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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
5
The community reports several ill health concerns and guest visits. Ton Carter undergoes dental treatment while Miss Abbie Woodward hosts visitors, and Mrs. C L Reed’s family illness brings travel. Several families entertain relatives at homes in Aly, Alden, Bartinsville, Owoso, and Plainfield with neighbors joining in.
Several horses have died in the township recently. Wes Waltz had a valuable cow nearly ruined by a barbed wire fence. Mrs Bolinger of Indianapolis is visiting in Ma. Gilee ad neighborhood. Key Carter and family visit his parents. Mrs Williams and family called on A. Carter and wife. A light shower fell Friday. ground too wet to plow in Steam neighborhood. Sunday school exercises at Mt Olive and Waverly praised. corn is growing well and wheat harvest may be later than usual. No notable problems reported.
A short note invites Dr. Reagan James Marine and Fred Keller to join a light wheat shock workout. The writer notes all four were born in 1826 and proposes a friendly, year-matched exercise session. The tone is informal and collegial with a hint of competition.
Belt Tribe expresses heart felt sympathy to Bro. Harry McCreary after the death of his wife during early married life. The resolutions urge reliance on the Great Spirit for healing and authorize sending a copy to Bro. McCreary and publishing in the Mooresville Limes. Signed by W. L. Thompson L. W. Shrake J. A. Cosand.
Elizabeth Scott born June 17 1802 Spencer County Indiana died June 25 1907 at Mooresville aged 45 years 6 days married Lewis Clark July 1 1886 mother of three children two daughters surviving husband died about eleven years ago She was industrious churchgoing and built up a business in Mooresville She faced typhoid fever with faith and prayers leaving two daughters and a son in law Oral Latta close kin and friends remember her sacrifice and devotion to family
The F and AF RR T Co has arranged theater tickets for road patrons wanting to attend Indianapolis theaters. For information call or address M. E. Brady, Agent.
An old classified notice advertises White Roze Gasoline for 18 cents per gallon with delivery offered in town, attributed to G. A. Keller.
Indiana mandates twelve weeks of training for public school teachers in 1908. Winona summer schools will host six weeks this year and six next, enabling teachers to complete the training at two sessions. Courses cover kindergarten to agriculture with a diverse faculty from Indiana and neighboring states.
The two cent fare law devastates several summer resorts as railroads drop old excursion rates. Methodists favor Winona Lake as a summer retreat, with Rev. D. Frank Jayder and Rev. W Jd. Vigus pushing plans for a $60 000 to $75 000 hotel and a permanent Methodist meeting site. Northern Indiana Methodists consider Winona Lake as regional headquarters, while new rail links and limited weather delay a Goshen to Peru line. The Bridgeport Local Reporter is sold to a Bridgeport group, who rename it The Bridgeport Leaver with Flemen W. Cox Jr. as editor. W A Hunt relocates to Texas.
Indiana Farmer notes potatoes stay a poor man staple with high food value but prices have climbed from 60 cents wholesale to 5 dollars in market. The rise is blamed on stronger demand and delayed new crop, with traders predicting prices may reach a dollar before new harvest.
Indiana Parmer argues that widespread insect pest damage across crops and gardens is a direct result of killing insectivorous birds. He warns no region is immune and urges sparing birds to prevent insect outbreaks.
Don’t miss the latest line of ladies shoes and oxfords in patent leather gun metal and kid leather at Warrens. Discover stylish options and their best prices in one visit.
The article argues gardens are essential and can provide half the summer family living when managed well. A cultivator and long rows reduce weekly work to a few hours, while a chicken-tight fence saves losses and pays for itself. It notes fashion goods from O G Warren.
A list of individuals including Henry May Robert Smith W T Richey Jobin W Warmer Pred McCreary L A Shanafelt Pred Herzoe Mrs G A Jackson John A Tageart Mrs C A Warryinai J W Miles T OI Carter and David Stephens with subscription payments noted.
The article notes the trefoil clover is not the shamrock. the true shamrock is wood sorrel with three leaf divisions. It explains why St Patrick used the three leaf plant to illustrate the Trinity in Ireland.
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