Churches United for Milroy Dedication Service
Milroy Christian Church dedicates a new building costing over 16000 with 500 seats. Indiana minister C W Cauble led ceremonies. visiting pastors from Rushville Brookville Connersville and more shared talks and gratitude. A basket dinner followed, evening services announced through the week led by Rev Yocum Burkette Brown and others ahead of revival starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Milroy
C. W. Cauble
Indianapolis
Indiana Christian Missionary Societies
F. Z. Burkette
C. M. Yocum
Rushville
Crawley
Brookville
Uhn
Flatrock
Given
Tuight
Burkette
J. F. Brown
Comersville
M. Ro Scott
Holton
Churen
Roll Stewart Dies at 65 in Milroy Heart Trouble
Roll Stewart aged 65 died this morning at his Milroy home from heart trouble after a recent illness. He had sought medical aid Monday and last night his condition worsened. He leaves a widow, two daughters Margaret of Elizabeth and Thomas Stewart of Shelbyville, and many friends. Funeral arrangements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll Stewart
Cme
Milroy
Shelbybile
Foley Kidney Bits Boost Men With Tired Feelings
An old advertisement claims men suffer fatigue from overwork and weak kidneys. It promises Foley Kidney Bits as a fast acting tonic to restore energy, vigor, and ambition, noting strong sales and wide availability.
Rat Tale From Fort Wayne Pike School Trip
A Fort Wayne area man recalls a tale of a school trip led by Todd Wright forty years ago. In a rural home rats in the attic harassed a visiting master and his pupils as they slept, leaping from cracks and dropping onto beds. The boys covered their faces and used the covers to shield themselves, while the rodents continued antics until dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Edgar Hamilton
Fort Wayne Pike
Todd” Wright
Flatrock
Anon
Auto Crash Near John Littell Farm Hurts Five
Five occupants of a car owned by Ed Clapp of Burney escaped serious injuries after the vehicle skidded off the road near John Littell farm west of town yesterday afternoon. The car suffered heavy damage including a smashed rear wheel and torn body. Mrs Maud Miers suffered a badly sprained arm. others had cuts and minor injuries. They were treated at the Littell home by Dr Kiley. The auto struck a fence post after sliding about thirty five feet through a turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Littells Farm
Ed Clapp
Burney
Maud Miers
Teachers Licenses Jump in Indiana Schools
Indiana teachers licensed this year total 9 156 up from 7 253 in 1915. Provocational certificates fell from 2 215 to 108. Licenses issued include twelve-month common school 1 215, twenty-four-month 512, thirty-six-month 95, primary 557, high school 4 429, and supervisors licenses across multiple specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near'y
Indiana Echools
Ethel Wellman
Manscript Department
State Board of Education
JAAS
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertising fragment promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast-acting remedy to loosen phlegm clear airways and ease irritation so sleep is undisturbed by a hacking cough. It emphasizes breathing ease and natural sleep.
Taree Polk Gows Are Given Away
A Polk Sanitary Milk Company drawing near Decatur county awarded prizes to farmers after a dairy lecture by Professor Erf of Ohio University. Nine route prizes and twelve capital prizes were distributed, with three prize cows among the notable items. The cows, valued at about $100 each, included a two day old calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Sanitary Milk Company
Decatur County
Erf
Ohio University
Polk Company
Hugh M. Gilmour
Forest Hill
George Logan
Clay Township
Lane Kirby
Officer fires at fleeing burglar on North Broadway
A prowler on North Broadway, found at George Baumgartner's home, fled after a special officer fired one shot. The suspect escaped in an awaiting automobile near the wire factory. The incident follows a recent spate of prowler activity as police bolster a special force to catch the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baumgartner
North Broadway
Baumgartner
Baumvartner
Baum
Baby’s Whooping Cough Revival Mentioned in Mrs Small’s Letter
Mrs Sam C Small of Clayton New Mexico writes of her grandson whooping cough at three months old. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving his life and notes the remedy is effective for croup and colds. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a household staple sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam C. Small
Clayton, N. M
Foley
Mrs Kelley and Miss Logan to Louisville visit
Mrs Tom Kelley and Miss Margaret Logan of Spring Hill will travel to Louisville Kentucky on Wednesday to spend a week with Rev and Mrs William Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Kelley
Margaret Logan
Spring Hill
Louisville
Kentucky
William Logan
Smalley Hero of Vicksburg Receives Medal of Honor
Indianapolis Star feature recalls Reuben Smalley of Greensburg one of four Hoosier heroes honored for Civil War bravery. At Vicksburg on May 22, 1863, Smalley lifted the fallen flag under heavy fire and helped his volunteers seize the works, earning a bronze medal and later a share of the Medal of Honor roll. He remains a Greensburg constable and veteran reporter notes his age and service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Reuben Smalley
Smalley
Vicksburg
Pouben Smalley
Miss
Congress
Eightythird Regiment
Indiana Infantry
Tolicans
Grant
Sissiey
Smaley
Fla
Mrs Elizabeth Crist 82 dies after stroke in Adams
Mrs Elizabeth Crist aged 82 widow of Levi Crist died at 2 am Sunday at her son W G Crist home in Adams after a paralysis stroke. She had been unconscious since Saturday. Survived by several grandchildren and many friends. Funeral at 10 am tomorrow at Adams Methodist Church conducted by Rev Grownfl with burial in Adams Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Crist
Levi Crist
W. G. Crist
Adams
Adams Methodist Church
Grownfl
Adams Cemetery
Orbidon speaks for local charities at Greensburg rally
A Sunday rally day program by the Associated Charities in Greensburg included Judge Hugh Wickens presiding, Judge C J Orbison delivering an eloquent address on neighborliness, and Rollin A Turner outlining ten years of charity work. Despite strong rhetoric, turnout was low, pledges will be redistributed, and funds will be collected by Charles Woodward and Miss Margaret Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
K. of P
Associated Charities
Hugh Wickens
W. H. Reynolds
C. J. Orbison
Rollin A. Turner
Wicken
Ccttine
Rollin Turner
Finnia Sefton
Taylor Meek
Lefers
Sean
Turner
Tri Kapras
Orbison
Charles Woodward
Margaret Drake
Campaign Expenses Report for Republican State Committee
Frank D. Stalnaker as treasurer filed with the secretary of state a statement detailing receipts totaling 245992.66 for the Republican state committee. Major outlays covered advertising printing postage telephone and telegraph with headquarters occupying many Severin Hotel rooms. Will H. Hays, state chairman, drew no salary or personal expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Stalnaker
Republican State Committee
Secretary of State
Severin Hotel
Will H. Hays
Farmer Hurt When Wagon Is Hit By Train Near Westport
C F Lamar, a Westport area farmer, was seriously injured but survived after his farm wagon was struck by a southbound local freight. He clung to the reins and was dragged about a quarter mile before his horses pulled him free. He received head cuts, bruises, and a sprained back. doctor O F Welch treated him. The private crossing near his home caused the accident. the wagon was demolished and the bed thrown against a fence. He was returning from Westport and did not see the approaching train in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Lamar
Westport
Mr. Lamar
Lamar
Baptist Revival Meeting Begins Wednesday November 29
The Baptist community announces a series of evangelistic meetings starting Wednesday evening at 7:30 led by Pastor C. B. Jones. The public is invited to attend and participate in the services, with warm hospitality and a hopeful appeal for blessing from the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Jones
First M E Church Special Services Last Night
The First Mo EL church auditorium was well filled Sunday night with railroad men prominent in attendance to hear Dr J H Doddridge speak on Flowers That Bloom Too Late. He urged kindness while alive and cited striking illustrations. Special music by a quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo EL
J. H. Doddridge
Cena
C. C. Morrison
Oarl Wiley
C. D. Tillson
Clyde Sisekard
Wes Mona
Keep Your Bowels Regular With Chamberlains Tablets
Keep Your Bowels Regular. If bowels become constipated, take Chamberlains Tablets just after supper and they will correct this disorder. They are mild and gentle in their action. Obtainable every where.
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Union Services
Mark Dedica
Tion
New Milroy
C. W. Double
Eve
Taree Polk
Augusta McIntire
G. E. Erdmann
Harry Lathrop
Prowler
Volun
Teer Band
W. W. Nixon
Greensbure
Letts Corner
Orbidon
Baptist Revival Meeting
M. FE
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