Maywood lumber yard opening plans at Mars Hill
Comer and Scearce Co announce a large lumber yard and coal yard at Maywood along the Vandalia line. Groundwork includes 64 by 152 foot main shed, cement and lime warehouse, and a 24 by 140 foot lumber shed. H C Scearce oversees with Otto Thiesing and Charlies Whittaker joining. completion targeted by May 1. Houses services for lumber cement plaster coal and builders supplies to Mars Hill area and Indianapolis corridor.
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Mooresville
Indianapolis
Maywood
Comer, & Scearce Co
Mars Hill
Vandalia
Maywood Station
H. C. Seearce
Otto Thiesing
Charlies Whittaker
Social at M. E. Church Draws 200 Attendees
Members of the M. E. church held a social in the church basement Tuesday evening with more than two hundred people present. Supper followed, Rev. Corya spoke about plans to enlarge the church, others gave brief speeches, and a spelling match entertained attendees. The event concluded with a period of good fellowship.
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M. E. Church
Corya
Revival Ends With Sixty Nine Added To Church
The Christian church concluded a four week revival led by Rev. B. F. Dailey with Ferris Stephens as singer. Sixty nine new members joined, many heads of families. Dailey is a prominent pulpit figure in central Indiana. Under him the congregation grew, the Sunday School doubled, and prospects look bright.
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The
Christian Church
B. F. Dailey
Ferris Stephens
Singer
Dailey
Indiana
Bay View Club Names Committees for Next Year
The Bay View Club met last Thursday with Mrs. Jefferson Miles as host. Mrs. Carl White, Mrs. Jesse Wilson and Mrs. Wm. Harry Williams were chosen as the program committee for next year. Mrs. Ralph Jackson, Mrs. Will Farmer and Mrs. W. A. Von Canon were named the nominating committee. Papers were read by Miss Ida Fogleman, Mrs. Will Farmer and Mrs. Wallace Jessup. The lesson on great German musicians was led by Miss Elizabeth Scruggs. Hostess for the next regular meeting, March 15, will be Mrs. Will Lyon.
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Bay View Club
Jefferson Miles
Carl White
Jesse Wilson
Harry Williams
Ralph Jackson
Will Farmer
W. A. von Canon
Ida Fogleman
Wallace Jessup
Elizabeth Scruggs
Will Lyon
Republican Meeting Seeks Revival of Old Party Power
A gathering of town and township Republicans met at J. M. Bishop’s office discussing party unity and optimism for a national comeback. Attendees expect a follow up meeting at Min Sashen’s office next Monday to mobilize Republican voters.
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J. M. Bishop
Min Sashen
Farxancer Gasbert Seller Moves to Iowa After Sale
Fred Killingawerth recently sold his farxancer Gasbert and, with his family, moved to Iowa after the public sale last week. He carried a C. W. Weldners boost ticke of team harness, anticipating costs at the new home. Meanwhile, community women hosted receptions, sewing links, and neighbor invites with tas and suppers, while D i. dolimeon hosted a social featuring refreshments, games, and a victrola listening session.
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Fred Killingawerth
Iowa
Iim
C. W. Weldners
Missionary and Aid
D. i. Dolimeon
Richardson to Spell Against Mooresville Teachers
A. G. Richardson issues bills announcing a spelling contest with Mooresville high school teachers and scholars. He aims to spell a high percentage of common English words from standard spelling books on Friday night March 20 at the school under Prof. Payne. If successful he will challenge Payne on 2500 words. if he wins half the door receipts, if he loses the school gets all receipts.
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A. G. Richardson
Mooresville High School
Richardson
McGuffey
Henderson
Alexander West Latee
Prof. Payne
Marriage License for Hacker and Bennett in Monroe County
Fred Oscar Hacker, a farmer of Monroe County, to wed Clanch Ruby Bennett daughter of Chas Bennett of Martinsville. The announcement notes the couple's names and parental lineage as the license details.
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Fred Oscar Hacker
Ruby Bennett
Monroe County
Chas. Bennett
Martinsville
Notice to Parsons on Debts Before April First
A notice from Geo. W. Alison requests all indebted parsons to settle by April 1st either in cash or by note. Call at Tresslar's store or Farmers State Bank to oblige.
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Canh
Note
Tresslar’s
Farmers State Bank
WH. Alison
Smitherman Family Moves to Town After Kansas Arrival
William Smitherman and grandson arrived from Kansas with goods as the Smitherman house relocated to a farm bought from Charles Hadley. The home was remodeled under Kerley Smitherman with a bay window added and rooms repapered. Mrs Smitherman and Lulu visited Terre Haute and plan to attend Normal School. another daughter, deputy Kansas postmaster, will join in fall. Charles Hadley bought George Allison residence on West Main for 1700 dollars and will remodel before moving in.
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William Smitherman
Kansas
David Smitherman
Smitherman
Charles Hadley
Kerley” Smitherman
New Spring Hats From Sumner Sisters Featured
Sumner Sisters unveil new spring millinery including pattern and Nored hats. Every one is cordially invited to attend the opening event with cordial reception and later program outlined.
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New Spring
Sumner Sisters
Indiana State Journal to Promote Republican Politics
A new weekly ten page seven column paper, edited by Geo. B. Lockwood, will publish political news, editorials, correspondence, Washington notes, and cartoons. It aims to inform Republicans across Indiana as party activity rises. Subscriptions are $1 per year, with a two-paper combo at $1.50. For Sale Clover Day Ida Fogle man. Day's grocery advertises groceries.
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Idianapolis
Indiana State Journal
Geo. B. Lockwood
Republican State Committee
Lockwood
Washington
Subscriptions Paid and For Sale Notices
Subscriptions paid for Dr. W. A. Magenheimer. For sale or trade two automobiles listed by E. W. Day.
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Day & Sheets
E. W. Day
Library Hours Change for Next Six Months
The library will open at 6 30 and close at 8 30 each evening for the next six months instead of the previous 7 to 9 schedule.
Biscuits and refunds in a local shop dispute
The article describes Mr. Rooker buying two boxes of biscuits from groceryman T H Britton via merchant Mr Reeves. The first box proved unsatisfactory while the second was similar, Britton refunded Rooker, and Reeves temporarily reimbursed Britton before a dispute about repayment arose.
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Mary Dogley
Rooker
T. H. Britton
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Britton
Mr.Reeves
Bor
Opening A Successful Year At Lindley Store
H W Lindley’s 3d annual opening drew a good crowd despite bad morning weather. Afternoon shoppers filled the store, and nearly 350 broom holder souvenirs were given. The Woman's Club offered a free appetizing lunch. Salesmen showcased Globe ranges Perfection oil stoves International engines Gate implements and other farm equipment amid strong trade.
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H. W. Lindley
Birthday Celebrations and Local Visits Across Mooresville
Mr and Mrs Luther Stanley hosted a six o clock dinner Wednesday for families of Lee Wilson and John Schnitzin to celebrate a birthday in each family Miss Irene Adams of Mooresville visited Wilma Morgan Wednesday John Schnitzin conducted business in the city Saturday Mr and Mrs John Landers and children of Mooresville visited Lewis Munday earlier this week Mrs Miles Newby visited her son and wife at Plainfield Tuesday Mesdames Rogers and Reams of Indianapolis were guests of Mrs D C Morgan Tuesday Dr Geo McCaskey returned from the hospital Tuesday Ambrose Cullum who drives Horace Reeves milk wagon had a narrow escape when the horse ran away demolishing the wagon Miss Mary Ratliffe called in the city Thursday Mr and Mrs Seth Sanders of West Newton had dinner with Mr and Mrs Wm Sanders Sunday Mrs Chas Tiner and family of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sam Denny Mrs Denny accompanied them home Mrs Flora Sanders and Mrs L A Horton were Mooresville callers Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs Horn of Indianapolis visited D C Morgan and family Sunday
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Luther Stanley
Messrs
Lee Wilson
John Schnitzins
Ambrose Cullum
Horace Reeves
Mary Ratliffe
Seth Sanders
West Newton
Wm. Sanders
Report of First National Bank Monrovia Indiana 1914
Balance sheet for First National Bank at Monrovia Indiana shows loans of 7 969 115 and total resources 144 485 40 with items including U S Bonds 25000 other bonds 4750 and cash items 1435. The cashier Everett Henley certifies the statement as true with directors Sedwick Osborne Tudor and notary Nixon Henley witnessing on March 9 1914.
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State of
Indiana
County of Morgan
Ss. I
Everett Henley
Cashier
Jr. B. Sedwick
Ww. C. Osborne
Jason W. Tudor
Nixon Henley
Notary Public
Monrovia Bank Statement and Community Notes
A 1914 Morgan County Indiana bank statement lists assets and liabilities led by National Bank stock and deposits. Local society notes cover church activities, Sunday School progress, Easter market plans, and recent social visits among residents including the Hadley, Dillon, Ballard, Henson, and Ryan families.
Seed Oats Advertisement From A. J. Wheeler
A car load of fine recleaned Iowa white seed oats available now. Book your order at once. A. J. Wheeler, Mooresville, Indiana.
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Iowa
A. J. Wheeler
Mooresville
Ind
Bank Statement for Farmers State Bank Mooresville Ind 1914
Report of the condition of the Farmers State Bank of Mooresville Indiana as of March 1914. Resources include loans and discounts 422.05 overdrafts 1S 422.05 banking house 4502.00 due from banks 3104.98 cash on hand 12410.45 cash items 124 total resources 201739.04. Liabilities include capital 35060.00 surplus 2500.00 deposits 122323.75 demand certificates 7849.40 total 140173.15. sworn by W F Hadley cashier before J M Bishop notary public dated March 1914.
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First National Bank
Wocresville
Indiana
Losey Liom Lee
U. S
Ll. Matthews
J. J. Reeve
W. J. Hanley
E. F P. Hadley
Carl White
Parters State Bank
Mooresville
Shelly
Banking House
County of
Morgan
I W. F. Hadley
Farmers State Bank of
Ind
W. F. Hadley
J. M. Bishop
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C. O. Pruitt
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New Winchester
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Roberts of
Katherine Ballard
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Schival House
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