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Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1913

Page

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Marriages This Week Span Several States and Localities

Cards announce several nuptials including Dr J A Tillett and Miss Cora Thompson in White Fish Montana. Dr Fred Williams and Miss Wright Hinkle wed in Monon and plan a Chicago visit. Ira Barker and Gladys Huddleston marry in Winamac and will reside in Lebanon. Jesse Myers and Femma Kaupke wed in Winamac with Rev J R Dunkleberger officiating. J R Tiner and Glenn Wilson marry in Monticello and will live in Lafayette. Ray R Lee and Louis Hovious wed in Longmont Colorado. Robert Jacob John and Ethel Sayler Ross marry near McCoysburg and will farm near Jasper County.

J. A. Tillett Cora Thompson White Fish Montana Tillet Ira Barker Lebanon Gladys Huddleston W.S. Huddleston Winamac Francesville John H. Barker Jesse Myers Femma_ Kaupke J. R. Dunkleberger Carl. Malchow the Tribune Robert Jacob John Ethel Sayler Ross McCoysburg Rensselaer Jasper County

Farm Section 640 Acres Sells in Beaver Township

The 640 acre school section in Beaver township Beaver County was sold last week. John W. Best of Benton county sold to Noah Baily of Clark's Hill for 100 dollars per acre. Best received 110 acres in Clinton county valued at 250 dollars per acre as part of the exchange.

Beaver Township John W. Best Benton County Noah Baily Clark’s Hill Best Clinton County

Naps to face Francesville Athletics at Kopka Park

The Rensselaer Naps meet the Francesville Athletics next Sunday at Kopka Park. Game begins at 2 30 with popular prices. The notice invites fans to enjoy a lively, well behaved team and a spirited contest. Also listed is a for sale notice for a brown mare two years old and an update on Mrs. Margaret Rees returning from Star City.

Rensselaer Naps Francesville Athletics Kopka Park Naps

Corn Shredder Accident Claims James Stoffel In Barkley Township

A corn cutter accident at C P Ody farm in Barkley township injures 25 year old James Stoffel while filling Moody's silo. His right hand is severely damaged with most fingers lost. surgeons Dr Sharrer and Dr Clayton attend him at Francesville and Monon before transport to the John Randle farm.

C. Pody Barkley Township James Stoffel Moody's Stoffel Sharrer Francesville Clayton Monon Albert Walters John Randle

Urge Statue for Kissinger and Mosquito Research Hero

Congress representatives urge a statue at the Panama Canal entrance to honor John R. Kissinger of South Bend for pioneering yellow fever research with a fellow soldier Moran. Kissinger, now paralyzed from the waist, spent life in a wheeled chair, and the work saved countless Central Southland lives.

Congress Panama Canal

Missionary Sermons At Local Catholic Church This Week

Father Kirby, a Chicago missionary, conducts short services at the local Catholic Church on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday September 30 October 1 2. Sermons delivered at 9 30 am and 7 30 pm. All are welcome. F J Koch, Pastor.

Father Kirby Chicago F. J. Koch

Pentecost Oysters Offered by Glen Ale’s Bakery

Glen Ale’s Bakery announces abundant Pentecost oysters for sale and preservation through winter.

Glen Ale’s

Dance in the hall near electric light office Saturday night

A dance is planned in the hall over the electric light office on Saturday night September 27. Admission is 50 cents and all are invited.

Electric Light

Hearing on franchise for telephone system in Francesville

Public Service Commission of Indiana plans a hearing Wednesday October 1 to evaluate Wilson Tim mons petition for a town franchise to build and operate a telephone system in Francesville. The plant is owned by A F E Malsbury of Lafayette. local patrons complain of service, while Malsbury and petitioners will present their cases. In Bloomington, Mack Hurst 50 killed himself and his daughter Maud 17 and wounded two others after a drunken quarrel. authorities are clearing illegal alcohol outlets as part of a city cleanup.

Public Service Commission of Indiana Wilson Timmons Francesville Public Service Commission Commission A. FE Mack Hurst Bloomington Maud Hurst Blind Tigers

Lightning Losses In Indiana Show Barns Hit Hardest

A state fire marshal analysis from May 15 to Sept 1 reports Indiana lightning fires total losses over 623000 with farmers bearing 1 percent. Barns are the most struck building type, representing over half of cases. 69 percent of barn fires end in total loss.

Indiana

Crawfordsville Votes Dry After Local Option Petition

The Logansport Times reports Crawfordsville voted dry by a large margin after a local option election. The petition drive involved 930 veterans, 587 paid no taxes, 17 with police records in three years, and 40 who received township relief funds, yet the effort failed and the city remains clean.

Crawfordsville Logansport Township Poor Relief Fund

Onions Short Supply Prompt Winter Orders

Onion crop is short and buyers are urged to order now from Mrs. J. C. Engle by phone 36. The notice promotes Adler-ika and claims it helps recovery.

J. C. Engle

Deaths and births statistics for Indiana in July

Indiana records 1962 July deaths totaling 1962 with a rate of 12.5 per 10000 and 4645 births at a rate of 19.7. Martin county has the highest birth rate and Franklin the lowest. The month reports 126 diphtheria cases and 20 deaths across 33 counties, with small pox one death from 110 cases and scarlet fever 97 cases with four deaths. infantile paralysis causes eight deaths.

Indianda Martin County Franklin County

Missionary Ray Eldred Drowns in Congo District

Ray Eldred of South Bend a Congo district missionary whose wife died earlier of fever was drowned recently according to information reaching his former home. Mrs. Eldred, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Byers, lives in the town's west part. The Eldreds visited here before their final Congo trip. Their three children reside in Hiram Ohio. two were born in the United States and one in Africa.

Ray Eldred South Bend Congo District Africa

Monon Excursion From Medaryville To Chicago Next Sunday

The Monon runs an excursion from Medaryville to Chicago next Sunday, Sept 28. Train arrives Francesville 7:35 am and reaches Chicago 11:30 pm. Fare for round trip is 1.25. Ballpark at 35th Street and Wentworth Avenue. alight at 47th Street for quickest access. Baseball game Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland.

The Monon Medaryville Chicago Francesville Chicago White Sox Cleveland 35Th. St Wentworth Avenue 47Th St

Oysters at Ales Plus City Drug Store Sale

Oysters available in abundance at Ales with a complete line of tablets pens inks pencils erasers rulers and related supplies at City Drug Store. Local shop promotes fresh seafood and broad stationery assortment for shoppers.

Adler-ika Blue Front Drug Store Swing’s City Drug Store

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S. Kk. Jones Wolcott Edward Mayrhugh A. E. Malsbury Lafayette Pearl Gever Ruth Hayworth Star City J. Q. Nachardson Hanging Grove Pontiac, Hill Livzie Broquard Katie Somers Eureka Ills Fred Yavpie Elizabeth McCoy Michigan City Will Rees Dan Smever West Parc Fulding Munchenburge J. FL Ale H. L. Rogers H.C. Westen Mrs. Winters James Blake S.C. Rogers Hammond Northwest Indiana Methodist Church Morris Moneel J. M. Jost Monticello Bedford Cemetery Jost Masonic J. Priest Monon Lines Yellowstone National Park Wyoming George Holub’s Millinery QO. D. Engle Ernest Kopka Winnmac Bertha Hayworth Richard Pratt John White Manon Wilbur Stisleman Arkansas John Wendt Joachimg Wendt Wabash University James Shirty Kankakee A. Shirtz Robert Carnes Las Vevas New Mexico Sandford Jones Michael Rees Kedney Ver Cyrus Thrasher John Colbo William C. Bennett Mabel Manion John Cover George Ford Fred Ginder Winimac W. C. Moss Ginder Fred Williams Reynolds Wrights Hinkle J. R. Tiner Gleen Wilson H. D. Wilson Ray R. Lee Louis Hovious Longmont Colorado J. A. Clark Margaret Rees Kissinger Catholic Missionary Services Larkin Koster Valparaiso John Koster Childern M. Holub National Light of Timy Ale Maniac
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