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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Kokomo Area

Kit Fish sells 45c at McCoy's while Cyril Wood spends Saturday evening in Kokomo. Mrs John Burris heads to Indianapolis Friday after a relative's death. Wm Wampler and family visit John Moore’s near Kokomo Friday. Chas Durr and family of Tipton stay with M B Wininger over the weekend. A Penny supper is planned at the M E church Saturday 5 to 7:30 PM. J A Funk and wife and M H Thomas and wife visit Liberty Center. Raymond Fowler and John Moore visit Wm Wampler’s Sunday. Mrs Mattie Dugan returns home to Brookville after visiting Rev E Garrison. Misses Ethel and Eva Hyatt of North Dakota visit Elmer Wills and Clifford Toney’s families.

Mattie Dugan Brookville Rev. E. Garrison Ethel Eva Hyatt North Dakota Elmer Wills Clifford Toney

Baptists Leaders Visit Indianapolis on Church matters

Rev. A. H. Allen and Dr. W. E. Garrison traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to advance business for the local Baptist church.

A. H. Allen W. E. Garrison Indianapolis Baptist Church

United Brethren Notes by Rev Geo H Trinkle

Regular Sunday services listed with Sabbath School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 and 7 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 40. Otterbein crowd praised sermons and class interest while urging better attendance. Next week hear 10 30 and 7 45 with CE study on old hymns and history of a chosen hymn.

Otterbein H. Z. Carey Mabel Titus C. E

Constipation Cured Overnight Po-Do-Lax Ad

An advertisement claims Po-Do-Lax provides a safe overnight cure for constipation by stimulating the liver to increase bile flow. It promises a full, painless morning bowel movement with no gripe and urges readers to buy from their druggist.

Round of Social Visits Across Indiana Towns

A sequence of brief social notes lists visits and weekend trips by residents of Delphi Stockwell Camden and Indianapolis. Names include Wm Johnson J W Terflinger families Gillespie Grace Spring Leroy Stingley Elmer Wills and Rev G H Trinkle with host families Frank Wood J Neible and others.

Universalist Church Notes Service Schedule

Rev. H. C. Beckett as pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m sermon with no evening service.

Universalist Church H. C. Beckett

Dixon and Davisson Visit Luther Barr Family

John Dixon and wife and Omer Davisson and wife visited Luther Barr and family in Argus on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Davisson returned in the evening while Mr and Mrs Dixon remained for a few days.

John Dixon Omer Davisson Argus Luther Barr Mrs. Davisson Mrs. Dixon

Local Social Roundup From YOUNG AMERICA Area

Several residents attended Decoration at the Mound cemetery. Mrs Amanda Mummert visited relatives near Galveston. Pauline and Irene Swain of near Kentland visit this week. Clint Freed ill with typhoid. Mrs Jesse Swaim returned to Kentland after two weeks here. Agnes Louise and Dorothy Beck accompanied her home. Miss Johanna Jacobson visited Miss Mary Ulrich. Mrs Fred Lenon attended a shower for Mrs Clarence Beck. Roy Tarkington and M B Williamson hosted Sunday dinner. Mrs E G Shouse and son Dudley visiting relatives. Ross Harris and wife visited Clyde Williamson. Mrs W E Lybrook shopped in Logan. Helen Beck and Paul Brown returned to school. Ice cream social by the Steady Pullers well attended. Mrs Andrew Mummert visited her sister. Little Imogene Zeck improved after illness.

Young America Mound Cemetery Amanda Mummert Galveston Pauline Irene Swain Kentland Clint Frank Freed Jesse Swaim Agnes Louise Dorothy Beck Johanna Jacobson Mary Ulrich Fred Lenon C. K. Beck Clarence Beck Roy Tarkington M. B. Williamson E. G. Shouse Dudley Ross Harris Clyde Williamson W. E. Lybrook Logansport Helen Beck Paul Brown Andrew Mummert Star City Madison Smith Imogene Zeck

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings

Elmer Wills buys a car. Families and friends visit across town including Davis, McDonald, Fawcett, and Davies households. The Birthday Club meets next Tuesday at Emma Polk’s. Paul Woolley earns a Science degree and plans to move to Amboy as high school principal. Social events fill weekend and weekday calendars.

Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs A J Helipeter on 57th Birthday

A surprise dinner Sunday at the Helipeter home northeast of town celebrated the 57th birthday. Guests included Mrs Delilah Knight Mrs Bessie Knight and Walton families Miss Levaung Reed of Logansport Dan and Aaron Roman of Ohio Fred Wogler and wife Dave Crockett and family Omer Crocket and wife Lonnie Davis and family Ralph Garver and family Kid Goldsberry and family.

A. J. Helipeter Delilah Knight Bessie Knight Walton Levaung Reed Logansport Dan and Aaron Roman Ohio Fred Wogler Dave Crockett Omer Crocket Lonnie Davis Ralph Garver Kid Goldsberry

Good-Natured Nora Nora Baby Story Teller

A girl recounts caring for a baby named Nora in a working class setting. She describes family dynamics, a mischievous brother, a married sister, and playful incidents with licorice drops. The child’s resilience and calm in unfamiliar situations are emphasized, along with the speaker’s affection for the baby.

Wanted First Hand Service at The Wellington Postoffice

A man visited the Wellington postoffice seeking the postmaster. He inquired when the postmaster would return, and the clerk replied in about half an hour. The man pressed for delivery of any mail and left frustrated, saying he wished the postmaster were present.

Wvellington

Local Social Visits Reported Across Cassville and Nearby Areas

Gus Peter and wife visited Cassville Sunday. Mrs Blanch Tidrick visited Lincoln Tuesday. Elizabeth Lantis visits her father in Kokomo. Mrs Wm Stanley spent Tuesday with Frank Stanley and family. Madge Schell of Greenville Ohio visits C E Millhouse and wife. Ora Hayden and family were guests of A C Stafford and Mrs Chas Baker and daughters. P M Henderson and wife spent Sunday with W A Powell and wife at Cassville. Bruce Martin and family spent Sunday with his parents P L Martin and wife. Mrs Gertie Kern hosted Monday evening with Frank Lett and wife at Center. Eugene Shirley John Comerford Elsie Bevington Illa Berryman spent Tuesday evening in Kokomo. Anna McConnell and granddaughter Shirley Emerick visited Joras Blue and family in Carroll county. Frank Graham left for Bloomington to attend school today. His family remains with John Graham.

Eugene Shirley John Comerford Elsie Bevington Illa Berryman Kokomo Anna McConnell Shirley Emerick Joras Blue Carroll County Frank Graham Bloomington John Graham

Social Guests Visit Peru Residents

B. F Connell and wife with guests Mrs. Anna Stine and Miss Ida Showalter, Mrs. Anna McConnell, and Mrs. Lizzie Wood spent Monday evening in Peru. Rev. R. W. Clark and daughter Mamie of Indianapolis visited Rev. A. H. Allen Tuesday night. Rev. Clark is pastor of Emanuel Baptist church in Indianapolis.

B. F Connell Anna Stine Ida Showalter Anna McConnell Lizzie Wood Peru R. W. Clark Mamie Indianapolis A. H. Allen Rev. Clark Emanuel Baptist Church of

Accident Leaves Kokomo Teen Critical After Collision

A severe crash Monday night near Rodibaugh woods left Onan Pickering critically injured after colliding with a buggy driven by Mrs. Elmer Elleman and her son Ray and Orville Hyatt. The family horse was killed, and Pickering sustained serious abdominal injuries.

Onan Pickering Nathanial Pickering Kokomo C. N. Hyatt Elmer Elleman Ray Orville Hyatt Vern Water’s Rodibaugh Woods Pickering

Local Social Roundup From Nearby Towns

Lester Meeks returns from Bloomington for summer vacation. Clarence Shaffer and wife visit Lon McClain and wife. Mrs Wm Frier and daughters spend time with Harvey Gray family. Tom McConnell and Miss Fanny McConnell visit Sycamore. Tobacco Dealers. Revenue due July 1. Blanks filled by B B Richards. Emma Ammerman and Morris visit John Davisson’s family. Anna Stine of Portland and Ida Showalter of Burnettsville visiting B F Conwell. Minnie Blue and grandson visit Otis Nelson. John Craig and wife and Bessie Major visit Rev G E Garrison. Frances Be Beatrice Fickle and Loraine Beil visit John Barron at Bunker Hill.

Anna Stine Portland Orefon Ida Showalter Burnettsville B. F. Conwell Omer Fickle Insianapolis Frances Beatrice Fickle Loraine Beil John Barron Farily Bunker Hill

City Weed Control Notice Warns of Cleanup Responsibility

To Owners Occupants or Lessees of premises within the city limits it is illegal to allow weeds to grow on property or adjacent sidewalks. If not complied with the city will cut weeds and charge owners for the expense. Jous Woon Marshal.

Jous Woon Marshal

Entertaining Evening at Chamness Home Hosts and Guests

Mrs. Ora Chamness and her daughter Reba hosted a Wednesday evening of music and games for a group of invited young people. Refreshments included ice cream cake and fruit. Guests included Miss Blanche Morgan of Cleveland Ohio Mrs Harry Thomas of Indianapolis Floyd Neal of Muncie J A Funk and wife M H Thomas and wife Mrs Chas Stewart Dan Thomas Ralph Bitler Miss May Lawrence Maude Davis Byrle Bevington and Gertie Day plus Verta Williams.

Ora Chamness Reba Blanche Morgan Cleveland Ohio Harry Thomas Indianapolis Floyd Neal Muncie J. A. Funk M. H. Thomas Chas. Stewart Dan Thomas

Woman's Home Missionary Society Elects Officers

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Rev. G F Garrison Thursday afternoon. Officers elected include Pres Mrs I M Spaulding and vice presidents Mrs J W Terflinger and Lizzie Garritson. New members added. next meeting at Mr Loop's home.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church G. F. Garrison I. M. Spaulding J. W. Terflinger Lizzie Garritson C E. Milhouse Ora Chamness Chas. Henderson J. W. Wood P. M. Henderson Ella Loop Mesdames G. W Burton Dorcas Z. AF. Loop G. Thomas Chas. Barnhart Pauline Virgil Ora Chaimness EM. Spaulding Nerces Fra Fthel Hyatt North Dakota J Vo Terflinger Homk

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kit Fish McCoy's Cyril Wood John Burris Wm. Wampler John Moore Chas, Durr Tipton M. B. Wininger M. E Liberty Center Raymond Fowler Near Kokomo United Brethren Notes Geo H. Trinkle Knick's Wm. Johnson Tiffin Wilson Campbell Mrs. Gillespie Frank Wood and Family Grace Spring Delphi Leroy Stingley Stockwell Rev G. H. Trinkle Jos Charters Billa Johnson Alvin Logan J. W. Neible Camden Sloan W. Sycamore South Side Square Indiana Geo. Odem Geo. W. Davis The Birthday Club Emma Polk Maurice Ashley Albert Roller Lon McClain and Family Frank Thomas Mrs. Zinn Wheeling Clark Davis Walter Whiteside John Hewett New Castle Wm, Countryman and Family Chauncey Copeland Eva Gray Methodist Church John Swafford Lincoln Jake McDonald Albert Jesse Reece Frand DeMoss A. D. Fawcett Julia C.E. Fawcett Tom Fawcett Joshua Moss Nebraska James and Wm. Sprinkle Jasper Amos Chas. Snyder Chas. Gerbert Frank Cornell Cleon Davies Marshall James Havens Mary Woolley Bessie Fickle Leroy Cornell Charlie Scott Mrs. Davis John Oden Amboy Wilson Fickle Lawrence McDonald Ethel Reed John Harry Aaron McDonald Cora Dennison Mississippi Frank Otho Young Mary and Louisa Lynas Guest Edith Gillespie James Cree Deacon O. K. Woolley Granville L. F. Taylor Paul Woolley Dennison College Roocool Sam Nora Sadie Kansas Gus Peter Cassville Blanch Tidrick Elizabeth Lantis Wm. F. Stanley Frank Stanley Madge Schell Greenville, Ohio C. E. Millhouse Ora Hayden and Family A. C. Stafford and Family Chas. Baker Hlinois Ronk W. A. Powell Bruce Martin P. L. Martin Gertie Kern Frank Lett Eistersry Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co Newark Spradling's Nick Wood Lester Meeks Clarence Shaffer Lon McClain Wm. Frier Mabel and Marie Harry Case Harvey Gray and Tom McConnell Fanny McConnell Sycamore B. B. Richards Emma Ammerman Morris John Davisson Minnie Blue Huntington Frank Nelson Otis Nelson John Craig Bessie Major Mt. Carmel G. E. Garrison
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