Local notices and ads from Paoli town
A collection of brief items lists sales of ice cream freezers a few pigs lambs and a Chalmers automobile for sale. It notes Memorial Day bank closures Thursday May 30 and various local meetings, visits, weddings and church services including Evangelistic meetings at the Friends Church and a basket meeting at Old Union Church. Streets, farms and people referenced include J F Stucker R P Hofmann J G Bostons and Samuel T Bledsoe with multiple residents visiting or hosting.
Local notices promise music lessons and county registrants
After June 5 I shall be in Paoli and give either violin or piano lessons. Those who wish to take please leave their names with Mr. Chas. Murray Thelma Murray Orleans Tod. Besides the 39 names of registrants from this county two others registered elsewhere but in county when called went along with the boys making 42 in the party. Found portable wheel with tire between Worth Atkinson's and Paoli. Owner can have by calling at this office and paying for this ad. Earl Sweeney Mrs Hejlens. Green returned home last Friday after wintering with her children in New York Albany and Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
Chas
Murray
Thelma Murray
Orleans
Tod
Worth Atkinson’s
Hejlens. Green
James Taylor Green
New York
E. J. Collins
New Albany
H. Colyer
Carbondale
Fertilizer choices and local notices in county report
Farmers are urged to consider Homestead BE Rough and Day-break and a tomato brand before spring purchases. The page lists recent marriage licenses issued, health officials in Indianapolis attending a state meeting, and wartime notes. It also reminds 21 year olds to register for the draft on June 5 under penalty for noncompliance.
Vin Hepatica Herbal Kidney Tonic Claims Quick Restoration
An old health ad touts Vin Hepatic as a powerful herbal prescription to cleanse kidneys, stomach, liver and bowels. It promises rapid improvement for weakness and listlessness and urges readers to keep a bottle on hand.
Cardus Helps Woman Overcome Pain and Weakness
Palmyra Michigan resident Mrs. Chas T Falter reports using Cardus in 1911 after prolonged dull and sharp shooting pains. She says seven to eight bottles restored strength, eased back and head pain, and eliminated medical visits, recommending Cardus for female troubles.
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Cardus
Palmyra
Mich
Chas. T. Falter
Tate
Notice of Assessment and Draft Reports From Indiana Local Units
A local notice warns Orange County Farmers Fire Association members that policies lapse if an assessment is unpaid by June 15. The treasurer will collect at Paoli Hardware Co in Paoli June 1 and at Orleans Hardware Co in Orleans June 1 and at W Ritters Store in French Lick June 16. The report also notes county registrants for Columbus Barracks leaving with Chester Hill and children of Mrs Cunningham in Martinsville. Misses Caplinger and Braxton are visiting Princeton this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange ‘County Farmers’ Fire Association
Paoli Hardware Co
Paoli
Ind
Orleans Hardware Co
Orleans
Indiana
W. W. Ritter
John W. Polson
Treas
Indiana prohibition law takes effect as nationwide reform looms
The piece notes Indiana's statewide prohibition began April 2 and public opinion is broadly favorable. It also covers Memorial and Decoration services by Rev. John Asher, corrections about Miss Elliott of Orleans, and commentary on railroad wage increases and potential war-time funding.
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Indiana
Orange County Board of Review Sets June Meeting
Orange County Indiana will hold a meeting at the Auditor's Office Paoli on Monday June 3 1918 to assess review and equalize personal property including real estate improvements and omitted property. Complaints must be filed in writing signed by the complainant and the session will run up to twenty days with hearings before final adjournment. P M Stephenson Auditor of Orange County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Orange County
Indiana
Auditor’s Office
Court House
Paoli
Board of Commissioners of
P.M. Stephenson
Orange County drives large Red Cross War Fund subscriptions
The Orange County Red Cross War Fund exceeded its $5,000 quota with multiple entries from towns like French Lick Paoli West Baden Orleans Leipsic and more totaling $9324.00. War Bond Chairman BE Throop led events with local girls performing and speeches by Private Mowrer and others. Ed Bardard of West Baden contributed a large gift, and twenty five percent of subscriptions may be retained for civilian relief work.
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Red “Cross War Fund
sOrange Cmoty
Orange County
French Lick
Paoli
West Baden
Orleans
County
Leipsic
BE. L. Throop
War Bond
Ephr. Paoli
Ames
Chapel
Green Brier
Frenchs Lick
Bremer
Mowrer
General Pershing
Liberty, Loan
Red Cross
Paol
West Biden
Oscar Batts
County Council of Defense
Edward Barlard
Barlard
Elizabeth Moore obituary at Moore's Ridge
Elizabeth Moore wife of E F Moore died last Wednesday near French Lick and was buried at Moore's Ridge. Funeral services were led by Rev George Wininger. She married B F Moore August 23 1869 and joined Moore's Ridge Church in 1860. She was a faithful member for 30 years before illness. She stated she was ready to go where there is no sickness. She lived seventy years and ten months. She leaves a husband eight sons and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moore
E F. Moore
French Lid
Moore’s Ridge
George Wininger
B. F. Moore
Moore's Ridge Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goss
J. F. Stucker
Lambs
R. P. Hofmann
J. G. Boston
Memorial Way
Taswell Weeks
Brown & Hoss
Mineral Springs
Samuel T. Bledsoe
Jackson Township
John Stalcup
Oaktown
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Orville Haley
Perry McCart
Monon Railway Co
Chicago
Stampers Creek Church
Louise Braxton
Bedford Schools
Friends Church
Rev
Cosand
Miss Nettie Springer
Old Union Church
Lost River
George Gross
Here
Iowa
Henry Gross
Juanita Matlock
Christina Ernst
Medora
Asher
John Asher
James Cu, Cadle
Emma Downs
Arthur Farlow
Lydia Heath
Chalmers Automobile
Davidson
Surrey
Rhodes
Earl Sweeney
Homestead
Tomattoes
Charles T. Brown
James
Calle
Jacob Reel’s
Josephine Bland
Daniel K Wallingford
Elia Quarkinbush
Baker
Conscription Board
Vin Hepatica
Boyd & Boyd
Paoli, Indiana
E. O. Grosvenor
Indianapolis
Camp Tayior
Columbus Barracks
Chester Hill
Chester
Cunningham
Martinsville
Sarah Caplinger
Nadie Braxton
Princeton
DR. King
M. E. Church
M. E
Lick Creek
Miss Elliott
McAdoo
Amouniti
Orange County Board OF Review
Heise
B. V. Rhodes
RED Grobs
Cardu
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