Spiceland Quarterly Meeting Proceedings Report
Dr T R Woodard of Knightstown called the meeting to order. Lizzie Ralston led devotional with prayers. Minnie Bassett led song. Reports from thirteen meetings were presented. most praised home and foreign missions, Bible schools, and church work. A Ridgway address on Bible school as a stepping stone to church work urged prayer and broader Bible school effort. Rev P W Ridabaugh spoke on Our Material and its use, stressing valuing children beyond dollars and the importance of teaching faith and virtue. The session closed after miscellaneous business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Woodard
Knightstown
Lizzie Ralston
Minnie
Bassett
Morton Q
Pearson
Kenard
Bible School
Jennie Ridgway
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Indy WM
Minnie Bassett
Emma Randolph
P. W. Ridabaugh
Plainfield
Iaod
Knights of Pythias Hold Decoration and Memorial Services
Knights of Pythias conducted decoration and memorial services on Sunday despite rain. The cemetery ceremonies faced weather disruption but proceeded as scheduled with attendees observing tribute in the cemetery grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Uncertain funeral day marked by rain and musical tribute
The event featured a ritual address and a well received Milton band program. Rain during the cemetery march was the day’s sole unpleasant note, but the hall program helped offset the weather's inconvenience.
Church Services Highlight Urgent Christian Life Message
Sunday services at Christain Church featured Rev Ranshaw and Rev C King who urged immediate gospel work. The sermons emphasized instant action in season and out of season, with focus on delivering the Gospel regardless of conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
C. King
Paul
Timothy
Ana
More Houses Needed Over Time in City Industry
Industries of the city showcase rapid growth with no idle shops. Housing shortages worsen as workers flood in, boarding houses fill, and private families take in workers. Factories like Box, Brass and Iron bedstead, D Handle, and Sunlight Homing expand output. timber and steel mills increase capacity. The article notes new patterns for fall, ongoing factory reconstructions, and plans to keep up with demand, while stressing safety and continued employment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Iain
Rembers
York
Atill
Going to California from New Castle
Loring Kirk and family will leave New Castle for San Jose Onl Wednesday noon. The move removes a prominent young man and a key Kiwanis lodge member. Mr Kirk, born in New Castle, is well known and health reasons are cited for what is hoped to be a beneficial change as he keeps in touch via the New Castle Press. The community extends best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Loring Kirk
New Castle
San Jose
K. of P. Lodge
Kirk
Wheeling Dirt Labor Strike At South Park Greenhouses
Workers at the South Park greenhouses walked out over pay. Seven men earned $1.50 daily and demanded $2. The Heller brothers advertised for more labor, likely restoring a full crew by morning. Authorities expect no severe escalation from the so called strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Messrs
Heller
Sewer work seen for Pan Handle depot area
Civil engineers and surveyors from the Pan Handle railroad are investigating and measuring the city sewer system near the new depot. While results are not yet known, the effort aims to secure proper sewer connections and accelerate depot construction regarded as much needed.
First Choral Recital Promises Season Finale
The choral rehearsal tonight will be in the club rooms and is the penultimate event of the season. Mrs Bennett the soprano from Cincinnati has a fine voice and will sing. Mr Barham the violinist from Muncie leads several admirers to attend. The public is urged to support and New Castle may hear the best choral works again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Cincinnaati
Barham
Muncie
New Castle
Clarence Gebhart
Ray
Carl May
Henry Compton
Ivan Cramer
Ida Lewis
Jessie Keever
Joe Cramer
Misa Ona
Gentlemen's Smoker Hosted by Adolph Rogers on South Main
Adolph Rogers entertained a small group at a smoker at his South Main street home on Wednesday evening. Present were Charles Mouch Judge Morris T B Millikan E H Bundy William Brown A D Ogborn W G Hillock Thos Campbell Charles Hornly and H B Sherman of Decatur county. All reported a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Rogers
South Main Street
Charles ‘Mouch
Judge Morris
T B. Millikan
E. H. Bundy
William Brown
A. D.ogborn
W. G. Hillock
Thos. Campbell
Charles 8. Hornly
H. B. Sherman
Decatur County
Plumber Dick Shepherd Hurt in Pump Incident
Dick Shepard of Carpenter Henry company lay up at home after injuries from a pump mishap. While removing a pump from a well the device slipped and struck his face with the handle and top part. He remains confined but shows improvement and hopes to resume duty soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Shepard
Carpenter & Henry
Hopen
Junior O U A M parade honors in New Castle gathering
The New Castle Council No.16 and a large junior O U A M contingent attended decoration services in Muncie and nearby cities. A parade to the cemetery featured a drill by the Juniors and praise for the band, with many local residents listed among attendees and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Mancie
Withont
Indiana ‘City
New
Onatle
Muncie
Terre Haute
Eee Ous
Sentnafield
Dunkirk
Cil
Manele
R. O. Russell
W. H. Cramer
E. J. Hancock
W. 8
Abbott
McClain
Wm. Bunch
Harry Flynn
Steve Ingram
Gus Eckerle
T.k.smith
J. A. Blossom
Lon Meyers
al White
A. G. Cox
Horace Newmann
Ed Smith
Chesney Paskins
Wm. Rodgers
Frank Ford
James Grady
W. K. Saal
Henry Over
Paul Hooten
Walter Hoffmeir
Wm Wood
Earl Hunnicatt
Wm. Kirby
Walter Castle
Andrew Hines
Harry Beach
J. L. Watkins
K. G Osrtwright
Lovell Mills
Erne Pickett
Local Notices and Social Roundup From Hagerstown Area
A digest of week’s visits, family events, and illness updates in Richmond and nearby towns. Highlights include Lew Gebhart’s wedding to Miss Della Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. Kimmel’s Indianapolis operation for abdominal tumor, and Rev. Hoeffer addressing the Millville I O F Lodge. The drought trims wheat prospects as planting continues amid favorable conditions for corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Gebhart
Della Shafer
Lewis Teeter
Hagerstown
Gebhart
Jon Kimmel
Indianapolis
Hardisty
New Oastle
Mr. Kimmel
Ratliff and Harter Vow at M E Parsonage
The Rev. CO King united Mr. W. W. Ratliff and Mrs London Harter in marriage Saturday evening at the M E parsonage. Ratliff is an electrician with the Light Heat and Power company. They will establish a home at the corner of West Vine and 5th streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. King
New Castle Welcomes Back Misses Helen and Frankie Goodwin
They arrived from New York where they were engaged all winter. A short Atlantic cruise followed the departure, then a trip up the James River to visit historic sites. The sisters enjoyed a successful year in studio work and looked forward to greeting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Frankie Goodwin
New York
Atlantic
James River
New Castle
Child Burned In Boiling Water Spill Incident
Beatrice Yauky seven years old daughter of H H Yauky and wife of North 1st street is in a critical condition from burns received yesterday morning when a vessel of boiling water overturned. She was preparing to bathe, divested, and ran into her father as he carried boiling water spilling it on her chest and shoulders. Dr Wayman attended and reports the patient suffers excruciating pain but is slightly easier at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Yauky
H. H. Yauky
Wayman
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Preas
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Mauss Ia
Te Bork
H. F. de
Nice
Aboir Gripd
Burk
Frank
Mitchel
Wheelers
Dick Shepherd
Richmond
Robertson
Sam Shock
Mooreland
John” Myers
Sudas
Garl Robertson
Hageret
Jacob
Hershberger
Greensfork
Kay
Oakville
John ‘Pressel
Piercé Ean
Liberty Township
Ashland
Elmer Hadley
John Falck
Arch Campbell
Charles Knote
George Knote
Marion
Jacob Herehberger
Hoeffer
I. O. F. Lodge
Millville
HoetYer
Ratliff-Harter
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