Shirley Commercial Club Organized at Star Theatre
A meeting of Shirley business men formed a Commercial Club with Ralph Wilson as president, F A Masterson as vice president, H D Spangler as secretary, and O Durham as treasurer. Directors elected include A A Miller and others. They refer the Smith Beos automobile factory site to the board and plan another Friday meeting for full enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Star Theatre
Ralph Wilson
F A. Masterson
H. D. Spangler
O. Durham
A. A. Miller
Hamilton
J. W. Daniela
Stirl Rash
G. Q. DeCamp
Smith Beos
Miss Lela Spangler Escapes Seemingly Dangerous Standoff
While walking along Railroad Street Miss Lela Spangler was accosted by a man from a nearby bar known for intoxicated patrons and threats. He pursued her before she reached a friend's Illinois Street home, after which she fled inside pale and breathless. She now plans to avoid going out alone and has ordered broader skirts for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lela Spangler
Railroad St
Illinois Street
Miss Lela
Lela
A Young Peoples Party in Willow Branch Indiana
Lawrence and Iva Van Duyn hosted a Saturday night party for local youths featuring music contests and games. Leone Burcell won the contest prize, refreshments were served, and many attendees are listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Branch
Ind
Lawrence
Iva van Duyn
Leone Burcell
Bethea Thomas
Leone Russell
Joy
Gladys Doolittle
Hazel
Audrey
Beulah Collins
Freda
Marek
Eva
Ver Fort
Lucy Heimer
Donk App
Ancie
Fann Pijo
Why should we pay high electric rates in Shirley
A Shirley citizen argues that the Electric Light Co charges a minimum of 1.85 dollars or more while other towns report rates as low as 350. The writer urges customers to reconsider, suggests widespread wiring could lower costs, and asks for public input and a near term solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Electric Light Co
Ham in Critical Condition After Surgery in Oregon
Lewis Hinchman Ham, son of Capt. 8. B. Ham, lies in grave condition at St. Vincents Hospital in Yortland Oregon after an appendectomy. Doctors report a relapse despite initial rally. Capt. Ham is from the local family of Geo. W. Ham. Albert McCoy and wife visited her parents Lafayette May and wife. Carl Williamson and wife had dinner with her parents James Hanging and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hinchman Ham
8. B. Ham
St. Vincents Hospital
Yortland
Ore
Capt. Ham
Geo. W. Ham
Albert McCoy
Anderson
Lafayette May
Carl Williamson
James Hanging
Essie Pope
John Apple Jr
Otto Roberts
Jessie Dobbins
Jake Sutton
Mordecai Cooper
Russell Gant
Matthew McKinley
New Castle
John McKinley
Wm. Newman
Fountaintown
Chas
Maxwell
Jesse Wilson
Irwin Hunt
Lucinda Coffin
Greenfield
Carl Coffin
Revival meeting led by Rev. C. W. Anderson for women
Rev. C. W. Anderson will hold a Sunday afternoon service at 2 00 p m for women following a men’s session last Sunday. Attendance is hoped to grow and many are praying for converts before the revival ends as women show growing interest in joining the Christian journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Anderson
Christ
Alpha Club Hosts Pleasant Thursday With Readings
Fourteen members of the Alpha Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. H C Marsh. Anam of the ladies did needlework. Mrs. F A Masterson read Thumb Nails. Mrs. Lorena Henwood delivered The Privileges of Women What. Mrs W D Stout performed Paul Laurence Dunbar Little Brown Baby Wide Sparklin Eyes. Civic improvements discussed then a fine repast. Mr Marsh sang several tunes for the ladies. Next meeting with Mrs F A Masterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Club
H.C. Marsh
Anam
F. A. Masterson
Lorena Henwood
W. D. Stout
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Marsh
Old Crow Scare Crow and the Trust in Horses
Lafe Coon proclaims no horse is trustworthy after a family mare grows skittish and rears, breaking from quiet manners to dangerous acts at night. He vows never to trust horses again, admonishing owners to beware unstable mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Coon
Upsettina Feller
Deaths Reported by Condo and Co
Walter L. Manlove died in Phoenix Arizona Friday morning at age 81. Remains arrived in Wilkinson and were taken to the home of his sister Miss Lucy V Manlove. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o clock at the M E church in Wilkinson. Turning Star Lodge No 16 Knights of Pythias will conduct the burial service. Interment is in the family lot in Glencove cemetery Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Manlove
Phenix
Aris
Wilkinson
Lucy V Manlove
Fuaners
M. E
Urning Star Lodge No
K of P
Glencove
Knightstown
Miss Warrick Hostess of L and 8 Club Meet
Bessie Warrick hosted the L and 8 Club at her North Main Street home on Wednesday evening. Members were asked to bring darning needles and the gathering focused on making a comfort for her grandmother. Refreshments followed and members planned to meet Anna Fouiz next Wednesday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Warrick
North Main Street
Anna Fouiz
Friends Church Revival Set to Start February Seventh
Rev C O Beeson pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 Vernie Kitterman superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m no service at night Revival meetings begin February 7 with Rev John Butler of Dublin in charge of services.
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Beeson
Vernie Kitterman
John Butler
Dublin
Church Notices for Rev. F. W. Wolff Pastor
Sunday School at 9 30 with H C Clark as superintendent Public worship at 10 80 p m and again at 7 00 p m led by Rev F W Wolff church schedules posted for the Christian Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wolff
H. C. Clark
Sunday Services and Quarterly Meeting at M E Church
The M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Sylvester Hamilton as superintendent. Service at 10 46 a m and 7 p m with Dr Freeland present. Women’s services at 2 39 p m. Fourth quarterly meeting at Wilkinson Sunday 7 p m and quarterly conference Monday 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Anderson
Sylvester Hamilton
Wilkinson
Freeland
Public Sale at Emery Casey Farm Near Shir ley
Emery Casey to hold a public sale at his farm one mile east of Shir ley on February 23 1915. Sale includes cattle hogs and miscellaneous stock described as an extra good lot of heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Casey
Shirley
Markleville Community Note Highlights Visitors and Local Changes
Markleville residents hosted guests from Middletown and Anderson with various calls and visits. A bakery and barber shop are planned in town, and a large banquet hosted by Jont. Jones featured Pendleton and local families. The Christian Endeavor group at the church recently organized and received literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Maxwell Charles Anderson Dies After Illness at Home
Charles Anderson of Maxwell died at his Mendon area home Sunday at 2 30 pm after a period of critical illness. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral is set for Tuesday in Mendon with interment in Mendon cemetery. The family has broad sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Mendon
Mendon Cemetery
Epworth League
Rankin Martin
Isaac Martin
Eden
Dentist in Shirley Expects to Stay and Community Notes
In Shirley a local dentist Dr J W Daniels D D S plans to remain and invites all to participate. A Junior Endeavor is organized with Minnie Gilbreath and Murl Johnson visiting Anderson Tuesday. Various local residents attend church meetings and share meals, with next gathering hosted by Mrs Maud Markle. Family visits, meals, and social events fill the week as neighbors list who spent time with whom and who hosted dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kimmerly
Stella Johnson
Julia Roanfeld
W. H. Hardy
Frank Achison
Bank
Minnie Gilbreath
Murl Johnson
Anderson
Claud Ubanks
Ben Markle
Charity
RB. J. Bond
Wilbur Holt
The
Christian Church
Grace Hawkins
Sarah Dehart
Meadames Maybanks
Maud Markle
Sarah Markle
Ratliff Sues for Divorce in Henry Circuit Court
Geo Ratliff of Shirley files for divorce from Fiora B Ratliff in Henry Circuit Court alleging wife’s association with other men. Married in 1893 and separated January 19 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ratliff
Shirley
Henry
Fiora B. Ratliff
Birthday Anniversary of Mrs O A Franklin Active 71st
Mrs O A Franklin celebrated her 71st birthday last Tuesday. Rev C W Anderson and wife, Dr and Mrs J W Shront and son Basil joined Mr and Mrs Franklin for a celebratory dinner. Friends wish her many more years of good travel on life’s road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Franklin
Rev
C. W. Anderson
J. W. Shront
Basil
Mr. Franklin
Shirley
Polk Milk Station Burned At Willow Branch
Polk milk station at Willow Branch burned Sunday morning due to a defective flue. Insurance covered build ing and machinery totaling 1200 dollars. The building and equipment were destroyed and a new cement building will be erected immediately. It is undecided whether the old site will be reused or a new site secured. The new plant will include modern machinery and condensers and will condense milk onsite instead of shipping to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Willow Branch
Indianapolis
Shirley lodge Masons hold festive gathering with varied program
The Shirley lodge of Masons and their families plus visiting brethren met in the lodge room Wednesday evening with over a hundred attendees. The event featured an excellent program and a notable spread that left everyone happy.
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Shirley Lodge
Masona
Masonic Lodge
Alienation suit filed in local court
George Ratliff sues James Baughno for 10000 dollars claiming alienation of his wife's affection. The action follows Ratliff's earlier suit for divorce filed in the same week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ratliff
James Baughno
Ratliff
Carmichael Nibarger Accident Settled After Arbitration
A Kennard arbitration board awarded Carmichael 85.00 damages after a collision on the Kennard pike involving W E Nibarger's buggy. Nibarger disputed the Ashland account, asserting Carmichael did not yield and recounting that two small children rode in the buggy, while Carmichael claimed the occupants were women and resumed driving after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennard
W. E. Nibarger
Carmichael
Carmichel
Nibarger
Newa
Ashland
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Family News
Midway society notes list Sunday dinners with Frank Sheeta and family guests Mrs Nancy Bicknell Ruth Modlin and Will Barris. Various families entertain at home with dinners and calls including the Bicknells Barrises Lewins Afanador Johns Ware Reed and Hammers. Iva Burr wed Gus Miller recently and neighbors offer congratulations.
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Frank Sheeta
Nancy Bicknell
Ruth Modlin
Will Barris
Wo. Barris
Kameyer
Fort Wayne
Lena Kameyer
Mattie Bates
Hannah Lewin
A. Afanador
Wm. Barris
John Vandenbark
Frank Sheets
Wm. Ware
Edgar
Job
Reed
Rut. Modlin
Iva Burr
Gus Miller
Jeron
Anderson Johns
Quins Bates
Hannah Lew
Eon
Nebraska
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Commercial Club
Walt
Young Peoples Party
Shirley Citisen
Lewis
Ham
Condo and Co
Miss Warrick
Friends Church
M.E. Church
Ross Ham
Rachel Judd
Clarence Hess
George Mauzy
Curt Shelton
Lucile
Robert
J. W. Sparks
Famsily
Mary McCullough
Middletown
Lewis Johnson
Mescames Dalla Phipps
Grace Titus
Julia Roenfeld
Mabel Forts
Nula Armfield
Pleasure and Profit Club
Mollie Bird
North Mainstret
Lund
Jont. Jones
Dr. Fussell
Ross Hardy
Pendleton
Elmer Hardy
Emory Justice
Helen
Marguarite
Charley Sheets
Markleville
John McCormick
Cadiz
Carrie Mauzy
Marian West
Jo Cooper
Mesdames Ahas
Chambers
Mollie Sitton
Mabie Jackson
James Webb
North of
Nere
Maybelle Wilson
Noblesville
Dr. Trees
Mrs. Trees
Pauline Burk
Anns Kimble
Rath Weat
Jim Muterspaugh
Wm. Jackson
Mesdames Moble Sitton
Rawleigh Sitton
Riley Jacobs
Frances
Theo. Richey
Frank Durham
Elmer Hudson
Essie Easter
Brightwood
James Bussel
E. L. Dobins
Frank Webber
John Riley Kingen
Ora Cooper
Ben Burke
Route 7
Henry Burke
Fred Wicker
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
Hammond
M. E. Dobbins
Emma Chapple
Harvey Watson
Arthur Watson
Anna Watson
John
Frank Loudenback
Artie Dobbins
James Garrett
Ruth West
Noble Watson
Duryea
Ebworth
Emma Sutton
J. W. Daniels
D. D.S
Charley Gilbreath
Cleo
Will Jackson
Milner’s Corner
H. P. Rosenfeld
Russell
Audry
Robert Murfin
Mary
Nora Bennett
Emer Sparks
George
Shirley Farmers’ Institute
Christaan Church
Wolff
G. C. Borcherding
V. C. Meredith
V. C. Merei
Mildred Gates
Mildred Durham
Mrs. Stanley
Liberty
Thomas Orchestra
Midway
Marie and
Mae Ware
Mary Hammers
Leone Sheets
Wm. Bates
Riley Johns
Hannah Lewis
A. Afanados
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