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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

5

Sunday Social Guests and Family Visits Reach Across Towns

Local families gathered for Sunday visits with Dr. W E Garrison and others. Guests included L E Greenwood and family, Mrs Mary Woolley, Wm Jennings and wife, Mort Hyatt and Leota Hyatt, Dave Klepfer and family, Dave Hull and family, Adrian Weaver and children, Elmer Elleman and brother Edward Elleman’s funeral in Kokomo, plus numerous other households from Converse West Middleton Walton and Young America.

L. E. Greenwood W. E. Garrison Peru Pipe Creek Mary Woolley Wm. Jennings Kokomo Mort Hyatt Leota Hyatt Greentown Dave Klepfer Dave Hull Adrian Weaver Mary Dorothy Fred Converse

Local Social Roundup From Town Area

Velvet ice cream at Spradling s. Pearl Scott left Tuesday morning for Fort Benjamin Harrison. Pearl Goodrich visited Tom Graham and family the latter part of the week. Mrs Lennie Houser of Kokomo spent the past week with Joe Houser and family. Chas Miller has bought the John Arthur farm south of town for 3500 dollars. Wm Wood of Medaryville spent Friday and Saturday with his brother H N Woods and wife. Mrs Mabel Kennedy and baby of near Bluffton visited her parents Joe Ball and wife over Sunday. George Sherrick and family Walter Stant and family of Kokomo spent Sunday with Joe Houser and family. Alfred Davis Miss Louise Crockett Harry Clymer and wife were Sunday evening guests of Lonnie Davis and family. Mrs Lou Peters Mrs Emma Hawk and daughter Mrs Grace Peters and sister Ora Carver and wife spent Friday with Chas Wininger and Mrs Wim. List and daughter Ethel entertained Sunday J W Moore house and wife of Kokomo Misses Bess Fickle Stella Robertson Ed Ashley Bert Verbryck and family. Wm Zimmerman and wife of Anoka and Mrs Jennie Weaver of Lafayette were Sunday guests of G W Patterson and wife. Mrs Weaver will remain for a week s visit. O B Wells and wife of Fulton C D Barbour and wife of Poplar Grove Mrs H R Rice of Young America Vern Yater and family were Sunday dinner guests of E E Elleman and family.

Wim. List Ethel J. W. Moorehouse Kokomo Bess Fickle Stella Robertson Ed Ashley Bert Verbryck O. B. Wells Fulton C. D. Barbour Poplar Grove

Claudia Graves Hosts Music Night for Mafe Church Youth

Claudia Graves entertained the young people of the Mafe church at Frank Graves and wife home Friday evening. The evening featured enjoyable music with both vocal and instrumental performances.

Claudia Graves Mafe Church Frank Graves

Rev A H Allen Leads Union Meeting at M KE Church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m features Pastor Allen preaching in the morning Union meeting at the M KE church with Rev Bailey in the evening A business meeting is set for Thursday night Choir practice follows prayer and meeting Willing Workers class meets Friday afternoon led by Mrs Wampler Members are asked to bring a scripture verse containing the word Father

A.H. Allen M. KE Bailey

Russell Greenwood Hosts Birthday Party for Tenth Birthday

Russell Greenwood entertained several of his young friends Saturday afternoon for his tenth birthday. Music games and refreshments were served including strawberry and vanilla ice cream cake lemonade and salted nuts. He received several nice gifts. Guests included Janice Zehring Dorothy and Doris Emerick Martha and Mary Armstrong Josie Graves Dorothy and Mildred Maze Helen Hahn Leroy and James Maze Forest Miller Wm Endicott and Harry Armstrong.

Russell Greenwood Janice Zehring Dorothy Doris Emerick Martha and Mary Armstrong Josie Graves Mildred Maze Helen Hahn Leroy James Maze Forest Miller Wm. Endicott Harry Armstrong

Mt Zion Aid Society meeting at Kokomo

The Ladies Aid Society of Mt Zion church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Peters in Kokomo on Thursday afternoon. After the business session refreshments were served. Hostess assistants were Mrs Sarah Carver Mrs Emma Hawk and Mrs Grace Peters. Members present included Mesdames Mattie Crockett Ida Wininger Dot McConnell Carrie Powell Lou Crockett. Visitors included Pearl Ault Mary Wininger Viola Crystal Ault Laura Clymer Blanche Philapy Laura Pearcy Laura Jones Lela McConnell Anna Marie Hawk Mildred Lynas Ivan McConnell Arthur Wininger and Russell Powell.

Ladies Aid Society Mt. Zion Church Thos. Peters Kokomo Sarah Carver Emma Hawk Grace Peters Mesdames Mattie Crockett Ida Wininger Dot McConnell Carrie Powell Lou Crockett Pearl Ault Mary Wininger Viola Crystal Ault Laura Clymer Blanche Philapy Laura Pearcy Laura Jones Lela McConnell Anna Marie Hawk Mildred Lynas Ivan McConnell Arthur Wininger Russell Powell

Local Social Notes and Visiting Guests Report

Kokomo residents and relatives figure in a long list of Sunday and weekend visits. Names include Mrs. Wm List, Tom McConnell, Rev Garrison, Madaline Frush, Esther Cornell, C R Ogle, Lulu Stewart, Roy McKee, Arthur Hicks, Chas Hoover, Riley Rife, Dr Bright McClain, Dan Oakley, Harvey Johnson, Mary Shriner, H C McKinsie, Miss Shultz, Pythian officers, and Universalist Church notes.

Birthday Surprise for Lonnie Davis Friends Gathered

Last Wednesday evening about 70 Lonnie Davis friends visited his home to mark a birthday. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Oscar Reeves and family Calvin Wininger and family Harry Clymer and wife Luther Young and family Frank McConnell and family Chas Beets and family James Peters and wife Chas Durr and wife Jesse Ault and family Chas Davis and family Mrs Amy Davis James Crockett and family David Crockett Mrs Sarah McConnell and daughter Marjorie Ode Davis and family John Davis and wife Harry Tritt and family Miss Blanch Wininger Lulu Zehring Lena Zehring Dorothy Larimer Paul Larimer Orville Clem Clark McConnell and family.

Lonnie Davis Oscar Reeves Calvin Wininger Harry Clymer Luther Young Frank McConnell Chas. Beets James Peters Chas. Durr Jesse Ault Chas. Davis Amy Davis James Crockett David Crockett Sarah McConnell Marjorie Ode Davis John Davis Harry Tritt Misses Blanch Wininger Lulu Zehring Lena Zehring Dorothy Larimer Paul Larimer Orville Clem Clark McConnell

Sloan's Liniment Advertises Quick Rheumatism Relief

A 25c bottle of Sloan's liniment is promoted as curing rheumatism and easing neuralgia headaches soreness and stiffness. The ad urges readers to ask users about relief and to buy at any drug store for quick soothing warmth.

Sloan

Social visits and weekend travel notes

Colfax Ervin and wife of Frank fort visited Mrs. Kate Betts Sunday. Wm. Ault and family were Sunday guests of Clifford Cree and Mrs. James Cree. Mrs. Cree of Deacon visited her daughter Mrs. Otho Young Wednesday. Miss Vera Beroth spent Saturday night and Sunday in Richmond and Cincinnati Ohio.

Colfax Ervin Frankfort Kate Betts Wm. Ault Clifford Cree Jas. Cree Deacon Otho Young Vera Beroth Richmond Cincinnati Ohio

Indianapolis Visit Ties Oklahoma Sisters to Eva Witthoff

Mrs. Dora McClain and sister Mrs. Mattie Simpson of Oklahoma spent Friday and Saturday with their sister Mrs. Eva Witthoff and family at Indianapolis.

Dora McClain Mattie Simpson Oklahoma Eva Witthoff Indianapolis

United Brethren Notes Schedule

Rev J C Bailey pastor with 9 30 Sabbath School led by Prof Hahn 10 30 public worship 7 00 Y P S C E 7 45 public worship Thursday prayer service Friday choir rehearsal Sabbath school at the regular hour

Hahn

Barn Raising at John Ammerman Home Draws Big Crowd

A Friday barn raising at John Ammerman's home drew a large local crowd. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Henry Downhour, numerous families such as the Barnhart, Robertson, Elkins, Nigangard, Tolley, McGuire, Downhour, Walker, Cook, Hosier, Heninger, Conwell, Kirby, Graham, Ferguson, Maher, Fleming, Johnson, and McCarty households who enjoyed a fine dinner together.

John Ammerman Johnson Henry Downhour Jacob Barnhart Eli Robertson Lon Elkins Albert Nigangard Walter Tolley Chas. McGuire Chas. Downhour John Downhour Scott Walker John Cook Wm. Hosier John Heninger Albert Conwell Wm. Kirby Bernard Tom Graham Arthur Ferguson Jno. Maher Joe Fleming John Johnson Earl McCarty

Methodist Church Notes Highlight Volunteer Drive

Rev G E Garrison asks church members to support improvements with $150 already pledged by the Aid Society. Services last Sunday drew a large audience including solos by Mrs Poor. Prayer service Thursday and union Sunday services planned for July and August with Brother Bailey preaching.

Mrs Poor

Also Mentioned on This Page

M.D Co N. Main St Elmer Elleman C. N. Hyatt Vern Yater Wm. Polk Gus Peter Mr. Elleman Edward Elleman Jas. Marshall de Haven Tom Marshall Sallie Wilson West Middleton Chas. Wills Elmer Wills Walton David McCloskey Young America Paxton-Eckman Spradling’s Pearl Scott Fort Benjamin Harrison Pearl Goodrich Lennie Houser Joe Houser Chas. Miller John Arthur Wm. Wood Medaryville H. N. Woods Mabel Kennedy Near Bluffton Joe Ball George Sherrick Walter Stant Alfred Davis Louise Crockett Lou Peters Ora Carver Chas. Wininger Wm. Zimmerman Anoka Jennie Weaver Lafayette G. W. Patterson Baptist Church Notes Mt. Zion Aid Society George Ashley Wm. List Tom McConnell Clifford Peter Mrs Mary Garrison Brookville Rev. Garrison Wm. Frier Dave Kepner Madaline Frush Logansport Esther Cornell Jesse Brubaker C. R. Ogle Lulu Stewart Alexandria Roy McKee Nashville, Tenn D. N. Shaner Arthur Hicks A. M. Scott Pearl Chapman Chas. Hoover Colfax Washington Riley Rife C. O. Stonebraker Dr. Bright McClain Arkansas Seattle Wash Dan Oakley Harvey Johnson Baby Mrs. Colbee Frank Johnson Kid Goldsberry Frank Poor A. J. Holipeter Edna McGriff Catharine Goldsberry Roy Johnson Andy Day Vincennes Miss Mary Shriner St. Anne Church Galveston High School H. C. McKinsie Kingman Ind Charlotte Shultz Ray Peck Effie Moody Pythian Sisters Maude Countryman FE. S Cora Sprinkle Universalist Church H. A. Beckett R. D. Zartman Ed Highley Jonesboro Claude Countryman Wm. Countryman Clark Lenon J. M. Thomas John Thomas Geo. Stanley Virginia John Davisson Laura Greeson Butler Harry Baker Royal Centre Frank Graff Lincoln John Whitman Ed Shook John Jones Seymour Wm. McComas United Brethren Notes J. C. Bailey Methodist Church Notes G. E. Garrison Aid Society Logan
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