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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1916

Page

5

Local visitors and church social notes mention several families

Miss Pearl Zartman visited Logan on Saturday. Scott Walker and family with G W McCoy and wife visited Peru on Sunday. James Nelson and family near Walton spent Sunday with James Logan and family. Frank Samsel and wife left Monday for Louisiana to visit Frank Logan and family. William Frier and family visited William Immel and wife near Young America. Immel is ill. Charles Lynas and family near Young America. William Lynas and family stayed with Otho Young and wife Thursday.

Scott Walker G. W.mccoy Peru James Nelson Near Walton James Logan Frank Samsel Frank Logan Louisiana Wm. Frier Wm. Immel and Young America Mr. Immel Charles Lynas Near Young America Wm. Lynas Otho Young

Baptist Church Notes Rev. A H Allen Pastor

Services will be held again next Sunday in the K of P hall. Last Sunday's services were well attended. The choir meets with Mrs. Elsie Miller Friday night. The Philathea Class meets with Mrs. Adrian Weaver Thursday. You will be welcome to our services next Sunday.

Local Notices and Social Club Guests

Wm Campbell purchases an automobile. Hoosier High Test Gasoline offered at 17 12 cents per gallon at B F Conwell. Mrs G W Davis travels to Marion for an eye operation. David Barnett and wife of Kokomo visit Jasper Amos and wife. Mrs Louis Nichols of Indianapolis stays with Ora Chamness. Forest Rose and wife visit Indianapolis and Connersville. Dave Cook and family host dinner. Curt McCoy and family of Lagro join. John Osborn and daughters Agnes and Opal of Richmond are Thanksgiving guests of Ford Driffmeyer. Agnes returns to Purdue. Opal goes home.

Hoosier B. F. Conwell Dave Cook Curt McCoy Lagro Chas Fickle John Glen Zartman John Osborn Agnes Opal Richmond Ford Driffmeyer and Purdue

Wood trial in Peru features Saylors and guests

The report notes Tom Saylors and his wife attended the Wood trial at Peru on Monday. Several visitors are listed including Lara Novinger from Logansport visiting Willard Burrows and wife. Additional social mentions include Mrs. R. D. Zartman’s Illinois visit, Tom Marshall from Indiana Harbor staying with B. B. Richards and friends, and upcoming Cozy Club Christmas exchange hosted by Mrs. M. C. Hart. Also noted are Tom McConnell and wife hosting Otis Conner and family of Kansas City and others including Prim Peter and wife and Joé Oyler and family.

Tom McConnell Otis Conner Kansas City Peter Clifford Peter Joé Oyler

Birthday dinner honors Otho Young host family

Frank McConnell and family Luther Young and family Chas Ly nas and family Wm Lynas and family Mrs Maggie Harness and son Oliver joined Otho Young and wife for Sunday dinner celebrating Mr Youngs birthday anniversary.

Frank McConnell Luther Young Chas. Lynas Wm. Lynas Maggie Harness Oliver Otho Young Young

Local Social Circle Reports Franklin County Guests and Visits

Jas Myers works in Turner's store Kokomo. A J Holipeter and wife visit Bu tker Hill friends. Wm Frier and family guests of Walter Platt. Dottie Griffin and Mary Meek visit Lucerne friends. Arthur Dixon and Ko komo family visit John Dixon. G W Wiringer visits J W Thomas near Bunker Hill. O L Chamness of Indianapolis stays with family here. Maude Graves of New Washington spends Thanksgiving with Mrs Tida Graves. Walter Klepfer family visit D L Klepfer. Nathaniel Pickering and wife dine with son Walter Pickering. Lura Novinger Logansport and Willard Burrows visit Jerry Ault. Peacl Zartman to Marion for Domestic Science course. H Z Carey family visit ill grandmother near Bunker Hill. Beatrice Wilson Logansport and Glen McIlwain guests of Walter Peter. Mildred McCool West Middleton and Ray Earl Laden Kokomo visit Burl Bevington.

Thanksgiving Day Entertainers and Penny Club Meeting

Dave DeMoss and wife hosted Thanksgiving as Vern Woolley G Harness and wife did likewise. Allen Snyder and family Mell Harness and family Mrs Maggie Harness and son Oliver. Penny Club to meet with Mrs Harvey Gray on Thursday afternoon December 14 assisted by Mesdames Blanch Stanley Jennie Stanley Mary Paulus Walter Graham and wife. Mrs Harvey Gray and group hosted Thanksgiving dinner with Lee Scott and family John Eisenbrey and wife John Graham and wife Chalmer Spaulding and wife Miss Pansy Wood.

G. W. Harness Allen Snyder Mell Harness Maggie Harness Oliver The Penny Club Harvey Gray Mesdames Blanch Stanley Jennie Stanley Mary Paulus Walter Graham Lee Scott John Eisenbrey John Graham Chalmer Spaulding Miss Pansy Wood

Gray Family Enter Thanksgiving Day Event

Harvey Gray and family attend a Thanksgiving Day event with Dr Melvin Moore and wife of California Chas Weidner and family from South Bend Minor Gray of Bloomington and Mrs Adda Gray Elmer Wills and wife participate in the gathering.

Harvey Gray Melvin Moore California Chas. Weidner South Bend Minor Gray Bloomington Adda Gray Elmer Wills Ina Gore Verta Williams Charles Mills Los Angeles

New Idea Club Plans Oyster Supper Evening

Mrs. I. S. Hahn hosted the New Idea Club Wednesday with fancy work and a luncheon. The next meeting will be an oyster supper at the home of Herschal Williams and wife for members and their families.

I. S. Hahn New Idea Club Herschal Williams

Thankful for Galveston School Donations to Neal Home

Patrons and pupils of Galveston schools donate generously to the Neal Home household. Managers express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown.

Galveston Neal

Dr. King's New Discovery Ad Rallies Cold Sufferers

A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for hacking coughs and colds. It claims soothing pine balm eases irritated membranes and antiseptic laxative properties kill germs, urging readers to buy today for 50 cents at their druggist.

Local residents host relatives and friends in Logansport area

Harry Hubler and wife visited relatives in Logansport Thursday. Otis Conner and family of Kansas City have been visiting here. Several Kokomo residents, including Mrs. Eva Davis and Mrs. Rachel Garrison, joined Forest Ruse and family. Many local hosts entertained guests at dinner and over the weekend with extended family and friends from Kokomo, Hutchinson, and Lincoln.

Harry Hubler and Logansport Otis Conner Kansas City Missouri Eva Davis Rachel Garrison Kokomo Forest Ruse and Family

Market. Hot Dishes at Burton's Store Saturday

Local social notes list the S S class No 10 hosting a market event on Saturday morning. The column also records visits and family gatherings across Indiana with names including Wm Lynas Mrs L G Lynas and children, James Peters, Jake Johnson, Mrs Lizzie Fisher, Nellie and Mary Klepfer, Tom Maze, Sallie Daggett, Everett Daggett, Walter Whiteside, Cecil Cornell, W H Whiteside, John Dixon, Dick Burkett, Linc Mc Hale, and Dr Melvin Moore.

Burton's Store S.S Lizzie Fisher Indianapolis Nellie Mary Klepfer Tom Maze

Thieves Raid Multiple Bunker Hill Stores

Thieves visited Bunker Hill on Monday night or Tuesday morning entering four stores a blacksmith shop and a livery barn. They wrecked the outer door at John Barron store but failed to blow the safe’s inner door. Loot included stock from the shops.

Bunker Hill John Barron Lovine

Announcement of Special Interest At Galveston School

Parents of pupils are invited to a Sunday assembly at the high school to hear Mrs. Julia Fried Walker speak. The committee promotes a Parent Teachers Club to discuss school life and support students, urging parents to attend and identify as charter members. Special program at 2:00 p m includes Mrs. Tida Graves and Geo. E. Garrison with Harry McKinsie.

Galveston Julia Fried Walker Tida Graves Geo. E. Garrison Harry McKinsie

Souvenir Gift to Ladies at Galveston Store Event

An appeal from Galveston Drug Co offers every lady visiting the store on the day a beautiful Souvenir. The note also mentions Lawrence Williams and wife of Kokomo as Saturday and Sunday guests of G. W. Harness and wife and Everett Williams.

Galveston Drug Co Lawrence Williams Kokomo G. W. Harness Everett Williams

Reverend Shields to Speak at Brotherhood Meeting

Rev Shields of the Main Street Christian church Kokomo will address the Brotherhood at U B church on Wednesday evening December 13. James Peters and wife hosted a Sunday dinner alongside Cal Wininger and family Wm Ault and family Jess Ault and family John McHale and family Alba Ault and wife and Miss Nina Lynas Mrs Sarah Staggs Greentown Ed Bettner and Kokomo folks A J Holipeter and wife and Catherine Goldsberry visited Wm Holipeter and wife in Kokomo Catherine Goldsberry stayed through the week. Mt Zion Aid Society held an all day meeting November 14 at Mrs Bell McConnell's home Dottie McConnell opened with a reading from St John Chapter 10 twelve members answered roll call A days work was done for Mrs McConnell and a fine dinner enjoyed.

Shields Main Street Christian Church of Kokomo U. B. Church James Peters Cal Wininger Wm. Ault Jess Ault John McHale Alba Ault Nina Lynas Sarah Staggs Greentown Ed Bettner A. J. Holipeter Caterine Goldsberry Wm. Holipeter Catherine Goldsberry Mt. Zion

Auto Struck By Train At Jackson Street Crossing

Leslie Davisson's car was hit by a southbound train at the Jackson street crossing at 12 20 PM. The engine and caboose portions struck the auto, turning it and causing severe damage while Davisson sustained minor cuts and bruises and was removed from the vehicle.

Leslie Davisson Jackson Street Leslie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Pearl Zartman Wm. Campbell David Barnett Jasper Amos Louis Nichols Ora Chamness Forest Rose Forest Connersville Tom Saylors Lara Novinger Willard Burrows R. D. Zartman Illinois Tom Marshall Indiana Harbor B. B. Richards MD CO New York Wonderful Savings N. Main ST Jas. Myers Turner Buoker Hill Wm. Frier and Family Walter Platt and Family Dottie Griffin Mary Meek Lucerne Arthur Dixon John Dixon G. W. Wiringer J. W. Thomas O. L Chamness Walter Klepfer Moosehart, Illinois D. L. Klepfer Nathaniel Pickering Walter Pickering Lura Novinger Jerry Ault H.Z. Carey Mrs. Carey Beatrice Wilson Glen McIlwain Walter Peter Mildred McCool West Middleton Ray and Earl Laden Burl Bevington Dave DeMoss Vern Woolley Amanda Brown Mollie Watkins A. H. Allen Levi Wood Margaret Sage G. E. Garrison Dan Oakley Frank Johnson Ray Oldfather Os Pierson Eli Enders G. W. McCoy Lyle Brown Tom Meek G. W. Conwell Tom Rayl Hutchinson, Kansan Chas. Conwell Daughters Jas. Peters Geo. Stanley and W. F. Stanley Earl Williams Georgia Pickerings Esther Cornell Jos. Constable Roe Stanley Clyde Babb America Julia Stafford Lincoln Harry Stafford Kansas L. G. Lynas Jake Johnson Wm. Johnson Mahala Johnson Sallie Daggett Everett Daggett Walter Whiteside Cecil Cornell W. H. Whiteside Dick Burkett Near Kokomo Linc McHale Yegg
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