Local Social Notes From Kokomo And Nearby Areas
Mrs. Marie Hart visited Kokomo on Friday while asking about apple butter at McCoy's. Gus Peter and wife spent Sunday with their son Ross Peter and family in Kokomo. Cleon Davies of Parke county visited his uncle Col. W. B. Davies and wife. Miss Elsie Bevington stayed with the Wm Forgy family near Walton Thursday. Mrs. Jennie Sherman and daughter Mrs. Lottie Manners of Logansport visited Archie Vint and family Friday. Christena McConnell returned Saturday from a week with her brother John Noveringer and wife at Logansport. Gus Ginrich and family came from near Lafayette to visit Rev. Geo. H. Trinkle and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Peter
Ross Peter
Kokomo
Jennie Sherman
Lottie Manners
Logansport
Archie Vint and
Family
Christena McConnell
John Novinger
Gus Ginrich
Lafayette
Rev. Geo. H. Trinkle
Pythian Sisters to Meet for Grave Decoration
All Pythian Sisters are asked to gather at the K of P hall next Saturday at 1:00 PM to ride to the cemetery and decorate graves of deceased members. Several residents from Flora Young America Logansport and Willard Lawrence homes were noted as visitors or preparations for upcoming weddings and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hallon
Birthday Surprise Honors Frank Poor With Party
A surprise party was held at Frank Poor's home Thursday night to mark his fortieth birthday. Ice cream and cake were served to guests including Mrs. Cora Dennison of Mississippi, the Goldsberry families, Chas Kirby and family, Wm Matkins, Dan Whittekar and families, Mrs. Emma Richards and daughter Lavina, Dan Foy and family, Ot Goldsberry and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Poor
Cora Dennison
Mississippi
Kid Goldsberry
Sim Goldsberry
Chas. Kirby
Wm. Matkins
Dan Whittekar
Emma Richards
Lavina
Dan Foy
Ot Goldsberry
Band Concerts For Saturday Evenings In Galveston
Citizens advocate stronger band concerts as a draw for crowds and business. They praise the boys performance and urge securing funding to maintain Saturday night events, noting past crowds boosted merchant activity and town spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visits and Moves
Bid Wininger purchases a new automobile. A M Scott family guests relatives in Hemlock on Sunday. Chas Young and family visit Frank Graves and wife. Geo Patterson moves into Bruce Martin property on California avenue. John Philapy of Bunker Hill dines with Wm Wampler and family. Wm Sisson family visit Kosciusko and Elkhart counties this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Young and Family
Frank Graves
Geo. Patterson
Bruce Martin
California Avenue
John Philapy
Bunker Hill
Wm. Wampler and Family
Wm Sisson
Kosciusko
Elkhart
Universalist Church notes and Sunday activities
Rev H C Beckett presides with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and sermon at 10 39 a m The evening service features a Sunday School program Visitors include H N Wood and wife with Wm Saylors and wife Otis Pearcy and wife in Kokomo John Novinger and wife from Logansport Mrs Christena McConnell and others attend with Mrs McConnell and Mrs Terrell visit Scottsburg and return home Details list social visits and funeral attendance for Lavina Hamrickhouse on Bennetts Switch Saturday afternoon, and other local gatherings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McConnell
Lavina Hamrickhouse
Bennetts’ Switch
Red Men Lodge elects new officers and announces graduates
The Red Men Lodge elected officers led by Sachem Harry Clymer with Clifford Peter and Wm. Maze as Sagamores and Roy Turley as Prophet. Clark Lenon Pearl Scott Glen McTwain and Cass Logan also named. Home from Purdue for summer break, Lacy Logan and Andy Day stay for Commencement this Wednesday night as graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Lodge
Sachem
Harry Clymer
Sen
Jun. Sagamores
Clifford Peter
Wm. Maze
Roy Turley
Clark Lenon
Pearl Scott
Glen McTwain
Cass
Logan
Purdue
Lacy Logan
Andy Day
Baptist Church Notes Rev A H Allen Preaches
Rev A H Allen pastor sets 10 30 a m service Children’s Day 7 45 prayer meeting Thursday evening choir Friday night Ladies Aid with Miss Pearl Thomas Wednesday afternoon Join worship service at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Allen
Ladies’ Aid
Miss Pearl Thomas
Commencement at Logan sport followed by community notices
Seven foot attendees at the Logan sport commencement were well paid for their time. Emerson Ballard delivered the class address and urged the graduates to stay on the straight path. News notes report ongoing illness and various Sunday visits among local families including the Lutz, House, Deisch, and Kraus clans. Miss May Campbell and Miss Jessie Alspaugh were named delegates to the State Sunday School Convention at Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Emerson Ballard
Seven Mile
Walton
Christopher Bean
Edward Tilley
Iva
Thelma
Ralph Lutz
May Campbell
Jessie Alspaugh
Claud Nichols
Frank Carey
James Sperry
Joseph Carey
Elias
Hattie Eckley
Elizabeth Campbell
Alice Myers
Walter House
Kate
Local social notes and visits across Indiana towns
Kit Fish buys 45c at McCoy s. Chas Jones spent Sunday in Clymers. James Shepherd has gone to St Louis. Jacob Pearcy and Wm Sprinkle Jr spent Saturday in Indianapolis. Marcus Harris and Miss Beatrice Rogers spent Sunday with friends in Lafayette. Mrs James Holman visiting relatives at Pierceton and Columbia City. John Burrows and wife attended decoration services at Fouts cemetery. C E Greenwood moved household goods into Miss Mary Thomas property. H G Copeland and family of Indianapolis visited Mrs Eva Gray. Dallas Mills home from Frankfort to spend Friday night with parents John Mills and wife. Clifford Millhouse and Miss Eva Hofstetter of Peru were Friday night guests of C E Millhouse and wife. Walter Chambers and family W A Gilbert and family and Miss Niza Fisher of Peru spent Sunday at Burlington. A C Davisson and family of Rochester and David Davisson and wife of Kokomo were Sunday guests of John Davisson and family. Maude Davis returned Friday from a four weeks visit with friends in Logansport. Miss Beatrice Rogers of Logansport accompanied her home for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Davis
Logansport
Beatrice Rogers
Local Foutz Cemetery Decoration Observed by Community Group
Mrs. John Logan and daughter Edna, Wm. McComas and family, Miss Jennie McBride, Lon McClain, Mrs. Jas. Logan, and son Lee attended decoration exercises at the Foutz cemetery on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan
Edna
Wm. McComas
Jennie McBride
Lon McClain
Jas. Logan
Lee
Foutz Cemetery
Logansport High School Holds 8th Year Commencement
Mrs Anjanda Goldaterry and Mrs Emma McGriff with daughters attended the 8th year commencement exercises at the Logansport high school building. Miss Edna McGriff and Clifford Somesel were two of the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anjanda’ ‘Goldaterry
Emma McGriff
Edna
Don McBride
Ethel Garbert
Hazel Ridenour
Chas. Tilley
Logansport
Edna McGriff
Clifford Somesel
Fourth of July Celebration Boost Urged for 1915
A local call urges Galveston to outdo last year’s Fourth of July celebration by engaging business leaders and citizens to boost events and activities, keeping the town from falling behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Methodist Church Notes Rev G E Garrison Pastor
Regular prayer and praise service Thursday evening at the church. Choir rehearsals this week on Wednesday at the parsonage and Friday evening. The morning preaching hour at 10 30 features the Children's Day offering for church school education. The Ladies Aid second program is Monday at 8 00. Dr Lowther lectures at the church with two past visits recommended. Support the ladies in their fundraising plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Ladies’ Aid
Mth
Lowther
Boys rescue Indian boy from circus and return home
Jack and Tom wander at the Wild West show and plot to join the circus. They discover Will Adams, a white boy dressed as an Indian, crying for his parents after being adopted by a performer. They seek help from Uncle Jim. authorities reunite Will with his parents and the trio stay friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tom
Apl
Perce
Will Adams
Will
Wil
Uncle Jim
Catherine Morris
Candle Trick Using Apple Candle and Nut Wick
A simple party illusion describes making a candle from an apple and a nut wick. Light it for a minute then blow it out and pretend to eat it. Comment on candied delicacies in cold countries to provoke disbelief, then reveal you will eat it yourself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Umbrellas in Rainy Town resemble mushrooms on the street
On a rainy day people carry round topped umbrellas that gleam as drops fall. Umbrellas group like mushrooms around mossy feet, with larger forms traveling up and down through the wet streets of Rainy Town.
German School Hours In Cities For Boys
The article notes American boys are spared early start times in summer and winter while German boys in large cities attend school at seven in summer and eight in winter. It also mentions strawberries at McCoy's on Saturday.
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town
Mrs Maggie Harness remains very ill. Sho es at McCoys. Dan Terflinger has a well drilled on his farm north of town. Chas Downhour and family visited John Goodier. James Turnpaugh and kin spent Sunday with Buckwheat relatives. Minnie Berryman and Claud Burrous of Kokomo visited Galveston Sunday. Frank Thomas and family joined Clifford Barbour family near Flora. John Thomas and wife of Tipton visited his mother Mrs Sarah Thomas. Mrs Adrian Weaver and Mrs Blanch Stanley spent Sunday afternoon at Cassville. Albert Roller family attended Odd Fellows decoration services at Sharpsville. Chalmer Spaulding and Ma rie Morris attended Kappa decoration. E M Rotelty and wife visited relatives at Elwood and Newcastle. Dr Ross, Bid Wininger and family spent Sunday with Clive Streeter. Ray Peck and family with Dick Zehring and family were guests of Wilson Campbell. Glen Eva and Miss Ethel Hyatt of North Dakota visiting E M Spaulding. Mrs Blanch Philapy of Schneider and Wampler families were supper guests of G W Gates. Douglas and I vetted to Se oe obase after two weeks with her mother Addie Robertson. Mrs Herbert Keller and Lafayette visitors. Attended Walter King and sons’ return to Richmond after ten days with relatives. John Fickle accompanied them home for a visit.
Beeson Family Visits After Montana Minnesota Trip
Frank Beeson and his wife arrived Thursday for a brief visit with her parents John Symons and his wife. They recently returned from a three weeks trip to Montana and Minnesota. Their daughters Elizabeth and Theodosia stayed here during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beeson
John Symons
Montana
Minnesota
Elizabeth
Theodosia
Greenwood Visit to Gary Interrupted by Family Eye Injury
C E Greenwood traveled to Gary for a family visit but faces a delay as Mrs Greenwood recovers from a serious eye injury after their child accidentally scratched her eye with a fingernail. if she recovers, they plan to return home with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Greenwood
Gary
Mrs. Greenwood
Local Social Notes From The Home Restaurant And Nearby Towns
The column lists visits and weekend guests across Kokomo Greentown Peru Walton Bourbon Bun- ker Hill Crawfordsville Richmond and more. Notable names include Ray Peck Mrs B B Richards Rev H C Beckett Maizie Bell Pearl Zartman Mabel Keller Walter and Frances McGee John Ammerman Chas McGuire Mrs Lida Hyatt Mrs Mary Ross and several regional families who hosted or were hosted for Sunday or Saturday gatherings.
Community members attend event at Kokomo park Sunday
Elias Ryneer state senator Bluffton died Sunday. He was an uncle of J A Funk of this place. Mr and Mrs Funk will attend the funeral at Bluffton today. Alison Bell and family F R Mor n and estate Leo Braskett and Zartman attended the cure the Kokomo park Sunday evening John Novinger and wife of Logan sport Jerry Ault and family and Mrs Christena McConnell were the Dave Cook and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alison Bell
F. R. Morn
Leo Braskett
Zartman
Kokomo Park
John Novinger
Logansport
Jerry Ault
Christena McConnell
Dave Cook
Elias Ryneer
Bluffton
J. A Funk
Funk
Funeral of Mrs Ellen Mummert in Kokomo
Wm. F. Stanley and wife Dr. J F Cornell and family Herschal Williams and wife attended the funeral of Mrs Ellen Mummert at Kokomo on Tuesday afternoon Burial was in Galveston cemetery Mrs Mummert was sister to Mrs Stanley and an aunt of Mrs Cornell and Herschal Williams An entertainment at the Methodist church Tuesday evening under the Fourth Division of the Ladies Aid was well received Rev Sprague pastor of Main St M E church of Kokomo soloist Mrs Jyles reader and Miss Hope pianist all of Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Stanley
J.F. Cornell
Herschal Williams
Ellen Mummert
Kokomo
Galveston
Mummert
Stanley
Cornell
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid
Sprague
Main St. M. E. Church of
Jyles
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Cleon Davies
Parke County
Col
W. B. Davies
Elsie Bevington
Wm. Forgy and
West
Bert Miller
Emma Barnhart
Flora
John Zook
Ethel Baker
Young America
Carl Leedy
Willard Lawrence
Wm. Winterrowd
Hugh Kiepfer
Colorado
Winterrowd
Fred North
Chas. Davis
Earl Crisler
Thureday
Misa Maude Davis
George Schwartz
Swanson Rheumatic Care Co
Newark
Ohio
Bid Wininger
A. M. Scott
Hemlock
Universalist Church
H. C. Beckett
Sunday School
H. N. Wood
Wm. Saylors
Otis Pearcy
George Chapman
Wayne Fife
Clifford Cree
Anna McConnell
Mary Terrell
Baby
Scottsberg
Baptist Church Notes
Kit Fish
Chas. Jones
Clymers
James Shepherd
St Louis, Mo
Jacob Pearcy
Wm Sprinkle Jr
Indianapolis
Marcus Harris
James Holman
Pierceton
Columbia City
John Burrows
Fouts Cemetery
C. E. Greenwood
Miss Mary Thomas
H. G. Copeland
Eva Gray
Dallas Mills
Frankfort
John Mills
Clifford Millhouse
Eva’ Hofstetter
Peru
C. E. Millhouse
Wife
Walter Chambers
W. A. Gilbert
Niza Fisher
Burlington
A.C. Davisson
Rochester
David Davisson
John Davisson
Methodist Church Notes
G. E. Garrison
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Des
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Todo
Hall
A.W. ¢Eason
Haiti
Dru
Tec Mall
Maggie Harness
Dan Terflinger
Chas Downhour
John Goodier
James Turnpaugh
Buckwheat
Minnie Berryman
Claud Burrous
Frank Thomas
Clifford Barbour
John Thomas
Tipton
Sarah Thomas Sunday
Adrian Weaver
Blanch Stanley
Cassville
Albert Roller
Odd Fellows
Sharpsville
Chalmer Spaulding
Miss Marie Morris
E. M. Rotelty
Elwood
Newcastle
Dr. Ross
Clive Streeter
Kappa
Ray Peck
Dick Zehring
Wilson Campbell
Glen, Eva
Miss Ethel Hyatt
North Dakota
E. M. Spaulding
Douglas and
Ivetted
Oe Obase
Addie Robertson
Herbert Keller
Walter King and Sons
Richmond
John Fickle
Mrs. B. B. Richards
Greentown
C.N. Hyatt
B. F. Conwell
Dr. Hanks
Mabel Keller
Walter
Maizie Bell
Ela Luty
Bourbon
Wm. McKinney and
Chas. Butz
John Ammerman
Chas. McGuire and Family
Lida Hyatt
Mary Ross
Frances McGee
Harry Baker
Frank Stanley
New Idea Club
Monroe Metzger
Taylor Hubler
Walter King
Walter Platt
Albert Reece
Chas. Fickle
G. W. Burton
Indiana
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