20 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
1
Obituary notes Ira Stanley dies after long north of town life and is buried at Plainfield. Numerous social visits and gatherings are listed, including church events, a millinery opening, a market at Wilson and White, and a large wedding in Camby. Mixed notices cover lost items, travel, and local demonstrations.
The traction company announced altered service affecting trips from this place to Indianapolis and back. No further details available beyond the adjusted route.
Mr and Mrs Ro DD Sellars hosted a Sunday dinner honoring neighbors Mr and Mrs William A York celebrating their joint birthday anniversaries. Mrs York marked her birthday that day and Mr York his birthday Friday both at seventy seven years. Guests included Jasper W York and his family and Mr and Mrs Harvey Allen and family.
Drooke H. Moore of Indiana polis will address the Friends church Sunday at 11 a.m. on the state anti saloon league work. A union meeting of the Christian Endeavor and church follows at 7 p.m. with the topic Our Society a Training School and special music.
H. M. Smith purchases the large shop and half the lot owned by Louis Levin. He plans an extensive addition and installation of electric power and machinery for manufacturing bog crates. The shop will also handle custom machine work with two skilled blacksmiths at work.
Fire in a small building attached to the rear of the residence spread to the house while the Passmore family was away. Neighbors alerted the fire department which confined the blaze to the rear and caused heavy water damage requiring re plastering in many rooms.
Members held a reception in the church last Friday for all who joined during the revival just closed. The decor featured potted ferns and about two hundred attendees enjoyed a musical program presented by Edith Daily and a student from Butler, plus a magician rendering numbers. Readings were shared and refreshments were served.
The MON Repatement or One Woman's club meeting featured a review of the Iron Woman. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Howard Lindsey, Vice President Mrs. R. D. Sehrs, and Secretary Mrs. W. A. Lyon. The Music and Art department outlined March 23 program on Catholic Church abuses, etching and watercolors by Miss Ballard.
Ava Pearcy, a Martinsville farmer and daughter of Mrs. Sylvester Woodward of Morgan County, transfers to Ruby B. Woodward. Marl Suter, a Martinsville laborer, transfers to Martha B. Lash, a Martinsville resident.
The annual meeting of stock holders will be held at the Exchange Office in Mooresville, Indiana on April 6 for electing seven directors for the ensuing year. R. D. Sellars is secretary.
A garbled notice column advertises wallpaper samples at White Star grocery, sale and trade items, and prompt grocery delivery. It lists Day's grocery, Ida Fogle man, and two automobiles for sale or trade via E. W. Day at Tel No 118. The Indiana State Journal subscription offer is stated as $1 per year with a combo deal at $1.50.
For the next six days the library will open at 6 20 PM and close at 9 PM each night instead of the previous 7 AM opening and 4 PM closing.
The tax list is now at the First National Bank and taxes will be received. Citizens are urged to settle assessments promptly at the bank location to avoid late penalties and ensure proper record updates.
Geo. E. Allison asks all debtors to settle accounts by April 1 either in cash or note. Contact Tresshir's store or Farmers State Bank for settlement.
A car load of fine recleaned Towa white seed oats is offered for order by A Kl Wheeler in Mooresville Indiana. Contact for booking is advised.
Invites all residents to a Saturday opening featuring the latest trimmed hat designs and a wide range of new shapes and materials from the Sumner Sisters. The event promises fresh ideas in fashion headwear.
On March 29 evening service at 7 p m the pastor will preach on The Church of God or Church of Christ. The sermon centers on a church founded on a rock secured against the Gates of Hell and purchased by the blood of Christ. Mary B F Ayers Pastor.
The Bay View Club held a cand light dinner at the president Miss Scruges home with readings by Miss Lyon and performances by Mr Konier Se crest and Mr Leo Van Nuys from the Indianayslis Metropolium School of Music. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wil Farmer and many others. out of town guests Mrs Adila Comer and Mrs Vern Morrison. President of the State Federation of Clubs will address Bay View on April 2. Mrs W A Lyon hosted the club with a Mozart Kad en Handel lesson led by Mrs W A Von Cehen.
Fragmented OCR reads like a miscued remembrance from Shredded Wheat Company letters. It references Reeves, Liperti, Pope, and Gina, with scattered names and places, hinting at a marketing or internal memo but lacking clear structure or event.
W K Stewart of Indianapolis delivered an economics lecture valued by students. Stewart, Yale graduate, once a mayoral candidate outlined civic themes. Upcoming events include commencement May 1 and a baccalaureate sermon April 28 at the Friends church led by Rev Daily.
A long notice details numerous quit claim and auditor deeds in Green and Jefferson townships, Martinsville and Monrovia area, including West Lawn Farm Home tract, 45 acres, Rose's First Addition lot transfers, and various parcels to individuals such as Nannie Williams and Wellestley Miller, with prices and parcel descriptions scattered across MacGinnis, Ferguson, Reitzel, and others.
A shelf listing shows numerous new adult and juvenile titles added Thursday. Works include The Rise of Roscoe Paine, The Long Engagement, Because of Jane, Under the Red Robe, and A Sailor's Log among many others from diverse authors and genres.
Miss Katharine Phompson visited sister Alis Thompson in Alexandria for several days last week. Mrs Arend hosted relatives and learned word that Piarvey was interred. Mrs Piarvey, a longtime resident, was well known here. May events include society visits and club meetings with local families and guests.
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