Fire Sweeps Old Landmark in Shirley Blaze Destroys Corner Building
A corner building at White and West Railroad streets in Shirley burned Tuesday night around ten. Arson is suspected as the cause, with no suspect identified. The structure, once a general store then a saloon, had fallen into decay and stood near a dry county. Strong winds blew embers toward nearby homes but rain kept damage minimal.
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White
West Railroad
South
Meridian Streets
Shirley
Dance Largely Attended in Middletown Indiana
A Palmer’s Saturday night dance drew a large crowd in Middletown with attendees including Hazel and Ruby Farmer Amy Dudley Frederica Addison Nellie Hodson India Elliott Marie Bricker Goldie Wisehart Rosey Wisehart Wollma Pate Laura Ebbert Gertrude Keesling Dorothy Cole and many others. Guests listed Mrs Dan Watkins Mr Frank Garriott Mrs Cecil Keesling Mr Russell Pearson Mrs Elmer Pate Lawrence Wisehart Oscar Muterspaugh Hasil Muterspaugh Bert Baker Glen Craig Floyd Brock Everett Riggs Henry Ebbert Lundy Cole Luther Cole Russell Pring Wilbert Dudley Frank Reasoner John Riley George Farmer Alvy Riggs Clay Hodson. They departed late reporting a fine time and hope to meet soon again.
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Middletown
Ind
Palmer
Hazel Farmer
Ruby Farmer
Amy Dudley
Frederica Addison
Nellie Hodson
India Elliott
Marie Bricker
Goldie Wisehart
Rosey Wisehart
Wollma Pate
Laura Ebbert
Gertrude Keesling
Dorothy Cole
Dan Watkins
Frank Garriott
Cecil Keesling
Russell Pearson
Elmer Pate
Lawrence Wisehart
Oscar Muterspaugh
Hasil Muterspaugh
Bert Baker
Glen Craig
Floyd Brock
Everett Riggs
Henry Ebbert
Lundy Cole
Luther Coleussell Pring
Wilbert Dudley
Frank Reasoner
John Riley
George Farmer
Alvy Riggs
Clay Hodson
W C T U Leaders to Address Shirley Chapters Sunday
Mrs. Samuel R Altman and Mrs. Samuel R Artman presidents emeritus of Marion county W C T U will meet Shirley Wilkinson and Warrington chapters in Shirley Sunday afternoon to address them The local chapters formed about two weeks ago and each reports about twenty five members with expected additions Sunday to complete organization The Brown township chapters helped secure the dry victory at the polls last Saturday
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Samuel R. Artman
Marion County
Shirley
Wilkinson
Warrington
Brown Township
Drys
Slumber party entertainment at Miss Spangler home
Miss Lela Spangler hosted a late night slumber party on North Main Street Wednesday. Neighbors confirm the wee hours preceded the slumber, with Kathryn Reeves and Ima Ayers noted as night owls. After breakfast the group enjoyed kodaking, listing Alma Avers, Lucile Shaw, Laura Lisher, Grace Bowman, Kathryn Reeves, Laura Ifuston, and Josephine Vetter.
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Lela Spangler
North Main Street
Kathryn Reeves
A Ima Ayers
Alma Avers
of Wilkinson
Lucile Shaw
Laura Lisher
Grace Bowman
Laura Ifuston
Josephine Vetter
Warrick and Carmichael wed in Greenfield ceremony
Miss Hettie Warrick daughter of Ezra Warrick and Mr Arthur Carmichael son of Mrs Benton Carmichael both of North Main street were married in Greenfield by Rev Otto A Trabue of the M E church Saturday at 10:30 AM. They traveled to Indianapolis then returned to Shirley Sunday evening.
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Hettie Warrick
Ezra Warrick
Arthur Carmichael
Benton Carmichael
North Main Street
Greenfield
Otto A. Trabue
M. E
Indianapolis
Shirley
Regular Meeting of Wilkinson WCTU Friday in June
All members of the Wilkinson W C T U are asked to meet at the M E church in Wilkinson on Friday afternoon June 9 for the regular meeting. It is the flower mission meeting, bring flowers if you have them. All ladies of the community who are not members are invited to join or attend if interested.
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Wilkinson, Ind
Wilkinson W.C. T. U
M. E
Wilkinson
Flower Mission
Bulletin
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farewell Party Held for Mrs Lellis at Home
U S Club hosted a farewell surprise party for Mrs Lellis at her home on Wednesday evening. She and her children plan to depart Saturday for an extended visit with her sister in Chicago. They have stored their goods locally. The gathering ended with refreshments and cheerful goodbyes.
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U. S
Cash for Eggs and Poultry Ad at Shirley
Local buyer offers highest cash market price for poultry eggs and butter. Visit 44tf N Dean in Shirley before selling to secure top value.
Shirley Locals Selections and Sales in Community Notes
Shirley residents report sales including Bievele and barrels plus a 3 horse gasoline engine deal. Many locals attend events from Indianapolis races to Pittsburg visits and family gatherings. Names include Ruth Ricketts, Milo Cook, Kern, Wink, Wilt, Reeves, Reed, Chamberlain, and Hart among others with travel to Chicago, Indianapolis, and Kadiz area sites.
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Anna Dunkle
J.C. Wink
Indianapolis
Margaret Tucker
Wink Kaimbler
Cal Doty
Chicago
Chas. F. Wilt
Shirley
Suri Rosh
Carrall
Mila Conk
Matthe
Anderson
Porter Cook
Control Army Worm Threat to Farms Warns of Spring Invasions
The army worm threatens U S farmers from the South northward every season. Vigilance in spring and early summer is vital as the pest hides in grain and grass then spreads rapidly. Early detection enables cheap control via ditches, burning straw, or arsenical sprays, and urgent action can save substantial yields.
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United States
Rocks Mountains
Geverab
Thiever
W. RR. Walton
Commencement Eve At Adams Fall Creek Townships
Markleville items describe a disturbance at C N Hardys store then repair of a gasoline house. Joint commencement for Adams and Fall Creek townships set for Thursday evening June 8 at the M IE church with no admission fee. Diplomas presented by Supt J W Frazier. Names listed for Adams and Fall Creek townships.
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Adams
Fall Creek
M. IE
Spam
Solored Tum at Vikins on Sunday game notice
This fragment notes a Sunday game involving Solored Tum at Vikins and a following week a Son Taeeball team reserves Cule iured Re serves for a game. It mentions a past Indianapolis match and an anticipated rec name. Last Sunday's game was canceled due to rain.
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Vikins
Taeeball
Shirley Church Notices Sermon Times
Shirley Church presents preaching services Sunday afternoon and evening with a prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
Wilkinson M E Church services and activities
Wilkinson M E Church led by W Clyde Howard hosts Sunday School at 9 60 and preaching at 10 50 with the theme Seeing Jesus. Evening service Get ting the most Gut of Life includes special music. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Addie Beeson’s home. Attendance and collection totals noted.
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Shirley M. E. Church
W. Clyde Howard
Therse
Jesus
Addie Beeson
Yo owWete
Shirley M E church to lead census drive and youth programs
The Shirley M E church is launching an active census campaign with recent crowd turnout at Sunday service. Orville Wisehart and Jesse Krider plan to assist church work. Wisehart to be chaplain for a new Kappa Sna Pi Boys chapter for ages 10 to 16. Wilkinson Methodist debt-raising effort underway with captains Miller and Cooper and a prize for top fundraiser. A welfare program for Wilkinson youths is being organized with upcoming instruction and recreation plans.
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Shirley M
M. i
Orville Wisehart
Jesse Krider
Butler
Kappa Sna Pi
Shirley
Wisehart
Wilkinson
Methodist Church
James Miller
Cooper
Pecniz
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Fire on Hardy Farm
A barn on W. H. Hardy’s farm west of town was struck by lightning during an electrical storm early Sunday morning and burned. The building loss is about 1100 with two thirds insured, and farm implements owned by the tenant suffered 500 to 600 in loss with two thirds insured. Three pigs also perished in the blaze.
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W. H. Hardy
Local Game Postponed On Wet Grounds
The ball game between the local team and Stonewall's colored team of Mun vie was called off due to wet grounds last Sunday. It will be played this coming Sunday after noon. The local team went to Anderson last Sunday to witness a game there.
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Stonewall
Munvie
Anderson
Frightened Team Collides Near Hardy Store
A team of horses driven by Charles Clem and owned by J. M. Lewis bolted as a wagon driven by Palmer Nelson began around them near W. H. Hardy's store. One horse was a colt unused this spring. They pulled a hayload and struck the curb at the corner.
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Charles Clem
J. M. Lewis
Palmer Nelson
W. H. Hardy
Markleville Church News and Schedules
Main Street Christian Church led by Rev Carl Van Winkle holds Sunday School at 10 oclock with James E Wilson as superintendent Preaching on the second and fourth Saturday nights and on Sunday morning and evening The Union Aid Society meets each Thursday afternoon in the basement Rev O P Vang serves another church with services on the fourth Sundays at 1030 am and Sunday School at 930 am
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Main Street Christian Church
Carl van Winkle
James E. Wilson
Union Aid Society
O. P. Vang
Reverend Moynsey Preaching Services Announced
Rev Moynsey, pastor, announces preaching services on the fourth Saturday night, Sunday morning, and Sunday evening at the church.
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Moynsey
Christian Church announces Sunday services and meeting
Pastor Omer Hufford leads Sunday School at 9 30 attended by 32 with a 67 cent collection. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m next Sunday. B O Hufford superintendent. Loyal Workers meet with Mrs Ruby Masters at her country home next Thursday afternoon. Everyone is invited.
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Omer Hufford
B. O. Hufford
Ruby Masters
Friends Church Service Schedule and Sunday School
Rev. O. C. Beeson pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 Vernis Kit terman superintendent. Services Sunday morning at 11 00 and evening at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Attendance and collection last Sunday: attendants 76, collection 3 85.
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O. C. Beeson
Kitterman
Drys Win by Brown Township Local Option Vote
In Brown township the drys won by a large majority of 241 Shirley 147 in Wilkinson. Official counts show Dry Shirley 103 Wet 102. Warrington 113 20. Wilkinson 168 21. Brown has been dry for nine years yet acted as a wet spot due to bootlegging and blind pig bars.
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Brown Township
Drys
Shirley
Wilkinson
Warrington
Legally Brown Township
Muncie
Marion
New Custodian Named for Court House in Wayne Township
Fred H. Pierce of Maple Valley begins duties today as custodian of the court house. Official appointment set for Monday at the county commissioners meeting, replacing Levi Keever who has served eighteen months and will now focus on carpentry. New Castle Daily Courier.
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Fred H. Pierce
Maple Valley
Wayne Township
Pierce
Levi Keever
Keever
New Castle Daily Courier
W C T U to Celebrate at Union Meeting
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a Union meeting at the Christian church Sunday at 2 30 p m with special speakers. Local W C T U hopes to invite Mrs Stanley after her favorable attention here last week and will be aided by the Wilkinson branch in the community celebration.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church
Stanley
Wilkinson
Pleasant Alpha Club gathering at Mrs Kirkpatrick home
A very pleasant afternoon was spent by Alpha Club members at the home of Mrs Edwin Kirkpatrick last Friday. Guests included Mrs Feisling Mrs Fagan Mrs Lambden and Miss Nilah Branson with Mrs Spangler. Mrs Benson and Miss Branson provided the music except for the group performance of America. A dainty lunch was served and each guest received an American flag as a favor.
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Alpha Club
Edwin Kirkpatrick
Feisling
Fagan
Lambden
Nilah Branson
Spangler
Benson
America
Death of Eliza Curtis at 87 in Vernon township
Mrs. Eliza Curtis aged 87 died Tuesday at 5 30 at her sister in law Mrs Elisha Curtis Vernon township She was widow of Rev William Curtis a noted Baptist minister Funeral Friday at 10 in the old Baptist church on the Noblesville road burial Mt Gilead cemetery Greenfield Daily Reporter Granddaughter Mrs James Mitterspaugh of this place is a granddaughter of Mrs Curtis.
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Eliza Curtis
Elisha Curtis
Vernon Township
William Curtis
Maxwell
Old Baptist Church
Noblesville Road
Mt. Gilead
Greenfield
James Mitterspaugh
Curtis
For Sale Mower and Farm Implements Trade Offer
Johnston mower good as new and New Osborne mower Osborne binder weed one year Binder twine offered. Will take shoats or calves in trade. 223 G. F. Hotchkiss.
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Johnston
Osborne
G. F. Hotchkiss
Auctioneer lists sixteen farms ranging 30 to 120 acres
A local auction notice invites buyers to view a tract of sixteen farms with sizes from 30 to 120 acres. The listing promises fronting land for sale and directs interested parties to contact the seller before June 10. The source presents as a fragmentary notice with incomplete details.
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Bridge Club
Fern Trees
Alma Justice
Louise Thayer
Marie Hughes
Elizabeth McCole
Marvel Frost
Mary Wilson
Hildred Walker Messrs
Clarence Barr
John Orr
Roy Pickett
Fank Hildgess
Lewis Heinrich Rilph Wood
Bruce Goble
Austin Myers
Paul Binford
Essie McCray Jr
Chas. Titus
Lewis Bridges
Samuel R. Altman
Carmichael Warrick
Mrs. Lellis
Ruth Ricketts
van Meter
Milo Cook
EF. A. Kern
Bos. Andrews
Knightstown
Ruth Modlin
Cadiz
Nancy Bicknell
J. C. Wink
Ray Ensminger
Clemence Wilt
Pittsburg
Ohio
Hannah Wilt
Arthur Reed
Harold Chamberlain
New York City
W. E. Reed
P. E. Bird
B. S. Andrews
Dan
Jesse Powers
Clyde
Frankton
Hutson
New Castle
E. A. Kern
E. A. Lambdon
C. R. Rynearson
Kathryn Lindsey
Lewis Reeves
Kathryn
Warry Hart
Chicago Heights
John Hart Sr
Guinevere Ham
Leone Kinder
Effie Reed
Frankfort
Cyclone
Kirklin
Geo. Logan
Brookville
Dutch Boyer
Lizzie Jackson
Chas. Williamson
James Muters
Paris
Mark Leville
Markleville Journal
Fall Creek and
Adams Townships Will
C. N. Hardy
Clem
Henry Blake
O. P. Vany
Russell Rent
Ells
J. W. Frazier
Miss Kirkbridge
Katinka
O. P. van
Glen Davis
Russell Stewart
Ray Noland
Robert Gilmore
Harold Creason
Frank Moneylun
Commodore Markle
Gladys Ham
Ruby Williams
Marie Blake
Della Reynolds
Anna Legg
Cecil Tinney
Ethel Baker
Zela Begley
Velma Hodson
Florence M. Mauzy
Leone Jester
Gladys Markle
Ruth Blake
Russell Dashler
Glen Judd
Grace Petty
June Ham
Alice Louise Scott
Doris Smith
Shirley Church
Mission Church
M E. Church
Wilkinson M. E. Church
Clurcist Nous
Markleville Church News
M. E. Glutch
State Street Christian Church
Friends Church
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