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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
3
Fragmented aphorisms discuss blunders, marriage, cynicism, value, and self help. The garbled lines reference honesty, divorce, love at first sight, and social roles, with scattered references to honesty and personal growth amid stylistic distortions.
Wanted to buy poultry. Call or bring to Turley Livery Barn. Frank Poor and family recently moved from their farm to the Marion Houser property.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with OG W Burton as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30 features a sermon on The Glory of Individuality. Epworth League meets at 6:00 p.m. led by Miss Claudia Graves with lesson How I Was Won to Christ. Evening worship at 7:00 presents A Man Who Tried to Shirk Responsibility. Recent illnesses keep some away. notices call for a midweek Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. B. B. Richards and a Christmas music practice. Subscriptions to Camp Pastors' fund urged. notes include stray humorous quips about conduct and wisdom.
Suburban and family notices include Zelda and Troy Roller in Kokomo Saturday night, Harvey Gray and family wintering in Florida, Mrs. Ella Emerick with son Clarence Emerick, Bernice Daggett taking Civil Service exams in Indianapolis, Rev. Eaton preaching funeral in Syracuse, Mrs. James Grier visiting a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Pierce near Miami, and Lieutenant Spencer Chamness arriving from Camp Taylor to meet his new son. Join First State Bank Christmas Club now.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Services at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. Missionary society meets with Mrs Myrtle Oyler Wednesday afternoon. Ladies Bible class meets with Mrs Eaton Friday afternoon.
Tom Logen and his wife spent the past week with Clarence Emerick and family, sharing time at their home and catching up with relatives.
Seven foot born Thursday to Guy Maple and wife a son. Born Saturday to Harry Rhine and wife a daughter. Willard Walker spent Sunday at the Isaiah Noel home. N A Ballard and wife entertain their daughter and family of LaPort. Marriage announced of Miss Mary Salmons and Ora Ballard in August. They will live in Walton. Mrs Maria Krauss entertained company Sunday. Influenza cases Mrs Stella Burrows and the Frank Carey family. Mrs Alice Myers suffered a stroke Friday but is better. Ross Smith and family were Sunday guests of Harry Campbell and Henry Preiser and family spent Sunday with Chas Preiser and wife Aunt Kate.
Clarence William Lightfoot son of James and Nora Lightfoot was born in Deer Creek Cass County Indiana on April 16 1900 died December 7 1918 at age 18 years 7 months and 21 days He lost his mother early but grew up a quiet thoughtful boy and a model citizen in his community
The obituary notes a four teen year old joined Deer Creek Christian church during a revival led by Rev Roscoe Mason and was baptized soon after. He lived in the area most of his life and held church roles. He died soon after midnight Friday at his uncle and aunt’s home, Barker residence. Funeral held at 1 PM Sunday with Rev J H Walker officiating. Burial in Young America cemetery.
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