Local Notes Include Visits and Sales Across Town
Indianapolis visitor Charles Sellers called on relatives Friday and a boy is sought for placement. Johnson county white seed corn up for sale. 400 bushels listed by R. D. Sellers. A Tennessee Jersey cow herd sold at public auction last Saturday. Several residents travel for visits in Indianapolis Bloomington Monrovia and Martinsville. Weather rain praised and market prices noted. For rent and services advertised including curtains laundering and pony harness.
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Charles Mills
Johnson County
R. D. Sellers
Tennessee
Alumni Banquet And Reunion Scheduled At High School
The alumni banquet and reunion will be held in the high school assembly room on May 8 1912 at 8 pm Tickets available from Treasurer R H Tresslar at the post office for 25 cents per plate Dues are 25 cents each.
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High School
R. H. Tresslar
Juniors Stage Elegant Springtime Dinner for Seniors
At the High School last Saturday the Junior class hosted the Seniors and faculty. The library and halls were decorated with spring flowers and man y entertainment acts were planned. A two course supper was served with brown and gold ices and miniature diploma favors tied with ribbons.
Trees Cut Down at School Grounds Sparks Resident Protest
Older residents condemn tree removals on the school grounds while board members defend the action. They cite the roadway and sidewalk cutting back the area and danger from decayed trees. Younger trees were removed to allow grading for new walks.
Receiver Appointed for Mooresville Water Company
Judge C. J. Orbison of the Marion County Superior Court named Leroy J. Keach as receiver for the Mooresville Water Light Heat and Power Company. The Indianapolis Electrical Company petitioned, alleging the firm has no funds to continue operations and owes $256.89. The firm has bonds totaling $75,000 and other debts around $14,000, with plant value listed at $125,000. The receiver may borrow money to keep the plant running and pay for equipment.
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C. J. Orbison
Marion County Superior Court
Leroy J. Keach
Mooresville
Electrical storm damages coffee roaster motor at KE store
A Friday lightning strike followed wires into KE. W. Day's store damaging the coffee roaster motor. A replacement motor was ordered from the manufacturer. Other notes mention local visits and society events including a 60th wedding anniversary in Waynesville and a hospital mastoid operation.
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KE. W. Day
Town Notes and Social Roundup Across Plainfield Area
A lengthy community roundup covers garden seed visits, property for sale near town, hosting visits by relatives from Indianapolis and Lafayette, travel to Europe and California, and local civic actions. Plainfield votes 168 to 88 to approve a water works plant, while a Vandalia work train incident damages fences and street poles. A school operetta Jack and the Bean Stalk delights locals with a strong cast led by Raymond Gregory and Mildred Townsend. The piece celebrates community ties and school achievement.
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Plainfield
Marriages Registered for Local Residents in This County
List of marriage licenses showing bride and groom names, birth years, parental lines, and occupations. Couples include Robt Martindale and Bessie Moore. Thomas McCormick and Grace Norman. Clifford Shuler and Orpha Sherard. Wm Ferguson and Lena Julian. Oscar Kriner and Stella Myers. John Pollard and Emma Davis. Everett Brunneman and Rachel Rawlins. Gail Goss and Mabel Duckworth among others.
Mooresville Graduates Record Largest Class
Mooresville public schools close term next Tuesday with a 22 member graduating class the largest yet. Names include Cleo Appie Ellsworth Aldrich Ralph Ballard Russel Brackney Pearl Cos Mae Dillon Gladys Gregory Raymond Gregory Helena Henderson Leonard Hadley Jessie Keller Walter Seller Fred Marley Renfro Money Estelle Phillips Hazel Roberts Walter Richardson Herbert Spoon Pearl Sellers Clyda Thompson, all regarded as Mooresville's best ready to become useful citizens.
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Jack
Harold Cook
Mary W. Sparkes
Sparky
Lucy B. Hawk
Raymond Gregory
Mildred Townsend
Mildred
Ralph Ballard
Jessie Keller
Madam Grant
Clyda Thompson
Cleo Latta
Helen Hadley
Jennie
Nettie
Mary
Tom
Fred
Gladys Lindley
Gertrude Dolen
Fred Marley
Ellsworth Aldrich
Mooresville
Cleo Appie
Russel Brackney
Pearl Cosand
Mae Dillon
Gladys Gregory
Helena Henderson
Leonard Hadley
Walter Seller
Renfro Money
Estelle Phillips
Hazel Roberts
Walter Richardson
Herbert Spoon
Pearl Sellers
Subscriptions Paid for Benjamin Sheffer and Milner
Notice lists payments for subscriptions from Benjamin Sheffer of Cima California and W L Milner, indicating completed annual dues.
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Benjamin Sheffer
Cima
Cal
W. L. Milner
Puzzling Letters on Engagements and Advice
A reader asks how to handle a young man who breaks engagements and delays commitments. The response advises patience, appearing indifferent, and letting him proceed at his own pace. If he stays inconsistent, the writer suggests moving on with someone else and questioning whether he is worth worrying about.
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Mag
B. H
Social Etiquette Queries on Promenade and Courtesy
A reader named Grace asks if a young man should walk between a mother and daughter or on the outer side with the mother inside. She also questions whether a young lady should help a gentleman with his overcoat in public venues like theaters or restaurants.
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Grace
Social Etiquette Advice From a Candid Mentor
A moral guide warns men to avoid walking between two women and to walk beside the daughter. It says men should not assist a man with his overcoat unless he is severely incapacitated, urging men that they are capable of handling their own coats.
A Graduating Breakfast Ideas for an All-Girl Event
An anxious reader asks if hosting a small graduating breakfast for female friends is appropriate. They request guidance on proper timing and menu, plus fresh ideas for table decorations and light entertainment suitable for an all girls gathering.
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Anxious
Inquirer
New Table Etiquette For Breakfast Meetings
The piece prescribes a twelve o clock or half past breakfast with fruit first then main course of squabs or fried chicken plus two vegetables hot rolls coffee a salad and cold dessert. It notes no soup and coffee with the meat and suggests floral table arrangements in wicker baskets with place cards and favors and a flower guessing contest for amusement.
How Should a Girl of Sixteen Dress and Speak
A stenographer asks in a letter about proper hair length for a sixteen year old, suitable dress length, and whether a girl should initiate speaking to a gentleman or wait for him to speak first, reflecting era etiquette.
Hairstyles and dress of sixteens noted in article
The text describes sixteen year old girls wearing hair in braids around the head or looped in back with a bow. Dresses are noted as worn just below the shoe tops. It mentions a woman's privilege in relation to this style.
Spring fashion notes on coats and accessories
Fashion notes describe parasols with crystal handles and rings, early spring tailored suits in blue and tan, automobile coats with rough effects, a lace short coat returning in style, and decorative touches such as beady rose accents on children's hats. Belts are commonly paired with moble coats.
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Moble
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Ira Tally
Winston-Salem
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Alf Richardson
Monrovia
Martha Thompson
Carter
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Mr. Robinson
W. B. Hartsock
Rebecca Comer
Miss James
Brazil
M. K. Davis
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Emma Lewis
A. S. Wheeler
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T. H. Britton
Harrison — Street
Thos. C. Brown
Prof
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Amanda Greegson
Chester Lawrence
Kokomo
Idabelle Ford
C. L. Hallam
California
G. A. Iseller’s
Jeff Scott
Martinsville
Bay View Club
Grace S&s. Harvey
Waverly Ind
Banta
Harold Smitherman
East Bend
John Smitherman
Iowa
First National Bank
W. L. Hargrave
Jamestown
Re. J. W. McFall
Abrs. Minton
A. S. Bucker
Buckers
Theodore Romine
Sumner Sisters
L. Ks
Bertha Munson
Squire's Court
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Fred Scruggs
John Bryant
Ed. Poe
Poe
Marshal Beeler
Squire Mendenhall
Charles Poe
Parr
Ed Poe
Charles
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Fred A. Plummer
J. C. Wilson
B. F. Jones
Waynesville, O
Nathan Jones
Jones
Babe
Rufus Nysewander
Methodist
Ela Reagan
Chicago
Marion Loop
Northup
Woman's Home Missionary Society
I Ianapolis
M. E
Mesdames
T. E. Lawrence
F. E. Carlisle
Amanda Greeson
W. F. Hindley
Emma Thompson
Igre.a
G. A. Keilers
Lre Trueblood
Greencastle
Edna Dean
Amo
A. L. Wheeler
Clifton Wheeler
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East High Street
E. W. Day
Frank Jones
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Clare Sanders
O. H. Mills
Lafayette
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Times Office
Will Henley
Chester McPherson
Weiner, Ark
Chester
Miss Smith
Arkansas
Joseph Taggart
New York
Europe
Daisy Fullerton
Shriner
Susie Taggart
W. L. Jessup
Texas
Friendswood
Bethel
O. N. Yeager
O. P. Macy
J. W. Rinker
Brooklyn
Carrie
Jennie Scott
Margaret Venn
Thos. Prescott
Mr. Prescott
Harrison Street
Jack and the
Robt. Martindale
Bessie Mae Moore
W. Martindale
the Highland
Marshall Moore
Thomas McCormick
Grace Marie Norman
Jos. McCormick
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Ft. Wayne
Brown-Malcuit
Robert Norman Etux
Old Harvey
Chester A. Allen
Myrtle A. Gregory
Riverett
Moyrevia
John A. Hutton
Clifford A. Shuler
Orpha Sherard
Hiram T. Shuler
Wm. A. Shepard Etux
Wm. J. Ferguson
Lena A. Julian
G. B. Ferguson
Miles A. Rariden
Wm. T. Frederick
Carrie Kays
John Kaysetux
Oscar Kriner
Stella May Myers
Benj. F. Myers
Leo H. Beckford
Ellen Campbell
Anderson
Isaac Campbell
John Pollard
Emma Davis
Jacob Pearcy
Emme Adams
Lincoln
Ind
John Pearcy Etux
Geo. Renner Etux
Cope
Everett A. Brunneman
Rachel Kathryn Rawlins
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Gail G. Goss
Mabel Duckworth
Eph L. Goss
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