County Agent Effort Forms Group to Secure Position
A countywide push to establish a county agent proceeds with a 800 dollar funding goal and militia of committees. Officers include President C. S. Sadyer Treasurer Amos Wright Secretary C. L. Hammond County Agent Wright attends and outlines steps for petition to board of education and Purdue appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Posey
Farmer’s Institute
First National Bank
C. S. Sadyer
Amos Wright
C. L. Hammond
Posey County
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Purdue University
Boards of Education
Rockport
John J. Brown
Dan Smith
A. J. Payton
Lake Mill
Thomas Woodward
Bert Beeler
Jackson
Wm. W. Hesson
Hulf
Di¢ék Hopkins
Hammond
Ww. H. Raaf
Aaron Ayer
L. F Gage
Clay
Dixon Pennington
John Foertsch
Harrison Township
Chris Wigger
Henry Vaal
John Schaeffer
John Hilderbrand
Prominent Citizen John A. Kuttler Dies in Grandview
Funeral services for John A. Kuttler were held at the Lutheran church in Grandview with Knights of Pythias attending. Born in Germany in 1860, he immigrated to the U S in 1880 and became a leading Grandview farm implement dealer before retiring in 1912. He died last Sunday in Evansville while under treatment. He leaves a wife Annie Kreuger, two sons, a brother, a sister, and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kuttler
Grandview
J. H. Diehl
Knights of Pythias
Kuttler
Grandviewland
Evansville
Kurtler
Annie Kreuger
Rockport
Charles
John B
Mr. Kuttler
Kusterdingen
Germany
America
Cincinnati
Louisville
Newtonville
Lutheran Church
Grandview Castle No. 295
Indiana Forestry Essay Contest Offers 40 Prize Pool
The Indiana State Board of Forestry invites Indiana school pupils to submit ink manuscripts on Forestry in Indiana for a chance at a $40 prize. Entries must be under 2000 words and mailed to Elijah Gladden in Indianapolis by May 1 1915. Previous winners from 1913 and 1914 are ineligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Forestry
Indiana
Elijah Gladden
State Board of Forestry of
Indianapolis
Where City and Country Meet
A reflection on prosperous towns driven by agriculture and farming communities. The piece argues that farming, modernized by science, supports towns with clean streets and suburbs, contrasting with boom towns built on gas or speculation. It stresses farmers shape town health alongside professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
The Home the Highest Ideal of Mankind
A historic paper by Mrs. Zona Gentry read at the Farmers Institute in this city argues the home as civilization’s cornerstone. It muses on home making, self discipline, education for future talents, and parents guiding children to independence and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona Gentry
Farmers Institute
Howard Payne
Letter from Washington comments on Hobson and Prohibition
A Washington letter from January 1915 notes congressmen like Hobson and Mann, praises Hobson for navy support, Prohibition advocacy, and suffragette popularity, and discusses projections of an extra congressional session and ongoing Rivers and Harbors legislation. It references gallery support, quotes about re election, and mentions a Sunday school institute and social events in Indiana and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Champ Clark
Wilson
James Mann
Linais
House of Representatives
Mann
Home of Representatives
Representative Letter Praises Hazen and McCullough in Indiana
A note from Lonney Parsley, gatekeeper at the Indiana Senate in Indianapolis, describes a quiet State House but a busier legislature. He commends Senator Hazen and Representative McCullough for dependable service to the public and notes influence among leading Democrats. He offers passes or tickets for the Senate to those who visit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonney Parsley
Senate
Indianapolis
State House
Hazen
McCullough
Farmers of Jackson Township Plan Joint Tobacco Sale
A Jackson township meeting resolved to hold their 290000 pounds of tobacco for sale together. A three member committee Daniel Walters J S Cissna and W V Jiesson will notify buyers and seek the highest price. A follow up meeting at Cohoon school house is scheduled for next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Daniel Walters
J. S. Cissna
W. V. Jiesson
Cohoon School
Freschly Bretz Couple Wed at Trinity Lutherans
Miss Carrie Bretz daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bretz who reside north of the city and Mr Otto Freschley were married at the Trinity Lutherans parsonage last Sunday morning Rev J H Diehl officiating The groom works in the transfer business in the city and both are well liked by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bretz
John Bretz
Otto Freschley
Trinity Lutherans
J. H. Diehl
Rural Route Examinations Set for February 27
Examinations for rural carrier positions will be held in Gentryville and Rockport on February 27 to fill a vacancy at Gentryville. Application blanks and full requirements can be obtained from the Rockport or Gentryville postmasters or from the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentryville
Rockport
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
United Charities appeal seeks funds for fuel and food
The United Charities association of this city requests public aid to provide fuel and food for the needy. All contributions will be gratefully received and handed to any committee member for the stated purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United. Charities Association
Court House Court Session Draws Few Dockets
Circuit Court met for one day last week with limited activity. Cases listed include a replevin matter against Andrew Eble with a venue change request, divorces, guardianships, administratrix reports, and several civil suits in various stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Charles Hoffman
A. N. Crowder
Andrew Eble
Mary K. Mosely
Mary A. Mosely
Mary
Ragsdale
Francis M.ragsdale
John J. Stevens
Evansville Railways Co
Dubois County
Lashbrook
Mabel McCoy
Sidney E. Melloy
of International, Harvester Co
Willis J. Baker
Otto C. Baungaertner
Bettie Baum
Wesley W. Kellams
Library Board
State of Indiana
James Houston
Curtis ‘Walbert
Walter Tremper
Ruth Tremper
Stephen W. Stutéville
Mary Lammert
Grant Kieth
Mary E. Kieth
Jacob
Ay McCullough
Swan
Mason
James H. Mathies
Martha Dy Ray
Stilwell
Wright
John
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jeff Ray
Tampa
Fla
Washington
Mr. Jones
Mann and
Hobson
R. P. Hobson
Alabama
U.S
R. P
U. S
W. J. Bryan
District of Columbia
Seep Ates Sosbay Scheol Institute
Baptist Church
S. ‘Li Roberts
Frir Fort
Ind
Shadtvide
Charles Stanton
Danville
Home and Foreign Missions
Jeanette Hackleman
Upper Walnut
Farmers OF
Freschly
Bretz
Court House
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