Francis family notes and local deeds in Riley County
Mr Morgan sells his property and Mr Peters rents the farm. Crows roost on L V Hadley’s woodlot, and Clarence Morgan and Paul Carter shoot them. The St Elmo show at the Majestic, Haltom sale, Mt Gilead ladies net $22, and health ideas from Indianapolis school board are mentioned. The author recalls 1847 and his 63 years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gilead
L. V. Hadley
Clarence Morgan
Paul Carter
Local News Highlights From Mooresville Area
Miss Mae Hadley acts as lady attendant at the sanitarium nearby. Mrs Calla J Wayhinger preaches at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday at 11. Supt Payne attends Teachers National Association meeting in Indianapolis this week. Local social notes report visits, illnesses, and community events across Mooresville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mae Hadley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Calla J. Wayhinger
Supt. Payne
Teachers’ National Association
Indianapolis
Lyon
Calla J. Vayhinger
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Mortgage exemption affi davits and local notices
Notices reference mortgage exemption affidavits with directions to Ballard in Lee Ballard for filing in March or April and mention of recording details. Other items note sick child, restaurant manager, local suppers, misfortune thanks, travelers homeward, and birthday wishes from Norris Britton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee. Ballard
Sammie Dolen Seen Missing From Local High School
Samuel Dolen, senior and Star newspaper agent, has not been seen since Monday. He reportedly left suddenly without explanation. his Star agency was sold to Hobart Coland. Theories place him in Redlands, California, where his father Emmett Dolen is said to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dolen
H. B. Taylor
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis
Star
Hobart Coland
Sammie
Redlands
Calif
Town Board Debates Pool Hall License and Slot Machine Issue
The town board discussed pool room licenses with Otto Chambers offering 10 per table per year for three tables, rejected by the board at 100 per table. Chambers reportedly resumed operation and may sue, citing state law. The panel also seeks a path to remove slot machines amid parental complaints of youth gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Chambers
Chambers
Brown Township Sunday School Convention
Brown Township Sunday School Convention to be held at the Friends Church on Sunday March 20 1910 at 2 pm. Opening song and scripture reading led by Rev J Rogers with several musical items. Discussion and remarks by Rev BE Jewett Prof E T Albertson Mrs A C Payne and Rev Thos C Brown. Benediction by J A Barnett township president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
J. ¥. Rogers
Christian Sunday School
R.L. Ball
Glee Club
Sarah
A. C. Payne
E. T. Albertson
Plainfield Academy
Bethel Sunday School
Be, Jewett
Thos. C. Brown
J. A. Barnett
Winners in Keen Kutter puzzle contest at Keller store
The Keen Kutter puzzle contest at G A Keller's store ended last Saturday with four winners. W A Lyon finished first in 53 minutes winning five pairs of scissors, Erwin Milhon second in 57 minutes receiving a tool box and tools, Erwin Latta third in 58 minutes receiving a gold plated safety razor, and Walter Keller fourth in 58 minutes taking a set of silver knives and forks. All prizes were Keen Kutter butter goods. Forty three contestants attempted the puzzle before time ran out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Keller
W. A. Lyon
Erwin Milhon
Erwin Latta
Walter Keller
Ferguson-Davis Couple Wed at Bride’s Home
Basil Lee Ferguson and Mary Lee Davis were married February 23 at the bride’s parents’ home east of Mooresville. Rev. G E Garrison performed the ceremony in front of relatives and friends with brick ice cream and cake served as refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Lee Ferguson
Andrew Ferguson
Browntown
Mary Lee Davis
Mooresville
G. E. Garrison
Methodists Church
Waverly
Walter Fleener
Dudley Harmon
Arthur Fleener
Chas. Cook
Jno. R. Brickett
Roscoe Farmer
Jacob Lucas
Wm. Davis
Laura Cook
Arthur Cook
Garrison
Telegram service by phone at Vandalia station
Telegrams can be ordered by telephone to be sent from the Vandalia telegraph office and telegrams to be received by phone. The service saves trips to the office and is especially convenient for rural residents. Contact Vandalia agent C. F. Flater for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
C. F. Flater
Major Hendershot and son to perform camp fire at opera house
On Saturday evening April 9 Major R H Hendershot and his son from Chicago will present a camp fire entertainment at the opera house with drums and fifes. Admission is free for veterans with early ticket requests. tickets go on sale April 2 at Lyons' Bargain Store. Proceeds go to the library fund and a Lincoln bust dedication will occur during Commencement week at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hendershot
Chicago
Opera House
Hendershot
Major Hendershot
U. S. Army
Ninth Michigan Infantry
Detroit
Mich
Horace Greely
U. S
Indianapolis
Ind
Lincoln
Rappahannock
Ees
Gironi
Lincoln bust for high school library honors local donors
Citizens funded a Lincoln bust to match the Washington bust in the High School library. The 6 ft 3 in sculpture by Rafaello Geroni honors the nation’s savior, with a pedestal and crafted from the death mask study. The February 11 contest featured Franklin Plainfield Greenwood Clayton and Mooresville participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Franklin
Plainfield
Greenwood
Clayton
Mooresville
Rafaello Gironi
Signor Geroni
Bargains Highlight March 1 Tax Deadline at Morgan Co
Leatherette chair bottoms offered at 10 cents by Lyon's Store. Britton's Cash The Farmers Bank lists Morgan Co taxes with payment options before assessment on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Morgan. Co
Lyon’s
Amusements in Wyoming Tuesday at Mooresville Opera House
The management presents a first rate 38 production of that western American play in Wyoming. The company brings its own scenery and electrical effects and promises thrilling climaxes. Vaudeville acts are top class and a feature in themselves. Tickets 10, 25, and 35 cents. seats at Lyon's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Estare
Walk-Over Shoes Gain Popularity Among College Men
Hundreds of college men are buying Gom ing Right Along WALK-OVER shoes due to up to date style and new snappy models. The shoes are praised for overall satisfaction and current fashion appeal.
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Justice of the Peace
Farmers Bank Building
C. Schurmann
Emma K. Chandler
Friendswood Pike
Asbume
Jeff. T. Park
J. P. Calvert
Madison
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Peters
Chas
Plummer
Wife
Grip
Henry Francis
Harvey Paddock
Indianapoli
Francis
Crows
Shuler & Thornberry
Pat Thornberry
Brooklyn
Alice Carter
Margaret Bruce
H. C. Carter
Miss Richardson
Billie Rains
Roy Chapman
H. (. Carter
St. Elmo
The
Board of Health of
Billy Landers
Roscoe Townsend
Jesse Wilson
Marion Goodykoontz
E. E. Taylor
Harry
California
Robi. Smith
French Lick
Alvin Munson
Mary Moon
John Edwards
Monrovia
Walter
Geo. C. Alfred
Danville
Hendricks County
Alfred
Britton
Reiman
Jos. Taggart
Greencastle Avenue
Taggart
Garda
Caroline Bucker
Chloe Wilson
Oma Baker
Miss Wilson
Edwin Sceatce
Miss Baker
Geo. A. Keller
W. L. Dewees
Martinsville
Austin Savage
G. W. Scearce
H. C. Scearce
Rhea Elliott
A. E. Elliott
Lyon’s Store
Abs. W. H. Henderson
A. W. Farmer
Ruth
B. R. Henley
Paoli
A. L. Wheeler
Miles Hadley
A. B. Calvert
Miss Pearl Sellars
J. H. Mills
Schuyler S. Robbins
Jabez Atkinson
Mark Morgan
Maro
Will Elliott
Miss Wright
Orleans
Haltom
Cc. S. Coyner
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Iniey
Ella Reagan
Calle J. Wayhinger
T. E. Lawrence
John Kizer
Will Elmore
Kokomo
Lafe Shepherd
Co. Schurmann
J. W. Farmer
Robert McNaught
Billy Salmon
Lindley Block
A. W. Hadley
Michigan
F. A. Hadley
John Short
T. B. Lawrence
Hugh Keiper
W. H. Harvey
Redlandg
Iowa
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Illinois
Italy
Norris Britton
Sammie Dolen
H. L. Wheeler
Brown Township
Davis
MILLS
India
Madras
Roberts Bros
W. O. Beard
Mooresville and
Vicinity
Britton's Cash Grocery
Wyoming
Goming
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