Local notes from Martinsville and vicinity readers
Kathryn Rutherford of fours ville visits sister Mire Gen Hoffman in Martinsville while Mrs. Arthur flags travels to Indianapolis for a three week stay with her mother. Numerous relatives return home from Kalamazoo, Mich, and Danville, Illinois, and others depart by train for Peru. Private Frank Steptoitia returns from France as Camp Travis guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Rutherford
Foursville
Mire Gen. Hoffman
East Third Street
Wilhais I‘arish
Carrollton
Jett
Peru
H. F. Shanks
Mike
Shanks
Halls Ridge
Danville
Mildred (Gardner
Hays
Meo
Presbyvternaa Avenue
Richmond
Arthur
Deane
Tacdianapolis
Sentriakie
Brooksburg
John Buck
Virginia
Matthew Back
Kalamazoo
Mich
Tees
Local Barbers Set New Prices and Hours
Boss barbers agree to higher prices for shaves and haircuts and new hours. The Commercial district shop group votes to raise cuts 20 cents and add services like massage and razor honing. Shops will open on weekdays and Saturdays with updated operation times. Clerks note marriage licenses issued for Frank Welsibilly and Abi Secrot of Dayton Kentucky, and Andy Bott with Nora James. Samuel Smith, 69, of Saluda Township, died yesterday and was buried at Prospect Church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel Knight
Crawies
Loudica Rea
Jeter
W. W. Laggan
First Presbyterian Church
Broadway
Frank Welsibilly
Abi Secrot
Dayton
S. R. McAlpin
First Baptist Church
Andy Bott
Nora James
Samuel Smith
Saluda Township
Prospect Church
Keller Kohl Garage Opens on West Main Street
Henry V Keller and William Kohl take over Elmer Brown's garage on west Main street. They plan extensive improvements including cementing the building and adding rooms for boarders and an Up-tedate repair shop led by Johann Banta with helpers Homer Dukov Arthur Potter and Albert Potter. William Taskeep to run car washing and repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry V Keller
William Kohl
Elmer Brown
West Main Street
Oonce
Main Street
Allen North
Fioanas Banta
Homer Dukov
Arthur Potter
Albert Potter
William Taskeep
Keller & Kohl
Keller
Kohl
Cdatyo
Faery
Frame-up claim follows Chicago robbery case
Private Oscar Schneier of Hanover reports a Chicago robbery case involved a frame-up. He says the accused received a one to ten year sentence for taking $150 from his savings while in the service. Schneier, who served with the AJR in France, is from Henry Illinois and plans a visit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Schneier
Phian Whoa O
Chicago
Herald
Waos
George Schneider
Hanover
Schneder
Goson
Ber Eechanton
Schneider
Ble
Qrail
E Ddeney
AJR. Po
France
Henry
Tlinois
William Martin Hosts Treaty Signing at Versailles Hall
William Martin of the French Foreign Office acted as master of ceremonies for the signing of the peace treaty at Versailles. After Clemenceau opened, Martin carried the text to the revised dais for the plenipotentiaries to sign. Also listed are guests from Norwood Ohio and Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Wiliam Martin
Forman
Poincare
Edward M. House
Wilson
Hall of Mirrors
Clemenceau
M. Martin
Local residents return from extended eastern trip and visits
Dre and Mrs GN Wyman arrived home from a weeks long eastern tour. Miss Gladys Dubuen left for Cincinnati to visit Aunt Mrs Fairward Bogle for several weeks. Mr John Bentz returned to Pittsburgh PA from visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs Charles Mack and two children and Miss Mary Mack drove from Indianapolis to Madison to visit Mr and Mrs Woodrow Akre. Mr and Mrs Wood Croster returned from College Corner Ohio after attending the death of Mrs Croster's brother. Mr Will Waite of California arrived for a brief visit after tea. White has been on a business trip to Brunswick Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
Mrs. GN. Wyman
Gladys Dubuen
Cincinmath
Fairward Bogle
John Bentz
Henry Bents
Pittsburgh
Pal
Amd
Charles Maek
Mary Mack
Tnchinapelis
Brereick
Wow Croster
College Corner
Othio
J Will Waite
Ob San Prancisen
Californea
White
Brunswick
Died at Martinsville sister of Mra Lauer
Obituary notices from Martinsville report the death of Mrs Francis Hrim burger sister of Mrs Edward Lauer and details of the mournful events, with mentions of relatives and the community response. A well known farmer from Trimble county is also noted as dying, along with other local entries. The Herald mentions a Calumet powder contest prize and Senator Swanson praising the League of Nations covenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Edward Lauer
Martinsville
Swanson
Virginia
Senate
League of Nations
Famous Trees and Public Concerts Shadow City News
A fragmented piece discusses renowned trees and a Louisville Courier Journal note on an Elks Band free outdoor concert planned for next Saturday on Main Street. It urges summer series in the business district to bring crowds and local enjoyment, noting late arrivals with hobble skirts as a cultural aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Band
Soldiers Whittaker and Wainscott Return Home
Corporal Charles Whittaker arrived on the noon train from Long Island New York where he was mustered out at Camp Mills July 9th and served in France with the 16th Machinegun Battalion. Private Charles Wainscott Shelby township mustered out July 8th at Camp Mills and returned home yesterday after serving with Pershing's headquarters. Both in fine health and received a welcome home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whittaker
Long Estiad
N. Y
Camp Mills
Corp
Whittaker
France
General Pershing
Chaumont
Charles Wainscott
Shelby Township
Gen. Pershing
Madison Briefs on Travel, Health, and Local Happenings
A July Madison column lists residents traveling to Indianapolis for trains and visits, including Mr. and Mrs. Tennis and Mr. Colgate with son Samuel. Mrs. Latham arrives from Indianapolis to visit relatives, and Mr. Lemen leaves to inspect Bedford quarries for monument stock. Howard Coleman recovers from appendicitis, and Mrs. Lotz and son Benjamin return from Indianapolis and Decatur. Mrs. Harriett Black is hospitalized in Madison, and Mrs. E. B. Foster leaves for Boise region to join Mr. Foster. Local leaders attend a State meeting of farmers associations. Jefferson County Farmers' Association president is Mr. Matthews, secretary Mr. Salyers. Deputy Kremer sells Park avenue residence for $2,000 and may move to a farm after a government job offer. Master Robert Anger injures his left hand but is recovering with friends hoping for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Tennis
Indianapolis
J. R. Colgate
Samuel
Lee Latham
Charles Lemen
Bedford
Ind
Howard Coleman
Brooksburg
King’s Daughters Hospital
Harriett Black
Milroy
Madison
Vail
E. B. Foster
Buhl
Idaho
Foster
Messrs
Thomas Matthews
Jesse F. Salyers
Arnott Cochran
Ben H. Doddridge
Robert Anger
William Hl. Anger
Sit
Robert
Unclear text hints at social tensions and relationships
Fragmentary notes discuss mistaken acts, social duties, and personal tensions. Mentions gate passage rites and someone cheatin. Mentions plans for tomorrow and interference with happiness. Reads like a stray diary fragment with scattered names and events.
Wise Remarks On Truth Eloquence And Virtue
The article reflects on truth as the secret of eloquence and virtue, describing it as the source of moral authority and the pinnacle of life and art. It suggests life is an apprenticeship toward progress and steady diminishment of claims hopes powers and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berty
Dournadl
Elevator Man Says A Jumble Of Quips From The Era
A whimsical column features quick wits about public life. Jokes reference Herbert Hoover as secretary of the interior and poke fun at social manners and courtship, reflecting light, era-appropriate humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of the Interior
Automatic Love and the Automatic Principle in a Town Tale
Elliott Vance follows an “automatic” life theory to fit into a dutiful role at a securities instruments firm. Routine success and a longing for love collide when he revisits his past circle and meets Viola Reeves, rekindling old affection. The story ends with a reunion as the old flame reappears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Vance
Date
Vince
Hartmont
Blett
Alan Reeves
Elliott
Sweet Myrtle Farr
Effie Ward
Viela Reeves
Pretty Cottage
Viola
Viola Reeves
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advert Claim
An old advertisement warns against mercury in medicines and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It asserts the remedy is mercury free and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. The text urges obtaining genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes testimonials and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amell
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ostarrh Oure
Ohio
Cheney & Co
Draggiets
Uncle Silas Discovers True Hearts Amid Family Schemes
Uncle Silas, hearing restored, faces relatives scheming to seize his fortune. He overhears Martha Gill and Abner plotting to oust him and discovers Alice Leigh and her mother live nearby with genuine affection. He resolves to help the young couple and find happiness with a hopeful new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Abner
Michete
Alice Leigh
Orton
Silas
Jim
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Peter Stepuan
Detier San Street
Tavis
Hewat
Ender Motor Ambulance
Anna Molarigh
Yesteria
Wee
Brats
Fabricus
Americas
Boss Barbers
Wedding Brass
Keller -Kohl
Jefferson County
William Martin
J. B. Miller
Kenneth
Norwood
Vivian Zeh
Aurora
JF. L. Peck
Francis Hrimburger
Edward
Pris Hernberger
Hernberger
Athens
Mastinsschey
Wwe
Laer
Phersitier
NATO
Soudefrey
Hanowe
Gincrey
Bai
Tires Dabubters
Russell Severs
Waham Kreeger
Beli
Trimble County
Plough Turner
Apo
Calumet Paking Powder Co
Chicatiwo
Calumet
Sebastian Sheets
Joseph Sheets
National Botanical Garden
Washington
Booth
Dekens
Movement
Benjamin Lotz
Benjamin
Decatur
Wise
Pyrent
Western Newspaper Union
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Western Newa Piper Fnlomse
Attier
Solas
Nero
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