Business and social notes from Westport area
Friday items report Chris Link in St. Paul on a business trip while Paul Allen of Rushville and J E Nicely of Indianapolis transacted business in Westport. Pillsbury flour at Kessing Bros is 1.35 per sack for a limited run. Elizabeth Knowles returns from a visit in Indianapolis. Mrs D G Douthit and baby visit relatives in St Paul. Mrs J W Tucker of Westport visits daughter Lora. S N Patterson travels to Lebanon to check on a nearby farm. Miss Eura Morgan will visit Indianapolis tomorrow.
Local residents visit relatives and travel lists
John Overmyer of North Vernon heads to Indianapolis. Mrs. Ben Wahman returns from Batesville and Oldenburg. Fred Lampe of Clarksburg leaves for Louisville on a business trip. Lenora Cornelius of Columbus visits her father J Christian at Clarksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Atkins of Terre Haute stay with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beeson on East Washington street. Roy Shreve visits from Lima before returning home tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks and daughter Rosemary of Indianapolis are guests of Mrs. Hendricks sister on East Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lampe
Clarksburg
Louisville
Kentucky
Lenora Cornelius
Columbus
J. W. Christian
Thomas Atkins
Terre Haute
Joseph Beeson
East Washington Street
Thomas Hendricks
Rosemary
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Charlies Zeller
East Main Street
Mrs. Eward Near Adams Improves After Nervous Breakdown
Mrs. Cliff Eward of near Adams, once in critical condition after a sudden nervous breakdown, is much improved today. John W. Rhodes of Shelbyville attended the K of P Lodge meeting last night and boasted about the district meeting to be held in Shelbyville in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Eward
Adams
John W. Rhodes
Shelbyville
Rhodes
Wintering Trip For Four Local Women Heads To Florida
Mrs. Ollie Harlan Mrs. Eusebia Stimson and Dr and Mrs A D Gal braith will depart next week for St Petersburg Florida to spend the winter. Mrs Phebe Jewett aged 88 and respected Greensburg citizen has been bed confined for a month at her daughter Mrs Mary Farlow’s on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Harlan
Eusebia Stimson
A. D. Galbraith
St. Petersburg
Fla
Phebe Jewett
Greensburg
Downeyville
Mary Farlow
West Main Street
Jewett
Mayor Rules on Assault Case at Adams Farm
Mayor Mendenhall ruled in the assault case involving Fd Stewart and the Foster brothers. Stewart was bound over to the circuit court with a $500 bond. the Fosters were dismissed. The case drew local attention with Tremain Turner and Deputy Prosecutor Rebhine for the state and Osborne Hamilton for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall
Fd Stewart
Robert Foster
Parker Foster
Russell Foster
Ernest Darby
Stewart
Fosters
Tremain & Turner
W. F. Rebhine
Osborne& Hamilton
Jermy Wodecs
Adams
Fiat
Property suit ends in judgment before appeal
The record notes that the plaintiff filed suit for possession and damages and secured a judgment, but Darby filed an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby
Brother to Move to Fort Thomas Hotel Job
Miss Rebecca Lungenbell learns from her brother Joe in Columbus Ohio that he will move to Fort Thomas Kentucky at the start of the year to take charge of a hotel there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lungenbell
Joe
Columbus
Ohio
Ft. Thomas
Kentucky
Lebanon Pair Buys Interest in St. Paul Hardware Co
Elmer Upjohn and his son Clifford of Lebanon have purchased Charles Thompson’s stake in St. Paul Hardware Company. Elmer Upjohn was previously a partner of George W. Boling, who has served as a firm member for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Upjohn
Clifford
Lebanon
Greensburg
Charles Thompson
St. Paul Hardware Company
Upjohn
George W. Boling
Miss Gavin Returns Home From New York Study
Miss Mary E. Gavin, who has studied rhythmic expression in New York, has returned to spend a few months with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank E Gavin of 1004 North Delaware Street Indianapolis Star. She is the granddaughter of Rev J B Lathrop and visits here frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Gavin
New York
Frank E. Gavin
North
Delaware Street
Indianapolis Star
Gavin
Rev
J. B. Lathrop
Chiropractor Mrs Huffer visits from Anderson on journey
Mrs L R Huffer of Anderson, a chiropractor and daughter of Albert Hanks, visited Misses Martha and Mary Elliott yesterday on her way to Letts and Westport to give adjustments to old Milford area patients. She moved from Milford to Anderson two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Huffer
Anderson
Martha
Mary Elliott
Letts
Westport
Albert Hanks
Milford
Elliott
Huffer
Death notices Mrs Perry and Mrs Privett called to Newpoint
Mrs Douglas Perry and Mrs Dora Privett were called to Newpoint today by the death of their cousin Minnie Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Perry
Dora Privett
Newpoint
Minnie Gleason
Mrs J C Barbe Visits Marlin Relatives Today
Mrs J C Barbe visits Marlin relatives at Newpoint today. Miss Marie Wittenberg returns from Indianapolis trip visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Barbe
Newpoint
Professional society meetings to discuss advances and share ideas
Members will hold meetings at Franklin, Columbus and Greensburg with papers on assigned topics. Discussions will cover experiences and discoveries advancing the profession, plus social hours and dinners to accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Columbus
Greensburg
Epworth League Plans Win-My-Chum Week at Centenary
The Epworth League of Centenary Methodist church will observe Win-My-Chum Week December 3 to 10. Each night features a Leaguer address on a central League topic, congregational singing, special music, and a closing pastor’s talk, all aligned with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League Life
Saving of Souls
Epworth League
Centenary Methodist Church
League
Death of Miss Winifred Gleason at Newpoint
Miss Winifred Gleason aged 55 died at 3 30 this morning at her sister Mrs John A Myers home in Newpoint from a complication of diseases. She is survived by another sister Mrs James Ryan of Tipton who will attend the funeral at the Catholic church here tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. Burial will be in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Gleason
John A. Myers
Newpoint
James Ryan
Tipton
Resident Returns Home After Ten Day Hospital Stay
Harvey Vanausdall of six miles north of town returns home from Methodist Hospital after receiving treatment for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Vanausdall
Methodist Hospital
Mrs Alton Trusler Visits Sister in Adams Area Illness
Mrs Alton Trusler from Connersville traveled today and went to the home of her sister Mrs Cliff Eward near Adams, where she is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Trusler
Connersville
Cliff Eward
Adams
Hart brothers head to Kansas City to study auto mechanics
John Hart Jr visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Hart at Newpoint before departing Monday with his brother Russell for Kansas City to enter a school for auto and traction mechanicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hart, Jr
Newpoint
Edward Hart
Kansas City
Russell
Mrs Nathaniel Gentry and Underwood Visit Sister in Westport
Mrs Nathaniel Gentry and Mrs James Underwood travelled to Westport today to visit their sister Mrs Clarence Stott bringing cordial greetings and light chatter as they shared news and small talk during the afternoon call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel, Gentry
James Underwood
Westport
Clarence Stott
Mrs Parrish Visits Norristown for Crystal Wedding
Mrs Charles Parrish travels to Norristown to visit her father Lew Wasson and attend the crystal wedding of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Middleton at Flatrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles’Parrish
Norristown
Lewis Wasson
Wilbur Middleton
Flatrock
Judge Rejects Gannon License Bond for Saloonkeepers
Judge Alonzo Blair of the Shelby circuit court ruled against Thomas M. Gannon in his bid for a wholesale liquor license with family and consumer销售 privileges. The decision sided with seven local saloonkeepers remonstrators, finding the license authority lacking and to be set aside. The ruling followed an agreement after an appeal from the county commissioners’ license grant dated May 1, 1916. The case was sent to Shelby county for disposition following the appeal. Later, note mentions the International Live Stock Exposition to be held in Chicago December 2–9 with Decatur county stock breeders attending annually. The event showcases cattle hogs sheep and horses, cited as an agent of higher livestock standards and better market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Blair
Shelby Circuit Court
Thomas M. Gannon
Decatur County
Shelbyville
Blair
Shelby County
Commissioners’ Court
Chicago
Veterinary group forms in Bartholomew region meeting
Dr. C B Ainsworth of this city was named temporary secretary treasurer for a vets organization uniting Bartholomew Decatur Shelby Johnson counties at Shelbyville last night. Temporary president Dr A W Stubbs of Shelbyville was also chosen. Next meeting set for December 14 in Shelbyville to establish a permanent body. The Shelbyville News adds notes on the plan for prorocation and monthly meetings at various points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B&b. Ainsworth
Bartholomew
Decatur
Shelby
Johnson Counties
Shelbyville
A. W. Stubbs
Kingston Area Social Roundup and Elections Probe
Mrs Nancy Davis celebrated her eightieth birthday near Kingston with her brother Richard Shaw in attendance. Kingston groups held meetings and dinners including the Merry Stitchers contest won by Mrs Leslie Martin and the Reformer Bachelors Club dinner for Mr and Mrs Myron Donnell. The K of C dance at Eagles Hall drew twenty five couples, and Rev J Bathrops daughter hosted a small dinner for local dignitaries. The Kingston Independent Club elected officers led by President Mrs Carl Brown. Over fifty Bartholomew county men have been summoned to a federal grand jury in Indianapolis to discuss election law violations with three arrests already made. cases will be tried in Columbus circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Davis
Kingston
Richard Shaw
Shaw
Connersville
Mrs. Frank
McCracken
Merry Stitchers
First Street
Leslie Martin
Cal Stearn
Bartholomew County
Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Harding
Columbus
Mrs Jittell Hosts West Main Sewing Club Gathering
Mrs George Jittell entertained members of the West Main So Sewing Club at her home on West Main Street in February. The brief social event brought together neighbors for a small, friendly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jittell
West Main
Delehtfeb Iiscreer
West Main Street
Funeral services for Miss Winifred Gleason held at Catholic church
The funeral services for Miss Winifred Gleason who died in New Point were conducted this morning at the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Sale At Applegate & Parker Livery Barn Draws Big Crowd
A sale at the Applegate and Parker livery barn attracted a large crowd with favorable prices for items offered. Fifteen horses were sold. Mr. Applegate is retiring from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applegate & Parker
Applegate
Clarksburg High Seals Win Over St. Paul
Clarksburg High School basketball extended its winning streak with a 36 to 15 victory over St. Paul. The Clarksburg boys led throughout the game, with the match played at Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
St. Paul
Local Social Note Reports Quiet Afternoon Gathering
All members attended except Mrs. Will Law son who is hospitalized after surgery. The gathering featured needlework and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Edward Butler staying with the Misses Mary and Eveline Marshall. Mrs. O H Kennedy to host next meeting. Mrs. Ann Tolin and son William from Indianapolis visited before traveling to Batesville to see her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lawson
Edward Butler
Mary
Eveline Marshall
West Main Street
O. H. Kennedy
Ann Tolin
William
Indianapolis
A. A. Hamilton
Batesville
H. C. Canfield
Letts Men Drive To Columbus For Injured Marsh Harrell
John Fugit and Arthur Wright of Letts drove to Columbus this afternoon to pick up Marsh Harrell who was hurt recently in a shredder accident. Harrell has been improving rapidly and expects to be at home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fugit
Arthur Wright
Letts
Columbus
Marsh Harrell
Harrell
Napoleon pastor visits town for shopping spree
Rev. O Doering of Napoleon, popular Lutheran church pastor, spent yesterday in the city on a shopping expedition and made liberal purchases at a leading clothing store. The young clergyman is noted for a promising professional career ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Doering
Napoleon
Doering
Columbus couple welcome a new daughter
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cornelius of Columbus are the proud parents of a fine young daughter. The mother was formerly Miss Helen Johnson of this city. Her aunt Mrs Margaret Jacob of this city is visiting at the Johnson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cornelius
Columbus
Helen Johnson
Margaret Jacob
Johnson
Burney Family Visits Cincinnati Motorman Son
Mr and Mrs George Christian and their son Darrell of Burney traveled to Cincinnati to visit their son Lester a city street car lines motorman. Darrell plans to stay awhile and may move there depending on arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christian
Darrell
Burney
Cincinnati
Lester
Greensburg ties to London death figure via local kin
The death of Sir Howard Maxim in London interests Greensburg as a former resident, Harry Dennison, son of Mrs. Melissa Dennison of the city, married Maxim’s daughter. Mr and Mrs Dennison reside in Goshen New York and visit Greensburg often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Howard Maxim
London
England
Greensburg
Harry Dennison
Melissa Dennison
Maxim
Miss Trindle Visits Cincinnati Resident Here
Miss Cora Trindle of Cincinnati spends the weekend with Mrs. Emma Hamilton on North Broadway. Trindle formerly lived in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Trindle
Cincinnati
Emma Hamilton
North Broadway
Miss Trindle
Injury report on Harry Cook after shredder accident near St Paul
Harry Cook from near St Paul is reported to be in much pain from an injury to his hand sustained in a shredder accident a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cook
St. Paul
Mrs Mary Arnold Leaves For Kentucky Visit
Mrs Mary Arnold departs after a short stay with her uncle J B Wheatley and wife at Wheatley Owen county Kentucky returning to her home in Wheatley Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Arnold
J. B. Wheatley
Wheatley
Owen County
Kentucky
Local Buyer Plans Steam Heating for East Main Property
C. FP. Grouleff, who recently purchased the Mrs. L. B. Hunter property on East Main Street, has contracted with the Corbett-Roche Company to install a steam heating plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FP. Grouleff
Guilford Wiley Serves as Referee in Rushville Richmond Game
Professor Guilford Wiley principal of the local high school officiated as referee for the Rushville versus Richmond basketball game played in Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Wiley
Rushville
Richmond
Jackson Buys 50 Acres Near Town for 6500
William FE Jackson, living three miles west of town, purchased fifty acres adjoining his farm from Charles E Taylor of the city. The transaction totaled 6500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. Jackson
Charles E. Taylor
Misses Attend Phi Delta Phi Society Meeting in Indianapolis
Miss Mabel McCoy and Miss Helen Woodfill attended a Phi Delta Phi Society meeting in Indianapolis today, joining members for discussions and activities during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel McCoy
Helen Woodfill
Phi Delta Phi Society
Indianapolis
Ainsworths Return From Newcastle Visit
Mr and Mrs C B Ainsworth arrived back today after a brief visit with Dr Charles Weaver and his family in Newcastle, sharing travel updates and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Ainsworth
Charles Weaver
Newcastle
Mrs Williams Celebrates Polk Day with Relatives Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Newpoint were guests of relatives in town today and attended the Polk celebrations, joining locals for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Newpoint
Mrs Gannon Visits Shelbyville Pair for Brief Stay
Mrs Gannon traveled to Shelbyville this morning for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Casper Bartley lingering for a few days in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gannon
Shelbyvile
Casper Bartley
Spaughs Depart for N part of State to Visit Friends
Mr and Mrs Phillip Spaugh left today for the northern part of the state to visit friends for a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirs
Phillip Spaugh
Mrs. Grant Gregg Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Grant Gregg has returned to her Rushville home following a two weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. Erle Hamilton near Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Gregg
Rushville
Mrs
Erle Hamilton
Kingston
Richard Stevenson Returns Home to Hillsboro This Spring
Richard Stevenson left this morning for Hillsboro Ohio after spending winter with his brother Alex Stevenson and family. He plans to return in the spring to work in the painting business with his young neighbor Sarah Woodfill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stevenson
Hillsboro
Ohio
Alex Stevenson
Sarah Woodfill
Will Z Aleder Heads To Indianapolis For Brother
Will Z Aleder of near Kingston traveled to Indianapolis today to bring his brother Edward home from St. Vincent Hospital where he had been treated for two weeks. Mrs. John Bruce guests of relatives in Westport. Anna Travis and son Albert spent the day with kin in Shelbyville. Joseph Clemons, Williamstown merchant, made a business trip to the city this morning. Jacob Manuel, at New Castle, is at Westport for a week with relatives. J P Scott of the local Y M C A spoke at meetings in Marion and at factories in the convention city yesterday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Z Aleder
Kingston
Indianapolis
Edward
St. Vincent Hospital
Anna Travis
Albert
Shelbyville
Joseph Clemons
Williamstown
Jacob Manuel
New Castle
Westport
J. P. Scott
Marion
Harness maker injured at Apple Gate livery barn elevator
Jacob Haas, a noted harness dealer, was hurt when caught beneath a lowering elevator at the Apple gate Parker livery barn during a sale. Mr Keas, present at the sale, received cuts and bruises with no broken bones. No serious damage expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Haas
Applegate & Parker
Mr. Haas
Keas
Elks Dinner Dance Set for Tuesday Night
The Elks dinner and dance will be held Tuesday evening November 28 at the club rooms. The annual Thanksgiving festivities attract many out of town guests. Raymond Magee Van Woodfill and Herbert Flunter serve as the committee in charge. The Pryall four-niece orchestra from Indianapolis will perform popular dance airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Raymond Magee
van Woodfill
Herbert Flunter
Indhoree
Pryall
Indianapolis
Kingston Independent Club Hosts Oyster Supper Evening
Kingston Independent Club members entertained husbands and friends at an elaborate oyster supper in Community Hall last evening. Thirty two covers were set. Mrs. Fannie Campbell contributed readings. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ed Hamilton on Thursday December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston Independent Club
Community Hall
Fannie Campbell
Ed Hamilton
Local girls attend Indianapolis house party
Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Woodfill Eleanor Miller Kathleen Sanders and Eleanor Meek traveled to Indianapolis this morning to attend a house party hosted by Miss Margaret Alice Lowe at her parents home Mr and Mrs A J Lowe. They expect to return home tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Elizabeth Woodfill
Eleanor Miller
Kathleen Sanders
Eleanor Meek
Indianapolis
Margaret Alice Lowe
A. J. Lowe
Polk Sanitary Ltd officials dine with Eubiah P House today
At a dinner event in Polk, officials of Polk Sanitary Ltd. gathered with Eubiah P House to discuss company matters and partnerships. The meeting highlighted ongoing operations and potential collaborations within the sanitation sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Sanitary Ltd. Company
Eubiah P House
Williamstown Infant dies. funeral set tomorrow at Church of God
Charles Mervin, eight months old, son of Mr and Mrs John Moutton Jr of Williamstown, died shortly before noon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon at the Church of God in Williamstown, with burial in Layton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mervin
John Moutton, Jr
Williamstown
Church of God
Layton Cemetery
Luncheon notes and marriages in town society
Reports from the noon Tri Kappas luncheon at Miss Bright Emmett's West Main home, a 1 pm marriage at Baptist parsonage for Harry A. Tucker and Ruth F. Richards, and Westport and Letts residents. Also Minnehaha Club news, a Daily Bible Class sale, and a First M. E. Church missionary tea with officer elections and program details. Census Bureau gives January 1 1917 population at 102,826,309 in the U S with possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappas
Bright Emmett
West Main Street
Baptist Parsonage
C. B. Jones
Harry A. Tucker
Westport
Letts
M. E
Erma
Helen Katz
Ira Bird
Edgar Osting
Helen Clark
Clyde Blackard
Mises Kutz
Soe
Census Bureau
Washington
United States
Remarkable Stomach Cure from Chamberlains Tablets
A Virginia customer with severe stomach trouble was sent to hospital and given up. After using Chamberlains Tablets, he recovered completely and now weighs 175 pounds. A. K. Williams of Independence reports the patient’s turnaround and notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Williams
Independence
Williams
Chamberlain
Notice of Administration for Edwin S Porter Estate
The judge appoints WILL H PORTER as Executor of the Edwin S Porter estate in Decatur County Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent. GODDARD CRAIG attorneys notice dated November 14 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Decatur County
State of
Indiana
Edwin S. Porter
Will H. Porter
Goddard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chris Link
Paul Allen
J. E. Nicely
Pillsbury
Kessing Bros
Elizabeth Knowles
D. G. Douthit
Baby
J. W. Tucker
Lora
S. N. Patterson
Eura Morgan
John Overmyer
North Vernon
Ben Wahman
Oldenburg
Roy Shreve
Lima
Marie Wittenberg
Reformer Bachelors’ Club
Robert Scott
Myron Donnell
Eagles’ Hall
Willard Orchestra
J. Bathrop
Elizabeth
John Shannon
Harry Lathrop
Nelle
Lathrop
Carl Brown
Ed M. Hamilton
Matt Meek
Scott Murphy
Elizabeth Logan
Florica
So. Ry
Jacksonville
Ga—G.s
Lv.Cincinnnnati
Florida
John Bruce
Tere
Charles Dowdle
Minnehaha Club
Robert Miller
Ralph Davis
Carrie Lawson
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the First
M. E. Church
North Michigan’ ‘Avenue
A. Homer Jordan
Walter Koenigkramer
Florine Tillson
Locke Bracken
Ralston Gray
Gkg Morrison
Eleanora Belle
Miss Maria Coy
Queen Esther Circle
Frank Sefton
Princeton