06 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented column railing at procrastination and public indifference, mixed with riffs on the movie industry, German inflation, and prohibition era quirks. The piece frets over meeting delays, business clubs, and civic vitality in a restless timespan.
After a three year lapse the Topp family gathered at the home of Herman Jentz near Francesville last Sunday. Thirty seven attended the reunion with a noon dinner and games after. Mr and Mrs John Topp and son Charles came from Buffalo Michigan to greet relatives.
In Tokyo the Sumida River carries numerous earthquake victims as crowds panic during the tremors. Bridges collapse and many perish while martial law is imposed across the ruined area. the American embassy is destroyed.
The Lafayette District of the M. E. church held its district conference at the M. E. church last Monday and Tuesday with about seventy-five visiting ministers and laymen. Bishop Oldham spoke on Our World Tasks while Rev Baldridge addressed hand enforcement and the gathering praised Christianity’s outlook and brotherhood. The Ladies Aid served meals to the visiting ministers.
The County Christian Endeavor picnic at Winamac last Monday September 3 drew about twenty five Francesville C E members. Mr Williams of Indianapolis field secretary of the United Christian Endeavor Society spoke on ways to uplift the Endeavor. Attendees enjoyed an interesting program a big picnic dinner and a general good time.
Mr and Mrs C B Judy hosted the M E Sunday school lawn party last Thursday night with games and refreshments. Judson Fitzpatrick and Ross Nelson drove to South Bend Tuesday to attend to business.
The censors objected to episodes depicting cruelty to animals, fearing it could invite cruelty, while the same film allows depictions of cruelty to children, revealing a puzzling contradiction in censorship standards.
Deed transfers include Viva L Keller and E A Oberlin with several lot descriptions in Schaffer’s addition and Monterey. Transfers dated Aug 25 1923 and Oct 23 1924 involve W L Keller and E A Oberlin with amounts 250 and 222 dollars. Marriage licenses list John J Berryman to Bertha Adams, Orange Masterson to Grace Hodgen, Aaron Coffle to Goldie Perrgine with listed Indiana towns.
Announcement cards report the marriage of Adah Verdell Overman to Roy Miner. The ceremony was held last Saturday in Lafayette with the couple surviving family and friends.
Three day Fall Festival in Monon drew strong crowds with the first two days praised as the best. Saturday rain dampened turnout as organizers hoped for a record attendance, though many local visitors still attended the event.
Sunday celebration at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson home marked by feast and birthday cake for Mr. Watson's 52nd birthday. Guests included C. B. Dyer Pasadena California Olie Sype Gary Indiana Ed Rose and family Glady Clark and Jack Comstock among others as they toured Fountain Park to honor Illinois reunionists.
Mr. and Mrs J B Gudeman entertained about fifty relatives and friends from near and far at their NE town home. In the evening a Lucullan feast filled three long tables with guests enjoying the feast. Distanced visitors included Mr and Mrs Andy Zimmerman and three children, Mr and Mrs Andy Zimmerman and Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman of Roanoke NI, Mr and Mrs John Hodel of Cissno Park Hl, all arriving by auto.
Mr. W. R. Jones, once a local bakery employee, suffered a second stroke of apoplexy on Tuesday morning. The left side of the body is affected in this episode, marking his second such event within two years.
A town board held a meeting on Tuesday in the city hall with one member absent. Claims were allowed as presented and an order for an election to be held in November was passed. No other business was transacted.
The restaurant and confectionery operated by Henry Jentz was sold last Thursday to J. E. Clark. Jentz will focus on the hotel and farm interests while Clark, with prior restaurant experience, takes over the business.
John Stout aged 96 a former Indian Scout with Gen. Custer at the last stand died at his Delaware home in Nowata Oklahoma He survived the 1876 massacre by hiding in a buffalo carcass and was also a Civil War veteran.
The organizers in Francesville postpone the old fiddlers contest planned for Saturday to respect the Winamac farmers picnic next week. They regret disappointing the fiddlers and horseshow pitchers but promise the event will occur at an earlier date.
James Hackett, longtime Treadmaster in Chicago for thirty years, visited Francesville at the start of the week as guest of Fawn Gilsinger and family. He dropped by The Tribune Monday, looks well, and may consider living in Francesville again.
J. W. Beckdolt, Pulaski county rural carrier, attended the Convention of Rural Letter Carriers in Indianapolis at the Severn hotel. He said the routine business was completed and nothing of significance occurred beyond a successful gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grafton entertained relatives and friends at their home on Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood and children Della and Willie. Master Cartitz was given a seven candle cake. Attendees included families from Wauska Illinois and Pulaski Indiana, with many children present.
Mr and Mrs John P Priest of Lafayette visited Francesville to check farm interests and reunite with old friends. They lived in Francesville 30 years and in Lafayette 18 years where Priest served as R R agent. The Priests called on editor Judson Fitzpatrick and visited Catlin Illinois visitors also spent time with Rogs Nelson.
M. P. Hill made a local visit to Indianapolis on Tuesday, with observers noting the context and potential implications for ongoing events. Details of his schedule and activities during the visit were reported by local outlets.
The Christian Endeavorers held a large Sunday meeting on Sept. 2 and will discuss the resolution that modern card parties induce gambling at the Sept. 9 session led by Miss Neema Reish. The topic is Different Forms of Gambling and the Evil of It. Prov. 16 8 Jer 17 9 11. An enthusiastic meeting is assured.
Mr and Mrs J C Werner and daughters Mildred and Mabel plus Mr Werner s father visited LaFayette Tuesday as local residents observed their appearance in town.
The report details 500000 dead and 3000000 homeless in Japan after a catastrophic quake. It says 350000 houses destroyed in Tokyo and 16 billion in damage. A second quake collapsed hundreds more homes and raised casualties. World aid flows as US vessels carry relief and officials urge support.
Grains come in freely but weather hampers activity with rain nearly every day this past week. Market tone shows steady arrivals yet delayed movement due to wet conditions affecting producers and traders alike.
An American observer in Germany predicts renewed Franco German tension if assurances against foreign intervention are given. He notes Ruhr unity among Junkers syndicalists imperialists pan Germans Socialists and Republicans and warns war could spread if France acts while Germany lacks modern weapons.
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