War Chest Officers Make Final Report Parke County 1919
Parke County War Aid Association known as the War Chest concludes its affairs after a 1919 wind up. The report shows receipts of 353606.61 allocated to Red Cross Salvation Army United War Work Armenian relief and local funds. no overhead or commissions charged. Sincere thanks are extended to county volunteers and newspaper staff for support.
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Parke County War Aid Association
The
War Chest
United States
Germany
Executive Committee
National Red Cross
Parke County
Red Cross
Florida
Salvation Army
Pted Cross
United War Work Campaign
Salvation Army Home Service
Mary Leatherman
War History Fund
W. S. Ferguson
Boyal
Syney
Montezuma Lyceum Course Announces Winter Entertainments
Montezuma residents learn three high grade shows from Redpath Chautauqua Bureau this winter. Edward Reno Magician Co on Oct 8 1919 Rich-Verne Musical Comedy Co on Jan 28 1920 and Dr K T Klagerman with Spirit of Now lecture plus High School Orchestra concert on Mar 9 1920. Season tickets at $1.00 for adults 60 cents for children under twelve. Children under six free. Shows at Montezuma Opera House. Committees urge support for the school and community.
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Montezuma
Redpath Chautauqua Bureau
Edward Reno Magician Co
Rich-Verne Musical Comedy Co
K. T. Klagerman
Montezuma Opera House
Patriot ic Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed by Indiana Governor
Governor James P. Goodrich proclaims October 9, 1919 as Patriotic Fire Prevention Day to curb fire waste. He urges schools to emphasize fire prevention and citizens to adopt steps reducing needless fires after Indiana fire losses average over 500000 dollars monthly with 112 deaths last year. William A. Roach signs as Secretary of State.
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Fire Marshal Department of
Indiana
Chicago
Home Coming Plans Move Forward for Parke County
The Parke County home coming event gains momentum with tasks assigned to township committees. Montgomery serves as chair, with Dooley Powell Causey Garrard and others organizing in anticipation of the major community celebration on October 9. Further details on entertainment will appear in the next issue.
Obituary of Evah Loriene Pearman, infant of Pearman family
Evah Loriene Pearman, born October 6, 1918, died September 15, 1919, within the Pearman home. Parents Elisha and Lenora Pearman mourn her loss along with siblings William Roscoe Martin Oma Josephine Audrey Leatha and Viola. Short funeral services were held at home with Rev. E J Williams officiating and interment at Highland Cemetery.
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Evah Loriene Pearman
Elisha
Lenora Pearman
Papa
Mmamia
Darling
Moah Tloriene
William
Roscoe
Martin
Oma
Josephine
Audrey
Leatha
Viola
E. J. Williams
Highland Cemetery
Babe
God
Cotton Hull Paper Advances From Forest Lab
Experiments by the Forest Products Laboratory of the USDA show a good grade of paper can be produced commercially from cotton hull fiber. Pulp from second-cut cotton linters and hull fiber yields material suitable for book, writing, printing, blotting, cover and other high grade papers, equal in quality to top stock.
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Forest Products Laboratory
United States Department of Agriculture
Mrs Cowgill Attends Western Yearly Meeting in Plainfield
Mrs. Alice Cowgill travels to Plainfield Indiana to attend the Western Yearly Meeting of the Friends. The visit centers on the religious gathering with Quaker organizers and attendees.
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Alice Cowgill
Plainfield, Ind
Western Yearly Meeting of the Friends
Indiana Fire Prevention Day Plans Highlight Statewide Efforts
The Indiana Fire Marshal advocates a state wide Prevention Day on October 9 urging local Fire Prevention Committees in each city. He cites heavy fire losses and calls for school and club involvement, public inspections, and Fire Prevention Day exercises in schools to promote safety and reduce costs.
Marriage Licenses in Parke County Reported
Car Kelsheimer a farmer and Cleo Gilman are wed in Parke County. Charles F Bennett a coal miner and Edna May Oli are licensed. Arlene Stanley a stock trader and Lettie Delp are issued licenses.
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Car Kelsheimer
Edate
Cleo Gilman
Arles F. Bennett
New Barber Opens King Hotel Shop in Indianapolis
Mr. A. F. Stewart of Indianapolis leased the King Hotel Barber Shop on Tuesday and will begin operations at once. Stewart has barbered seven years at the Enech Hotel in Indianapolis and his card appears on another page.
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A. F. Stewart
Indianapolis
King Hotel
Stewart
Enech
Soldiers Notice for War Records and Photos
All soldiers of Reserve township are asked to bring their war records and photos to the First National Bank or Enterprise Office within a few days. These records and pictures are needed at Rockville by October 1. Some have brought them in but several have not. Attend to the matter without delay. do not omit anyone.
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Parke County
Howard Maxwell
Reserve Township
First National Bank Or Enterprise Office
Tribune A
Rockville
Game Laws for 1919 Bulletin Announcement
The U S Department of Agriculture publishes a summary of game legislation titled Game Laws for 1919 A Summary of the Provisions of Federal State and Provincial Statutes Everett Sanders member of Congress offers to furnish the bulletin to interested readers Address 369 House Office Building Washington D C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Everett Sanders
Congress
House
Washington, D.C
American Legion Meeting In Rockville October 4
The American Legion invites all World War veterans to a meeting at the G. A. R. Hall in Rockville on Saturday night October 4. Members and soldiers are encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
G. A. R. Hall
Rockville
Swarms of Ford Cars Headed Toward the Sucker State
Local observers report several Ford car swarms crossing the Wabash River over the past week en route to the neighboring state. The unusual traffic pattern drew attention from residents and traffic officials.
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Wabash
Good looking corn on display at Citizens Bank exhibit
Three farmers display prize ears of corn grown in Hillsdale Rockville and locally. Robert James presents white corn Luna Smith shows yellow corn and Frank Hixon grows large well formed ears in a village exhibit at the Citizens Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Robert James
Hillsdale
Luna Smith
Rockville
Frank Hixon
Private Sale Bargains From G S Overman
Bargains left include a 1-83 burner oil stove a hot storm heater a Cole hot blast range and various household items. Items are in excellent shape and priced to save. Visit this week to see the selection offered by G S Overman.
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G. S. Overman
Sunday church services and schedule changes
The Church of Christ holds morning worship at 10 30 and evening services at 8 03 with Sunday School at 10 00. The M E Church changes September Sunday evening start to 8 00, Rev Fred T Main pastor. Linebarger Chapel Sabbath School 10 30 with Rev Fred T Main pastor.
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Church OF Christ
M. E
Fred T. Main
Linebarger Chapel
Pstor
Monthly Preaching Service Times Listed
The notice lists preaching on the second Sunday at 11 00 A M and a second service at 7 30 P M each month. The brief entry notes regular weekly or monthly gatherings without additional details.
Sunday and midweek church schedule announced
Midweek prayer service Thursday evening at eight. Sunday School at ten followed by preaching at eleven in the morning and eight fifteen at night. A long service begins at eight. Cordial invitation to attend. Rev. J E Stevens, Pastor.
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J. E. Stevens
Catholic Church Schedules Mass on Second and Fourth Sundays
The parish announces Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. The change aims to accommodate regular worshipers and visitors with a consistent monthly schedule.
Church Schedule and Leader Tomlinson Pastor
Preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Sabbath School each Sabbath at 10:00 A M. Prayer meeting Tuesday night at Bt A M. Tomlinson, Paator.
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Tomlinson, Paator
Trains Schedule Details for Hast and C E L Lines
The notice lists daily and Sunday train times for Hast and West routes, with morning and afternoon departures. It includes C E L South and North divisions with morning and afternoon trains, and Brazil Division South and North schedules with evening and morning departures.
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South
Almanac notes September lunar phases and equinoctial period
The entry lists a full moon on the ninth and new moon on the 24th. Autumn begins September 23, with the 23 24 equinoctial storm period noted. Indications point to a dry month.
Parke County Home Coming October 9
Parke County hosts a Home Coming event on October 9 with community activities and gatherings planned across local venues. Organizers invite residents and visitors to join festivities and reconnect with longtime residents.
Calendar of Fall Events Across the Midwest and Chicago
A list of upcoming events includes Patriotic Fire Prevention Day on October 9 in the reminder, National Dairy Show in Chicago from October 6 to 12, National Swine Show in Des Moines from September 29 to October 4, and a White Elephant Sale in Montezuma on Friday and Saturday October 26 and 27.
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Parke County
Chicago
Des Moines
Montezuma
Chiropractor Dr S L Pope Opens Montezuma Office
Dr S L Pope D C announces headquarters on second floor of First National Bank building in Montezuma Indiana. He will devote full time to practice in Montezuma and vicinity and will answer calls day or night. Office hours 8:30 11:30 A M and 4:00 7:00 P M.
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First National Bank
Montezuma
S.L. Pope
D. C
Montezuma, Ind
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J. S. MacFaddin
H. A. Henderson
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James E. Elder
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Mecca
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Louis DeVoto
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Carbon
R. R
Mary E. Caldwell
Union Township
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Rufus Porter
Greene Township
Judson
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HE. J. Myers
Howard Township
J. OS. Meffaddin
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W. B. Shannon
Rawlines
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Caleb Pickard
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David Dunlap
R. Tucooley
Helen F McGinty
Lora Reeder
Montezuima
Perley Davis
Mo W. Marshall
Roy Stanley
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Flenny Albright
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Nellie Carin
Rockyville
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Jvoma
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Chamber of Commerce
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M. E. Aid Financial Rep’t
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Elizabeth Aikman
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Nazerene Church
Free Holiness Church
Brazil
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