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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
4
The Mooresville Times announces its one dollar per year subscription with postage free in the United States. Published by W H Sage in Mooresville Indiana the paper is entered as second class matter January 16 1905 at the Mooresville post office under the 1879 act. Friday June 11 1909.
Social rounds in Martinsville and surrounding towns feature visits by Mr. and Mrs. Marley Crown Center Warmoth Gentry and others. Several residents plan summer stays with relatives while others attend DePauw commencement and local church services. Community members travel to Indianapolis Chicago and Lapel for business and family occasions.
John T Richardson and Hazelwood daughters visited A H Richardson and family, Rev Whitman and Mr Crull of Indianapolis joined supper there. Frank Jamison from Martinsville had dinner with the Richardsons. Miss Mabel Stayton visits her mother Mrs Mollie Stayton. Misses Sarah, Etta Granold and Viola Wagaman of Martinsville stayed with Miss Ida Fogleman. The Swope families from Brooklyn and their relatives visited William and John Swope. The Double Dozen club hosted its first reception at Everett and Mrs Thompson’s home with a three course dinner. The Jolly Bells young ladies gave a pink and white shower for Miss Mary Morgan, with a mock marriage and several out of town guests attending.
The piece argues Cuba remains a destabilizing ward to the United States and warns of potential intervention. It contrasts American influence with European navies, noting Germany's strength, Great Britain's debt, and England's trade ties with the United States while urging peace over war.
The wedding of Miss Morgan to Mr. Hadley took place before about 150 guests in a church adorned with green and pink. Rev. Brown officiated with the Jolly Bells club girls forming the floral path. The bride wore sheer lace and carried white roses. reception followed at the Morgan home with 75 guests and out of town attendees listed.
A detailed guide on afternoon and daytime weddings with ceremony layout and etiquette. Local notices from Madison Township cover infections of weather and agriculture, visits, crop prospects, balloon remarks, illnesses, and obituaries of Mrs. Mitt Perry formerly of this area detailing her sudden death and burial.
The Farmers Bank invites firms corporations manufacturers and individuals to open accounts. It offers conservative banking with all accommodations. American Bankers' Money Orders are cheaper than post office money orders and safe. Drafts on Indianapolis and New York supplied free to customers.
Delinquent dog tax list referred to the assessor for Brown Township. All persons who have not paid their dog tax must call at the office and settle at once, as the prosecutor can call for delinquents.
A column of wry observations on society and politics. Notes on fashion, marriage licenses, and price nudges for peaches. An American officer rejects airship war as dangerous. Commentary spans England, Venezuela tariffs, whiskey import rules, and literary quests for worst books. The piece also riffs on Carrie Nation, Senator Jeff Davis, and baby name humor.
A note highlights SECURITY MAILING ENVELOPES as ideal for safely sending photographs. The emphasis is on protection and proper handling for photographic mailings.
For sale a rubber tired buggy in near new condition. Calvert advertises fine fall rose plants priced per dozen. Likely a small ad from J. P. Calvert offering farm items and plants.
The W C T U meets at Mrs Anna Dickersons on West Main June 15 to discuss majority rule and protection for women and children. The piece cites Martinsville fears about saloons and contrasts with dry victories, arguing liquor harms society and cites constitutional prohibition language.
Regular services at the Methodist Episcopal church include Sabbath preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Class meeting at 9 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Junior League 3 p.m. Epworth League 6 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 15 p.m. The Christian Church offers Sunday School 10 a.m. and preaching 11 a.m. Junior Endeavor 2 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p.m. Preaching 7 30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 p.m. Everyone welcome. J L McDonald Marxister.
Regular services at the Friends church next Sabbath include Sabbath school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A Christian Endeavor meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Meir's Union Prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Midweek meeting is Thursday at 10 a.m.
Regular services at the Methodist Protestant Church every Sabbath. Class meeting at 10 a.m., Sunday School at 2 p.m., preaching at 7 30 p.m., prayer meeting Thursday at 7 15 p.m. Everybody invited to all these services. Rev. S. Stainbrook, Pastor.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy fits convulsions and St Vitus dance. It cites a documented case, claims many cures, and invites readers to contact Miles Medical Co for guidance and pricing.
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