Raglesville Notes on Visits Moves and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Grover Swayze visited John O Malley near Bramble Sunday. A southeast arrival has purchased part of Rev Thes Wadsworth s late farm and will move early fall. Walter Wadsworth moved his family from Lawrence County to the town area. J B Anderson and wife welcomed a new baby girl June 17 southeast of here. G W Prewitt and wife visited near Elnora Saturday night and Sunday. James Dyal went to Knox County for work. Public well restored to full supply. J J Cunningham and daughter Mina drove to Odon Saturday. Miss Camilla Hopkins spent several days with Starlin Noodruff s family southeast of here. Sherman Stucky back from Washington. clover cutting begun this week. Corn thriving with favorable weather.
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Thes
Wadsworth
Memorial Day Ballgame and Song in the Suburbs
A nostalgic folk piece recalls Memorial Day as a community day with games, flags, and long speeches. Soldiers sing, a Chicago game score hinted, and a family scene shows mixed feelings about the speeches and holiday rituals. S. E. Kiser signs the verse.
Jersey bull for service on farm notice
On my farm I offer a two year old Jersey bull for service. Terms reasonable. H. E. Ward.
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H. E. Ward
Bargains and visits spread through Odon area
Co L Pierson and others attend in Odon and Terre Haute as Abraham's advertises cheap rugs and shoes. Local visits include Miss Clara Correll, Miss Rena Dearmin, Miss Helen Gantz and many families from Indianapolis, Bloomington, Greenwood, and Bedford. Community events note G A R festival proceeds of about 22 dollars and a quarterly church meeting at Odon M E church.
Threshold Coal Price and Utility Scale Notice
Threshing coal priced at 8 cents per bushel. U.S. standard scales listed on the yard. Odon Light and Power Company noted.
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U.S
Odon Light & Power Co
Young Hastings Dislocates Arm in Barn Play
John Hastings the youngest son of the prosecuting attorney dislocated his right shoulder while playing in a barn on Saturday.
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John Hasting
Hastings
Washington
Willow Lick Community News Highlights
Will Miller left Sunday to attend the State Normal. The Zeigler infant is very sick. Dean Richardson has returned home from Indianapolis. Anderson Overton and family of Odon visited his parents. Matt Poorman and wife were at Olon. Win McCarter moved cattle to Odon. Edna Ramsey and Clesta Ramsey visited Bertha Overton. Vera Marshall guests with Bess Sears. Alva Callahan was in the area Tuesday.
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Dale
Hubert Sears
Vera Marshall
Mae and
Blanch Wright
Verna
Bess Sears
Alice
Pleasie Cunningham
A. J. Evel
Family Sunday
Will Miller
State Normal
Harve Lane In Trouble Again
Harvey Lane was arrested in this city and jailed on a wife desertion charge after Linton police alerted local officers. Found in the Globe hotel saloon, he resisted arrest and sought to contact his wife by phone. Lane has prior trouble and an unpaid fine for intoxication.
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Harvey Lane
Linton
Thane
Globe Hotel
Boston and
Ellis
Lane
Terre Haute
Local residents and visitors record for week in Farlen area
J P Taylor traveled to Bloomington while John Stotts visited Epsom. Mrs Oscar Wallick and son Gleason went to Terre Haute. Hayden and Amos Osborne families visited Ed Hubbard. Hugh Neerimer of Odon and a Terre Haute wife were here. Grant Sipes and son Raymond visited Trulove Sipes. John Williams did painting at Mt Olive church. J P Taylor and W H Bechtel visited D B Ogden of Scotland. August Fessler from Martin County was here. Mill Ledgerwood and James Trueblood visited Van Buren town ship. J B Stotts were at Burns City. John Edmondson from Martin County was here early week. W N Sanders visited Sceland. Ladies Aid met with Mrs James Neerimer. Bradford Kutch and daughter Gladys visited Al Toon and family.
Picnic Sandwich Tip From Woman's Home Companion
A July tip describes picnic sandwiches made from small round rolls. After cooling the rolls are hollowed slightly and filled with chopped chicken blended into a stiff cream, seasoned with salt pepper and celery salt for a spirited, portable dish.
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Woman’s Home Companion
The Printer's Devil Origin in Printing History
The term printer's devil arose in Venice with Aldus Manutius who employed a homeless black boy. Locals believed the boy was an imp aiding in printing, mobbed the office, then learned he was human. The label persisted for boys doing rough presswork in printing houses.
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Satan
Aldus Minutius
Venice
Hias
Flea troupe thrills London party then fleas vanish
At an afternoon London party the Tatler notes a hostess hired performing fleas for entertainment. The finale ends in comic chaos as the impresaria laments losing one flea while a guest brushes past, drawing relieved reactions from the manager who retrieves the missing artist.
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London
Tatler
Impressaria
Musicians Enraged Over Printer s Error
The Worthington Times cites a typographical error in a recent issue that altered a quartet’s description. Editors explain the press rush caused several mistakes including a misprinted word changing meaning and sparking local inquiries. Some applicants, labeled as jacks, were deemed ineligible.
Outrageous Ferry Charge Draws Sharp Criticism
The Herald reports on a Kind erhook ferry operator charging 1 for a car round trip and calls it highway robbery. Authors argue ferries should be price equalized with Petersburg, where a round trip once cost 1 75, noting heavy vehicle weights and unjust discrimination.
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Kinderhook
Petersburg
Washington
D. D. D. D. D. Entertain The D. D. D. D. Girls
Friends gathered Thursday evening at Miss Hazel Crooke’s home for music games and contests. Miss Lucy Patterson won the prize in the activities with a Stunt contest. Miss Letha O'Dell predicted the club’s future in 1920 and a three course luncheon followed with a cherry lake lemon ice and coffee to finish.
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Hazel Crooke
Lucy Patterson
Letha O’dell
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Richard Parish
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Oscar Wallick
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Ed Hubbard
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Grant Sipes
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John Williams
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J. P. Taylor
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D. B. Ogden and
August Fessler
Martin County
Mill Ledgerwood
James Trueblood
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J. B. Stotts
Burns City
John Edmondson
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Sceland Sun
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