Local notes sketch community life and visits
Weekly items describe residents selling medicine and plows, preparatory graduation questions, visitors from Lebanon and Brownsburg, sick list names, new horse purchase, and local gatherings. Mentions include Mrs Vernia Scott W W Douden George Taylor Carl Groover Isa Groover Grandma Young Emma Groover Lizzie Grace Elder Tom Ham Frank Groover E B Groover Jane Burk L M Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernia Scott
Litton
W. W. Douden
Local Notes and Visits From Madison County
Miss Callie Proffit remains very low while J S Weldon builds a new house, and Madison Erskine visits from Anderson to summer on his farm. Rev A B Carney preaches fifth Sunday at Shiloh, with several readers and relatives in town. Sam Caplinger and family spend Sunday with his father near Thorntown. James Whiteley hauls lumber for Charles McClaine. John Sandy plans a veranda project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Carney
Shiloh
Madison Erskine
Anderson
Mr. Vancleave
Sam Caplinger
Thorntown
James
Viola Kincaid
Kate Erskine
Mary Bowen
Cason
R. H. Gott
Mellott
Local Notes From Crawfordsville Indianapolis And Surrounds
Reports show Mary Harris and George Sanford briefly ill but recovering. Several residents including James Peterson and Perry Smith visited Crawfordsville and Ladoga relatives. Miss Pearl Adkins and Mrs. Ed Inlee transacted business in Indianapolis. A Sunday excursion to Indianapolis offers a 50 cent round trip with 9 35 a m arrival and 7 30 p m departure. Residents seek a woman correspondent for Orth and Gem laundry promotes pickup at Adkins store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Johnson
Crawfordsville
John Petticord
Indianapolis
George Sanford
Perry Smith
Ladoga
Jessie
Ed Inlee
John Peterson
Crawfordville
Jess Routh
Ben Brown
Waynetown
City
Gem Steam Laundry
Adkins
Warner Peterson
James Hurt
Daisy Hurt
Eva Immel
Hurt
Thirteen youths escape crowd mishap after party at Miss Sperry's
A group of Miss Claire Sperry's guests including Ethel Sparks Leota Shepheard Bertie Dorsay Lizzie Wren Luin Ronk Laura Ronk Mabel Miller Jennie Loga Maude Moss Jessie Shepheard Thompson Zella McVey Flossie Rettinger Rua sel Lockabill Charles Johnson George Ronk and Dick Sparks returned home safely after a wagon trouble left two tongues broken. They fear crowds now but enjoyed games jokes popcorn and apples. Miss Lulu Roni misplaced a gold watch later found at Mr Sperry's gate. The Rathbone Sisters and Knights of Pythias events followed with a lavish supper at Adkins hall and praise for the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Sperry
Ethel Sparks
Leota Shepheard
Bertie Dorsay
Lizzie Wren
Luin
Laura Ronk
Mabel Miller
Jennie
Loga
Maude Moss
Jessie Shepheard
Mate ‘Thompson
Zella McVey
Flossie Rettinger
Messrs
Ruasel Lockabill
Charles Johnson
George Ronk
Dick Sparks
Lulu Roni
Messrs. Lookabill
Johnson
Roni
Mr. Sperry
SHOCKLEY School House Easter Notes and Local Mentions
Easter Sunday brought a pretty day and local chatter includes Grace Elder acting for The Press, Jess Tollen returning from Kansas, James Utter Scott sowing spring wheat, and a correction to a winner’s name. E B Groover visited Jamestown, Hank McLain seen there, and Kate Leep welcomed twin daughters near New Brunswick. Charlie Leak noted with a Yankee Doodle smile. Rev Buchanan completed his appointment at Poplar Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shockley School
Grace Elder
the Press
Jess Tollen
Kansas
Hank McLain
Jamestown
Kate Leep
New Brunswick
Georgetown Booms With Talk Of Saw Mill Expansion
Joseph Jones visited Lebanon. Alf Fowler sale drawn attendees. Miss Maude Hil stays with Mrs. Frank Coshow. Mrs. Broomfield of Pittsboro dies of scarlet fever. Community notes mention potato day, church visits, and social events as Georgetown looks to growth and a possible free nail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
Lebanon
James Grayham
Maude Hil
Frank Coshow
Broomfield
Pittsboro
Alf Fowler
Bateman
Fayette
Ragsdale
New Brunswick
George Pearson
Dad Jones
Jamey Rogers
Geo. Elder
James Simmons
Georgetown
Eliza Jones
Prize Winners Rules at Lizton News Contest
The note outlines a weekly fifteen cent prize for the correspondent sending the greatest number of acceptable news items in April 2010. It corrects an earlier error where Shockley and Lizton tied due to one item. It lists eligibility rules, reporting standards, tie handling, and disqualifications including items like church announcements and weather notes from general news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizton
Shockley
The Big Store Opens Spring Display in New Home
After months of cold weather and heavy clothing the Big Store celebrates spring in its new store with a large assortment of dry goods, attractive displays, and lower prices. The note invites everyone to visit to see new arrivals and enjoy better service in a brighter, more spacious setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Baé
Spring Millinery Offers Fresh Tam Crowns and Pastel Trims
The spring millinery features new Tam crowns crushed turbans and jaunty roll brim effects. Trimmings arrive in beautiful pastel shades forming dreamlike headwear. An attractive line of walking hats in new shapes and shadings is also shown, with exclusive Knox sailors agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Sailors
Dress Goods and Silks Offer Radical Spring Refresh
The article praises a radical new range of spring dress goods with soft clinging materials and extensive grey shadings. It notes continued demand for navy and cardinal, while silks show fewer varieties but higher desirability, highlighting printed foulards as a favorite for dressy, serviceable outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Cardinal
Wash Goods Rush Expands To Meet Spring Orders
A busy wash goods section touts a vast, liberal assortment with mail orders reaching distant cities. The third floor displays a wide line of novelties while the dress making department doubles staff and seeks larger quarters to handle spring demand.
Ladies' Furnishings In Fresh Neckwear Veilings And More
The new neckwear veilings ribbons handkerchiefs underwear and hosiery are ready for viewing. Kid gloves have been selected to match the new gowns and millinery.
Home decor sale showcases curtains and linens
A store markets its curtain drapery and linen stock as ahead of previous years with appealing beauty. It asserts consistently fair pricing and notes strong growth over past years as a sign of reliability.
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Cincinnati
Aeae
Fe Linen
Union
Phil Adler
IND
George Taylor
Carl Groover
T. F. Young
Isa Groover
Young
Alf Shockley
John Leak
Groover
Squire Thompson
Brownsburg
Emma Groover
Lizzie
Grace [Lder
Tom Ham
Stringtown
Frank Groover
Grandma Groover
Jane Burk
E. B. Groover
L. M. Elder
Stnday
Jennie Erskine
Miss Callie
Ers J. S. Weldon
Don McClaine
Gertie Wiseman of
Ray Whiteley
Charles McClaine
John Sandy
J. H. Kincaid
I. O. R. L. Lodge
J. A. Hamilton
Ladova
Ellisville
C. L. Rost
Crawfordsville, Ind
Main and Green St
Ornbam
Ornbam Harness Store
Crawferidaville
Mary Harris
Walter Petticord
James Peterson
Joseph Booker
Cale
Canada
Mrs. Schutt
Covington
New Ross
Rathbone Sisters
Katie Rice
Lafayette
Knights of Pythias
Adkins Hall
Lodge
James Utter Scott
Charlie Leak
Buchanan
Poplar Grove
Bischof
Yountsville
New Idea
Yi Bi
Loch Dehef
E. Main ST
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