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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
8
A distant camel performer will join the Methodist Centenary exposition in Galwbabas. The exhibition grounds feature a world missionary exhibit and a diverse animal lineup planned to entertain visitors. Children will ride some safe comics and elephants as part of the centenary celebration preparations.
The article notes partisan credit disputes over wartime leadership, claiming Republicans fulfilled duties in supplying troops for Wilson’s war efforts while Democrats face questions over attaching credit. It promises a party-by-party record of Congress in wartime support of major measures.
A striking editorial cartoon in the New York American dated June 4 depicts President Wilson at a table with King George, a French Republic maiden and a child labeled American Interests appeal for him to stay. The image mocks Wilson’s foreign tour and criticizes Democratic support in a national campaign.
Blanche Yurka creates the role of Understanding, leading female part in The Wayfarer, presented at the Methodist Centenary celebration in Columbus Ohio from June 20 to July 1. Henry Herbert, English Shakespearean interpreter, will have the other leading role. Nearly 1,000 costumed characters will appear in the majestic pageant, staged each evening in the Coliseum at the exposition grounds. The Coliseum claims the largest stage in America, seating 8,000, with a seated chorus of 1,000 voices to augment the production.
SUWEE announces a soprano soloist for The Wayfarer during the Methodist Celebration, part of the Medruist Centny event in Calibis, Va. Blanche Yara leads the pageant as the main soloist, with a grand stage in the Coliseum drawing about 5,000 attendees across 1,000 costume characters and a chorus of 1,000. A nearby lightning strike last night set the Harvey Hudelson barn ablaze, destroying the structure and its contents, with the owner Charles Jones lacking insurance at the time. Local guests, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Braxton and family, visited Paoli for a week with Miss Juanita remaining for an extended stay.
The undersigned petition from Orange County asks for the location and improvement of a highway described as West Baden and Scarlett Road intersecting Vincennes Road. It requests grading paving drainage and construction per the County Unit Road Act approved March 13 1919 with a 20 foot subgrade and 12 inch limestone wearing surface. A hearing is set for 7 7 1919 before the Orange County board and inspectors.
Petitioners representing residents of the county propose paving and grading a road from West Hadon to East River along with widening and drainage work. They request the county board to amend their petition and authorize a hearing, naming Jose Re. McCacley and T. M. Stedicensen as signatories. The petition outlines intended improvements and seeks approval to proceed with construction and related costs.
Walter Newlin trustee announces he will be in his office in Proll on Saturday each week to attend to business for Paoli township. The notice is published as part of the trustee duties and identifies the official.
Ruta Ano Lindley Stelmes born near Paoli Indiana April 18 1913 died near Eudora Rao May 19 1919 aged 6 years 1 month 1 day survives include five sons Charley Lebbeys Olive 31 Robert E Bert B and Henry M and one daughter with one brother Hiro B Lindley and 12 grandchildren Funeral pallbearers were two of her sons and a son in law She remained a member of the Friends Church from birth and lifelong faith is noted with a poetic tribute to heaven.
Mrs Margaret Patmpns, a VinSenner woman, credits Trutana for rapid improvement after three years of rheumatic pains and stomach distress. She reports relief from arm pains, strengthened limbs, improved appetite, disappearance of dark blotches, and reduced side pains after one week. Trutana is being demonstrated at Boyd and Rey's drug store in Paoh.
There is nothing new to report this week regarding the new hotel property. Abstracts for some properties remain incomplete. Last week the company filed deeds with the county recorder for seven properties they have taken over.
Thomas P. Riester has expanded his residence on Eastwater Street with a new veranda that extends longer and wider than the previous structure, enhancing the home’s exterior.
The text promotes using Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the stomach aid digestion and regulate bowels. It contrasts people who enjoy life with those who are bilious anxious and uncomfortable, urging readers to try the tablets as a remedy to improve overall well being.
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