Friday Club Hosts New Year’s Evening at Mrs Montgomery’s Home
The Friday Club entertained at Mrs W P Montgomery’s home on New Year’s night honoring husbands and friends. A Christmas tree with gifts and a microscope baby picture show highlighted the evening along with a three course luncheon. Guests included Dr O O Newhouse Dr R L Dooley Hugh Montgomery Jools Burns Frank Arn H S Cornwell Roy Aikman Mrs J G Hirsbrunner the Misses Hill Inez Nixon Mabel Hollowell Lora Reeder RK W Johnston and Charles Vestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Montgomery
A. Newhouse
R. L. Dooley
Hugh Montgomery
Jools H. Burns
Frank Arn
H. S. Cornwell
Roy Aikman
J. G. Hirsbrunner
Mary and Margaret Hill
Inez Nixon
Mabel Hollowell
Lora Reeder
Messrs RK
W. Johnston
Charles Vestal
Jim Wilburn Fined for Drunkenness After Vandalism Incident
Jim Wilburn, confined Friday, broke a door glass at W H Skeeters and sparked a pursuit by the marshal. He was jailed and fined $50 plus costs for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, later spared detention after a brother paid the fine. the piece cautions him to stop drinking.
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Jim Wilburn
Jim
W. H. Skeeters
Marshall
Esq. Houchin
Dana Defeated by Montezuma at Montgomery Hall
Dana lost to Montezuma 18 to 42 in a hard fought Friday night game at Montgomery Hall. Dana supporters cheered the team despite the defeat and left with good feeling toward the victors.
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Dana
Montezuma Town
Montgomery Hall
Dana Toys
Card of Thanks for Kindness
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during a difficult time. The notice thanks the community and acknowledges their support and sympathy.
New Bridge Plans Eyed For Armiesburg Crossing
Residents met with commissioners at Armiesburg to approve rebuilding the bridge on the road. Officials plan to raise the north approach, straighten the south, and install an open concrete arch to span the creek. The project aims to keep the roadway usable during high water and improve sight lines. Parke County authorities endorse a modernized road system.
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Armiesburg
Parke County
Town considers building new council room and supply shed
At a recent meeting the town discussed plans for a 25 by 40 foot brick council room to be built on the current site. The project would provide a meeting space a lock up and a light supply room, replacing a $4 monthly room rental and improving town appearance. A fire bell would be added for fire alerts since no alarm exists now.
Little Paul Henry Dulgar Becomes Angel In Heaven
Obituary notes the birth on Jan 5 1911 and death on Jan 4 1912 at age 11 months 30 days. Family expresses sorrow and faith, stating he was the pride of their home and has gone to live with God, leaving behind memories and childhood dresses.
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Paul Henry Dulgar
Paul
Inez Nixon
Bloomfield
S. C. Cowgill
Harshbarger
Illinois
Elmer
Chas Scoby
Fayette
Iowa
QO. A. Newhouse
Fill the Gap Prompts Sidewalk Plan for South Town
The grade across the path warrants a sidewalk to connect both sides for pedestrians and railroad traffic. Property owners should join with the town to install a concrete walk, easing heavy usage and addressing a long needed improvement. The town council must act to calm rising public demand.
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C. H. & D. Railroad
Home Wedding Near Brazil Unites Morris and Vannatte
In a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Morris home northwest of Brazil Miss Ela Morris married Richard Vannatte, 24, of Coal Bluff. Rev. Ally officiated as family and about thirty relatives attended, with Elsie Morris playing Lohengrin’s bridal march and Grace Trump as bridesmaid in blue satin. The couple plans a week with relatives before settling in Coal Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morris
Brazil
Miss Ela
Richard Vannatte
Coal Bluff
Ally
M. E
Fountanet
Elsie Morris
Lohengrin
Grace Trump
Henry Brown
Lodi
Miss Trump
New
Parcel Post Era Encourages Rural Trade Expansion
The parcel post plan is urged to boost commerce by allowing merchants to mail goods along rural routes. The message stresses seizing the moment and using this method to reach customers and grow trade.
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Gires
Personal notices spread through town with visits and happenings
Rev Hicks visited Terre Haute Monday. Wilmont Connor of Clinton stayed with his parents Sunday. Ada Sims of Hillsdale visited Mayme Morgan. The Downey family reports a week of illness for Lois. Jack Sherrow returned to Indianapolis after a week with relatives. Families in St Francisville and Danville connected by holidays and deaths. Various local happenings include sleet, new electric wiring at Bert Cornwell, and a skunk board at Euchre club.
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Lois
W. W. Downey
Jack Sherrow
Indianapolis
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the ‘Steenth Tome
New Town House
Parcel Post
Rev. Hicks
Terre Haute
Wilmont Connor of
Clinton
Ada Sims
Hillsdale
Mayme Morgan
Walter Morgan
St. Francisville
Roy Williams
Mattoon
Jack Dulgar
Jarl King
Leonard Downey
Harriett Wright
Danville
M. McGinty
Morgan Justice
Andy Jennings
Chrisman
Morg
John Gretencort
Beusyrus
Ohio
Wester Brick Plant
Bert Cornwell
Euchre
Joe Mankins
Murphy
Hume
Milligan
M. EK. Oxley
Mr. Carty
Arthur Woolfe
W. P. Montgomery
S. P. Hancock
Lebanon
Claude Pitman
Cayuga
Anto
F. S. Bipus
Late Book Club
Mrs. O. A. Newhouse
Sarah McCune
Attorney Carty
Ry Bush
John Ingerton
The
Benedict Ice Cream Co
Geo Adams
Putman
Chas A. Gritfin
Edward Donaldson
Win H. Block
John Hirsbrunner
Hunter Sanitarium
Attica
H.C. Vestal
Mise Ina Vestal
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