Society Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings
The Lone Tree Chapter DA meets with Mrs A E Lemmon. Mrs Charles Dowden hosts a birthday dinner for her husband. Mrs B F Bennett and wife luncheon honors Brazier Kirby, Mrs Sarah Wolverton before their Medford winter departure. Nora McCormick hosts for sister-in-law Mrs Arthur McCormick who leaves for South Dakota. A Friday afternoon at Mrs Edgar Mendenhall includes Miss Florence. Eighteen tables prize winners: Mrs John Osborn, Mrs R J Russell, Mrs Will Roland. Out-of-town guests include Mrs Harry von Grimsten, Mrs George Budd, Miss Edith Robinson Indianapolis. Mrs Thomas Greene Cincinnati. Mrs M W Hunt Anderson. Mrs Maggie Stockman Brookhaven MS. A four course luncheon is served. The Woman’s Club meets with Mrs Robert Montgomery. Ira B. Hamilton hosts the Saturday Afternoon Music Club. Mrs Raymond Crawford entertains Tri Kappas. Mrs Phil Spohn hosts Duplicate Whist Club. Mrs Isabelle Applegate hosts relatives and friends for dinner. Mesdames Dwight Murphy and Clarence Eward party for Miss New Drake. Adelia McLaughlin hosts a Saturday gathering in honor of Mrs Drake. Local politicians dined with Hon James E Watson and Senator E E Hendee, with James E Watson, E E Hendee, J P Thomson, C H Reed, Van Woodin, S P Minear, T E Davidson, C R Porter, W W Bonner, and Thomas Hendricks attending. Miss Ethel Ewing hosts Cecilians on West North Street. Ruth Kammerling leads program with varied musical pieces and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dowden
Dowden
B. F. Bennett
Brazier Kirby
Sarah Wolverton
Medford
Oregon
Nora McCormick
Arthur McCormick
South Dakota
Edgar Mendenhall
Florence
John Osborn
R. J. Russell
Will Roland
Harry von Grimmenstein
George Budd
Edith Robinson
Indianapolis
Thomas Greene
Cincinnati
M. W. Hunt
Anderson
Maggie Stockman
Brookhaven
Mississippi
Woman’s Club
Robert Montgomery
Charles Zoller, Jr
James E Watson
E. E. Hendee
D! Anderson
James E. Watson
J. P. Thomson
C. H. Reed
van Woodinl
8. P. Minear
T. E. Davidson
C. R. Porter
W. W. Bonner
Thomas Hendricks
Court Stenographer Burned in Gasoline Kerosene Blast
Court stenographer W. T. Hacker was badly burned Tuesday when gasoline and kerosene mixed exploded. He woke, moved, and flames spread up his leg. He smothered the fire with a tablecloth after knocking dishes to the floor. physicians say he will be confined for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hacker
Columbus Republican
Mr. Hacker
Greensburg Taft and Watson Club Organized
Greensburg business men, loyal to the Republican era, formed a Taft and Watson club after a mass meeting at the G A R hall. CG R Porter was named president Rollin A Turner secretary and Frank Batterton treasurer. A subsequent meeting featured strong local speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. R. Porter
Rollin A. Turner
Frank Batterton
Taft and Watson Club
Good Citizen William P. Skeen Dies After Illness
William P. Skeen, ieb Known Greensburg resident and former Big Four railroad superintendent, died Tuesday at 10 45 after a month long rheumatic heart illness. He served in Co M 13th Ohio Cavalry under Sheridan, was married to Julia Lacy, and held roles with the G A R Masons and K of P. Funeral services were at home with Rev J F Fraser, burial at South Park cemetery. He leaves wife and three sons Herbert Orville and Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Skeen
Herbert
Orville
Indianapolis
Fred
Mt. Carmel
Illinois
J. F. Fraser
K. of
P.’s
South Park Cemetery
Mr. Skeen
Versailles
Co. M. 13Th Ohio Cavalry
Sheridan
Julia Lacy
Jeffersonville
Greensburg
Fatal Accident at Railroad Crossing Claims Milroy Youth
Roy Steale seventeen of Milroy died after a team crossed toward a crossing near the station and a freight train struck the wagon. The horses died. Steale suffered fatal internal injuries and was taken to a Rushville sanitarium. A second fatal crossing incident occurred two weeks earlier nearby at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Steale
Milroy
Sexton
Rushville
Columbus Richey
Howard Malich
Taft and Watson Club Forms Committees at G A R Hall
The Taft and Watson Club met at the G A R Hall last night and advanced organization work. Officers named include Charles Porter as President Rollin Turner as Secretary and committees formed for Program Membership and related duties with named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft and Watson Club
G. A. R. Hall
Charles Porter
Rollin Turner
T. E. Davidson Marsh Thomas
Horace Skillman
H. B. Sherman
Fred Boyle
Jake Biddenger
James Randall
John W. Bruner
Alford Barses
William Bruner
Will Lanham
Robert Woodfill
George Ba
Hamilton-Hamilton Couple Wed in Indianapolis
Mrs. Rena Hamilton of this city married W. J. Hamilton of Macedonia Iowa on Wednesday at eight o clock. The ceremony occurred at J B Griffin’s home in Indianapolis. The couple departed for their new home. Mrs Hamilton is a long-time local resident and the groom is son of D N Hamilton, a former resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Hamilton
W. J. Hamilton
Macedonia
Iowa
J. B. Griffin
Indianapolis
The Tenth Regiment Passes Through Our City
The Tenth Regiment of the United States Infantry with 600 soldiers and fourteen wagons marched through Michigan Avenue and around the square on a 200 mile trek to Fort Benjamin Harrison. They camped at Capt Walker's farm near Adams until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Infantry
Fort Benjami
Harrisson
Michigan Avenue
Walker
Adams
Nordmeyer
Menzir
Keenan
van Vliet
Eighty-third Birthday for Captain Silas Rigby
Captain Silas Rigby, aged eighty three, celebrated his birthday on a Wednesday. He served four years in the Eighty-sixth Indiana Battery and remained in good health. He once lost a finger helping Col M D Tackett discharge a cannon during Gov Morton’s 1864 election celebration, when Tackett also lost an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Rigby
Rigby
Indiana Battery
M. D. Tackett
Gov. Morton
Col. Tackett
Mr. Rigby
Why Colds are Dangerous and Chamberlain Remedy
A short health note warns that ordinary colds raise risk of pneumonia chronic catarrh and infectious diseases like diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough. It claims a cold prepares the system for germs and recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold at Battertons drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s
Vernon Moore Dies in California Health Trip
Mrs. Vernon Moore mourns the sudden death of her husband in Monrovia California where he had gone two weeks earlier for his health. He was about thirty a member of the Presbyterian church and a prominent K P with ties to Memphis Tennessee and local finance. His body will be returned to Seymour for burial arriving Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Moore
Monrovia
California
Seymour
Roland Insurance Agency
Third National Bank
Presbyterian Church
K. of P
Fifty Years a Blacksmith Endorses Pain Balm
Samuel R. Worley of Hixbury Virginia, a veteran blacksmith, praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief from a lame back and rheumatism. He calls it the best liniment he has ever used and notes Batterton's drug store sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Worley
Hixbury, Va
Chamberlain
Batterton’s
Bucklen's Alpha Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet and Burns
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine reports Bucklen's Alpha Salve heals sore feet and treats burns sores cuts and abrasions It is also suitable for piles The product is sold with a guarantee at F M Henry & Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
F. M. Henry & Co
Peroxide Cream Jar At Batterton's Offered For 25 Cents
Discounted peroxide cream offered at Batterton's store priced at 25 cents per jar. Compact shopper note reflects a local sale item and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s
Farmer's Institute Dates Set In Letts And Greensburg
Senator M E Newhouse reports the two session dates for the County Farmer's Institute. The first session occurs in Letts on December 4 and 5, and the second in Greensburg on December 11 and 12. He will provide updates from Lafayette upon his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Newhouse
Farmer’s Institute
Letts
Greensburg
Lafayette
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly
The advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly and strengthens the lungs while expelling colds. It promotes the genuine product in a yellow package sold by J. H. Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Branded Welsbach Gas Mantles at The Boston Store
The Boston Store advertises branded 3 for 25c Welsbach gas mantles highlighting value and in-store availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
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Society Notes
Lone Tree
A. E. Lemmon
Ira B. Hamilton
Raymond Crawford
Phil Spohn
Duplicate Whist Club
Isabelle Applegate
Mesdames
Dwight Murphy
Clarence Eward
New Drake
Adelia McLaughlin
Drake
Ethel Ewing
West North Street
Ruth Kammerling
Donnell
Friedersdorf
Kammerling
Fastiaben
Schiyzetta
Eich
Russel
Deiwert
Meadow Brook
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Taft and Waston Club
Hamilton
The
Catur County
Tee
Seaee
C. Traction Co
Wwene
Mr. Moore
Memphis
Tennessee
County Farmer’s Institute
South Side Square
Greensburg, Indiana
South Bend
Corbett & Roche
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