Local visits and social moments noted in Kokomo area
Mrs M C Floyd was a Koko mo visitor Tuesday. Miss Enid Maris of Kokomo was in Russiaville Tuesday. Some horsemen attended races at Logansport yesterday. Wm Franklin and wife of West Middleton were in town Monday evening. Mrs Anna Morrison was in Kokomo Monday guest of Mrs Will Shepherd. Mrs Olive Burgitt of Ander son visited her parents John D and Mrs Lee this week. Mr and Mrs Dyke Farlow of Kokomo were guests of T E Newlin and wife Sunday.
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Enid Maris
Kokomo
Russiaville
Logansport
Wm. Franklin
West Middleton
Anna Morrison
Will Shepherd
Olive Burgitt
Anderson
John D
Mrs. Lee
Dyke Farlow
T. E. Newlin
Wife Sunday
Mr and Mrs Will Shepherd Attend Rebekah Lodge
Mr and Mrs Will Shepherd of Kokomo attended Rebekah Lodge here Monday evening in a local social gathering showing community ties and participation.
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Will Shepherd
Kokomo
Rebekah Lodge
Logansport Visitors Include Dr Hart and Kinder
Dr. Hart, George Kinder, and D. G. Ridenour with his wife spent yesterday visiting Logansport, sharing time with local residents and touring sites around town.
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Dr. Hart
George Kinder
D. G. Ridenour
Logansport
Offi cers Installed by Kokomo Lodge 1 O of F
Geo L Woody conducted the installation of officers for Kokomo Lodge 1 O O F in Kokomo Tuesday evening confirming the members and rites.
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Geo. L. Woody
Kokomo
Quiet Fourth in Russiaville as diners stay open
Businesses closed tight in Russiaville on the Fourth except for eateries and a bakery. Mrs. Earl Stroud and her Kokomo son visited her parents, James and Mrs. Pavey, for Independence Day.
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Russiaville
Earl Stroud
Kokomo
James
Pavey
Levi Oilar Spends Night at Home Near Fort Benjamin Harrison
Levi Harry Oilar, an officer at the training camp, spent Tuesday night at his home in the area near Fort Benjamin Harrison.
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Levi Harry Oilar
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Horses Win Second Money At Logansport Races
Dr Hart and George Kinder both placed second in races at Logansport yesterday. May Mc Kinney competed in the free for all and Lady Pen in the 2 20 pace.
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Dr. Hart
George Kinder
Logansport
May McKinney
Lady Pen
Ladies of TA Circle entertain with contest and snacks
The T. A. Circle ladies gathered at Mrs. Vet Hamiltons home Friday afternoon for a business session and a contest. Prizes were won by Mrs. Eliza Ratcliff and Mrs. Emma Shepherd. Ice cream cake and strawberries were served. Meeting adjourned to reconvene in two weeks with Mrs. Ottie Myers.
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T. A. Circle
Vet Hamilton
Eliza Ratcliff
Emma Shepherd
Hamilton
Ottie Myers
Rachel Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers
The Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 357 installs its officers at a Monday meeting. New Noble Grand Amanda Silver presides with Vice Grand Fern Wyrick and other officers including Ree See’ y Inza Wyrick R. S. to N. G. Beryl Allison L. S. to N. G. Jennie Brant R. S. to V. G. Cecil Kanable L. S. to V. G. Margaret Duncan Warden Faye Ratcliff Conductor Allie Gordon Chaplain Jennie Greer Inside Guard Eliza Ratcliff Outside Guard.
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Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 357
Noble
Amanda Silver
Fern Wyrick
y—Inza Wyrick
R. S
N. G
Faye Ratcliff
Allie Gordon
Jennie Greer
Eliza Ratcliff
Automobiles In Indiana County Show Growth In 1917
Campbell Circular Advertising Co. of Indianapolis reports 2835 Howard county autos registered by July 1 1917, up from last year. First registrant was Thomas Harris Kokomo with a Packard. last was J E Morris Russiaville with license 67L47 for an Auburn. Indiana total reaches 167181 licenses. estimated vehicle value statewide around $85,000,000.
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Campbell Circular Advertising Co
Indianapolis
Secretary of State
Howard County
Thomas Harris
Kokomo
Packard
J. E. Morris
Russiaville
Big Auburn
Indiana
Potatoes Fall Hit Millionaire Class Dealers
In Chicago on June 28 potatoes dropped 40 to 65 cents a bushel over the past day, totaling 80 cents to $1 for the week and risking thousands in losses for dealers. Food speculators grew nervous and a larger slump seemed likely in other staples. New potatoes sold from $2.40 to $2.65 a barrel.
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Chicago
Peru Horseman Charles Wilson Visits Town
Charles Wilson a Peru horse man traveled to town last Monday accompanied by Wes Hope and Dick Rateliff.
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Charles Wilson
Peru
Wes Hope
Dick Rateliff
Fifteen Years Ago This Week Highlights
Seventeen readable items report a June 29 death of Mrs. Harriet Hawkins after illness, land sales by E A Vernon at 110 per acre, a Mid dlefork 7 to 4 win in baseball, Forest planning a new bank, Luther Gillam’s death in Forest, Pat Bishop homestead partition into ten shares, Chil dren's Day at the Friends church, Bee Hive store sale to Wm Turner with July 6 possession, wheat harvest underway, and visits by Mrs. John Franklin and Mrs. O C Fairfield from Frankfort.
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Bee Hive
Kokomo
Henry C. Davis
Wm. H Turner
Richmond
Ringling Bros. Circus To Tour With New Spectacle
Announcement says Ringling Bros. Circus will perform Friday July 18 at KO KOMO with afternoon and night shows. The program features Cinderella fairyland spectacle with 1000 participants, Ballet of the Fairies with 300 dancers, and 400 arenic artists in the main tent. A trained animal show joins the mix, and the menagerie tops 1009 wild animals including 41 elephants led by Big Bingo, plus nearly 800 horses.
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Ringling Bros
Ringlings
America
Sunday Services at Local Church
The M. E. Church invites all nonmembers to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and the preaching service at 7 p.m. on Sundays. A prayer service is held every Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome to attend these worship activities led by Pastor J. F. Edwards.
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Eornest
Christian Church Bible School and Services Schedule
Bible School Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00. Christian Endeavor Society at 6:00 p.m. Preaching at 7:00 p.m. First and third Sundays. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Pastor R. V. Saylor.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor Society
R. V. Saylor
Baptist Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
The church invites participation in Sunday School each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays every morning and evening. B Y P U meets Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Prayer meeting is held Thursday evenings at 7:00 o'clock.
Friends Church Service Times and Pastors
The notice lists Bible School at 9 40 a m on Sundays and worship at 11 00 a m with Pastor Walter W Brown. Evening service at 7 00 p m and Christian Endeavor events at 5 00 p m and 6 00 p m, led by Pastors Walter W Brown and Mellie M Brown.
Clowns and Parade Planning Mentioned For City Event
A note describes a morning parade with 60 clowns and two large free three mile street shows on event day, outlining schedule details and public access.
Mrs Greer Celebrates 63rd Birthday With Family Feasts
Mrs. W. C. Greer enjoyed a surprise birthday after church as relatives and friends gathered. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beale of Greenfield, Mrs. Helen Innis of Shelbyville, Willi A. Vaughan and Alice Merritt of Kekomo, and several Greer family members. The day featured music and cheerful conversation, with wishes for many future birthdays.
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W. C. Greer
Homer Beale
Greenfield
Helen Innis
Shelbyville
Willi A. Vaughan
Alice Merritt
Kekomo
Howard Greer
Oliver Greer
Charley Pauley
Willis Webb
Forest clergyman Allie Stith visits the city
The Rev. Allie Stith from Forest was observed in the city today, meeting local residents and engaging in community activities.
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Allie Stith
Forest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palm Beach
Wadman
Licur
Bussiaville Lumber & Coal CO
Cochran Bros’ Bakery
Kent Realty Company
Story
M. C. Floyd
Rachel Rebekah Lodge
State House
Harriet Hawkins
John H. Hawkins
Severa
E. A. Vernon
Alto
Joe Amos
Middlefork
Luther Gillam
Pat Bishop
Town
The
Friends Church
John Franklin
O. C. Fairfield
Frankfort
Ringling Bros. Circus
Russiaville Church
M. E. Church
J. F. Edwards
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Walter W. Brown
Mellie M. Brown
J. E. Kanable
Afta
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