Local Socials and Movements Reported Across Several Towns
Miss Nell Nolen and sister Mrs. Will Collins visit sister in Indianapolis. Pearl Keerns family arrive from Danville Illinois to visit relatives. Chas Best moves to John Ratcliff farm southeast of town. Frank Jones and Ralph Sowers in Terre Haute Tuesday night. Mrs. Will Collins of Williamsport visits Nolen parents. Miss Lena Harvey from Tangier visits aunt Mrs. A H Dickens. Mrs. Theodore Cuppy visits Attica to see her son Jesse. Mrs. Ad Jones of Mecca visits sister Mrs. Dan Keiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Nolen
Will Collins
Indianapolis
G. Hant
Chas Best
John Ratcliff
Here
Frank Jones
Ralph Sowers
Terre Haute
Theodore Cuppy
Attica
Jesse
Ad Jones
Mecca
Dan Keiler
Notable Names Listed in Local Roundup
A fragmented list names Roy Richardson Dana Hugh McCoy Bayless Barker Ben Harmon Robt Hopkins and others with titles and locations, suggesting a local roster or marshal reference in the Orleans region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Richardson
Dana
Hugh McCoy
Orleans
Bayless Barker
King
Ben Harmon
Cates
Robt. Hopkins
Marshal
Oldest Chair in Fountain County Transfer
The oldest chair in the county, once owned by Felix Bowers near Yeddo, Fountain County Indiana, dates to AD 1801. It passed to Clara Philpott as a keepsake after the Bowers family died and moved, with Abraham Bowers buying from Jacob Black in North Carolina for $1. The chair came to Veedersburg area in 1858 and stayed on the Uncle Felty Sowers farm until death separated the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Bowers
Yeddo
Fountain County
Ind
Mather Bowers
Bro. Bowers
Clara Philpott
Abrahom Bowers
Jacob Black
Davis Co
North Carolina
Felttie Sowers
Veedersburg
Health officer reports solid county health conditions
Dr. C. C. Wert from Covington visited Monday to oversee duties. He states health in this end of the county is splendid and predicts a disease-free winter. J. H. McCord from Saturday to Tuesday visited his son Allie and wife. Vern Barker made a business trip to Fowler Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wert
Covington
J. H. McCord
Allie
Vern Barker
Fowler
Public Sale at Residence Near Tangier Indiana February 22 1913
Auction notice for George Hadley sale at residence 0.5 miles west of Tangier Indiana on Saturday February 22 1913 at 10 00 AM. Goods include horses cows hogs farm implements household items and 28 acres with a 4 room house two barns and outbuildings. Terms require cash or credit with note and mortgage options and a 5 percent discount for cash on notes. Lunch served by Rushcreek Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Ind
Jersey
Chester
John Deere
George Hadley
Horses Still Popular on Farms Despite Automobiles
The 1913 farm animal census shows more horses than ever except 1909 and 1910, and more mules than on any prior record. Horses and mules held high value, with horses up $4.83 per head and mules up $3.80. Milch cows and other cattle, sheep, and swine all declined markedly since 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Livestock Prices Reported in Daily Market
Milch cows bring 5.64 dollars per head while other cattle sell for 5.16. Sheep average 0.48 and swine move at 1.86 dollars.
Robinson and Reath Offer Top Prices for Hides
Buyers at Robinson and Reath promise top bids for hides brought in. The firm advertises competitive offers and efficient collection, aiming to attract ranchers and farmers seeking maximum value for their leather stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson & Reath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Castile
Palm Olive
Kingman Furniture Store
Pearl Keerns
Danville
Ill
Williamsport
T. B. Nolen
Lena Harvey
A. H. Dickens
Madden
A. G. Madden
Dee Wilson
Hillsboro
M H. Sellars
Silverwood
Clint Henderson
Perrys
STARNES @ SON
Wallace, Indiana
W. L. Douglas
Oxford
Douglas
Draglas
McCrary
Kingman
Indiana
Doug Len
Rector Ratcliff Grocery
Grismore
Drake
O. C. Deselms
Optometrist
Kingman Home Bakery
J. R. Gambril
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