Shoe Shiners Shine At Big Social Function In Linton
A crowd of Linton’s famous shoe shiners hosted a lively party at Ernest Mitchell’s home. The evening featured games, a luncheon, a duet by Evan Johns and Troy West, and honorary memberships for two guests. Guests included Tivelyn Ritter Helen White Naomi Reynolds Jane Wright Dorothy Gabbard Wivelyn King Helen Goodson Velma Williams Celia Goodson Beulah This Mabel Wiggs Helen Hewlett James Miller Harry Ducrsey Robert Anderson Harold White Gerald Wise Paul Winters Alvis Clarke Chapter Johnson Raymond Cruse Johnnie Jones Mossie Weaver Milo Brines and others. Mr and Mrs Simon Mitchell attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ernest Mitchell
Jimmy Miller
Cip’ Weaver
Helen White
Beulah Eliz
Shoe Shiners
Evan Johns
Troy West
Shiners
Tivelyn Ritter
Naomi Reynolds
Iane Wright
Dorothy Gabbard
Wivelyn King
Helen ‘Goodson
Velma Williams
Celia Goodson
Beulah This
Mabel Wiggs
Helen Hewlett
Messrs
James Miller
Harry Ducrsey
Robert Anderson
Harold White
Gerald
Wisdom in Goldsmiths Maxim of Honest Opinion
A remark attributed to Goldsmith on restraint in sharing views. The speaker vows not to give opinion unless necessary and when obliged to speak keeps it as a maxim to express true sentiments. The note highlights prudence in commentary and honesty as guiding principles.
England’s London Gazette: 258 Years as State Newspaper
The London Gazette, England’s sole state newspaper, traces its origin to 1665 when it began as the Oxford Gazette for Charles II. The court fled to Oxford amid the plague, prompting the name change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Gazette
Charles II
Oxford Gazette
Oxford
Signal for Battle Red flag signals clash not peace
The account notes that Romans used a red flag to signal battle while the white flag traditionally signified truce or peace, highlighting the contrast between colors in ancient warfare.
Stork Adjutant Protected by Law in East India
The East Indian adjutant stork, noted for feeding on carrion and snakes, is legally protected. Authorities enforce safeguards to preserve this species and its habitat.
Old Clown Gravini Finds New Film Star Role
Cesare Gravini once opera conductor at La Scala in Milan and a friend of Enrico Caruso is discovered anew as the old clown in Circus Days with Jackie Coogan. The National Pictures release, directed by Eddie Cline, is based on Toby Tyler by James Otis and delights Grand audiences.
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Cesare Gravini
Jackie Coogan
Gravini
I. Mason Hopper
Sol Lesser
Europe
la Scale
Milan
Enrico Caruso
Italy
James Otis
Toby Tyler
Eddie Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Our Savings Department
First National Bank
Carey
Lew Union Lumber Company
Greene County Loan Company
Indiana
Industrial Leaders Association
Filbert
Burt Phillips
Daily Citizen
Jackie
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Hall
Ing
Ory
Masonic Lodge
Baptist Sunday School
A. M. Witty
Varios
Ehere
Lash
Stewart
Melee
Malicoat
Wayne Hamilton
Mary Watson
Efonston
Tex
Risher
Fiana
Lawrenceville
Indian Refining Co., Inc
Lawrenceville, Lil
Lama Gog
Willard Batteries
Gerin
Ara
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohi
Cleveland Convention Hall
Simon Werbaer
Main ST. Linton
Dagger
Sullivan
Linton Restaurant
Court House
Dugger
David D. Terhune
Stevenson Bros
S. EB
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