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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
1
A cordial campaign narrative outlines a Parry Mfg Co advertising chief seeking votes for club trustee in Indianapolis. The piece notes a half dozen candidates, Dragoo among them, with about 200 advertising men in the local club. The next National Advertising Club convention is mentioned.
The will of Joseph H. Chambers of near Vincennes bequeaths 1 dollar to Franklin College and 500 dollars to the permanent fund of the State Mission Board Indiana Baptist Convention. The document is dated August 1, 1899, and the deceased is a relative of the Smiley N. Chambers family of Indianapolis. The will was probated today.
Webster residents enjoyed a unique Valentine gathering with a heart and lantern decorated hall. Nell Allen won the heart hunt contest while Miss Huckleberry and E C Murphy earned prizes for the most unique ad crafted Valentine designs. Cupid heart molds completed the themed display.
Tuesday evening the local Peate Ors test opened with a prayer and music by college choir. Judge panel including Wiliam Featherngill Slack and B W Tyler awarded first to Wilbur Brewer for "International Arbitration" with Ralph Dobbins and Leo Wolford next. Brewer will represent Franklin in the State Peace contest at Wabash on April 15 and the state winner goes to the interstate contest later.
Posters appeared across the campus announcing Stop Look Listen Junior Prom Get Busy with tickets to go on sale at 50 cents. Authorities oppose dancing so the date and location remain secret while developments are daily expected.
The Franklin Star notes a college play this year may reveal the exposition of hypnotism by a student who knows. The Star hints at a strong guess but promises another attempt. Marshall Key, formerly of Purdue University, has entered college.
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