Mudville Fair Grand Success at Annual Event
The Second Mudville Fair, staged at the school under the Parent-Teacher Club, attracted five to six hundred attendees. Authorities report 326 dollars raised, up 76 dollars from last year, with five groups including The Woman's Club and American Legion presenting shows. Proceeds fund milk for undernourished children and playground equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudville
Woman’s Club
Evening Musical
Delphian Society
American Legion
The
Shriners
Shriners Club
Ray Lamb
Fay Harris
Improvements Completed at Schaefer Bros Building
Improvements on Schaefer Bros business building have been completed. A three story rear addition 22 by 30 feet extends the building to the alley for a total length of 105 feet. Front entrances on each side lead to elaborately paneled show windows with hardwood flooring. Plans call for interior redecorating and new hardwood floors in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer Bros
Rev W L Clark visits town former pastor here
Rev W L Clarke, ex pastor of Main Street Presbyterian, spent last week in town greeting friends. He has worked in Indianapolis four years and travels for church work. He leads a Mission at Mayor and W Washington, plans a new building, funds held in bank, and runs a kindergarten for over one hundred children with teachers from Mrs Blaker's School. Mrs Clark’s health improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clarke
Main Street Presbyterian Church
Preston Oil Leases 15000 Acres for Deep Test Wells
The Preston Oil Company of Washington Pennsylvania leases 15000 acres across southern Pike and western Dubois counties near Zoar and plans a deep test well on Arthur Sickbert’s Pike County farm. W D Carter, an oil contractor, moved a rig and agrees to drill to 2500 feet in wild cat territory 12 miles east of production in Pike County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Oil Company
Washington, Penn
Pike County
Dubois County
Zoar
Arthur Sickbert
W. D. Carter
Grand jury empaneled in Pike Circuit Court for November term
The Pike Circuit Court grand jury was empaneled Tuesday morning to investigate disturbances described as white male issues across the county in the past two weeks. Superintendent Leas of the Public High School and the Senior Class attended to observe the swearing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Circuit
Carl H Gray
Leas
K P Lodge Holds Lamb Roast and Smoker Night
K P Lodge members host a lamb roast and smoker at their hall Wednesday evening. About fifty guests expected including Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rumble and their son Bart who plan to leave Friday for San Francisco to spend the winter with Mrs. Rumble’s mother Mrs. Alice Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Lodge
Sam Rumble
Bart
San Francisco
Cal
Rumble
Alice Patterson
Mary E Risley 1841 1922 obituary from Pike County
Mary E Risley daughter of Dedrick was born in Pike County September 7 1841 and died December 8 1922 at her daughter M rs Toler near Cato aged 81 years 3 months 11 days. She married Geo P Risley and had nine children. Funeral held Monday at 10 30 at the home by Rev Ottis L Johnson with burial in I C O F Cemetery at Otwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Risley
Amelia Sullivan
Cato
Amanda Hunley
North Dakota
Curtis Risley
Evansville
Albert Risley
Indianapolis
James H. Risley
Colorado
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church Triumphant
Ottis L. Johnson
Otwell
Marriage Sealed For Irene Hagar and Louis Barnes
Reverend J C Me Gling of Main Street Presbyterian performed the ceremony uniting Miss Irene Hagar and Louis Barnes as husband and wife. The couple will reside at Littles where Barnes works in the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. MeGling
Main Street Presbyterian Church
Irene Hagar
Louis Barnes
Littles
Barnes
Father of Tony Troxler Dies in St Louis Hospital
The remains of George Troxler, longtime St. Anthony resident, died in St. Louis on Saturday after a long illness. Born December 22, 1842, he was 72 years, 11 months and 11 days. Funeral at St. Anthony church. Survived by wife, 13 children, two brothers, two sisters, 15 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Huntingburg Independent reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Troxsler
St. Anthony
St. Louis
St. Anthony Church
Clements
Troxters
Mary Lory
Vine
Henry Frick
Kerthe Mason
George Troxler
Nash
Muenz
Dubois County
John Troxler
Jasper
Anthony Troxler
Louise Schneider
Ferdinand
Andy Hoefling
Huntingburg
Patrons and Teachers Organize Poor Farm School Club
Friday afternoon December 1 the Patrons and Teachers of Poor Farm School organized a Parent-Teacher Club. A petition for repairing the school house was signed by all present. Refreshments followed. Officers elected: President Anna Robinson, Vice President W T Abell, Secretary Eva Willis, Treasurer Bentice Fettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor Farm School
Harley Heacock
Anna Robinson
W. T. Abell
Eva Willis
Bentice Fettinger
Marriage Notice for Young and Edith Rock
Charles Young and Edith Rock await at the County Clerk's office Tuesday morning to complete their marriage. The ceremony is led by Hov. A. B. Shiveeya pastor of the Baptist church. Bride's parents and Mrs Louis Rock of Winslow will host the couple at a future event.
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Charles Young
Edith Rock
A. B. Shiveeya
Baptist Church
Hole Ome
Louis Rock
Winslow
Court News Wave of Petitions and Minor Rulings
The Pike Circuit Court handled multiple matters. The Road Petition of Josiah Colvin failed to reach a verdict and was continued. Whitelock seeks a change of venue to Dubois County with costs. A claim in Essie Ropp v Columbus Larkhart was found due at 2500 dollars. Change of venue in Seales v Julian granted to Dubois County on costs. Will Catt v Zenobia Catt divorce continued. Kissell Odell McCain admission to School for Feeble Minded requested due to Afflictions. Ely and Gorn sue Elmer Robling for possession of real estate in Tie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Accessories Co
Byron Davisson
Whitelock
Dubois County
Essie Ropp
Estate of Columbus Larkhart
Warner Ropp
Otho L. Seales
Louis G. Julian
Will Catt
Zenobia Catt
Pike Circuit Court
Kissell Odell McCain
Young McCain
Ely and
Gorn
Pike Circuit
Elmer Robling
Wm. Miley
Tie County
Ind
Delphian Chapter Meeting At Mrs Ely Home
Mrs Frank Ely hosted the Delphian Chapter on December 11 at Main Street home. Mrs David Corn presided in the president's absence. music by Miss Fay Harris and Miss Edith Davidson accompanied by Miss Edith Davidson followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ely
Delphian
Main Street
David Corn
Chas. Killen
Fay Harris
Edith Davidson
Ben Hurs
Killion
Ming Lear
Elizabeth Lemon
Fid Whitelock
Ray Oliphant
David Worn
Delphians
Mudville
Parent and Teachers Club
M. Mesters
Fay Yarvis
Court House
Art Glass Placed In County Court House Dome
Glazers from Chicago completed the work Tuesday placing the art glass in the dome of the county's new courthouse. The colorings yellow white black and delft blue cast a subdued pleasing light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glazers
Chicago
Petersberg Perpetual Building and Loan stockholders meeting
Notice to stockholders of The Petersberg Perpetual Building and Loan Association Petersburg Indiana announces an annual meeting to elect seven directors. The session runs from 1 to 8 p m at the secretary's office on Monday January 1 1928. T W Basinger secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersbrg Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Petersburg
Indiana
Secreary
Four Women Survive Narrow Evansville Collision
Wednesday evening in Evansville a sedan carrying Gladys Hurst Vera McCord Mrs Luther Hale and Mrs McNeeley collided with a truck driven by Thomas Perry Y M C A driver. All occupants were thrown from the vehicles suffering serious bruises but no broken bones. They were treated at Deaconess Hospital and later taken to Gala McCord’s home until they can return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Gladys Hurst
Vera McCord
Luther Hale
McNeeley
Miss McCord
Hale
Thomas Perry
Sam Smith Plumbing Company
Harrietnd Town Streets
High School Sports and Honor Roll Highlights
The third month honors list includes senior Thurlow Gray and Mona Abell at top with 96s, followed by Edna Martin 91 and Gerald Kiefer 90. Junior leaders Thelma Robinson 97 and Vienna Hufford 96, with Merle Robinson and Eleanor Fleming 94. Sophomore standouts Leland Whitelock and Byron Richardson 95, Grace Kelp 94, Margaret Dyer 94, freshman Kiva Taylor 95. Girls basketball, last Friday, a season opener loss to Huntingburg 15 to 1, praised for speed but outmatched in height. players listed as Striker TF, Baker FL, Singer C Jones G, Davis con G, subs Dyer fue Striker and Mil-Tor for Jones. Oakland City game 20 to 6 defeat, blamed on lack of practice and a high-ceiling shot. McRoberts leading, with lineups noted. Banquet set for December 14 hosted by Home Economics class and Beulah W Helfenbein in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurlow Gray
Mona Abell
Edna Martin
Gerald Kiefer
Thelma Robinson
Vienna Hufford
Merle Robinson
Eleanor Fleming
Sophmore
Leland Whitelock
Byron Richardson
Grace Kelp
Margaret Dyer
Kiva Taylor
Melvin Frank
Gladys Morell Ward
Slantingburg
Huntingburg
Baker FL
C. Jones
Daviscon
Dyer Fue
Mil- Tor
Jones
P. H. S. Sasket Bell Jteam
Oakland City
College
McRoberts
Frank PF
Rumble G
Kiefer G
Lucas
Rumble
Nordhorn
Singer
Fennoamie
Monda
Mise Beulah Whelfenbein
Peoples Public Library Seeks Support for Pike County Drive
Officers and directors report a nearly two thousand dollar subscription total from the Peoples Public Library drive. Fraternal orders contribute one hundred dollars each as the project gains public cooperation. The library will use space in the Court House and plan book purchases while welcoming suggestions and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Public Library
Pike County
New Court House
Board of Direction
Death of Little Billy Mitchel in Rural Home
William Eugene Mitchel seven week old son of Mr and Mrs Shirley Mitchel died at the family home four miles south of town Thursday at 7 am after a prolonged illness from indigestion. Survived by four siblings Thomas Kenneth Jack June and the parents. Funeral conducted by Rev Golden A Smith at the home Friday at 10 am with burial in Anderson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eugene
Shirley Mitchel
Billy
Thomas Kenneth
Jack
June
Golden A. Smith
Funers
Anderson Cemetery
Booster Day Attracts Big Crowd In Town Sales Boosted
Last Saturday marked the first of two annual Booster Days drawing a large town crowd and strong business for Petersburg merchants. Winners included Etta Spainhower and many others. the second Booster Day is planned for December 0. Albert Jordan and Reece Burns visited Petersburg. Burns will move to town and assume the sheriffs office January 1.
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Audra Young
Effie Huey
Brock Wilson
Herman Willis
Petersburg
Albert Jordan
Reece Burns
Spurgeon
Burns
Petershare
Sheriffs’ Office
Winslow High crushing Francisco in big basketball win
Winslow High School beat Francisco High School 41 to 5 on the Community Building Floor in Winslow. Francisco failed to score a field goal, all their points came from fouls. The game opened 24 to 0 after the first period and Winslow’s second team finished the last period. Winslow faces Boonville next Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow High School
Francisco High School
Winslow
Francisco
Winslow School
Boonviel
Electa Club Holds Delightful Xmas Party at Hornady Park Home
The Electa Club hosted its annual Xmas party Tuesday afternoon at Hornady Park Home. Forty five members attended with hostesses O D Harris Earl Smith Jania Ladson Florence Osborn Grace Adams and Betty Morson. Members exchanged gifts from a blindfolded basket and enjoyed chicken salad Saratoga wafers and coffee. Silent Night was sung during a Christmas tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Club
Hornady Park
Mesdames O. D. Harris
Earl Smith
Jania Ladson
Florence Osborn
Grace Adams
Betty Mosesson
Mae van Nada
Fay Harris
Escape Injury as Buggies Collide at Crossing
Last Saturday evening Joshua Ault and his young son Kenneth were thrown from a buggy after a Ford touring car driven by Ernest Bradfield tore off the buggy top. Both escaped serious harm. A second vehicle backed into the horse at the crossing, frightening it and throwing Ault to the ground, but he miraculously avoided injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Ault
Kenneth
Ernest Bradfield
Mr. Ault
J Fe
Cato Notes Local Guests and Community Events
Sunday visits from Mrs. Rose Hawkins and Miss Betty Lawrence and Phillips Sims to W. R. Robinson's family. Mr. Monroe Scraper and Alfred Sanger guests of John Alexander's family. Fannie Nelson and Belle Sims visit Mollie Hall. Grand jury sessions progress with several Cato youths summoned. Death of Mrs Mary E Risley mourned by the community. Revival meetings begin at Trav or Chapel with Revs Luttrell and Hurley leading. Marie Alexander visits Emma and Alta Songer. Irene Willis visits Beulah Pipes. Risley family connections listed in Indiana and Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hawkins
Betty Lawrence
Phillips Sims
W. R. Robinson
Monroe Scraper
Alfred Sanger
John Alexander
Fannie Nelson
Belle Sims
Mollie Hall
Cato Boys
Grand Jury
Mary E. Risley
Pacher Nelson
Trav
Chapel
Luttrell and
Hurley
Marie Alexander
Emma
Alta Songer
Irene Willis
Beulah Pipes
W. A. Risley
Indianapolis
Curtis Risley
Evansville
J. H. Risley
Suez
Risley
Dee
Strike Off in District T1 After Dispute Settlement
The threatened miners strike in District T1 has been declared off after an adjustment of the dispute. The settlement ends the danger of work stoppage and eases the hardships faced by workers and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tag Ook
Many Things Are Wrong With The Picture Contest
Readers are invited to study a page image and list all wrong items. The artist from Wilmar, Minnesota will send a sealed letter to the publisher. judges will review the master list. Prizes awardable: eight subscriptions with a list earns one hundred dollars. no subscriptions yield three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmar
Minn
Miners Send $225 Christmas Gift to Tempa Spade
Howe Coulter Coal Co miners contributed fifty cents each totaling 225 dollars and sent a check to Tempa Spade a crippled girl who traveled to Indianapolis to learn stenography and bookkeeping with support to continue her studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe- Coulter Coal Co
Tempa Spade
Imm Dianapolis
New Justice Ready for Business
Mrs John Grim appointed Justice of the Peace last week by the County Commissioners has qualified for the place. Her commission arrived Monday and she will hold court in a room on the second floor of her home. Tobacco and profane language are prohibited. Ten cases have been filed with the new justice, some likely to be heard Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grim
Coterie Club Hosts Dinner and Cards Evening
Mr and Mrs Blake Lamb entertained Coterie Club members and guests on Vincennes Ave last Tuesday. Dinner at 7 pm followed by cards and radio broadcasts from Havanna Cuba Dallas Texas and Evanson II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Lamb
Vincennes Ave
Coterie Club
Havanna
Cuba
Dallas
Texas
Evanson, II
Former Petersburg Pastor Stricken With Paralysis
Friends and family of Rev. J. T. Orton, former pastor of the Main Street Presbyterian church, report his serious condition after a December 5 stroke. Orton, recent candidate for Madison Ind. church, collapsed within minutes of speaking after a morning service and has not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Orton
Main Street Presbyterian Church
Marjorie
Orton
Kendalville
Presbyterian Church
Madison
Ind
Marriages at R Nance to Cleds Louis Barhes to Irene Hagar
Marriage notices list unions of Louis Barhes with Irene Hagar and Charles Young with Edith Rock. The terse item records two couples marrying at R Nance and nearby locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sae Att R Nance
Cleds
Louis Barhes
Irene Hagar
Charles Young
Edith Rock
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. L. Clark
Barnes—Hagar
Tony Troxler
ST. Louis Hospital
Parent Teacher Club
Young— Rock
Court News
Josiah Colvin
T. W. Basinger
High School News
William Eugene Mitchel
Tempa
Ior III
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