Britton Rites Held for Local Resident John F Britton
John F. Britton age 66 died this morning at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan after a period of illness. He lived in the area many years and is survived by two sons Charles of Vicksburg and Frank of Champaign Illinois, a daughter Bertha of Vicksburg, two sisters Maude Miller Lyons and Cynthia Price Shelbyville Ind, and six grandchildren. His wife died about fifteen months ago. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at Charles Britton’s home northwest of Vicksburg, burial Marco cemetery.
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John I’. Britton
Mary Sherman
Sullivan
Britton
My. Britton
Charles Britton
Vicksburg
Frank Britton
Champaign
Ilinois
Two Shoe Repair Shops Merge Cre ating Service Shoe Shop
On Monday July 1 the Boston Shoe Shop and Stewart Shoe Shop on East Vincennes Street merge into The Service Shoe Shop at the Boston location. Partners Raymond Boston and Ersil Stewart bring 18 and 14 years of experience to offer expanded, up to date shoe repair services to old and new customers. The shop will operate on Vincennes Street between Main and First on the south side.
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Boston Shoe Shop
Stewart Shoe Shop
Vincennes Street
Service Shoe Shop
Boston
Raymond Boston
Ersil Stewart
Mr. Boston
Stewart
Main
Greene County Road Bonds Accepted by Investors
County Treasurer Henry Rollison reports three gravel road bond issues sold to Indiana buyers. The Claude Robertson et al. road in Stockton Township brings $6,000 sold at par with accrued interest. Roy M Sullivan et al. road in Center Township brings $20,200 at par with accrued interest. Worth et al. road in Wright Township sold for $11,500 at par with accrued interest and a premium. Dyer et al. road in Jefferson Township advertised but not sold yet.
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Bloomfield
Henry Rollison
Greene County
Indianapolis
City Securities Corporation
Claude Robertson Et
Stockton Township
Royi M. Sullivan Et
Center Township
Claude Robertson
Roy M. Sullivan
Charles N. Worth
Wright Township
Inland Investment ‘Co
Fred E. Dyer
Jefferson Township
Snake climbs fence near Magley in Adams county
Walter Reppert working in a beet field near Magley in Adams county observed a blue racer about three and a half feet long climb a wire fence. The snake crept to the top wire and rested along it while Reppert and fellow workers watched. They promptly killed the serpent.
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Decatur
Ind
Walter Reppert
Magley
Adams County
Reppert
Identification Needed Bank Manager and Lady Exchange
In a brief Pearson's Weekly scene a bank manager requires formal identification from a woman. The lady, with a companion, resolves the demand by introducing her friend to verify identity. The exchange highlights social exchanges over verification.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Indianapolis Hog and Cattle Market Report June 28
Hog receipts 5500 and cattle 850 with market mostly firm to higher. Prices listed for various weights and classes, beef and veal trends noted, lamb and sheep quotes show gains. Ends with a brief want ad line.
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Indianapolis
How Long Do They Live 17 Year Focuses Return
An agricultural expert says the 17 year focoats are due back to visit the Mississippi Valley this year and are expected to observe many changes.
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Mississippi Valley
New York Evening Post
Too Many Pickle Dishes in Stray Stories
A stray stories line features a quick quip by John about people thinking alike and his fianc�e replying that wedding presents will change his mind. The fragment showcases humorous dialogue with a surprising remark on compatibility and gifts.
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John
Crew of S. S. Hartwood Rescued Off Point Reyes Rocks
Radio reports said all hands from the S. S. Hartwood ashore on rocks a mile southeast of Point Reyes were saved. Captain G. M. Engstrom eight crew members and a police dog were evacuated by a coast guard boat which earlier rescued twenty others aboard.
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Linited Press
San Francisco
Cal
S. S. Hartwood
Point Reyes
G. M. Engstrom
Coast Guard
Messenger’s Dinner Dates Spark Stenographer Rumor
In a Pathfinder excerpt, Reid questions how stenographer Miss Messenger ends up dining with a new boyfriend each night, while Weed notes the expense would limit dating to once a week. The dialogue hints at social gossip and workplace romance.
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Reid
Miss Messenger
Weed
Pathfinder
Grandma-O Apple Share Sparks Family Dispute
A grandmother recalls a quarrel over sharing an apple with her grandchild. The exchange shows resentment when Eve already took a portion, drawing social scrutiny within the family circle. The brief anecdote hints at family dynamics and tradition.
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Karl Dane
Leila Hyams
Jay County
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Maxwell & Pergons
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Manhattan
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