Community Notes and Local Visitor Updates
Several farmers replant corn after poor yields while Joe Mills and family visit Mrs. Mary Shewman. W. A. Wisehart of Oklahoma visits sister Mrs. Marie Hart and son Clyde. Wesley Frick returns home from illness to Flora. Odd Fellows elect N G Vernine Walker W G Clif ford Macy R S Wm Walker. Mrs Os Pierson returns from St Elmo Alabama for goitre treatment. Beatrice Matteson and Ernest House wed in Logansport with Horace McKinney present. Their future home will be in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Pierson
St. Elmo
Goitre
Goldie
Flora
Ernest House
Logansport
Beatrice Matteson
Arcadia
Mich
Horace McKinney
Congenial Club Hosts June Meeting With Contest Highlights
Mrs Florence Davisson and daughters hosted the Congenial Club on Tuesday afternoon June 1 with гостей Mesdames Copeland and families. Iris bouquet brightened the library while a program featured Carmen Rose singing Violets Ruby Zollman and others performing readings piano duets and a humorous skit. Osta Stonebraker paper on Worth While Giving and Friendship inspired thoughts as Sarig sisters led craft contests Minnie Sarig won a romance name-flower type contest and James Sarig claimed a card-toss prize. Refreshments followed. next gathering planned with Mr. and Mrs Chas Zollman in mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Davisson
Cora
Minnie
Mesdames Copeland
Ada Ruth
Jean
Jas
Larig
Martha
Davis
Goodrich
Carmen Rose
Ruby Zollman
Alice
Mary
Mellie Kitchel
Belle Larig
Lou Zartman
Sockery Kadahcutt
Osta Stonebraker
Anna Robertson Brown
James Larng
Minnie Sarig
James Sarig
Chas. Zollman
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy
A vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cheap simple cough remedy. It urges one fourth to one teaspoonful as needed to soothe coughs and prevent bronchial and lung ailments, advising readers to visit a druggist and start treatment immediately for relief and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Kokomo Hosts Social Visits and Political Shakeup
Local families hosted guests from Kokomo Logansport and Flora while national politics brought a cabinet shakeup with C L Chamness and others hosting visitors. Howard county set June 29 for a local option election as church members organize a drys coalition amid a heated contest in Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
Kokomo
Grace M. E
Traction Car Collision Injures Sprinkle Family
William H. Sprinkle Jr and his son Leonard were seriously hurt when their car was struck by a northbound interurban at Jackson street crossing near the interurban station. They were taken home for care. both regained consciousness and showed slight improvement by Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sprinkle Jr
Leonard
Jackson Street
Sprinkle
East Washington Street
Jacob Pearcy
Pearcy
Jobo Burris
Medics and Myths in a Ugandan Mission Tale
Mrs. F. Rowling, medical missionary in Gayasa Uganda, shares stories of patients who trust “the white medicine woman.” The tales reveal native faith in doctors and surprising methods such as rubbing pills on pain sites and inserting pills into the ear or nostrils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Rowling
Gayasa
Uganda
A Curious Watch and a Witty Jeweler
An anxious man asks about his watch while a jeweler, peering into the device, questions the routine used to wind and dust it. The jeweler, with dry humor, notes that despite daily care the watch needs about five dollars in repairs.
Opposes Cobbling Class in Baltimore Schools
The Sun of Baltimore argues against adding cobbling or shoe repair to manual training in ungraded schools and the Parental School. It contends that boys dreaming of cobbling have only a few school years to learn reading writing and arithmetic, plus essential practical studies best suited for their time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dickens Family Fortune Loss Highlights Vicissitudes
Dickens once among the wealthiest authors after Pickwick in 1836 7 gaining a princely income, $50 000 from an American tour, and a $400 000 estate at his death in 1870. Now his grandchildren face the need for a pension illustrating family fortunes volatile and painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Hite
Pickwick
Care of Snowshoes Advice from Country Life in America
Snowshoes require little maintenance. Do not dry them by fire. After use shake off snow and stand on their heels outdoors. Store in a dry mouse free place for summer, avoiding heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Different Sorts of Ambition, A Quotation by Rollin
A reflection on ambition distinguishing violent impetuous types from restrained aggressive achievers. The author contrasts bold force with cloaked methods that achieve goals through stealth, noting both paths can reach their aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rollin
Market for Steel Windmills in Overseas Markets
The article notes steel windmills gaining interest as motors for pumping and small machinery in agricultural revival efforts abroad, especially in South Africa and Australia. It highlights growing demand for durable windmills to support farming operations overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Australia
Spider That Goes Flaking Fishing Spider Found in Buenos Ayres
A newly discovered spider in Buenos Aires fishes in shallow water. It spins a two winged net between stones and runs along the surface to capture small fish and tadpoles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
What’s the Use of a Twin
A Chicago man is arrested for taking and wearing his twin brother’s clothes. The incident highlights identity misuse and disguise. Police say the suspect used the stolen attire to enter places undetected before being caught. The case raises questions about twin anonymity and personal property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
They'd Be Lost Women and Their Ailment Talk
A quip on women obsessed with discussing their ailments and how conversation would change if they truly recovered, suggesting a humorous take on chatter about health and personal concerns.
Knick's Ice Cream at the Home Restaurant
Local notices list social visits and travel plans among residents. Mrs G E Garrison spent Tuesday in Logansport, others visited Kokomo, Walton, Lincoln, Morocco, and nearby towns. Families of Bell, Davis, Logan, and Fisher are among those hosting or visiting relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Garrison
Logansport
Countryman and Graham Families Attend Salem Church Services
Wm. Countryman and family and Chas. Graham and wife attended services at Salem church near Peru Sunday. Countryman and family were entertained at supper at the Graham home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Countryman
Chas. Graham
Salem Church
Peru
Mr. Countryman
Graham
Sunday guests for Kid Goldsberry and family
Mrs. Cora Dennison of Mississippi Dan Whit taker and family Oz Goldsberry and family Sim Goldsberry and wife Frank Poor and family A. J. Holli peter and wife were listed as Sunday visitors to Kid Goldsberry and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Goldsberry
Cora Dennison
Mississippi
Dan Whittaker
Oz Goldsberry
Sim Goldsberry
Frank Poor
A. J. Hollipeter
United Brethren Notes Preachings and Events
The Rev. Geo H. Trinkle leads services with Sabbath School at 9 30 and preaching at 7 46. Otterbein hosts sermons both morning and evening with a 3 00 p m service. Miss Hall of Indianapolis speaks Friday at 7 45 on Woman's Missionary work. Children Day set for Sunday 7 55. Boosters from Logansport support State Sunday School Convention June 15 16 17. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian _Ennor
Otterbein
Logansport
Miss Hall
Indianapolis
The Penny Club Meet at Mrs Ault’s Country Home
The Penny Club gathered at the east of town home of Mrs Flossie Ault for a afternoon of readings and piano solos by club members and visitors. Guests included Minnie Hyatt Cora Emerick and daughters Bell Laing and daughter Minnie Emma Ault Anna Davisson and daughter Hazel Mrs U S Finney and daughters. Refreshments of fruit salad brick cream cake and punch followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Club
Flossie Ault
Mesdames Flossie Ault
Emma Roferty
Rhoda Yoder
Wanda Bell
Helen Wininger
Janice Zehring
Virginia Stanley
Dorothy Emerick
Bernice McKinney
Minnie Laing
Mary Wininger
Mesdames Maude Constable
Logansport
Minerva Bitler
Cora Bell
Eva Stanley
Sop
Ora Chamness
Mabel Zehring
Lina Marshall
Elia Loop
Maggie Thomas
Mollie Miller
Mary Paulug
Jennie Staley
Cora Burrous
Della Dixon
Carrie Gray
Hattie Vint
Bell Mills
Cora Sprinkle
Ollie Thomas
Ellen Bell
Wanda
Emma Polk
Pearl Mills
Edna Logan
Louise Crockett
Minnie Hyatt
Cora Emerick
Bell Laing
Minnie
Emma Ault
Anna Davisson
McCoy's Offers Fine Canned Goods and Local Notes
Don Walk of South Bend visited Galveston Sunday. Penny Club will not meet in July. Mrs. Bob Fording and children were Tom Fording’s Saturday guests. Rev G E Garrison will preach at Elwood and Aroma midweek. Miss Gertrude Highly of Indianapolis visited M H Thomas and wife. Mrs Phoebe Brown and daughter Nellie spent Sunday with son Harry Brown north of town. Maggie Harness and families attended Seven Mile Children’s Day. Allen Tucker and family and others were guests of Harry Hubler and wife for decoration services at Union Cemetery. John Galbreath entertained guests including G W Bishop and son Edgar of Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
Indianapolis
Wilson Fickle
Harvey Bell
Frances
Beatrice Fickle
John Barron
Bunker Hill
Phoebe Brown
Nellie
Harry Brown
Maggie Harness
Grant Merrell
Bruce Snyder
Seven Mile
John Galbreath
G. W. Bishop
Edgar
Walton
H.C. Davis
Miss Knight
Kokomo
Claude L. Noel
First State Bank Elects Directors and Officers
At the annual stockholders meeting on Monday June 7 the bank elected directors for the coming year Z A Loop W S Lines Geo W Doran J A Emerick E T McConnell Harry Gray and Geo S Kistler The bank is three years old Officers were re elected Z A Loop President E T McConnell Vice President H Z Carey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Z. A. Loop
W. S. Lines
Geo. W. Doran
J. A. Emerick
E. T McConnell
Harry Gray
Geo. S. Kistler
E. T. McConnell
H. Z. Carey
State Sunday School Convention at Logansport
The State Sunday School Convention will be held in Logansport from June 15 to 17. A special nightly car will run from Logansport to Kokomo after sessions to serve all intermediate points. Mrs. Amanda Brown reports attending Decoration services at the Rosedale cemetery in Los Angeles with many soldiers’ graves adorned with flags and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Kokomo
Amanda Brown
Rosedale Cemetery
Los Angeles
Cal
Local Notes From Flora Area Headlines
Mrs Emma Spencer improves after illness. Earl Mummert and family of Flora visit friends. Funeral services for Mrs Susan Cummins held at Deer Creek U B church. Fred Lenon and family attendDecoration at Miller cemetery. Mrs A D Johnson visits Ta Kansasport and Commencement. Oiling of streets begins at Flora. Several locals visit Prof Bond. Rev H R and Miss Minnie Todd visit near Wheeling. Mrs Chas Lynas visits Tom Harness family. Mrs M B Williamson and Adda attend Bruce Walkers meeting. Many attend Decoration at Center. Mrs Chas Mummert and children visit Marvin Babbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Spencer
Earl Mummert
Flora
Susan Cummins
Deer Creek
U. B
Fred Lenon
Miller Cemetery
A. D. Johnson
Zimmerman
Tagansport
Clint Huntsinger
Prof. Bond
Rev
H. R
Minnie Todd
Chas
Wheeling
Chas. Lynas
Tom Harness
M. B. Williamson
Adda
Bruce Walkers
Center
Chas. Mummert
Marvin Babbs
Small Town Visit News From Amboy to Walton
Miss Almena Lutz visits Chas Hardin and family in Amboy while Miss Cora Heck of Kokomo visits her sister Mrs Robi Betts. George Hendricks and wife from Young America tour Galveston. W L Thomas and daughter Pearl visit N W Graves. George Sprinkle near Walton visits G W Harness and wife. John Novinger and wife of Logansport visit Willard Burrows and kin. Miss Beulah Sprinkle returns home to Hudson Illinois after week with friends. Miss Nina Redick and Verda Newhouse of Marion visit D L Klepfer and family. Ralph Bitler hosts Euchre club on West North. Mrs Harry Thomas of Indianapolis guests. Rebekah lodge officers named Maggie Haskett, Callie Sprinkle, Cora Sprinkle. Mrs Catherine Day goes to Lafayette for visits. Miss Gertie Day attends Purdue commencement. Miss Cora Moss hosts King’s Daughters with Maizie Bell, Carl Hubl er, Elsie House, Bessie Kile, Lillian Stanley. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Moss
Town
Maizie Bell
Carl Hubler
Elsie House
Bessie Kile
Lillian Stanley
Whale Helps Drive Horses at Chris Kennedy Farm Incident
Friday evening Willie Titus son of Til Titus and wife was kicked on the forehead by a horse while helping drive the animals into the barn. He was brought home unconscious and remained so for some time before medical aid assessed that he was not dangerously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whale
Chris Kennedy
Willie Titus
Til Titus
Constipation Cured Overnight With Po-Do-Lax
An advertisement claims Po-Do-Lax cures constipation overnight by arousing the liver to increase bile flow. It promises a full, easy bowel movement by morning with no griping and attributes relief to Podophyl lin May Apple.
Birthday Dinner Marks 87th Birthday For James V Fisher
Sunday June 6th brought together many Fisher relatives to celebrate James V Fisher turning 87. Children Harve Fisher Lida Robison James Fisher Haskett and Reece Fisher Anna Woolley and Dave Fisher attended with extended families from Flora Ambia Kokomo and Galveston. A noon dinner followed by ice cream and cake highlighted a day of happy memories and well wishes for many more anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Fisher
Harve A. Fisher
Gaineville
Florida
Lida Robison
Amia
Ind
James M. Fisher
Caney
Kansas
Haskett
Reece Fisher
Young America
Anna Woolley
Galveston
Dave Fisher
Kokomo
Allen Woolley
C K. Woolley
Andrew Werts
Flora
Freed Robison
Ambia
Fisher
Matt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Mills
Mary Shewman
Knicks
W. A. Wisehart
Oklahoma
Marie Hart
Clyde
Wesley Frick
Willard Lawrence
The
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
N. G.—Vernine Walker
W. G —Clifford Macy
R. S—Wm. Walker
C. L. Chamness
Howard Frier
Nogo
Wm. Frier
Tom McKeever
Burlington
Taylor Hubler
Family Sunday
Willard Philapy of
Schneider
Chas. Jones and Family
Etoile Yenna
Charles Thomas
Margaret Marsh
Jack
John Butler
Dave Davis
Henderson Fickle and
Clarence Ayers
Grace Stewart
Velmah McClain
John Dixon
Line McHele and
Blanch Philapy
Schneider Azel Bell
Estey
Lincoln
Wm. Wampler and
H. A. Turley
Chad Hale
Bonnie Page
C. A. Blunt
Wm. Cunningham
W. J. Bryan
Germany
Robert Lansing
Gavages
J. F. Cornell
Otto Goldsberry
Orrie Richards
James Sprinkle
Arthur Tritt
Col Swafford
Ed Bell
James
Morocco
Ada Davis
J. F. Law
George Stanley
Lois Logan
Bessie Cripe
Jesse Graham
Perry Logan
Maggie Har
Jess
Kappa
Montgomery Fisher
Harvey Fisher
Lydia Robertson
James Fisher
United Brethren Notes
Geo H. Trinkle
the Penny Club
McCoy’s
Don Walk
South Bend
Bob Fording
Tom Fording
Elwood and
Aroma
Gertrude Highly
M. H. Thomas
Allen Tucker
Finis Hunt
Dr. Egan
Harry Hubler
Frank Stanley
Ward Tidrick
Tom Saylors
Union Cemetery
Spradling’s
Herschal Williams
Almena Lutz
Chas. Hardin and
Amboy
Cora Heck
Robi. Betts
Geo. Hendricks
W. L. Thomas
Pearl
N. W. Graves
George Sprinkle
Near
G. W. Harness and
John Novinger
Loganspourt
Willard Burrows
Nina Redick
Verda Newhouse
Marion County
D. L. Klepfer
Ralph Bitler
West North Street
Rebekah
N. G
Maggie Haskett
V. G
Callie Sprinkle
R. S
Catherine Day
Lafayette
Gertie Day
Purdue
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