22 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
1
A group of interested men and boys gathered at the library to discuss forming an Athletic Association. A second meeting is set for next Tuesday at 7 45 p.m. to elect officers and finalize plans. Tennis courts are planned next week and a baseball diamond may follow. Stakeholders are urged to contact church pastors for enrollment.
In loving memory of our daughter Mrs. Cora Woods Torr who died one year ago June 25. Our hearts are lonely and sorrow grows each day for the one we loved dearly. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Woods and son Everett Woods recall her loss with enduring grief.
Maude Sellars, chairman, asks readers of the Times to thank donors for a large contribution and to notify her if anyone else has items to give, offering to collect them.
See the circus and go to the county fair at the town park Saturday night. Mrs Daggy's parents from Columbus are visiting her this week.
Town events fill a crowded page with park entertainment at Saturday's circus, a big parade start at the school, and social visits from Indianapolis to Martinsville and Lafayette. Local sales, rentals, and farm equipment ads mix with obituaries, family notices, and Liberty Loan bond purchases.
Frank Bain, driver for Comer Seace Co, suffered serious injuries when a coal wagon moved under a low beam in Ches ter Harvey's coal shed. Rain trapped between beam and load caused crushing and bruising. Dr M F Brackney attended and the patient is improving.
Several attendees report vandalism and tampering with vehicles left on church campus during services. A mower machine belonging to A. W. Farmer was altered, lights were meddled with, causing it to run off the road into a ditch by the William Smitherman farm. No injuries occurred though the machine required shop repairs.
The Friends church will observe Old Folks Day on Sunday at 11 o clock with Lenna Watson delivering the sermon. The evening sermon topic is Selling Our Birthright. Leaguers are urged to attend Wednesday evening class. Final chorus practice with a partial orchestra precedes the Independence meeting next Sunday. A social hour and flag raising may be discussed at 7 30.
Mooresville and nearby children act as god-parents to Edmond Druesne of Versailles France for the French Orphan Fund. We have collected 31.50 of 36.00 required, with Lalique medals awarded to top contributors Paul Harvey and Mary Ellen Simmons. A list of donors and amounts is provided, and more children may enroll by leaving contributions at the Public Library.
The Mooresville community is urged to join sewing efforts for Allied and American wounded in France. Doreas Society and Pythian Sisters will assist alongside two existing circles. Anyone can request work and samples by calling 64, continuing a Civil War era tradition of loyal women.
Next Sunday night the Epworth League hour at the Methodist church will discuss the missionary topic Life in China. Mrs. Newman will lead the program at 6 30 PM and share her firsthand observations. Everyone in Moores Villa is invited to attend.
About thirty members of J. P. Calvert s Sunday School class gathered at his home Sunday afternoon to celebrate his 75th birthday. Calvert has led the class since 1892 as it grew from a few members to almost fifty. Mrs. C. L. Hallam read the class history. A telephone from the pulpit to Mrs. Calvert s room was being installed to share music and sermon each Sunday morning. Cream and cake were served.
Notice from Clarence Rari den announces possession of a personal drag line and invites potential work in the field, seeking opportunities and collaboration.
Canada at Davidson Saskatchewan District advertises land valued at 20 to 30 dollars per acre with small cash payment and easy terms. Wheat yields range from 25 to 40 bushels per acre and current price is 2.50 a bushel. Potential buyers are told to write H B Mendenhall for full information and rates.
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