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Newspaper

Mooresville Times

Location

Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1916

Page

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Mooresville notes health and community events

Mrs. Jane Moon and Mrs. Calvin Bellows are among locals reported ill this week. Miss Carrie Scott and Miss Nettie Burk suffer tonsillitis. several neighbors attend social visits, weddings, and dinners. The Mooresville Canning Co. organizes with a new plant site on Carlisle street to start packing beans in July with 1500 cans per hour using sanitary cans.

Mooresville Canning Co Thomas W. Tavilor Emmett Alexander Emsley Roberts Howard Dill Frank Mendenhall Will Opple Carlisle Street Vandalia Fall Creek Manufacturing Co

Chicken Supper by Ladies Aid Planned for March 18

The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will hold a chicken supper in the assembly room of the library on Saturday evening March 18.

The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church

Old Papers Drive To Benefit The Christian Church

The Ladies Aid Society seeks to collect a carload of old papers and magazines to be sold for church support. Call the church phone number if you have items to donate.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church

Stolen Horse and Buggy Traced Toward Indianapolis

A horse and buggy owned by E i E Merriman, son in law of Mahlon Deweese, near town, were stolen last Sunday night. A marked horseshoe led trackers to Mooresville and High Street to the cemetery before the trail disappeared. Police believe the rig was driven toward Indianapolis. The Threef.Detective Association conducts an active search for the property. The horse was a fine driving animal.

E. i E. Merriman Mahlon Deweese Mooresville High Street Indianapolis Rere Horse Threef

Electric Power Saw Mill Moves Into Harper Mill Site

John Haase of Newton installs a saw mill on the former Geo W Harper mill site. A fifty horsepower motor will be used with current supplied by Public Service Co. Shortridge Morton and Keller real estate dealers report the sale of the Edna Maz White farm, thirty acres east of Slide-off school house, to Grover George of Fortville for 3250 dollars.

John Haase Newton Geo. W. Harper Public Service Co Shortridge, Morton & Keller Edna Maz White Grover George Fortville

Spelling Match Honors Earned by Eighth Grade Pupils

Enthusiastic spelling contest at the school Friday night saw the eighth grade win top honors. Mary Evans and Martha Wolf stood longest and both mis-spelled the same word. Homer Smith of the third grade excelled by spelling many eighth grade words.

Mary Evans Martha Wolf Homer Smith

Lyon Millinery Opening At Lyon And Lyon

The Lyon and Lyon shop hosted a well attended millinery opening on Saturday afternoon showcasing spring shapes and trimmed hats. A fine display of hair and sash ribbons in new shades was also featured.

Lyon & Lyon

Mooresville Telephone Co Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice to stockholders of Mooresville Telephone Co to meet on Monday April 3 1916 at seven oclock p m at the exchange office to elect seven directors for the ensuing year KR D Sellas announced as meeting organizer.

Mooresville Telephone Co Bse P. m KR. D. Sellas

Market and bake sale by Aid Society of M E church

The Aid Society of the M E church will hold a market and bake sale on the Saturday before Easter, April 22. Proceeds support church missions and local charity programs.

Aid Society of The M. E. Church Akre

Mary Mother of Jesus program at Woman's Club noted

The literary department held a Monday afternoon program with Ars D B Johnson presenting Mary the Mother of Jesus. Ais W Jessup spoke on Mary Queen of the House of David. Miss Hadley sang The Son of Mary and Miss Clyda sang When our Heads are Bowed with Grief with piano by Clifton Miusnis. Mr Furnas also performed a piano number.

Woman's Club Ars

Dreamland theater to undergo major alterations and expansion

Manager Houston announced a Chicago decorating and outfitting company will overhaul the theater building. An addition extending north will enlarge the stage, seating will exceed three hundred, the front remodeled, and other improvements completed.

Houston The Dreamland Chicago

Fourth annual opening at Lindley’s well attended

The fourth annual opening at J. W. Lindley’s last Saturday drew many buyers and prospects. Miss Debbie Hammer oversaw the refreshment stand and served luncheon to all attendees. About four hundred sandwiches were provided and souvenirs included a package of sweet pea seeds and a spring-toned case.

J. W. Lindley’s Debbie’ Hammer

Overland Cars Arrive. Ford Roadster Sold to Ed Lindley

Harry Hadley received two car loads of Overland vehicles this week and sold a new Ford roadster to Ed Lindley and a Ford five passenger car to Chester Harvey.

Harry Hadley Ed Lindley Chester Harvey

County WCTU Institute to Meet in Mooresville

The County Institute of the WCTU will hold its annual session at the Friends church in Mooresville on Tuesday March 28. Miss Mary Woodard of Indianapolis will lead morning afternoon and evening sessions with topics of vital interest music and opportunities to reconnect at noon. Watch for the program next week.

County Institute of the Mooresville Friends Church Mary Woodard Indianapolis

For Sale Residence on West Harrison Street Moorasyville

For sale a seven room dwelling and barn with good water on West Harrison Street Moorasyville. Terms reasonable. Apply to E. K. Thomas.

Harrison Street Moorasyville E. K. Thomas

Library exhibits and new reading materials announced

A school exhibit at the library showcases writing drawing painting and manual training. April sewing displays follow. New magazines Scientific American and World’s Work arrive. Notable books listed with donations from Mrs. Ella Hadley and Evan. Librarian and library board invite all to visit and enjoy.

Scientific American Edward A. Steiner U.S Rihvany Ella Hadley Evan Seton Quayle Williamson Dickens Hawthorne Tracy

Henderson Sells Four Farms in Local Transactions

W H Henderson sold four farms recently including a Heltonsville area property to Mr Roberts, the Maggie Williams farm near Five Points to Wm Shepherd, the Clyde Gue farm near Brooklyn to Mr Bereman, and Elmer Hill’s forty acre farm to Mr Hanecker.

W. H. Henderson Heltonsville

Bay View Club Meeting Highlights and March Date

The Bay View club met last Thursday afternoon with Miss Elizabeth Scruggs, replacing Mrs. Ralph Jackson who was unavailable. A musical number opened, followed by papers on The History of Indianapolis and Christopher Harrison with a sketch of Joseph Glass Marshall. Piano numbers by Katherine Friesner and Dorval Jackson closed the gathering. next meeting is March 23 with Mrs. Carl L. White.

Bay View Club Elizabeth Scruggs Ralph Jackson Jackson Clayton Hadley Indianapolis W. A. von Canon Christopher Harrison Indiana Joseph Glass Marshall Katherine Friesner Dorval Jackson Carl L. White

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jane Moon A. E. Elliott Calvin Bellows Carrie Scott Serena Mills Talsie Wassen Bargersville Dorris Robbins John Latta Lyon and Lyon Miro Cliff A AL Wheeler Irvington Ald. Wheeler Alps Neal Comer Mildred Townsend Roc. Townsend Perry Bonham Harry F. Williams Irah York Ora Carter Carter Madre Burris Sumner Sisters Samantha Owens Martha Bertha Seearce Danville H. C. Secarce Leonard and Comer John Stanley Susan Routsen G. R. Scruggs Margaret Thompson B. T. Jones Maywood James Clemm Henry Thornber J. A. Shufflebarger Johnson County Times Office Robert H. Scott Levicy Scott Friend’s Missionary Society W. H. Newman Lincoln Net H. W. Johnson Nettie Burk Mrs. Blaker Mille J. Chenoweth H. PB. Mendenhall Warry Wadley Harrys Wayman Martinsville Jonnie Scott Tuttle Creek Sanitarium Anna Cox Winston Salem N. C Hage Leah Layman H. M. Smith Harold Alice Huff G. A. Keller A. F. Hallam Clinton Illinois C. L. Wallam Paul Hadley Mobile Fair Hope Alabama New Orleans New Bethel C. R Wilson Myr Otto Carter Freedom T. B. Rooker Rooker Ida Fogleman Mary Ellen Simmons Plainfield Ladosca Fogleman Miss Fogleman Flora Rariden and South Street Fred Drannan Arla White Frank McKenzieouse Almeda Brewer Enoch Brewer Ralph Wallace O. Mills Lafayette O. H. Mills James A. Barnett Mills C. W Weidner R. C. Townsend Myrtle Townsend Bertha Adams Pearl Williams Nellie Utterback Maud Kitchen Mary Rooker William Joyner Wiliam Newby Milton Mr. Newby Arthur Newby Laa. UN Thomas C. Brown W. T. Sutton Ess Kaufman Shortridee Sutton Kaufman Shortridge Henry Becker Castor Squires Hendricks County NEW Canning Company the Comer & Scearce CO Mooresville, Ind Lyon Millinery Woman's Department Club H. W. Lindley Automobile News W. C. T. U. County Institute Gyi Universal Library Notes Kree America the Dreamland
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