Christmas Call and Local Social Notes
A list of neighborhood visits and social updates includes Mrs Mary Suddarth going to Jonesboro for the winter with her daughter, Mr and Mrs William Armstrong of Indianapolis visiting relatives near Shelbyville, and Mrs John Melotosh visiting son Samuel S Melotosh. Community notices mention clothing drives, license paperwork, and a civil service exam at French Lick for Paoli postmaster, with named candidates from both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Suddarth
Jonesboro
John Melotosh
South East Township
Samuel S. Melotosh
French Lick
Paoli
Iden Moore
S F. Teaford
Charles Stalcup
Arthur Boyd
QO. P. White
Kenneth McIver
Hoover Trinkle
Park Polson
Trinkle
Wilson
Tindall
Paoli Social News and Local Errands
Mrs George Pope entertained her sister and an aunt from Huntingburg for a few days. T J Wright of Greencastle spent days in Paoli for health and mineral water at Greenfield township. Officials in the county seat attended to business. Mr and Mrs Blish Monybau and Mrs Ira Grosvenor shopped in Louisville. Minnie Tegarden of Orleans township was in town on business. Former Sheriff Elmer Scarlett of West Baden called on friends. Mrs Dana Lindley and her son visited her parents north of Paoli. The Loyal Friends class will host an Oyster Supper Dec 31 with the place announced next week. Mrs Frank Pope of West Baden and Mrs George Dunne in Chicago visited Mr and Mrs George Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pope
Huntingburg
Elmer Scarlett
West Baden
Paoli
Dana Lindley
Hamilton County
B. H. Lindley
Friends
The
Friends Sunday School
Frank Pope
George Dunne
Chicago
Notice of Administration Hotioe Brief and Erroneous Text
The uncersigned appointed by the court of Orange County is named in a notice of administration. The document appears garbled with unclear names and dates, referencing a salve and a William J. Smith.
Help for Children Asked at Christmas in Indiana
An appeal by the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association urges Indiana residents to donate to the Riley Children's Hospital building fund. About 10,000 children need care, and contributions will go toward building the hospital to operate free of charge for the state’s needy children. Donations should be mailed to 18 East Vermont St., Indianapolis, with many communities planning holiday campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peopl
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley Hospital
James Whitcrmb Riley Memorial Association
Riley Children’s Hospital
Riley Memorial Association
Children’s Hospital
East Vermont St
Indianapoli
Governor McCray
Hospitalite Hearty Approval Ag
Riley Hospital
Al Scarlett named for County Assessor GOP nomination
A notice announces Al Scarlett of North West township as a Republican candidate for County Assessor. Scarlett is described as a strong local figure, veteran family background, business experience, and a popular, capable candidate ready to represent the ticket after years without a candidate. Also noted is a basketball game between Morgantown factory teams ending 14 to 1, land purchases near Monon station for building materials, and local aging milestones of Henry Fleenor who just passed his 108th birthday and continues active work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Scarlett
North West Township
Scarlett
Messrs. A. FB. Bently
A. O. Baker
Horton
Monon Station
How's Store We're Ready for the Big Christmas Sale
Store promotes a bustling Christmas shopping event with heavy discounts on dolls gloves night shirts slippers robes and fabrics. Advertises Kewpie dolls 68 to 75 cents up to 150 leather items and a range of clothing goods including shirts socks and union suits. Local shoppers are invited to view a new clothing line and home textiles.
Orange County Historical Society appoints township directors
The Executive Committee appointed township directors to foster interest and solicit members while collecting historical documents to be cared for by Curator Jesse M Wrinkle. Articles will be displayed in glass cases in the Court House corridor. Meeting set for 2 pm Saturday Dec 31 at the Court House. Mr and Mrs John H Weeks of West Baden visiting daughter Mrs Jeff Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Historical Society
Jesse M. Wrinkle
Court House
French Lick
N. B
Mayity Greenfield
S. Ferguson Sackson
Elmer A. Parks
Cnns
L. Finley
Luta Chail
Laux
Orangeville
John Campbell
Orleans
Paoli
Paul Lindley
Felix McDonald
Stampers Creek
James HB
McVoy
John H. Weeks
West Baden
Jeff Cox
Oil discovery at Wheeler well in Trenton Rock region
Report notes Wheeler well near West Baden has yielded a small oil find of about five barrels. Oil quality described as splendid, marking the first Trenton Rock test in Southern Indiana to produce oil. Company workers hope to drill deeper to greater yields and plan ongoing efforts.
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Wheeler
George Oburiea
Easts If
West Baden
Indiana
Trenton Rock
Trenton
Administrator's Sale of Knight Estate Goods
The administrator of Andrew J. Knight's estate will auction personal property at 1 p m on Thursday January 4 1922 at the deceased’s late residence one fourth mile west of Briners Spring Items include one horse household and kitchen furniture carpenter's tools and one clad buggy Terms cash for sums up to five dollars and credit for larger amounts with a note and nine months to pay, secured by approved surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Knight
Briners
Wu. W. Luire
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Goss
Ddr
W. J. Robertson
Shelbyville
William Armstrong
Indianapolis
Rhodes & Lewis
J. P. Riley
Albert Copeland
Henry County
Called
George F. Ham
Republican
T. J. Wright
Greencastle
Greenfield Township
Mrs. Blish Monybau
Ira Grosvenor
Louisville
Minnie Tegarden
Orleany Township
Orange County
Sun Setae
Ruaven
Wiliam
Hon’s Store
Morgantown
Tem
Kno “Ing
Ters
Henry Fleenor
Near
Mil
Port
Washington County
the People
Department of Justice
Orange County Bank
Rhodes
Administrator's Sale
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