Does a lie make a liar in Shirley tale of Joshua Ratcliff
A narrator questions Joshua Ratcliff the Shirley town marshal about promised resignation to the town council on July 3. The piece follows his denials and alleged contradictions, then recounts his Sabbath enforcement proclamation and its backfire, ending with an open question about his next move. The tone mirrors a local column critiquing authority and prevarication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Ratcliff
Omer Hufford
W. Clyde Howard
Joshua
Amelia
Shirley
Arshal
Shua
Bank Statement No 9209 for The st National Bank at Shirley Indiana
The St National Bank at Shirley Indiana close of business June 30 1916 shows total resources of 198461 49 and liabilities totaling 199?461 49. It lists capital stock 25000 00 surplus fund undivided profits 4103 57 current expenses interest and taxes 2481 23 circul?ting notes 21950 00 individual deposits 64375 58 certificates of deposit 54914 62 bonds borrowed 17600 00 and various assets including coins notes and reserves. Officer John R Kitterman cashier confirms truth of the statement sworn July 11 1916 with directors L A Johnson J H Wood and V Kitterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St National Bank
Shirley
Indiana
Busis
U. S
Apt. Lonis
Federal Reserve Bank
York
Chicago
U. S. Treas
John R. Kitterman
L. A. Johnson
J. H. Wood
V. Kitterman
John Lockridge
Farmers National Bank
Wilkinson
U. 8
Indiana bank statement sworn by cashier in 1916
The document shows a bank statement sworn by the cashier of a Hancock County bank in Indiana. It includes totals and signatures, noting the date July 10, 1916, with attestations from officials and commissions.
Meaty six days program at Shirley Chautauqua opening
The Shirley Chautauqua offers a balanced six day program with Chicago orchestral sextette opening the event. Frank S. Regan and Menely-Shrode entertainers provide amusement and chalk talks by Regan. Little Alice Louise Shrode’s readings and whistling promise popular appeal. season tickets start at $1.50, rising to $2.00 after 300 are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Chicago
Frank S. Regan
Alice Louise Shrode
Silence and Glances From Marshal Affects Town Talk
In a measuring exchange Amelia recalls Marshal avoiding direct eye contact as a habit rather than shame. A recent incident involves Joshua threatening to go to New Castle to file against a Defender of the Faith writer, yet never acting on it. The talk shifts away from long eared animals, sparing the yellow dog amid local disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
Amelia
Joshua
New Castle
Ditch Contract Letting Notice in Brown Township Indiana
Notice is given that on July 31, 1916 at 1 p m at Brown Township Trustee’s office in Hancock County Indiana the contract for cleaning public drains will be let to the lowest bidder. Drains listed include Ham arms No. 2 and 3 and Cronk Kitterman Tuterow Smith Keck T B Cronk Hayes Kuhn. Bids priced separately with specifications on file. Right to reject bids reserved. James A Van Duyn Trustee Brown Township Hancock County Indiana Adv.
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Brown Township
Hancock County
Indiana
Wm. Keck, Ham
Ham Arms
Cronk & Kitterman
Tuterow
Smith, Keck, T, B
Birthday Party Honoring Elizabeth Keller
Mrs Ward Keller hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon for her daughter Elizabeth marking her ninth birthday. About a dozen little girls attended and enjoyed ice cream and cake along with other treats.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Ward Keller
Elizabeth
Local Social Notes From Wilkinson and Nearby Towns
Mrs Walter Laird and daughters Kathryn and Ruth of Shirley visited Friday with Mrs Earl Van Duyn. E M Petterson and family and Harriett Simmons were guests of Mr and Mrs B F Grass Tuesday. Mrs Alice Martin of Pendleton visited G H Blakely and family. Lizzie Pearson of Willow Branch stayed with Mr and Mrs M F Cook. Evangelist Rev Johnson of Muncie preached at the M E church Sunday afternoon and may stay until the district superintendent fills the vacancy left by Rev Howard's resignation. Gussie Fields returned from Anderson where she was employed. Leora Fields went to Anderson Sunday and will take her place. Eugene Benjamin, son of Dr Benjamin of Bernie, Mo, visited friends this week. Mrs Sarah Cooper visited her daughter Mrs B H Cook in Anderson Monday. Mr and Mrs John Githens, guests of Harrison Cook and Susie Tulley, left for Utica, Ohio. Alma Ayers spent Thursday in Indianapolis for a music lesson. Mrs Lamar Cooper will visit North Carolina about August 1 for a month. Mr and Mrs W W McCray visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs A W Edwards. (Continued on Sixth Page)
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Walter Laird
Kathryn and
Ruth
Shirley
Earl van Duyn
E. M. Petterson
Harriett Simmons
B. F. Grass
Alice Martin
Pendleton
G. H. Blakely
Lizzie Pearson
Willow Branch
M. F. Cook
Rev. Johnson
Muncie
M. E
Howard
Gussie Fields
Anderson
Leora Fields
Eugene Benjamin
Benjamin
Bernie, Mo
Sarah Cooper
B. H. Cook
John Githens
Harrison Cook
Susie Tulley
Utica
Alma Ayers
Indianapolis
Lamar Cooper
North Carolina
W.W. McCray
A. W. Edwards
Morning Star lodge officers list for 1916 term
Wilkinson Indiana Morning Star lodge No 136 E of P issues a roster for July 1 to December 31 1916 naming C C Claud Sparks V C Lamar H Cooper P John Walker M of W J W Jackson M of F J L Justice M of E GW Sowerwine M of A J O Slaughter I G John Wisehart O G A J Walker Trustees John W Smith J R Titus J W Garriott G L Rep D M Cooper meeting nights are Tuesday evenings each week.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Morning Star Lodge No
C.C
Claud Sparks
V. C
Lamar H. Cooper
John Walker
J. W. Jackson
J. L. Justice
GW. Sowerwine
A. J
Revival meetings to start in Wilkinson parish
Wilkinson Indiana church notes a five Sunday rally for the Christian Sunday School with Standard Set attendances rising from 125 to 225 and an average six month attendance of 112. Last Sunday drew 155 with offerings of 4.68 dollars. Rev H A Davis of Hillsboro leads the revival with local assistants.
Noted evangelist Rev Davis to preach across Indiana
Regular pastor Rev F W Sumner of Indianapolis notes Rev Davis is a reputed evangelist with a strong following in Indiana and neighboring states. He urges attendance at the first meeting to ensure engaging sermons and a compelling start to the revival events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Sumner
Indianapolis
Davis
Indiana
Busy Bee Sunday School Class Elects Treasurer
Busy Bee Sunday School Class of M. E. church held a meeting with Miss Violet Wilt Thursday afternoon. Lois Carroll was elected treasurer to succeed Alta Wisehart. Croquet was played and refreshments served during the social portion, with Miss Mildred Wales assisting with decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
M. E. Church
Violet Wilt
Lois Carroll
Alta Wisehart
Mildred Wales
Deaths Reported by Conde and Go
Alice K Shoop died at her home in Shirley on Monday evening July 10 aged 57 years 6 months and 9 days Funeral services were held at the home at 730 Wednesday morning Rev Omer Hufford officiating after which the remains were taken to Centerville Indiana for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice K. Shoop
Shirley
Omer Hufford
Centerville
Ind
Shirley Church Notices Preaching and Sunday School Schedule
Preaching services Sunday afternoon and evening, prayer meeting Tuesday evening. Sunday School at 9 30 Edwin Kirk Patrick superintendent. Prayer meeting Thursday night 7 30. Attendance and collection last Sunday were 115 and 1 61 dollars. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Patrick Sharkey next Wednesday afternoon.
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Edwin Kirkpatrick
Ladies Aid
Patrick Sharkey
Pastor Omer Hufford Leads Sunday Services
Omer Hufford, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 with B. O. Hufford as superintendent. Preaching both morning and evening. Morning subject and text: I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven. Evening topic: Christ delivering His children and I came not to send peace but a sword. 56, collection $1.56.
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Omer Hufford
B. O. Hufford
Satan
Christ
Sunday Services and Notices from Beeson Church
Rev. O C Beeson pastor and Vernis Kit Term an superintendent announce Sunday School at 9 38 and morning sermon at 11 00 with evening preaching by Rev James Baker of Anderson Prayer meeting every Wednesday Evening The 77 collection 2 06 WANTED Good Clover Hay Frank Burris Shirley
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O. C. Beeson
Vernis Kitterman
James Baker
Anderson
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State of
County of
Henry
Hancock
Taley
Geo. W. Sowerwine
D. M. Dover
John W. Wales Robt
N. Oldham
W. A. Simmons
Snaijaz
James A. van Duyn
Busy Bee &. S. Class
Conde & Go
Hopkin’s Cash Grocery
Georgia
Oxyacetelyn Welding
Willard Storage
Rayfield
Continental Auto Parts Co
Knightstown, Ind
Shirley Church
M. EB Church
Christian Church
Friends Church
Frank Burris
F.o. B. Telede
B. Telede
G.,c. DeCamp
Shirley,Indiana
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