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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

4

Franklin College Intercollegiate Oratory and Debate Plans

Franklin college outlines plans to boost literary and oratorical skill through several intercollegiate events. The state oratorical prelim after Thanksgiving offers a twenty five dollar tuition prize. Baldwin declamatory contest prizes use Shakespeare works. Winners last year included Leslie Dunkin and Anna Grace Harris.

Franklin College Franklin College Russell Klyver Baldwin Daniel P. Baldwin Leslie Dunkin Anna Grace’ ‘Harris Claude A. Yeoman

Dr Hanley Addresses Brotherhood at Hope Baptist Church

Dr. Hanley spoke before the Brotherhood of the Hope Baptist Church last Friday night. Charles Stoddard is the pastor.

Dr. Hanley Brotherhood of the Hope ‘Baptist. Church Charles Stoddard

Wabash Beats Butler on Ingalls Field in Crawfordsville

Wabash led 56 to 0 at Crawfordsville on Ingalls Field as Butler made late substitutions but could not overcome the early deficit. The final period saw Wabash add 36 points while Butler failed to score despite efforts.

The First Paper and the Eden Apple Scandal

A satirical piece recounts early media and gender norms, imagining Adam and Eve without Woman's Pages or health tips. The first edition provokes scandal as Eve has nothing to wear, while the serpent mocks prudish decorum and presses free press satire.

Ada Paris la Daily Sprint Adam Eve Tree of Knowledge Pll

Send It In: Pitch Your News or Jokes to The Paper

Readers urged to submit genuine local news or amusing items. Requests emphasize timely, community focused pieces and lighthearted banter for publication.

Wehbater Literary Society Plans Big Halloween Night

The Wehbater Literary Society announces a Saturday evening program built around a festive Hallowe'en theme. Organizers promise an active event with readings and seasonal entertainment for attendees.

Wehbater Literary Society Hallowe'en

Be Honest If You Can Excerpt on Patron Choices

The note urges honesty to patrons about shopping options or risk losing business to competitors. It frames truthfulness as essential to customer trust and sustainability for sellers.

Blanchard Davia Preached at Kokomo Baptist Church

Davia Blanchard preached at the First Baptist Church in Kokomo last Sunday, delivering a sermon to the congregation. Members reported the service focused on faith and community, with emphasis on spiritual renewal for the season.

Blanchard. Davia First Baptist Church Kokomo

Odine Heck and Nellie Eikenberry Visit Indianapolis

Odine Heck and Nellie Eikenberry spent Monday afternoon in Indianapolis visiting attractions and meeting local residents during a leisurely outing.

Odine Heck Nellie Eikenberry Indianapolia

Wendell Roberts Joined B A E Fraternity Initiation

Wendell Roberts was initiated into a B A E fraternity last Monday night at the campus chapter. The event marked his formal induction into the organization and followed the group’s local traditions.

Wendell Roberts

Five Kincaid Children Graduate From Franklin College

Albert H. Kincaid died in 1896 leaving Mrs. Dora Kincaid with five children. The eldest was eight, the youngest eighteen months. The children financed education through work, earning money while studying, and built a home for their mother with their earnings. Charles Franklin, Grace Imogene, Mary Ellen, Alva David, and Arthur Martin Kincaid pursued college paths, with four completing four years in three. Charles advanced to Brown University and works at Peoria Manual Training High School. Grace taught and led English at Mooreville High. Mary Ellen taught chemistry and aims to be a medical missionary. Alva studies medicine and plans Johns Hopkins. Arthur became a high school principal. The family supported herself without help, and the mother says she would relive their school days with them.

Albert H. Kincaid Dora Kincaid Franklin College Franklin ° College Charles Franklin Grace Imogene Mary Ellen Alva David Arthur Martin Kincaid Charles Grace Kincaid Brown University Manual Training High School Peoria Ill Misa Grace Kincaid Bryantville Mooreaville High School Mary Alva Indiana University Grace Claas Needmore David Orange County Franklin

Miss Pauline Wagner Weds Thomas Robert Rothans

Miss Pauline Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Q Wagner of this city and Thomas Robert Rothans of Indianapolis were married Friday by Reverend F G Kenny. The bride is a musician who studied at Franklin College and the College of Music Art in Indianapolis.

Pauline Wagner Wagner Thomas Robert Rothans Indianapolis F. G. Kenny Franklin College College of Music Indianapol

Warren Hall Week Ended in Franklin

Warren Hall spent the week end in Franklin as details remain unclear from the fragment. The note suggests a local or personal itinerary with limited readable context.

Warren Hall Franklin

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