him, with Miss Della Shumaker assigned to collect monthly dues Monday afternoon. Dr Miller notes Francesville has strong band material needing practice and calls for cooperation to ensure success.
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H. L. Miller
You Boys
Mr and Mrs Gurd Surber Visit Galveston for Memorial Day
Mr and Mrs Gurd Surber motored to Galveston for Memorial Day, enjoying a holiday trip and local sights.
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Mrs. Gurd Surber
Galveston
Beaver Commencement to Be Held at New Bethel Church
The Beaver township schools will hold their annual commencement next Wednesday at eight o'clock in New Bethel Church. Herman Busch has led the schools and will graduate fourteen this year. Rev. Wirt Lowther of Logansport will deliver the address.
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Beaver Township
New Bethel Church
Herman Busch
Wirt Lowther
Logansport
Notice to Pledgers for Franceaville Cemetery Well
All persons who pledged money for the drilling of a well at the Franceaville Cemetery will kindly leave their amount at the bank with J. L. Beesley by Saturday June 9th.
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Franceaville
J. L. Beesley
Notice Prohibits Rifle Shooting in Francesville Town Limits
Public notice declares all rifle shooting within Francesville town limits forbidden under penalty of arrest and fine by Marshal Wm. White. Also reports local social notes including Miss Gladys Hudgens in Lafayette, Hanna Byers and Mrs. Engle in Frankfort, and other brief items about guests, insurance, and travel.
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Francesville
Wm. White
Gladys Hudgens
Lafayette
Hanna Byers
J. C. Engle
Frankfort
Myers & Stalnaker
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Indianapolis
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Jacob Diemer
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Woosthabvard Agrency
Alma Giarline Annil
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Rensselaver
Ind
Rensselaer
John Gruell
Cora Gruell
Oklahoma City
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John G. Culp
Pleasant Grove
W. J. Byers
Francesville Cemetery Association
Marie
Othel Maxwell
B.F. Slenker
S. Sb. Maxwell
Springboro
Leslie Coifel
Reynolds Cemetery
Otto Hooker
Francesville Cemetery
John Coey
Glen
Knightstown
al Whitaker
A. I. Brandenburg
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
John A. Garrigues
William Bryant
Claude Burson
H. W. Foster
Hal
Nina Myers
Nina
Glen Stanley
Ladoga
Maribei Werner
Florence Watson
Leipsic
Ohio
Flossie McKinney
McKinneys
Edwin Kahler
Leah
Hanna Schurter
Tremont
Ed’s
Dodge
Samuel
William Kahler
John C
Chase Hollett
Kokomo
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Rich Grove Township
Gust Selmer
Fitzpatrick Insurance Agency
Thomas M. Wise
Miami
Elwood
Harry
Miss Lorena
Mrs. Wise
Will
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