Wheat cutting to share scarce acres this week
Farmers report low wheat yields due to blasted heads and much idle land in river bottoms. Hard ground clods and worn teams halt plowing as Jay Shourds injures his knee, Oliver Levi and Miss Mary Hurst visit Rockport, and Hassel Arch bridge project nears completion while baptisms occur at Strykers Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Shourds
Orville Sanders
Nile
M. & P. Contract Co
Larkin Baptist Church
Strykers Landing
Ohio
Newtonville Social Notes Mention Local Guests
Bradley Rosetter and wife of Indianapolis along with Chris Hinkle and family of Chrisney visited Martin John and family on Friday. Earl Crews and family of Midway were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs J J May. Oatley Jenkins of Knights-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Rosetter
Indianapolis
Chris Hinkle
Chrisney
Martin John
Earl Crews
Midway
J. J. May
Oatley Jenkins
Knights
Langs welcome a son in Richland City
A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lang. Quarterly meeting held Tuesday at the Methodist church. Dr. Ward of Evansville visited. Mrs. Frank Skelton and seven children ill with measles this week. Mr. Skelton the only one able to sit up. J. C. Haines and Mike Tremper ill and not improving. Masons to celebrate St Johns birthday next Sunday at two at the Methodist church with Judge Roscoe Kiper of Boonville as speaker. all Masons and the public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lang
Methodist Church
Ward
Evansville
Frank Skelton
Skelton
J. C. Haines
Mike Tremper
Masons
St. John’s
Roscoe Kiper
Boonville
Visit of Miss Riley and family noted in Gentryville
Miss Margaret Riley of Indianapolis spent last week with her sister Mrs. Laura Laman in Gentryville. Mrs. Gertie Romine has returned to her home here after visiting elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Riley
Indianapolis
Laura Laman
Gertie Romine
Winter visits and family travel in Harding Montana region
Mrs. D. S. Egnew hosts her winter companion in Harding with her daughter. Miss Mildred Barr and Miss Mareah Barr from North Dakota visit relatives here. Mrs. Joe Holstin stayed in Evansville last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chinn returned to Rockport after a brief visit with daughter Mrs. B. E. Davidson. Mrs. Josie Fisher of Huntington visits sister Mrs. Mack Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Harding
Mont
D. S. Egnew
Mildred
Mareah Barr
North Dakota
Joe Holstin
Evansville
Thomas Chinn
Rockport
B. E. Davidson
Josie Fisher
Huntingburg
Mack Williams
Mussel shells brought to Rockport and local church notes
Frank and John Swanney took mussel shells to Rockport last Thursday. Church services are held nightly in the school house. Marie Grass of Troy had a surprise party Friday. Four were baptized in the river at Troy Sunday at three. Anna Jerger and Roy Turner wed in Troy Catholic church Tuesday. A bad rain with hail occurred Monday afternoon. Autoists urged to slow down through town to protect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
John Swanney
Rockport
Marie Grass
Troy
A. A. Jarrett
Anna Jerger
Roy Turner
Dale and Evansville Residents and Local Deaths in 1920
Emma Wahl and Pauline Herr visited uncle Jacob Herr in Evansville while the Wahl Hotel undergoes redecorating. Oswald Walters of Columbus Indiana visits Dale. Mrs Emma Stewart was in Evansville. Homer Musgrave and family spent Sunday with Henry Schroer. Dale residents attended the Selvin church dedication. James Steinman of Akron Ohio, formerly of Dale, died June 18 1920 of erysipelas and was interred in Dale cemetery. Rev Key conducted the funeral. A Burroughs Adding Machine representative swindled $80 from a local bank by presenting fake credentials. the real agent later appeared to confirm the hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wahl
Pauline Herr
Jacob Herr
Evans‘ville
Wahl
Oswald Walters
Columbus
Ind
Dale
Emma Stewart
Evansville
Homer Musgrave
Henry Schroer
Selvin
James Steinman
Akron
Ohio
Key
U. B
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Burroughs Adding Machine ‘Co
Burroughs Co
John Schmitt
St Johns Church Picnic Planned For July 3 At Ravens Grove
In Clay City Mrs Christian Emigholz and family visited the Kriges last Sunday. Misses Emilie Brinkman Nelta Schriefer and Tillie Tableman attend the Vincennes convention this week. St Johns Ladies Aid observed a Sunday evening anniversary with special services. Elsie Schnuck visits Vincennes with her parents and relatives. The St Johns church plans a picnic at John Ravens grove on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Emigholz
Helena
Ludwig
Henry Kriege
Emilie Brinkman
Nelta Schriefer
Tillie Tableman
Vincennes
St. John’s
Albert Schnuck
St. John's Church
John Raven’s Grove
Columbian Flour Tops Local Market
Columbian Flour claims the top spot in local markets as consumers praise its quality and consistency. The brand emphasizes premium milling and reliable results for home bakers and professional kitchens.
Hamilton Holds Post at Richards Grocery
Mr and Mrs Austin Jones motored through to Owensboro on Wednesday while F C Hamilton serves in a role at Richard s Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Hamilton
Richard’s
Mrs. Austin Jones
Owensboro
Hearsey Bicycle Shop Offers Tires and Repairs
P. F. Kanzler operates Hearsey Bicycle Shop providing tires bicycle repairs and bicycles. The ad highlights service and inventory for riders seeking maintenance and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearsey Bicycle
P. F. Kanzler
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Brown Trust Company
A Savings Bank For the People
County News
Town
Oliver Levi
Mary Hurst
Morris Williams
Wallace Adge
Emma Jean Lloyd
Hester Lloyd
Anna Sutton
Lorenda Jones
Otto Lloyd
George Rumpel
Newtonville
Richland City
Gentryville
Price
Foor
J. G Baum
E. F. Mateika
D. C
Chrisney Mon
Savage’s
T.W. Savage
Indiana
Massey-Harris Harvester Company
Delker Bros
Delker Bros. Steel
George Delker
George Delker Steel
Peter Baker & Son
Clay City
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Cull Hamilton & CO
Rockport, Ind
E. H. Schmutzler
Clark and Holstein
Evansville & Ohio Valley Railway Company
Cook’s Park
Hall
Toledo
AL Draarent
Hal
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