Motsinger Circle Social Tells Of Local Attendance
The well attended spelling event on Wednesday night drew many locals including Wilson best speller and cipher. Attendees included Chas Lockenour and wife, Fred Shanks and wife at the Grubb sale, Ethel Callam Aly Ponsford in Pekin, Lia Rodman and wife at College Hill, Faton Lockenour and family at Ed Bowers, and Ivy Gray collecting corn for Pinug Thompson on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motsinger
Wilson Best
Speller
Chas Lockenour
Fred Shanks
Ethel Callam
Aly Ponsford
Pekin
Lia Rodman
Oha
College Hill
Faton Lockenour
Ed Bowers
Ivy Gray
Pinug Thompson
Wiseman Vicinity Social Round and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Orange Nele and son Lmerson spent Sunday with Frank Nate. E. H. Wrights visited Virginia for four months with their son Bruce. Ollie Wright returns to Chicago work. Abort Zink kept Thanksgiving at Fredericksburg. Local guests attended pie supper at Shiloh. Ray Ponsford works for Joseph I Wright. Preston Hinds family enjoyed Sunday at Preston Smiths. Mr Isvubb's sale near Harristown drew attendees. Ernest Pursue spent Monday with Joseph Wright. Milton Hinds of Hapeigrayyy plans winter visit with sister Mes Filizabeth Smith. Burrill Roberts visited Joseph Wright's. Mrs. Orange Nale visited Mrs. Joseph Wright. T. E. Hinds family visited Geo. Spaylding. Mt Preston Smith improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Nele
Lmerson
Frank Nate
E. H. Wright
Virginia
Geo. Spaylding
Samuel Ponsford
John Rr
Daisy Ridge entertainment at Lost College vhool
Daisy Ridge showed a successful entertainment last Wednesday evening with speeches and dialogues. Oscar Bever moved to the farm formerly occupied by D M Mahurun. Visitors to Samuel Locke none's Sunday included Mr and Mrs W Burns Miss Emma Winnkenbaker and Miss Pearl Winnkenbaker. Mr and Mrs Chas Cuppy attended Sunday School at the Ridge and Rev Condo filled his appointment at Daisy Ridge Chanel Saturday night. James Howell returned from Benton County Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Ridge
Lost College
Oscar Bever
D. M. Mahurun
Samuel Lockenone
W., O. Burns
Emma
Pearl’ Winnkenbaker
Chas Cuppy
the Ridge
Rev. Condo
Thanksgiving visits and social rounds in the vicinity
New Liberty residents including Mr and Mrs James Davis and families spent Thanksgiving at Leonard Jeffs. Roger Callaway and Minnie Bartle visited Falls Cities last week. Rosa Feeler shopped in Stottsbury, John Bartle and Amos Gray with families, Frank Davis stayed with his brother in Jeffersonville. Gregor Waisner and daughter Fay visited Mack Waisner. Some autos used the good roads nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
John Jeffs
Leonard Jeffs
Roger Callaway
Minnie Bartle
Falls
Rosa Feeler
Stottsbury
John Bartle
Amos Gray
Millard Gray
Frank Davis
Jeffersonville
Gregor Waisner
Fay
Mack Waisher
Synthay
Rosebud and Salem Social Notes Amid Domestic Doings
Rosebud residents shared travels to Salem for cattle movement and visits Saturday. James Hanger and Harrison Hall with family were in Salem, Sanford Adams visited his mother with Harrison Hall. Mrs Alies Harmon hosted relatives gathering Sunday December 1. Infant of Mack Mattox buried at Sinking Spring. F Kelley of Salem visited Mary E Godby Tuesday evening. Harrison Hall and wife with James Hall helped to kill a boy for Mary Godby Tuesday. Sylvester Hauger ne w house nearly finished. Lois Hager staying with Aiva Gray in Salem. Some locals gossip about Mrs Della Watts Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hall
Rosebud
Alies Harmon
Mack Mattox
Sinking Spring
Ord. F. Kelley
Salem
Mary E. Godby
Harrison Hall
James Hall
Mary Godby
Sylvester -Hauger
Lois Hayger
Aiva Gray
Shenhutn Hill Papered Social Notes Include Visits
Roscoe Floyd and Everett Anderson Mate returned home from the north. Wm Cansy of Jeffersonville Indiana is visiting at his uncle Letroy Casey's. Mind Greatie Casey was 9 business. Saber at Henryville this week. Mrs Mattie Baker of Beach Slave visited her mother Mrs Janie Brown Saturday. Mr Ath Mrs Newton Thompson have affairs at Salenthid Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Floyd
Everett Anderson
Wm Cansy
Jeffersonville
Ind
Letroy Casey
Casey
Henryville
Thanksgiving visits and social calls noted
Susie Rodman visited Edwin Rodman during Thanksgiving. Manuel Beck, a local business caller, visited Chriss Rodman this week. Dora Jeffs visited her brother D L Jeffs this week. Born to Mr and Mrs Tom Blanken baker also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Rodman
Edwin Rodman
Tom Blankenbaker
Manuel Beck
Chriss Rodman
Dora Jeffs
D. L. Jeff
Riverside area families gather for weekend social visits
Old Pekin Rt John Hurle and Martin Miller and their families visited John Gill and family Sunday. G. M. Johnson was in Salem Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Gus Marlin is reported better. Miss Olive Johnson is staying with Mrs. James Blankenbaker who is quite poorly. Mrs. Edward Bellows and son of LaFayette visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Tagh last week. Rolla Rodman and wife visited Albert Gray and family Saturday night. Mrs. Oren Tatigck and daughters visited at Salem Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Purlee spent Sunday with Samuel Bierly and wife. Miss Maude Gray is home from Salem. Mrs. Albert Gray made a business trip to Wm Markland Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hurle
Martin Miller
John Gill
G. M. Johnson
Salem
Gus Marlin
Olive Johnson
James Blankenbaker
Edward Bellows
LaFayette
Marion Tagh
Rolla Rodman
Albert Gray
Oren Tatigck
Wm. Purlee
Samuel Bierly
Maude Gray
Wm Markland
Hazel Brim
Elmer Skelton
South Boston
Manson Matsinger
Lillian
Faye
Wesley Radcliff
Geo Walker
Bloomington
Jack Brim
Nelson Morris
Shelia
Bethel
Milfard Terrell
Edward Weir
Noble
Samuel Walker
Norris Spurgron
Cleo Garman
John Martin
Chas, Gray
Thad Blankenbaker
Eden Meadors
Hallie Terrell
Mamie
Dora
Percy Matthews
Lee Gorman
Emily
Henryville
Mount Washington Social Notes and Local Visits
Mt Washington reports indicate good health for all after recent events. Fern Martin and Annie Martin spent time with friends, Lawrence Ross visited from Charlestown, Lena Ross visited Josephine Gill, and Annie Martin had Sunday tea with Genevieve Gill. Robert Shanks and family called in Salem, and a funeral was attended near Mt Washington. Stephen Wilson worked for Albert Morris briefly, Sam Baker visited neighbors, GL D Green is listed as sick, and Albert Morris family attended church in New Pekin with dinner at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern’ Martin
Owith Annie Martin
Lawrence Ross
Charlestown
Toud
A. A. Martin
Lena Ross
Josephine Gill
Annie Martin
Genevieve Gill
Robert Shanks
Salem
Mt. Washington
Stephen Wilson
Albert Morris
Sam Baker
GL. D. Green
Will Shanks
New Pekin
Alva Martin
Claude Hedrick
Lewis Trainer
Local Visitors Report From Goss School Community
The Goss School area saw multiple visits and social calls as families and relatives traveled locally. Notable gatherings included Flora and Parvin Waggoner from Crandall visiting, Emma Woodruff with Rosa Fordyce, Batts sisters at John Trainer's, and Brack family at Fred Fordyce's. Additional visits came from Sam Goss, Jesse Fisher of Bloomington, Harry Martin and family, Bert Bell to Louisville, Katie Callahan to her mother, and Cornelius McKinley with Sailie Bell relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora, Waggoner
Parvin
Crandall
Emma Woodruff
Rosa Fordyce
Vida
Sarah Batts
John Trainer
Chas
Ed McKinley
Tilford Martin
Brack
Fred Fordyce
Ed Fisher
Sam Goss
John Lovell
Jesse Fisher
Bloomington
Harry Martin
Logan Martin
Bert Bell
Louisville
Katie Callahan
Jas
Markland
Jesse Malone
Pekin
Cornelius McKinley
Sailie Bell
Silo coverage and family visit notes from Douglas
Jas Voyles reports on Jac Mason's silo while Frank Zink and wife visit Eddie Zink's grandson. Ned Markland and children, Mrs Purlee of Halo, Omer Smith and family from Hooker spend Sunday with Link Zink. W C Hauger and family, Ed Cauble and family visit H E B Harmony at Rosebud. Miss Emma Zink from near Kansas visits her grandpa Zink since Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zink
Eddie Zink
Ned Markland
Zink Family Visit and Farm Work Noted in Local Lines
Lillie and Fern Zink visited sisters and Aunt Delia Johnson Sunday. Ed Short and family of Hale visited his brother Walter Sunday. Miss Lala Vayles returned home from Jas. Davis near Hardinsburg Sunday. Noble Zink held a Phanke giving and worked on his cellar house and barn addition. Jas Voyles visited brother John near Blue River last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Short
Hale
Walter
Lala Vayles
Jas
Davis
Hardinsburg
Noble Zink
Voyles
John
Blue River
Parents Day and Thanksgiving Note in Greenbrier Region
A garbled yearend notes column from Greenbrier records Parents Day observances at Old Zoar and nearby schools. It lists Thanksgiving visits across families including Meadors Gorman Walt er Skelton Radcliff Reed and others, and various visits and church events around Pekin Bloomington Henryville and Willard with multiple households mentioned.
Thanksgiving visitors and local incidents in Blooming ton area
Mrs Cornelus McKinley of Blooming ton spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Rev FM Brock filled his appointment at Chaple Hill. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Norris Spurgeon. Mrs John Fisher visited in Louisville with her daughter. Several families attended church at Chaple Hill and visited cousin Mrs Enoch Engleman. Lew Blankenbaker and son visited his daughter Mrs Albert Mead. Miss Mary Wiseman of Coryden and Miss Hagel Rosenburg of New Albany visited their aunt Mrs Jesse Shoemaker. Mrs Polly Trusner died at her son Devi Trusner’s home in Bedford. funeral held at Swayback. Clyde Brown of Indianapolis visited Pleasant Ridge. Chas Henright, 77, of Broom Hill tried to kill himself, leaving a note on Mr Ruben Green’s plate. He bled severely but is improving after Dr Bodine Stalker treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelus McKinley
Bloomington
John Sheets
FM. Brock
Chaple Hill
Norris Spurgeon
John Fisher
Louisville
Nicholas Leuthart
Lorenzo ‘Wells
Ehurch
Enoch Engleman
Lew Blankenbaker
Raymon
South Boston
Albert
Polly Trusner
Jacob Trusner
Devi Trusner
Bedford
Bardenard
Swayback
Clyde Brown
Indianapolis
Pleasant Ridge
Chas Henright
Broom
Bodine Stalker
South Boston Social Notes Mention Bripp Visitor
In South Boston a good crowd is discussing the Bripp. Mrs Howard of Sellersburg has been visiting friends in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Sellersburg
Remington busker Delbert Anderson returns home
Local news notes Delbert Anderson back from Remington where he has been busking gu. Walter Elliott family and Howard Motsinger households visited relatives. multiple small items covering illness, visits, and social events in Salem, Pekin, and surrounding areas.
Local residents attend Emanuel protracted meeting
Mrs. Louis Hipps joined Dave Fisher's gathering last week as communities members report many townsfolk attending the ongoing protracted meeting at Emanuel. Mr. and Mrs. A M Goss departed Tuesday for Texas seeking relief for ill health and are hopeful for Mr. Goss's improvement. James Martin and family spent Thanksgiving with Louis Hipye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel
Louis Hipps
Dave Fisher
A.M. Goss
Texas
Goss
James Martin
Apent
Louis
Hipye
Local social notes from College Hill and Palmyra
Simpson Martin of Palmyra visited his daughter Mrs Hipps. Ed Reise returned from New Albany to Phillip Hein. Nicholas Losson was at Palmyra. Cecil Brown spent Sunday at John Lovell s. Mr and Mrs Hipps spent Sunday at Palmyra. David Fisher and wife were guests at Dallas True s Monday. Clyde Martin and wife visited his cousin Mrs George Newton. Clyde Brown of Indianapolis visited his mother last week. Miss Inez Burrel visited Olive Martin Sunday. Wedding bells in this vicinity. Miss Nellie Motsinger has been on the sick list. Roy Sullivan ill with tonsillitis. Miss Sadie Mutsinger returned home after a stay with Albert Smith. Thorn ton Parkheiser s horse frightened and ran away with Eld G W Girdley of Bedford. Bethel John Stewart sick with grippe. Misses Alpha Stitt and Bertha Crowe visiting Nora Williams. Sissie Slim and Peter Hochandle of Jeffersonville were visiting John Williams. Grover Terrell and wife spent Sunday at John Williams. Dr Green was in this vicinity last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier
Chas
Martin
Wmi Morgan
Willard ‘Floyd
Lewis Stewart
Willis Stewart
Henry Bill
Pekin
Tagon
Billig Motsinger
Chriss Tosh
Elfen Meadors
Pekin Mons
Henry Hilland
Laura’ Leonard
Elsie
Wilkie Hill's
Delbert Anderson
Remington
Walter Elliott
Howard Motsinger
L. A. Elliott
Ray Payne
Myrtle Motsinger
Pearl Leonard
Crawfordsville
Ind
H. L. Asherbraner
Gertrude Garrison
Glenn Rodman
Salem
Merle Payne
Edward Walker J
Jesse Martin
Ed Reise
New Albany
Phillip Hein
Nicholas Losson
Palmyra
Cecil Brown
John Lovell
Mrs. Hipps
David Fisher
Wife
Dallas True
Clyde Brown
Indianapolis
Inez Burrel
Olive Martin
John Stewart
Grippe
Alpha Stitt
Bertha Crowe
Nora Williams
Sissie Slim
Peter Hochandle
Jeffersonville
John Williams
Grover Terrell
Dr. Green
Thanksgiving visits across Rural Route 13 families
Mary Thompson and the Davis sisters along with Rodman and Mead visited home folks for Thanksgiving. Roscoe Floyd returned from Bloomington and is now in Salem. Melvin Plowman visited Henry Davis for Thanksgiving. Lillie Mead visited her uncle Beal Mead Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Mamie
Susie
Elsie Davis
Susie Rodman
Lillie Mead
Roscoe Floyd
Bloomington
Salem
Melvin Plowman
Henry Davis
Beal Mead
Local Visitors and Visitations Reported in Lanes School Area
Miss Minnie Miller visited Asa Miller on Sunday and Monday. Bee Joe WYuneh will preach at South Liberty Sunday morning. Della Brown came home Monday. Gilmer Boaz visited home folks. John Hubbard was in Palmyra Monday. Clellah Sears was at O S Boaz's. Fitzhugh Boaz spent his vacation with his parents. Henry Hertel and Ezra Voyles have been carpentering for H S Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Miller
Asa Miller
Bee Joe Wyuneh
South Liberty
Della Brown
Gilmer Boaz
John Hubbard
Palmyra
Clellah Sears
O.S. Boaz
Fitzhugh Boaz
Henry Hertel
Ezra Voyles
H. S. Brown
Scarlet Fever Scare at Pekin Dims As No New Cases Appear
The Pekin scarlet fever scare has subsided with no new cases reported and extended time since the last illness reduces future risk. W L Green M D notes safety for residents. Nearby, Henry and Dora Davis visited Miss Mamie Davis. Samuel Carpenter and Isaac Cooley plan a trip to Sullivan County. Delia Baker of Attica Ind visited her mother Mrs Sarah Johnson. Falk and Lucas build a slaughter-house for H C Sullivan. Mr and Mrs P J Purlee hosted Thanksgiving with Delia Baker and Alice Corbin among guests. Roy Miller bought over $2500 worth of goods at H C Sullivan’s store, prompting speculation on a new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin Nag
WL. Green, M.D
Henry
Dora Davis
Mamie Davis
Samuel Carpenter
Isaac Cooley
Sullivan County
P.J. Purlee
Delia Baker
Attica
Ind
Bruce
Geo. Baker
Alice Corbin
Louisville
H. C. Sullivan
Roy Miller
Salem
Harve
Roy
Suit the Small Girl Coral and Black Velvet Hats
Two new hat models for girls feature coral pink and black velvet. The small girl's bonnet uses coral pink brocaded silk with chiffon, black velvet trim, and elastic under the hair. The older girl’s hat is plain black velvet on a wire frame with coral pink silk facing and high luster ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Slater
Prizes for card parties and clubs
Describes affordable prize ideas for card games and bridge events. Suggests adjustable shoe trees with ribbon, tally cards, painted cards, playing cards as prizes, and practical items like handkerchiefs or guest towels, noting avoid personal articles to please many tastes.
Silk and Satin Coats in 19th Century Fashions
The passage describes satin and silk coats that are vague in lining or unlined, often trimmed with chiffon. It notes straight, shapeless self trimmed garments, useful as overgarments for dainty frocks, and mentions vivid chiffon or silk linings and bright colors with matching belts. It highlights versatile styling with scarves or draped details.
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Wiseman Vicinity
Shestnut Hill
MT. Washpngton
Lower
Goss School
Douglas
Jac C. Mason
Lillie
Fern Zink
Delia Johnson
New Richmond
Old Zoar School
Lebert Gorman
Des Vanmeter
John Gorman
Carrie Hardy
Alice
Samuel Walter
Wm Sifers
Lillie Platt
Henry Sanders
Borden
D. Mull
H. N. Tompson
C. L. Stone
Valona
Roscoe Criswell
Fredericksburg
Virginia Stepp
Campbellsburg
Frank and
Audery Kelley
Jennie Best
Ralph Radcliff
Ethel Wright
Walter Denton
Harley Denton
Wm Barnard
Pleasant Grove
Ott Arould
Mary Gardner
Charlie Redus
Paoli
C.C. Gardner
Beecham Wells
W. C. Hackney
Roy Hancock
Orleans
James Hancack
W. F. Bowles
Milltown
D. F. Kelley
Grover Frankenfield
A. R. Golglazier
Frankfort
Edward VanCleave
Wifo
John Kay and Son
Bowmans
Mattie Gibbons
James Churchman
Farabee
John Bowman
Clara Sanders
Susan Watts
Lafe Sauder
Mary Richard
Harry Motsinger
Sam Newton
John F. Motsinger
Olive Branch
Arthur Fisher
Barbara Motsinger Epert
Emmett Weaver
Irene Sifers
Florence and
Cletis Platt
Stella Stewart
Luke
John Packwood
Emma Meadors
Mary Meidoig
Florence Motsinger
Margaret Thompson
Thompson
Happy Sidge
Simpson Martin
Clyde Martin
George Newton
Nellie Motsinger
Roy Sullivan
Sadie Mutsinger
Albert Smith
Thornton Parkheiser
Bugsy
Eld G. W. Girdley
Lanes School
Ateica
Sarah Johnson
Falk & Lucas
H. C. Sulivan
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