Open Campaign for the Red Cross on the Great Base
The piece urges joining the Red Cross to support wounded soldiers and sailors in base hospitals. It describes hospital care, letters home written by hospital clerks, and transport to major hospitals or discharge home. It highlights home-front sewing rooms, funds for families, and the need for at least one million members nationwide. It calls readers to be ready to “do your bit.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Corps
Red Cross
Wilson
American Red Cross
Wood
Public Sale at Stephen Haworth Farm Deming
A public sale takes place on Thursday June 14 at the Stephen Haworth farm Deming. The sale lists horses cattle hogs implements farm tools a 1914 Ford touring car and various farm equipment with noontime weather not noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Haworth
Deming
Jersey
Flying Dutchman
John Deere
Oliver Gang
Rock Island
Terms of Sale Offer Cash and Credit Options
A sale notice outlines terms for payments under five dollars cash in hand, over five dollars with a nine month credit and approved surety, eight percent cash discount on credit, notes bearing eight percent interest after maturity, no removal until terms are met, sale at 10:00 AM under a tent, lunch on the ground, and promotional notes about a 20 year guarantee on a Berlin Kettle. Sale item mentions Berlin Kettle and a reference to 1892 price. Sold by Lon Reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Reveal
Commencement Saturday Night at Marion Township
Marion township in Boone county holds its commencement at Lanes Chapel on Saturday night with Dr. L J Rettger delivering the class address. Graduates listed include Edith May Newby Dorothy Stephenson Argylle Taddack Esther Periga Fern Shelburne Olive Kincaid Virgil Childs Oral Padgett Charlie Hundley Claude Lane Glen Staton William Bailey Ora Bishop and other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Boone County
Lanes Chapel
L. J. Rettger
Edith May Newby
Dorothy Stephenson
Argylle Taddack
Esther Periga
Fern Shelburne
Olive Kincaid
Virgil Childs
Oral Padgett
Charlie Hundley
Claude Lane
Glen Staton
William Bailey
Ora Bishop
Anna Marie Clark
Madge Hays
Lillian E. Bailey
Blanche Scott
Myrtle Gibson
Clara Walker
Harry Brandenburg
Mops Prompt New Fire Safety Warnings
Fire insurance officials warn that cedar-oil mops and oily rags pose spontaneous combustion risks in unventilated closets. Keep them in well ventilated areas with continual air circulation to prevent fires.
County Sunday School Convention at Noblesville
The Hamilton County Sunday school convention met at the U B church in Noblesville Tuesday evening and Wednesday with J A Branson of Sheridan serving as president.
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County
Hamilton County
U. B. Church
Noblesville
J. A. Branson
Sheridan
Auction Sale of 120 Acre Farm in Adams County Indiana
An auction will offer 120 acre Adams County farm 144 miles south west of Berne on June 12 1917 at 2 PM. Improvements include a good 4 room house with summer kitchen basement barn 36 by 54 wind pump large orchard and timbered acreage. Land is mix of black and clay with rolling terrain and a stone road along the side. Berne population 1500 on the G R I R R. Terms: $1000 cash, balance due March 1 1918 with free conveyance from Berne. Auctioneer Col R C Fol and.
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Adams County
Indiana
Berne
Robert S. Ogle
R. C. Foland
Atlanta
Ind
State Agrades Heavily Against Scherer
A petition for divorce was filed Friday afternoon by Dessie Brown against Scherer Brown. They wed in December 1916 and separated the following February after alleged misrepresentation. Brown claims permanent separation since.
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Dessie Brown
Brown
Sentenced for Forgery but Suspended in Tipton Case
Otis Cox of Schrcleville pleaded guilty to forging a check in Tipton, bearing cousin Charles Hornbeck’s name. Judge Purvis suspended the sentence with Cox to work for Hornbeck and make restitution, promising no further trouble if he complies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Cox
Schrcleville
Tipton
Charles Hornbeck
Purvis
Sheridan School Board Reelects I H McMurtry
I H McMurtry was re elected to the Sheridan School Board by the Town Board at its Monday meeting. His three year term runs from August 1.
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I. H. McMurtry
Sheridan School Board
Noted Cat Dies at Twenty in Local Community
C. O. Ogle and wife mourn the death of their Thomas cat who lived twenty years. The cat gained local fame after a milking time picture published under Direct From Producer to Consumer, used largely as an advertising stunt.
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C. O. Ogle
Thomas
Monon Excursion To Michigan City This June
The Monon Railroad offers a Sunday excursion to Michigan City on June 10. Special train departs Sheridan at 8 33 A M for a round trip fare of 1 75 dollars. Return service leaves Michigan City at 5 20 P M for passengers seeking a day trip.
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Michigan City
Monon
Sheridan
Save Your Breeding Stock Save Your Breeding Stock
The USDA urges farmers and stockmen not to sell breeding animals for near term gains. Do not replace with inferior stock, as high prices or feed costs should not erode the nation's seed stock. Breeding animals are essential to domestic meat supply amid global shortages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Methodist Church Services Announced for Sabbath
Sabbath school and morning worship to be held at Red Men's Hall with sessions at 9:30 and 10:45. Epworth League meets at 6:45 at the Christian church, followed by evening worship at 7:45. Pastor E. S. Riley will deliver the message. all are welcome.
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Red Men’s Hall
Christian Church
Methodist Church
E. S. Riley
Pary and Harris Families Share Sunday in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs C M Pary and Sherman Pierce and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J M Harris at Indianapolis.
Wesleyan Methodist Church Notes
The quarterly conference of the Wesleyan Methodist church will be held Saturday evening and Sunday June 9 10 Elder Aaron Worth will preach Saturday 7 30 pm and Sunday morning after bible school also at 7 pm The public is invited to attend this grand old preacher who has preached sixty six years since age sixteen. Walter Jennings Pastor.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Aaron Worth
Walter Jennings
Christian Church Notes Service Schedule and Events
Sunday Bible school at 9 30 morning service at 4 45 subject Shall a Man Plant Corn on the Lord s Day Evening service 7 45 Rev E 8 Riley will preach Miss Christine Vickery violin solo Oh Thou Sublime Sweet Evening Star with Miss Helen Dunham on organ Paul Eudaly to sing Training class Monday evening prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Best missionary meetings held last Friday at Mrs J K Kercheval home with several guests present.
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Riley
Christine Vickery
Helen Dunham
Paul Eudaly
J. K. Kercheval
Westfield Dinner Guests Include Homer Cloud
Homer Cloud of Westfield shared a Wednesday supper with Mr and Mrs W R Moss. Miss Joyce Pickett attended as a supper guest in the gathering.
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Homer Cloud
Westfield
W.R. Moss
Joyce Pickett
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Jacob Ross
Ross and Miler
Jas. Kercheval
Victrola Records
Parr-Antrim Company
Richardson’s Garage
Bert Yazel
Kokomo
D. R. Elder
John Harbaugh
Ruby
S. D. Wallace
Amandy Harbaugh
Blaine Moore
Morris
Marion Helfer
Mary
Ernie Fouch
T. P. Harbaugh
Lulu
C. O. Harbaugh
Doyle
Philip Harbaugh
G. M. Haughey
Ray Forkner
J. Lattimer
Ad Spencer
Ted McKinney
Ernest McKinney
Ilo
Louise Goar
Albert Sweet
Bert McKinney
John McKinney
Ed Wimborough
Fern
Gerles
Albert McKinney
Lou Edith
Ted McKiney
Spencer Ogle
George Wimborough
Lebanon
Elmira Cox
Blanche
Mabel Amos
Scircleville
James Storms
Anlta
Priscilla Cooper
Mollie Carter
Frankfort
Wm. Hutchens
David Hutchens
Colorado
Lon Roberts
Walter Robbins
Bert Thistlethwaite
Wm. Fancher
E. A. Dickey
Lowell Boatman
Henry Dickey
W. R. Moss
Walter McCarty
Nettie Carraway
Alice Wilson
Anderson
J. A. Bower
Wesleyan Church
Wm. Phillips
Vance
W. H. Boatman
Alfred Dyke
Chicago
H. J. Kelly
Davenport
Iowa
Margaret Robbins
J. T. Johnson
Indianapolis
C. M. Parr
W. G. B. Harris
W. M. Wiles
Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society
J. E. Foust
Walter Foust
Jane Cook
Edmond Southard
L. O. Wallace
George Good
Terhune
A. E. Good
Alf Orr
Doris Shockley
Kempton
Vern Shockley
John C. Emery
Chas. Weaver
Newton Emery
Frank Rawlings
Carmel
Dayton Emery
Hiram Emery
Chas. Emery
Vic Rawlings
Bert Yatel
Clark Haworth
Mary Johnson
Reva Freeman
Gladys Good
E. Z
Fener Seme
Terhune, Indiana
Agores
Scherer
Methodist Church Notes
Christian Church Notes
Enterprise
W. E. Cox, “the
M. C. Couch
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