15 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
1
Monday morning a fire at Jesse Richardson's home injured Mrs. Richardson when attempting to put out flames from a gasoline stove. A 75 year old apple tree at Mrs. I. N. Thompson's yard toppled under heavy fruit. A birthday surprise for Mrs. D. H. Turley, charity visits, and church activities fill the local notices with weddings, meetings, and baptisms.
A mothers’ meeting is scheduled next Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. Chas Comer on West Harrison Street. All welcome. Mrs Thompson, Superintendent.
The Times misreported the arrest of William Kent for setting fire to Mrs Alary E McNeff barn last week The affidavit was sworn before Squire Schurmann not Squire Mendenhall Kent posted bond and his preliminary examination was held Monday before Mendenhall for venue change The court found the evidence insufficient and discharged him
Town board ordered removal of buildings and fences on alleys and streets after surveys. Marshal Jordan was arrested for trespass while removing fencing at John Wilson's property on east Harrison street. Wilson claims the survey is wrong and fences lie on private ground. Trial set for next Monday before Squire Schurmann.
Dr E B Hadley sublets his contract at the Mooresville Sanitarium to Dr S F Wincaid of Indianapolis father of Dr J C Wincaid. Hadley stays on until August then remains briefly for patients and business. Sanitarium well regarded with patients across the states and Old Mexico. Dr Kincaid brings 26 years of experience to continue the specialty.
The Mooresville Concert Band will perform a free open air concert on the public square next Wednesday evening July 20 weather permitting. The band and its director invite the citizens of Mooresville and the community to attend for enjoyment and pleasure.
J. Wilson the jeweler and family plan a six month journey starting soon through California Oregon Washington and other western states. He will sell Hampden watches on commission and explore western land investment. W P Ogden will run the local business in his absence.
The annual old settlers meeting, a long standing event, will be held on the second Tuesday of August this year the ninth. This will mark the fortieth gathering.
A. C. Payne writes from Terre Haute that he will remain at Mooresville for another year despite a tempting offer to head the English department at the State Normal of Wisconsin Platteville. He cites conscience, loyalty to Mooresville, and the support of the local School Board, and plans to resume work after a brief rest.
Mrs H C Scearce and her children with Miss Ruby Comer spend the week in Danville visiting G W Scearce and family. H C Scearce visited there Sunday.
Miss Amanda Allen visits with parents in town while the Milton McCollum farm sells to Preston Page of Bridgeport. A large turnout hears Rev. Dr. Patterson from Louisville. Community events include a baseball game with Stilesville, a festival, and a horse show planned for August. Various visits, marriages, and civic changes fill the week.
Farm ers Bank solicits the business of firms corporations manufacturers and individuals with conservative banking. American Bankers Money Orders cost less than Post Office money orders and are safe. A public sale of the household goods of H B Taylor drew a large crowd last Saturday afternoon with prices described as very reasonable.
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