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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1923

Page

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Church Booster Meeting a Success in Francoval

A booster meeting at Francoval churches drew a full crowd with a street band concert and joint choir, featuring Rev Reisen as the keynote speaker. He urged civic cooperation to improve education and church facilities, noting their town's advantages. A Methodist church gathering is planned next Sunday and attendees are urged to attend with friends.

Evangelical Church Firganu Rev Reisen Francesville Methodist Church

Drive On For Hospital Funds Drive On For Hospital Funds

A weekly drive aims to raise the quota for Salem township to support the Home Hospital at LaFayette. The allotment is 3000 dollars, payable in three yearly installments. A church committee and a teness men group organize outreach to meet the target this week.

Salem LaFayette

Family reunion brings together Gray sisters in Indiana

Mrs. Louise Nolan hosted a family reunion at her Francesville home joining daughters of Robert Gray, once a leading Jasper County farmer. Attending were Mrs. David L. Trout of Chicago and Mrs. W S Casad of Crawfordsville, with cousin Mrs. Ruth Dietz of Louisville visiting. another sister, Mrs. Indiana Overton of Los Angeles, could not attend.

Louise Nolan Robert Gray Jasper County Francesville Nolan David L. Trout Chicago W.S. Casad Crawfordsville Ruth Dietz Louisville Indiana Overton Los Angeles Cal

Correction on Tribune management and policy

A correction clarifies that the Tribune is controlled solely by the current group and that the former manager has no role. It notes Mrs Lark Koster and Mrs Joseph Manion traveled to LaFayette to St Elizabeth hospital where Mrs Manion has undergone treatments for a year.

Tribune Lark Koster Joseph Manion LaFayette St. Elizabeth Hospital Manion

Dollar Day Arrives in Francesville Next Saturday

Merchants in Francesville announce another monthly Dollar Day sale next Saturday following a successful prior event. Advertisements tout higher and better bargains and urge residents to visit Francesville on every sales day to find many offerings and leave pleased and wiser buyers.

Francesville The Tribune

Visit by Eureka native renews county paper subscription

Joseph Lehman of Eureka Illinois, an Francesville retiree in his seventies, visited Pulaski County and renewed his subscription to The Tribune for another year. He appeared hale and hearty and expressed appreciation for the visit.

Joseph Lehman Eureka Francesville Lehman Tribune Pulaski County

Meeting Ministers Discuss Near East Relief Campaign

Rev. J. W. Parkhill of Winona Lake met with Francesville ministers on Friday to plan the upcoming Near East Relief fundraising campaign.

J. W. Parkhill Winona Lake Francesville Near East Relief

Fair goers from LaFayette attended Friday outing

Mrs. Ebert Garrigues and son Waldo Mrs. Ross Nelson and her two sons Mrs. Louis Lohman Jr. and daughter and Elwin Gunnerson attended the fair at LaFayette last Friday, traveling in Mrs. Garrigues' car. A Want ad in the Tribune sells.

Ebert Garrigues Waldo Ross Nelson Louis Lohman Jr Elwin Gunnerson LaFayette Garrigues

County Court News and Marriage License Report

The county clerk issued one marriage license this week to Galen Hoover of Southend and Meda Irene Pratt of Harrison Township. Dismissed cases include Bergman v Wentz, First National Bank of Medaryville v Chester, and McClelland v Galbreath. Hearsay details note Kirschbaum case, Juries and witnesses rise. Ringen pleads guilty to assault and battery, divorce granted to Mrs. Ringen with child custody and support. Marie Hartle sues Don Mills for infant support, and rulings on other motions and remonstrators are recorded.

Galen Hoover Southend Meda Irene Pratt Harrison Township Bergman Burl Wentz First National Bank of Medaryville Chester McClelland State Galbreath Jesse Hutton Fannie J. Harmon Margaret Gore Myrtle JL. Landes John M. Hudgens Samuel White Mary J. White Charles Ringen Ruth Ringen Paul J. von Tobel Lester Ricks Isreal Hoch Ditch Ling

Dredge Firm Claims Against Taylor Estate Over Ditch Contract

The American Steel Dredge Co of Fort Wayne filed a $733.86 claim on supplies against the James L. Taylor estate, contractor on the J. P. Ryan ditch in Pulaski and Jasper counties. Karr & Moore seek $6,000 as part collections on the Ryan ditch contract with Taylor and sublet profits. Additional suits include notes against G. C. Mahoney and public-bank disputes, plus actions by Medaryville First National Bank and Wm. Bergman and W. Reed against Bert Wentz et al.

American Steel Dredge Co Fort Wayne James L. Taylor Pulaski Jasper Karr & Moore Ft. Wayne Jas. L. Taylor Ryan Ditch Mr. Taylor Taylor Jas. C. Dunn G. C. Mahoney Medaryville First National Bank U. B. Ren G. D. Prevo Wm. G. Bergman W. J. Reed Bert Wentz

Will of Hugh Tracy filed in Monterey estate details

The will from May 1923 names executors Chas. Keitzer and C. A. Good. It bequeaths 40 acre tracts to Dora Sullivan Mannie Gretter Margaret Rooney and Cora Hope, and 80 acres to Arthur Tracy plus 2000 to Francis Tracy. Chas. Tracy retains life in a Lafayette house with grandchildren after. Nine Rensselaer lots to be sold and divided among the children. Monterey real estate to be sold and shared by four daughters. Personal property goes to seven children. Real estate valued around 15000.

Hugh Tracy Monterey Chas. B. Keitzer C. A. Good Wabash County Dora E. Sullivan Mannie Gretter Margaret Rooney Cora Hope Arthur Tracy Gretter

Prisoner Escapes From County Jail

William Pupsta, jailed for liquor law violations, escapes from a basement jail cage in Winamac after guards note brass padlock cuts and a sawed steel lattice. Authorities suspect outside assistance. Pupsta had been housed in Logansport awaiting trial and had been contemplating a guilty plea.

William Pupsta Winamac Pupsta Franklin Township Wagerman Marshal Johnson Cass County Court House Logansport

Fire at Tribune office shed causes no damage

A fire discovered at five this morning in the shed behind The Tribune office caused no damage due to quick citizen action. The origin is unknown. The item also references local notices and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clark and two children of Milford Illinois with Mrs. Clark's mother staying here.

Tribune Jack Clark Milford, Ill J. E. Clark

Cases Dismissed in Local Court Docket

The docket shows dismissals in the actions J. H. Kelly vs. W. C. Myers and Aetna Life Insurance Co. vs. Annie Utter et al. Case statuses indicate termination without further proceedings. The decision reduces outstanding litigation involving the named parties and insurers.

J. H. Kelly W. C. Myers Aetna Life Insurance Co Annie Utterback

Bank sues Rollins over $200 note in Monon suit

The Farmers and Traders Bank of Monon brings suit against Geo W Rollins on a $200 note and an additional $26 note.

Farmers & Traders Bank Monon Geo. W. Rollins

Near East Orphans Receive More Help

Charles A Casad director of publicity for Indiana Near East Relief appeals for continued support for thousands of orphans in Bible lands. He reports 1 000 000 lives saved and 60 000 children in care while urging ongoing donations and adoption at 60 a year. Mrs Cecil Mallon volunteers and coordinates clothing for the cause with state headquarters in Indianapolis Ed Jackson secretary of state.

the Tribune Charles A. Casad Indiana Near East Relief Near East Asia Minor Syria Palestine Greece Near East Relief Diana Turkey America Cecil Mallon Mallon Christian Church Sunday School

Christian Aid Society to Meet Tomorrow in Country

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church will hold an all day meeting tomorrow at the home of Mrs. James Hayworth in the country. All the ladies of the church are invited to attend and each lady is requested to bring a covered dish and necessary dishes and cutlery for her own table service.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church James Hayworth

Town Board Meeting Debates Street Repair and Night Watch

The town board met at the town hall with all members present. They asked the clerk to hire an engineer to survey Yellow Street and estimate improvement costs. A Chamber of Commerce committee urged employing a night watchman, contingent on merchants funding wages. The sidewalk at Dr Ives residence was discussed and the marshal instructed to widen it per ordinance. Otto Clark and family visited J E Clark and wife from Frankfort Indiana.

Yellow Street Chamber of Commerce Dr. Ives

Foxes Host House Party Invites Linden and Hammond Guests

Mr. and Mrs. George Fox entertained a weekend house party from Friday to Sunday. Linden guests included Mrs. Charles Parker, Mrs. William McBee, Miss Louise McBee, Mrs. W. T. McBee, Mrs. Fred Shanklin and daughter Mary, Mrs. C. T. Swindler and son Bobbie, plus Mrs. Tarne Parker and Thomas Parker of Rom ley. Hammond guest was Mrs. O. D. Thomas. Others arriving Sunday were Charles Parker and Clara Parker, C. G. Swindler, Fred Shanklin, William McBee and W. T. McBee of Linden.

George Fox Tarne Parker Thomas Parker Romney Charles Parker William McBee Louise W. T. McBee Fred Shanklin Mary C. T. Swindler Bobbie Linden O. D. Thomas Hammond Clara C. G. Swindler

Former Pastor Delivers Lecture to Klansmen Near Francesville

A Friday gathering of Klansmen and guests heard Rev. Van Norman, a former Francesville pastor, speak along the Winamac pike about nine miles east of Francesville. Attendees praised the address, noting his rise as a leading orator.

Food Market by Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church holds a food market at Chas A Clark's store starting at 10 a m on Saturday September 29.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Chas. A. Clark

Mrs Thelia Hubbell Visits Monon on Business

Thelia Hubbell, a business visitor, spent last week in Monon for professional engagements, meeting local contacts and touring facilities. The visit focused on potential partnerships and market opportunities in the area.

Thelia Hubbell Monon

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Fair Party Universal Gladys Walton Rip Jesse L. Lasky Cecil B. DeMille Big Reels Paramount Herbert Rawlinson County Court House News August Kirschbaum Hullinger’s L. G. Hullinger Christian Aid Society Otto Clark Frankfort Ind Mrs Florence Surber Hardware and Am Hsh
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