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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

2

Public Sales Calendar for Galveston Area Auctions

Public notices list multiple farm and estate sales with sale locations near Lincoln Galveston and Peru Dates run from Aug 27 to Oct 11 Names George McIntosh Russell McIntosh Ross Hawkins L F Crume Delbert Burrows Earl Scott Frank C Phelps Reece Fisher Clifford Cree Kivett Butz Vern Water W O Robinson Dave Kepner and auctioneers Davies Hawkins Eikenberry Bros in Galveston area preparing by county line and nearby towns.

Frank C. Phelps Peru Bennetts L. A Kivett & Butz Galveston Davies and Hawkins Vern

Local visitors drop by as kin and friends call

Austin Woolley of St Louis called on relatives here Monday Mrs Nancy Marland of Pennsylvania visited Otho Young and wife Wiley Terrell and family of Kokomo were Monday evening supper guests of Mrs Millie Meek

Austin Woolley St. Louis Nancy Marland Pennsylvania Young Ian Wiley Terrell Kokomo Millie Meek Warren Smith Galveston

Local social notes and visiting patterns described in Kokomo era

A sequence of social updates lists births and marriages in Kokomo area, visits by Mell Douglas of Indianapolis to Warn Tidrick and others, Morton Mississippi visitors at Frank Poore, Wabash guests Jos. Hoover family, and Kokomo strays including Miss Carrie Hiller and Stella Robertson. It also mentions tent meetings by Holiness group, railroad pay raise, and various family visits among the region’s residents.

Local Families Share Visits and Journeys Across Indiana and Beyond

Multiple Indiana households report weekend visits, travels to Colorado Springs and California, and reunions. Notable items include the Kitchel family reunion at Anderson, a wedding of Adda Williamson and Harold D. Gilbert, and messages from Mrs. Tom Marshall about a Arizona arrival.

Copeland Family Marks Two Seven-Year Milestones at Dinner

Mrs. Harry Copeland and four daughters of Indianapolis visited Percy Copeland and family for a Sunday dinner. Also present were Mrs. Elmer Tyner and two children from Komo James Copeland and wife. The gathering celebrated the 7th birthday of Jas. Copeland and the 7th birthday of one grandchild.

Harry Copeland Indianapolis Elmer Tyner James Copeland Percy Copeland Jas. Copeland

Making Out Flowers Last in a Sick Room

A brief guide to prolonging cut flower life with violets roses and pinks. Rinse stems in cold water for a moment wrap in oiled paper and chill overnight in the box or icebox. Change water daily avoid salt and sun and refresh by placing in fresh water the next day.

Fixing His Classes in a Schoolyard Exchange

A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a student bragging about course choices. He says he will take history if a tall girl takes it and if others choose courses chosen by a dazzling blond.

Louisville | Courier-Journal

The Costly Canary in London Bird Markets

The article notes canaries have risen to aristocrat status while linnets become middle class. In Bethnal Green's famous bird market prices climb from 8-10s for a cock in song to 20-25s for a yellow canary and linnets rise to 1s 6d from fourpence, hurting workingmen hobbyists as seed costs drive costs. The piece cites London Tit Bits.

Bethnal Green London

The Eminent Physician Charges for Consultations

An eminent physician tells students that rewards come to established specialists. He lists $25 for a home call, $10 for an office visit, and $5 for a telephone consult. A student asks jokingly how much he charges a fellow for passing him on the street.

Boston Evening Transcript

Small Change Question on Chinese Trolley Fare Claim

A brief exchange questions whether China discovered trolley care. One says copper cash flood might hint at an ancient 7-cent fare introduction, while another denies any such idea.

The Artist Inquires About The Book I Illustrated

The Louisville Courier Journal records a discussion where an artist asks if the book they illustrated was read and questions how the illustrations fit the text. The exchange centers on interpretation and the artist’s curiosity about the illustrator's choices.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Riot Sparks Clash Over Capital and Labor Fracas

A chaotic scene erupts as tensions between capital interests and labor groups clash in public view. Onlookers describe heated exchanges and calls for restraint as authorities move to curb the disturbance.

Local Social Notes From Kokomo and Nearby

Misses Helen and Olene Graham work at the Boston store in Kokomo. Mrs Mille Meek spent Sunday with Wiley Terrell and family in Kokomo. Mrs Maggie Oliver of Piqua and C W T Peter plus wife dined with Tom McConnell and family on August 15. Pearl Scott Clifford Cree and wife return from Alabama where Clifford bought a farm and Pearl rented one. They plan to move this fall. Rhea Nutter and Bessie McCutcheon visit C N Hyatt and family. Mrs Hyatt hosts a picnic for several children. Mrs Jud Allison and children visit friends in Lansing Michigan. Miss Nina Gilett of Topeka Kansas visits Mrs Mollie Switzer. Dan and Diana Terflinger were Friday dinner guests of J W Terflinger and wife. Clifford Peter stepped on a spike nail, injuring his foot. Ford Drifmeyer and Miss Alice Angst of Washington DC spent the past week with Mrs Bell McConnell and others. Mrs I S Hahn returns home to Middletown after visiting Cora Kepner Billa Johnson and Katie Burrows. Misses Dorothy Lou Thomas and Mary Louise Copeland were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Carmen Graves and Ruth Switzer joined them for an afternoon in Kokomo.

Dorothy Lou Thomas Mary Louise Copeland Carmen Graves Ruth Switzer Kokomo

Funeral for Ralph Thompson Held in Miami

The funeral for Ralph Thompson who died from injuries after diving at Melfalfa Park was held in Miami last Wednesday. Burial followed at Galveston Cemetery.

Ralph Thompson Melfalfa Park Miami Galveston

Universalist Church Notes Sunday Schedule

Rev H C Beckett pastorates with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 50 a m social service and pictures at 7 30 p m last week’s show praised by an interested audience admission free

Universalist Church H. C. Beckett

Young America Church Picnic Highlights Community Drift

The annual picnic of Christian Church members was held at Allen Snyder Grove on Sunday with about fifty attendees. A stream of local families and visitors from Galveston and Noblesville were noted in attendance and travel, including Mrs. M. B. Williamson and Adda Williamson. Several residents spent Sunday visiting relatives at Lake Cicott and with town families. Joe Willigesan returned from Logansport for a two week vacation as others joined the weekend activities and moves.

The Christian Church Allen Snyder Grove M. B. Williamson Adda Joe Wiliamson Galveston Marie Jackson J. A. Wood Mra Chas. Chambers Mra. Bremen Otto Hinkle Ira Nelson Sherman Sence Frank Moon Henry Pullen James Swaim Lake Cicott Clyde Williamson Joe Willigesan Losansport Paul Hyman Logansport Fry J. Lester Hyman Prof Trent Noblesville Wheeling

New Idea Club Meets at Mrs Grace Garrison Home

Mrs Grace Garrison hosted the New Idea Club on West Jackson Street. Members present included Nora Williams Lena Cornell Cora Emerick Billa Johnson Stella Funk Cora Kepner Katie Burrows Minnie Elleman and Pearl Thomas. Guests were Mrs I S Hahn of Middletown and Mrs Goldie Fickle. Brick ice cream cake and punch were served. Next meeting will be with Mrs Lucy Henderson.

Grace Garrison New Idea Club West Jackson Street Mesdames Nora Williams Kokojmo Lena Cornell Cora Emerick Billa Johnson Stella Funk Cora Kepner Katie Burrows Minnie Elleman Pearl Thomas I. S. Hahn Middletown Goldie Fickle Lucy Henderson

Settlement Notice in Estate of Charles E. Tilley

In the Casa Circuit Court in September 1920 executor Francis M. Tilley presents final account for the estate of Charles E. Tilley deceased. Creditors heirs and interested parties must appear September 10, 1920 to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove their claims. The notice is signed by Clerk Chas O Brown and attorneys Rich ards and Long Yarlutt Souder.

Helra Charles E. Tilley Casa Circuit Court Francia Francis M. Tilley Charley E. ‘Miley Logansport Indiana Chas O Brown Herb. Richards Long, Yarlutt & Souder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delbert Burrows Earl Scott Bechdal and Hawkins Robinson Eikenberry Bros. and Dave Kepner Ray Peck Monday Everett Kirby and Wife Mrs. Ida Masters Mell Douglas Warn Tidrick H. N Wood J. O. Dennison Morton, Miss Frank Poore Jos. Hoover Jay Joe Wabash Joe Fickle George Reedy P. M. Henderson Michigan Warren Armstrong Chas. Henderson Carrie Hiller Schuyler Oden Walter McKibben Ruth Virginia Stella Robertson Ethel List Jack Marsh George Stanley Bert Verbryck Norris Franklin Emma McGriff Edna Sim Goldsberry Pennsylvania Railroad Wiley Terrell and Son John Bluest Flora Sonday Julia Fawcett W. C. Robinson San Henry Korporal Tom Fawcett Dorothy of van Buren San-in Burr Reese Dorothy Hazel Reese Anna Tredway George and Harold Paul Garrison John Glassburn Elmer Weaver Horace McKinney Colorado Springs Colorado California Clifford Macy Merritt Clymer Chas. Durry Odd Fellows Tom Marshall Arizona Tom Wif Water John Glaceburn Clarence Glassburn Edinburg Dave Demoss Eva Stanley Jesse Graham Henry and Vernie Stafford Mannie and Youtha Cotterman Helen Graham W. A. and Esty Bell Lizzie Haas Ernest Glassburn J.C. Kitchel Emerson Kitchel Everett Kitchel Alvin Kitchel Chas. Kitchel Kitchel Anderson Tom Endicott William A.M. Endicott F. B. Troutman Wim. Troutman Hillsdale Mich A. D. Troutman Detroit Toledo Ohio Adda Williamson Young America Harold D. Gilbert Ernest Gilbert Fall River Mass W. A. Gilbert Veru Bennetts Switch Fual Farrow Poland McCormick Deere Oliver Avery Dlee L. A. Shively Edgar Phillipa Ladies’ Aid of Bennetts’ Switch M. BE. Church Miami County Fair Converse, Indiana Will W. Draper Hubler Bros Willard Sampson DeVinney Garage Helen and Olene Graham Boston Maggie Oliver Piqua Peter Tom McConnell Pearl Scott Clifford Cree Alabama Clifford Pearl Rhea Nutter Bessie McCutcheon C.N. Hyatt and Family Mrs. Hyatt Jud Allison Lansing, Mich Nina Gilett Topeka, Kansa Mollie Switzer Dan Diana Terflinger J. W. Terflinger Clifford Peter Ford Drifmeyer Alice Angst Washington, D.C Bell McConnell Mesdames Cora Kepner Billa Johnson MEW Idea Club
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