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Newspaper

Shirley News

Location

Shirley, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

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Obituaries for Gilliland Winn Luthultz in Kentucky area

Andrew Gilliland 61 dies of pneumonia at Nashville home with funeral in Milner's Corner U B church Rev Edrington officiating Evening Star Lodge and Foster Encampment in charge of burial interment Wilson cemetery. Paul Winn two month old dies Wilkinson funeral at M E church with Beeson officiating interment McCray cemetery. Uriah Luthultz dies near Kennard age 67 with funeral at Friends church Kennard interment Harlan cemetery.

Andrew Gilliland Nashville U. 3B Milner’s Corner Edrington Evening Star Lodge Foster Fot Wilson Paul Walter Esther Winn Wilkinson M E Beeson McCray Uriah Luthultz Kennard Friends Church Harlan Cemetery

House Fire Destroys Home of White Family in Maple Valley

Fire destroyed the house occupied by Jose White and his family on James VanMeter property in Maple Valley Sunday evening around seven. The blaze began in the upstairs from a chimney defect, and Mr White reportedly saved most of the furniture despite the rapid spread as the family prepared to eat supper.

Jose White James VanMeter Maple Valley Mr. White White

Mr. Gray Announces Candidacy for Indiana Sixth District

Mr Gray declares intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in Indiana's Sixth district. He writes from Washington stating he cannot meet voters in person and asks for support through this public notice ahead of the March 7, 1916 primary.

Indiana Washington

Attempted Break-In At Hutson Home Reported

Evidence shows a man attempted entry Monday night at the Hutson residence. Finger marks on south kitchen window and rubbers footprints indicated the intruder worked at the window, but Mrs. Hutson kept the window barred from inside to thwart the break-in.

Sugar Creek Scribes Update and Local Visits

Freemont Clark is sick in Sugar Creek. Jacob Bright visits Rushcoun, George Bright calls on E Mo Pressnall, and Mr and Mrs Russell Pressnall assist Will Reedy with grippe. Dr Keesling’s 38th birthday celebrated with W H Jarrell and wife. Mrs Jarrell’s 60th. News of Jewel County Kans visitors D W Keesling and family. George Bright visits Muse Hodson in Greensboro. Fred Hedrick plans a new residence at Hedrick farm. Lincoln Clark and wife visit Wm Hedrick. R A Callahan visits Web Keesling. Allen Craig helps Bill Nibarger saw wood.

George Bright E Mo Pressnall Russell Pressnall Will Reedy Dr. Keesling W. HH. Jarreil Jarrell Moses Alslaugh Jewel County Kans D. W. Keesling Muse Hodson Greensboro Fred Hedrick Wm. Hedrick Lincoln Clark R. A. Callahan Web Keesling Allen Craig Bill Nibarger

SCRABBLETOWN DINNER GATHERINGS AND family visits

Walter Laird and family joined Joe Reeves and family for Sunday while Frank McKown Roy Hasslar Orville Reeves and families dined with Wes Williams and family. Anna Williams and sons visited in the afternoon. Luther Williams Edd Williams and Elmer Smith of Detroit also supped with Emory Williams and family. Mrs Rachel Reeves rushed to bedside of granddaughter Jeanetta Estell seriously ill Saturday.

Walter Laird Joe Reeves Frank McKown Roy Hasslar Orville Reeves Wes Williams Anna Williams Luther Williams Edd Williams Elmer Smith Detroit Mich Emory Williams Rachel Reeves Jeanetta Estell Katheryn Reeves Wilkins Anna Hittle Indianapolis Clyde Kerns Lucian Reeves Florence Williams Iva Miller Wilkinson Gertrude Kerns Fern Reeves Ethel Hittle Martha McDaniel Anna Williams and

Great Reductions on all Rubber Geode at Leavitt Bros

Leavitt Bros A and Y announces notable reductions on all rubber geode stock. Local shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of price cuts and browse the new clearance items.

Leavitt Bros. A&y

Wilkinson High School Notes

W H S students attended a lecture by Mr Sumner at the Christian church in Wilkin son Sunday night. Miss Leone Russell, absent the past week due to sickness, is now able to attend school again.

Sumner Christian Church Wilkinson Leone Russell

Farmers Institute Schedule Morning and Evening Sessions

A historical Farmers Institute program lists morning sessions at 9:00 with a song, addresses on health and home conveniences, committee appointments, and an afternoon section at 1:00 covering farming economy and officer elections. Evening events include orchestra music, a monologue, and a benediction.

Star Spangle Banner Fwvocapor Mrs. Hence Orne H. D. Spangler Miss Mary Gates Orne Seles Oo Das Gatage Katherine Oliver-McCoy

Local School Notes and Social Quotables in Wilkinson Indiana

Miss Martha McDaniel suffers grippe and James Van denbarx seeks basketball tour inquiries at Wilkinson High. Lawrence Van Duyn out with mumps. Baseball season nears as ground remains soft for practice. Pontoon of names include Lucile Shaw Kathryn Reeves Josephine Vetter Robert Blakely Moyt Blakely Wayne Wright. Mrs Guy Hazzard had dinner with Lucile Shaw.

Martha McDaniel Audiorium Shirley Wilkinson High School James Vandenbarx Wilkinson Indiana Lawrence van Duyn Lucile Shaw Kathryn Reeves Josephine Vetter Robert and Moyt Blakely Wayne Wright New Castle Guy Hazzard

Grandpa Childhood Recalled by W. T. Get Me

A nostalgic poem where a narrator recalls grandfather as a joyous boy at heart. Grandfather guides trips to shaded woods, barefoot games, kite making, fishing, and playful lessons with Roy and the speaker. The piece ends noting grandpa’s calm, disciplined influence and a hickory gad kept for mischief.

Roy Grandpa

Mrs. H. C. Marsh Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. H. C. Marsh wife of the local Telephone Manager and two children returned Saturday morning from Johnstown New York where she stayed four and a half months with her parents. Mr. Marsh is busy this week with his new son Sidney Clark as friends welcome her back to the community.

Center Chapel Social News and Local Movements

Center Chapel notes report Mrs. Warner McCormack and children visiting New Castle relatives and various locals attending events. Joe Weesner's sale lunch hosted by Ladies Aid, many neighbors visiting Cadiz for a surprise, while Weesner plans to move to a Muncie farm. Families, favors, and minor repairs fill the week in community life.

Warner McCormack New Castle Ben Goudy Ladies Aid Society Joe Weesner Minnie Jane Reynolds Nancy Wilkinson Ployd Callahan Thelma Callahan John O. Hodson Moonsville Ray Stearn Charles Baughn Callahan Bros Jonathan Lewis Red Men’s Grant City George Craig Elwood Reynolds Markleville Ray Craig Wilkinson Corth

Cronk Family Moves with Farming and Politics

Tom Cronk plans loafing while Toby Cronk sells his grocery and returns to South Street. Patrick Sharkey resumes control after a visit, taking charge Thursday. Toby will press bricks and carve pine boxes, study the Mexican problem and protest war items for President Wilson.

Toby Cronk South Street Patrick Sharkey Pat Toby Europe Prasslent Wilson

Marriage Announcement for Ester Weener and O a M Mahan

Miss Ester Weener daughter of Mr and Mrs 7 KR Weesner of North Main Street and Mr O a M Mahan son of Mrs Ezra Warrys were married in Green d Saturday afternoon and left for New Castle where their apartment awaits Mr M Mahan is a voting man employed at Maxwell Mrs McMahan has lived in Ulster only a few months moving from Newastie last October They visited in Shirley Sunday and stayed until Monday afternoon.

Ester Weener KR. Weesner North Main Street O.a M Mahan Ezra Warrys Green New Castle Bae M. Mahan McMahan Lulster Newastie Shirley

Arrived Safe From Trip to St Petersburg

Mr and Mrs Robert Holpess report arrival in St Petersburg after their journey. Miss Miatt endured the trip fairly well and is mentioned in the same notice.

Robert Holpess St Petersburg Miatt

Resignation of Eastside School Principal Albert Reeder

Albert Reeder has resigned as principal of Eastside school and will return to his Windfall home, where he has accepted a position as carrier on a rural Windfall route. He made many friends here and will be missed by the community.

Albert Reeder Eastside Windfall

Shirley Church Notices Preaches Sundays and Meetings

Shirley Church announces preaching services each Sunday afternoon and evening with a prayer meeting on Tuesday evening.

Shirley Church

Kritian Church Plans Sunday Activities With Rev Hufford

Kritian Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 with B O Hufford as superintendent Attendance last Sunday reached 54 with a 199 dollar collection The Loyal Workers meet with Mrs John Owens next Thursday afternoon Rev Omer Hufford to preach both morning and evening services

B. O Hufford John Owens Omer Hufford

Beeson Pastor Leads Sunday Services at Local Church

Rev. O. C. Beeson, pastor, announces Sunday School at 9:30 led by Vernie Kittermann, superintendent. Preaching services Sunday morning at 11:00 and evening at 7:00.

O. C. Beeson Vernie Kitterman

Revival Services at M. B. Church Sunday

Rev C W Anderson pastor leads services at M B Church with morning and evening worship and revival each night at 7 30. Sunday School attendance and offerings listed for Shir ley 139 and 3 51 Wilkinson 74 and 1 36. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Roy Enaminger’s Wednesday afternoon.

M. B. Church C. W. Anderson Edwin Kirk Patrick Shirley Wilkinson Roy Enaminger

Shirley Blues Hold Edge Over Springport In Fast Game

Basketball notes recount a quick paced matchup at Shirley where the Blues led 9 to 8 at halftime against Springport Independents. Springport used three veteran players from Progress of Muncie, including a tall forward who scored six early field goals. The piece previews next games and praises the Shirley team’s improving teamwork and prospects for a strong next season.

Shirley Blues Springport Shirley Muncie Hercules Holy Grail Anderson Em Rees Indianapolis Maroons Reds

Strain Barber Shop Proprietor Struck by Car

Lewis M. Strain 62, owner of the Strain barber shop on East Broad Street, New Castle, was hit Friday evening by a car driven by James Gallivan while crossing to the south side. He was taken to his home after a doctor found no broken bones, but pain in his right knee lingered. Strain was well known in Shir ley for previously operating a barber shop there.

Lewis M. Strain Strain East Broad Street New Castle James Gallivan Hie Wrightsman Wiggins Indiana Avenue Shirley

Brewer Auction At Shirley Farm January 20 1916

W. W. Brewer will sell at public auction on his farm two miles north and one mile west of Shirley on Saturday January 20 1916. Items include 8 head horses 3 head cows 50 head hogs farm implements and chickens.

W. W. Brewer Shirley

Carlton to sell stock and farm implements at home

Jac O Carlton will bind a sale of stock and farm implements at his residence two miles northeast of Warrington on Tuesday February 15 1016 Auction notice lists Adv 413 and expects buyers to attend at the location specified in the ad.

Jac. O. Carlton Warrington

Horse and Mule Sale to be Held by Geo Bell

Geo Bell of Mays will conduct his annual Horse and Mule Sale on Monday February 68. The notice announces stock for sale and invites buyers to attend the event at his premises.

Geo. Bell Mays Pebmary B.C

Local Socials Note on Castis Visitors

Mr and Mrs R Lytle and Mr Newby of New Castis and Mrs Overman of the area are mentioned in a brief social note from a New Castis readership page.

R. Lytle Mr. Newby New Castis Mre. Overman

Township S S Convention Draws Near for Brown Township

School officers and Brown township schools are urged to prepare for the upcoming convention. Officials are reminded that taking an office is a pledge to serve neighbors and God. Leaflets will outline duties, plans, and required standards, with the township president planning visits to each school before the next gathering.

S. S Sunda Brown Township Tewish P

Local notes from Woodville and surroundings leap year gossip

In Woodville, residents joke about leap year as men hold the honors for proposals. Web Estell won a quarter of butter at a shooting match, while Mrs. Clint Hunt shopped in Shirley on Saturday. Funeral attendance brought Rick from Indianapolis, and wedding plans near Kisytstown are awaited. Reads a Sunny South missive and notes sightings of neighbors, with visits, moved farms, and upcoming Sunday meetings.

Web Estell Clint Hunt Enoch Courtney Emma Jarvis Lucy Jones Emmerson Gibbons New Castle Merl Bickel Lestie Jones Kennett Jarvis Homer Pavin Boien Kisytstown R. D Zeon Veco Shirley Ruth Gibbens Russell Pressnall Frank Pressrail Shirley Mond Encch Tournney Kennard Ova Hauck Claude Estell Ida Catty Springport Saruchas Ti Cone

Ashland Family Sunday Dinner Gatherings

Paul Kuhn and family attended dinner Sunday with William Nibarger and wife Lena Kuhn and Vallie Hahn of Anderson. Clessie Davidson and family dined with Mrs. Davidson's parents Brooks Burkett and wife. Mrs. Chas Casey and Mrs. Floyd Kirk had dinner Friday with Mrs. Basil Keesling.

Paul Kuhn Uine Wm. Nibarger Lena Kuhn Vallie Hahn Anderson Clessie Davidson Davidson Brooks Burkett Chas. Casey Floyd Kirk Basil Keesling Elia Keesling Q. S. Kuhn Ott Kuhn Isaac Addison Perry Hartley Richmond Philip Olinger Noah Y Kuhn Pendleton Priday

The Alpha Club Meeting At Mee Wo Denies Home

The ON pla cub assembled at Mee Wo Denie's home on Frid Alte. Several members were absent due to sickness and other reasons. Birthday anniversary of Stonewall Jackson prompted readings by Mrs Ralph Wilson and Mrs Edwin Kirkpatrick. Guest Mrs BOS Andrews entertained. elaborate lunch enjoyed by all. Next meeting planned with Mrs G C De Camp or Monday. Moore to move to Sheldon. Residents of Shir near Knightstown regret departure.

Mee Stexness Stonewall” Jackson Ralph Wilson Edwin Kirkpatrick Bos. Andrews

Local notices fragment reveals oblique family losses

Fragmentary OCR items mention funerary sympathy and deaths. It notes a person at home around morning hours, references to Mr. Jud and relations near Penreckson and Warrington, with mentions of Charley and Jackson in Morning services and family visits. The text is garbled but centers on mourning and kinship.

Local social notes and minor affairs roundup

Reeves and Reed families linked to neighbor visits and Sunday gatherings. Goldie Thomas visited Indianapolis. Leone Kinder Lewis and Frank Clark appear in small domestic scenes. Elmer Sipe leaves Beech Grove creosoting post for Michigan division engineer role. Miss Leone Buscell ill with nervous trouble.

Hull Wie Pati Reeves Voles Edwards Ettie Reed Suriee Kate Reeves Leone Kinder Lewis Maring Barney Thomas Goldie Thomas Indianapolis Frank Clark Archibald Wilson Leone Kinde Effie Reed Elmer Sipe F. H. Sipe Lula Williams Bertha Record Amy Sherry Orel Parker Charlie Record Wm. Parker American Creosoting Beech Grove Michigan Big Four Wabash Leone Buscell Elmer McComas Andrew Gilliland Milner Comicr

New Castle Auto Mobile Show Dates Set for February

At a meeting of the New Castle Automobile Dealers Association last Monday evening the show was set for February 24 25 and 26. The tented exhibit near a downtown paved street will feature heating and constant entertainment. It will be the county’s largest auto show and attract many prospective buyers seeking the best car to buy.

New Castle Automobile Dealers Association Adv

Cash for Eggs and Poultry Market Ad

A local ad offers the highest cash market price for poultry eggs and butter. Encourages customers to visit before surprise price drops or rose sell.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Condo & C Mr. Gray Sugar Creek Freemont Clark Jacob Bright Rushcoun Scrabbletown Farmers Institute Program Institute Rev.o. C. Beeson Orchestra W. H. Senour Gladys Chew Senour Mildred Durham Mildred Gates W. T. Get Me Center Chapel Tom Cronk Kritian Church Chas. Gates Mild Mt. Comfort Westland Lewisville Spiceland Horse and Woodville Ashland Dr. Moore Judgeeas Nyer Her Price Marie Clevenger Uis Bud Jack Troy Price Ethel Jerson Chas. Price Jackson Aent Sunday
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