Martinsville Neighbors Share Weekend Visits and Local News
Dewey Connelly spent Sunday with Perry Black. Van Tarble called from Martinsville Saturday. Very little sickness reported in the neighborhood. Wayne Bannings visiting his aunt Mrs Belle Baker. Newton Alrey and Joe Melton were in Martinsville Saturday. Seth Morrell of Delson visiting his daughter at Kinmundy. Tony Tyler and family with Arthur Hammond. Alton Baker of North Dakota visiting relatives. In this county Marvin Roderick and wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Newton Alrey. AE Vo Connells and his son Nelson near Cleone attend Monday in Martinsville. Catherine Connelly returns home from Ross Stratton's. Elzie Ulrey returns from northern state where husking corn. Edgar Connelly, worker for Ohio Oil Co., froze his face on the way to work last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Connelly
Perry Black van Tarble
Martinsville
W P Boho
Wayne Bannings
Belle Baker
Newton Alrey
Joe Melton
Seth Morrell
Delson
Kinmundy
Tony Tyler
Arthur Hammond Alton Baker
North Dakota
Marvin Roderick
Spnt
Bva
AE Vo Connells
Nelson
Near Cleone
Catherine Connelly
Ross Stratton’s
Elzie Ulrey
Edgar Connelly
Ohio Oil Co
Local News and Weather Highlights From Town
In town Friday through Monday the thermometer showed 7 below zero. Hog buyers paid 16 cents for good shipping stock. The Farmers Institute drew a fair crowd despite bad weather. Church services proceeded as usual amid severe conditions. New Domestic Science Club officers were elected: President Mrs. I. McNary, VP Miss Lora Newman, Secretary Treasurer Miss Isabelle Fasig. Word came Monday evening of the death of F. L. Shinkle of Muncie formerly connected with Martinsville drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Newlin
Daniel Cooper
Orange
Wheels Nettleton
Terre Haute
James Tichenor
Narth Mill Street
Arthur Beachout
Camp Taylor
Church of God
Bethel
Domestic Science Club
Mra. I . McNary
Lora Newman
Isabelle Fasig
Garfield
F. L. Shinkle
Muncie
Ind
Caitisem
Martinsville
Melrose Notes on Illness Fires Migrations and Moves
Melrose notes various local happenings. Mrs Chester Hix is ill and weather conditions worsen the season. Carl Slusser injured by a wagon accident. Charley moved to a Richland county farm. Ova Stanfield’s house damaged by stove fire. Mrs Emily Huckaba dies at her daughter’s home. Robert Weir moves to Bea Mer farm. Ernest Medsker and Orval Medsker relocate. Joseph Howerton moves to Medsker place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Slusser
Chas Barkalow
Dolson Prairie
Ross Barkalow
Charley
Richland County
Ova Stanfield
Bell
Kaiser
Emily Huckaba
M Nr
Phillipp
Huckaba
Milea Huckaba
York Road
Island Grove Cemetery
Robert Weir
Beamer Farm
Ernest Medsker
Cowden Place
Wetr
Orval Medsker
Ernest
Joseph Howerton
Medsker Place
Orval Mved
Homer segment notes multiple local personages and events
The item lists residents Arthur Beabout and Howard Norman with illnesses and moves, Amira Phillips and Omer Beabout tied to Auburn, a Terre Haute funeral, attendance at a Farmers Institute in Martesville, Emma Husted’s word of a death, and Baptist Sunday school activity, all reflecting a small town boletín style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beabout
Camp Taylor
Howard Norman
Martinsville
P P Beabout
Alva Phillips
Auburn
Omer
McDonald
Terre Haute
Farmers’ Institute
Martiesville
Emma Husted
A Grand
Ewé Myre. Meary Mans
Indianapole
Local notes on farms and community moves in Auburn township
Fawley health issues and Rod English visit. Wright’s sale noted. Polk Daughhetee and family travel, Mrs Lowry’s kin visit. John Ross and wife. Sleigh riding enjoyed, weather calls for warmth. Pink Clapps promotes county farm advisor, John M. Coons farm to be moved to by Fred Wood. Armstrong farm cited. Art Hutchings seeks medical treatment in Marshall. Stock company discussed to build limestone rock crushing plant for farm use. Daughhetee relocates to Westfield. Bruce moves to father’s farm. Hurst to return home. Ice and snowstorm hindered mail delivery. some roads blocked with drifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Daughhetee
Hot Springs
Ark
Lowry
Fitson
Low- Ty
Parente
John Ross
John M. Coons
Auburn Township
Fred Wood
Armstrong
Art Hutchings
Marshall
Westfield
Bruce
Jesse Hurst
Bartmese School
Jeese Hurst
Charles Boyer
Local notes and farm news from Alta Vista area
Corn brings 1.25 a bushel. Mrs A P Fawley and Mrs John Alvey on sick list. Miss Pearl English of Terre Haute visited home folks. Pat Madden and wife of Ernst visited Ike Huey. Buel Watson sick with chicken pox. Robert Hodson sick two weeks with stomach trouble. Allen Wright and wife given surprise by friends. Everett Hedges of Asbury to take charge of Ben LeGore farm February 1. Reno Wright returned to Iowa after month visit. brother Allen may relocate. Gene Fawley promoted to sergeant. Arthur Wright traveled to Vinton with brothers Reno and Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Fawley
John Alvey
Ben LeGore
Reno Wright
Iowa
Allen
Gene Fawley
Gene
Clark County
Arthur Wright
Reno
Vinton
Frank
Alta Vista
Arthur
Record storm comparison of snow drifts and temperatures
The report notes a severe storm described as the worst in years with heavy snow drifts. It compares Feb 8 1914 with the current storm, stating 1914 was colder by contrast but had temperatures only 3 below the day after, while this year ranged from 22 to 3 below zero.
Westfield News Roundup From The Review
Old sleighs and sleds are dug out and repaired for use to keep homes warm. Arcola Township High School students start six days a week pushing commencement back twenty two days to May 16. Robert Watson, former national army member at Camp Taylor, Ky, returns home after honorable discharge for disability. D A Les, trapped by storm at Casey, delays return until a plowable train arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola Township High School
Robert Watson
National Army
Camp Taylor
D. A. Les
Marshall
Casey
Dolson notes report illnesses and farm changes
Children here suffer whooping cough while George Buehler in Effingham shows slow recovery. Amos Morgan sold hogs at Marshall Tuesday. John Madden moved to Lu Ste phenson's farm. Miss Carrie Allred is out again after scarlet fever. A big idea will replace an automobile. Mrs Nancy Kemp of Grandview is very low. Dolson residents express regret over her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Buehler
Effingham
Amos Morgan
Marshall
John Madden
Lu Stephenson
Carrie Allred
Nancy Kemp
Nee Moore
Grandview
Dolson
Conservator's Notice in Estate of E H Baird
Conservator Ben T Baird announces he will appear before Clark County Court at Marshall for the April Term to adjust claims against the estate of E H Baird deceased. Creditors are urged to attend and present claims. debtors must pay promptly. Dated January 23, 1918. Attorneys Graham and Snavely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H Baird
E H Baird
Clark
State of
Wilson Says Baker Among Most Efficient Officials
Lecy Baker told the senate committee that troop and supply movement to France faced no impediment. Garfeld urged stopping all business to rush coal for ships, hundreds tied up in Atlantic ports. President Wilson praises Baker as an exceptionally efficient public official. And as Mr Dooley might say there you are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecy Baker
Senate
France
Garfeld
Atlantic
Wilson
Baker
Dooley
Masonic Notice for Special Meeting This Evening
Special meeting at 7 30 this evening for Masons to work in the B A degree. All Masons invited. H R Bamesberger W M F M Brossman Secy. A quote on wealth reflects on youth and choice in direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
H. R. Bamesberger
W. M
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Ralph Cooper
Harry Nichola
St Paul, Minn
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Melrose
Chester Hix
Homer
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Fawley
Rod English
Wright
Aereday
South Dolson
Ben T Baird
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Pathe
Pathé
Pathé Library of Records
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