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Newspaper
Shirley News
Location
Shirley, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
1
A lengthy Shirley News editorial defends Judge Sample against libel claims, explains the grand jury investigation, and urges community unity in continuing the fight for reform. The piece cautions against rumors, calls for steady effort, and frames the struggle as a long generational battle for humanity and justice.
Mrs G C DeCamp hosted the Alpha Club on White Street Friday afternoon with many members present. Members worked on Christmas gifts and enjoyed conversation and refreshments. The next gathering will be a Christmas party at Mrs Roy Ensininger's home on December 18.
Mrs Orville Reeves, president, and Miss Retha Thomas, secretary, led a Sunshine Club gathering at Reeves home Monday evening with a varied program of music readings songs and monologues. Members from Willow Branch Shirley Wilkinson and surrounding areas participated, pink and white decorations noted and candy served after the program.
About fifteen local friends hosted a farewell party Thursday evening at Mrs. Lizzie Jackson's home in Illinois street. Wilson, who has worked for Shirley Telephone Company, is leaving for Pittsburg Monday to join Bell Telephone Co. Music by Rufus Bird Edwin Packer Lois Judkins Edna Packer and clown "Dutch" Boyer, with refreshments served.
A large audience at the M E church in Wilkinson Indiana heard Rev. Earl Davis and his wife recount their missions in Southern Africa. They plan to sail from New York on December 15. A free will offering of 19.70 was given. Special music was provided by Mrs. Alice Eakin Earl Folger a quartet and the Davises.
The Junior League of the M. E. church under Mrs. Fred Chelan had forty five in attendance at the church meeting last Sunday. Several parents were present and the hour was pleasant and profitable. All are welcome to these meetings.
Rev. Oliver Beeson writes from Big Jim Mission Oklahoma about his tour to Indian reservations. He describes travel from Shirley to Chandler Norman and Oklahoma City, meets Indians at a school gathering with large turnout, notes Indians own most land, some farm, and observes low drinking, then praises the climate and portends further visits.
Small two room unit available for light housekeeping with phone contact at 1103.
A large audience attended the W C T U gathering at Mrs Ralph Wilson's home on Tuesday afternoon. Performances included piano solo by Kathryn Reeves, vocal solo by Lelia Spangler, a monologue Painting that Mother of Mine by Mrs Bayron Cooper, and a paper by Mrs C R Rynear son on child life and mothers role in training and fund raising. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Earl Call in two weeks.
Mr and Mrs John A Hodson and their son Tyrrell will travel to Phoenix Arizona in the latter part of this week or Monday of next week for Mrs Hodsons health. Sale bills posted on Monday announce a sale to occur today.
The third quarterly meeting of the M. E. Church for the Shirley and Wilkinson charge was held at the Wilkinson church Wednesday evening after the revival, led by Dr. Light the district superintendent. Attending from Shirley were Rev. and Mrs. Chelan, Mr. P. K. May, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Leavitt with Mrs. M. FE Leavitt and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ensminger.
Dr Walter Byers will depart Monday to Porto Rico to serve as physician and surgeon for Lagardo Sugar Co His duties will be surgical with frequent cane field accident care The position offers a good salary and a furnished house His family may join him later if he is satisfied with the post
A Saturday December 9 event at a Main Street room invites all to support the Shirley led effort for a commodious M. E. church building and the M. E. Aid Building Fund.
Dr Wilson accompanied his son Ralph and Naoma and Hoyt Bridges to M E Hospital in Indianapolis Thursday morning where Ralph had tonsils removed and Naoma and Hoyt Bridges had their tonsils and adenoids removed.
A Thanksgiving dance was held Wednesday night at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis hosted by Fortville boys. Miss Lucile Shaw and Miss Kathryn Reeves attended, along with Miss Kathryn Lindsey of Muncie, the latter’s aunt.
A sample crate of baby oranges from L. A. Steffy of Tampa Florida arrived for Martha Steffy, his mother, at the News office. The gesture was warmly appreciated by the staff as the first week’s favor.
Shirley M E Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Edwin Kirkpatrick as superintendent Preaching at 10 30 A M Junior League at 3 P M parents invited to Junior meetings Welcomed Shirley ME Church Sunday School at 9 30 A M A C Faurot superintendent Epworth League at 6 P M revival meetings ongoing with daily services in progress
Omer Hufford pastor announces Sunday School at 9 30 led by B O Hufford as superintendent with no preaching services scheduled for Sunday.
Rev O C Beeson pastor at Vernia Kit terman church. Sunday School at 9 30 with Vernia Kit terman as superintendent. Preaching services scheduled Sunday morning and evening at the usual times.
Mission Church announces preaching services Sunday afternoon and evening, with a prayer meeting on Tuesday evening to gather parishioners for reflection and fellowship.
A surprise farewell party honored Mrs Geo Foutz last Friday night hosted by members of the Aid of the M. E. church and neighbors. The event left the honoree and her family wishing happiness and prosperity in their new home in New Cas.
W H Bennett a well known fruit tree agent from Maxwell died suddenly at a Wichita Falls hospital while on business. His wife learned of his death Wednesday and his remains are expected Saturday. He leaves a wife and a sixteen year old daughter.
H. N. Rohrer, former local telephone owner and manager, spent a few days in Shirley before traveling to Jacksonville, Florida. From there he will proceed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he owns land yielding a large crop of grapefruit this season.
Miss Virgie Gipe and Chester Alford were married in Greenfield on Wednesday. They plan to establish a home on the Charles Colling farm west of Wilkinson.
H M Kenworthy rents the G C DeCamp room and will move his pool and billiards business this week. The relocation signals expansion opportunities and focuses future operations in the new space. The transfer involves equipment and fixture handling as Kenworthy reopens in the new location.
The Markleville Journal notes an oyster supper at Miss Mary Davis's home Tuesday night with contests and music. Winners Myrtle Williams and Davis Sullivan received the prize amid a gathering of many guests including Vera Sullivan Carol St John Amy Lewis Ruth Yeager Ruth Lewis Mary Underwood Mary Fields Georgia Johnson Marie Carpenter Callie Wisehars Verna Brumfield Ina Mauizy Myrtle Williams Hazel Charman and Dr Harland Lewis family and other attendees.
Notice to hunters lists a coalition of named farmers and individuals agreeing to prosecute all day or night trappers. The roster includes Russell S. Wood Bob Jackson Robert Hunt Noble Miner Ed M Woody Chas Wales Ira W Kennedy Luther Six Mrs Mary E Reeves Elmer Jokes Jon Poer Clint Presstath Eulpey Frontis John B Simmons and others. The fragmentary OCR shows names and a line about trappers and hunting enforcement.
Mrs P K May was in New Castle on Wednesday Mesdames Bayron Cooper and W 4 Julian were in Indianapolis Wednesday For sale big type pal and china male hog M F Cook Wilkinson Ind AD Miss Clara Hosek will return from Francisville where she has been trimming this fall Rooms to rent light housekeeping Enquire at the News office Oak wooden bed mattress and springs for sale Enquire at the News office Buy crochet knitting embroidery thread and stamped pieces of Mrs Flossie Smith South Main Street Adv Mr and Mrs H C Marsh entertained Thanksgiving dinner Rev Omer Hufford and family and Mrs Laura Hufford Mesdames Chas Shaw and Lew Reeves were in Indianapolis Wednesday night attending the show and acting as chaperons to their daughters who attended the dance at the Claypool hotel
Neve Dudley writes from Greencastle Indiana care of Indiana State Farm dated November 27 1916 to Rev Omer Hufford asking for a governor petition for release. He describes his desire to return to family before winter holidays cites past drinking and promises to stay sober, mentions Clint Vandine and legal cases surrounding arson and illegal liquor sales, and reports a recent church gathering and Bible reading while seeking help to reunite with his wife and children.
Factory announces night shift removal due to railroad viability concerns. H N Kenworthy has rented the required facility, and once this hurdle is overcome, the plant plans to reestablish a night shift.
Business opportunity advertised for immediate sale including a money smoker and bargain items. Listing notes the millinery shop and related assets located at 2431 S Jackson St in Anderson Indiana with contact C. M. Judd.
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