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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
11
A damaged OCR fragment describes trains on the Monon Route with references to coaches and through connections to Indianapolis. Names and precise actions are unclear, but it notes railway activity and possible passenger or freight movements involving multiple locations and personnel.
Local residents and visitors populate Paoli and Orleans area scenes with visits to relatives, hotel stays, and minor events. Notables include Mrs Perry McCart of Cine One and Mrs Stephen Kedlen visiting Suleia, Mr and Mrs Jonas Hollingsworth in Paoli, plus Miss Nelle Painter from Terre Haute visiting the Green family. People travel to Mooresville, Culver Military School attendance discussed, and local business ads promote Kelly Rubber tires. The Centennial of Orange County is noted for September events.
Repairing C W Lingle and C C Gardner families attend funeral for Henry Gardner in Livonia. Sunstine Biscuit Co to demo goods at McIntosh's on Saturday May 20. Pack Hardware Co. Mero and Mrs Oscar Stanford and son Lloyd visit Stampers Creek and Walmarsville. Paul Londey and son Fottie visit Droto Trevice Macs and family in Walmarsville. Many Paoli friends attend James H Linuley funeral at Cinpel. Judge Paynter names Thomas Lane and Charyaeway to Orange County Board of Review. Nearby farmer reports flocks of chickens in Mint area.
Horses for sale if you want to buy a horse or sell or trade see RH. V. Rhodes Paoli Ind. Henry Gardner one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Livonia died in that village last week and was buried Sunday He was about 70 years of age and had lived in that vicinity for many years
Rev W L Alexander attended the funeral of his uncle in Harrison county last week. Elizabeth Keeth visits her granddaughter Mrs Lloyd Stephenson in Stampers Creek township. Miss Marie Bowles of Glowington visits her grandmother Mrs L S Bowles and returns home Sunday evening.
James Hi Lindley longtime French Lick resident died at home aged 51 in French Lick after a long association with the French Lick Valley He is survived by a widow and five children and services were held at Ames Chapel with burial in the local cemetery The report notes Rhodes brothers operate stage lines between New Albany and local towns and mentions plans for an auto truck route and daily mail service The item also lists local real estate cattle pasture for sale and visits by Dr Panzer of Indianapolis to Mineral Springs Hotel with references to orchards and the Indiana Apple Growers Co.
A broad list of materials offered including Lehigh Cement Sand Brick wood fibre shingles lath sewer tile drain tile glass doors four panel doors cross panel doors hardware and roofing products. The ad promotes cash purchases for savings and mentions coal and ice in Indiana Pittsburg and Red Comet brands.
Charles M Ham reports Mothers Day at the M E Church last Sunday morning with two young ladies distributing white or black bordered ribbons to attendees whose mothers were living or deceased Rev Alexander preached a fitting sermon for the occasion and the exercises were enjoyed by all present
Henry F. Davidson, longtime bookkeeper for the West Baden Springs Company, resigned last week after eighteen years. He oversaw vast sums and helped through the old building fire and current hotel, planning a long rest before deciding his next step.
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