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Newspaper
Shirley News
Location
Shirley, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
A leaky lid on Sunday closing sparked ire as a new interpretation allowed ice cream and soda at parlors but barred pop candy cigars and tobacco. Livery stables could feed horses while garages stayed closed. Residents decry inaction and alleged ongoing bootlegging amid Sunday disturbances. The marshal faces calls for resignation amid village tensions.
Miss Mary Gates daughter of J E Gates of Shirley and Bayron Cooper son of Mr and Mrs D M Cooper of Wilkinson were married in the Greenfield courthouse clerk's office last Wednesday afternoon Rev Clyde Howard officiated and the couple plan a honeymoon to Buffalo and Niagara Falls before settling in Shirley.
The Crow Patrol of Lone Scouts was organized at the M E church in Shirley last Friday night with Rev. Clyde Howard as Scout Master. Officers elected included Elbert Slatson as Assistant Scout Master Howard Johnson as Patrol Leader and Ralph Wilson as Scout Scribe. Members from Shirley and vicinity include Howard Johnson Ralph Wilson Vincent Lisher and Elbert Hutson. A fundraising sale was planned for Saturday night and the next meeting is set for Saturday morning at the Scout Master’s home.
Children's Day was observed at the Christian church Sunday evening with a crowded audience. Decorations featured June roses and various drills and songs, including the Rose drill, tiny buds, soldier boy drill and song, rainbow drill, and the Star Spangled Banner tableau. Special praise goes to Mrs. J. P. Amick, Mrs. E. R. Gibbs, Mrs. J. L. Justice, and Miss Essie McCray for training the children and organizing the event.
Mrs. Fagan hosted the S. L. club on Meridian street Tuesday with a business session followed by contests. Prizes went to Mrs. Branson and Mrs. Goodwin. A two course luncheon was served and plans were made to meet at Mrs. Branson’s John Owens home on June 27.
Busy Housewives met with Mrs M F Cook and daughter Miss Marie in Wilkinson. Despite bad weather several members attended. Refreshments of strawberries and cream with banana and chocolate cake were served. Next meeting set with Miss Dessie Collins on Thursday June 29.
Wilkinson Athletics lost to the Indianapolis Ab Bots 7 to 6 on Sunday. Loty the visitors short stop led the team with strong hitting and was signed for the rest of the season. New Lisbon will visit next Sunday.
Mrs. C. R. Rynearson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Gates on North Main Street last Thursday. The home featured pink and white decor with heart and rose motifs. Guests played progressive five hundred, then Master Robert appeared as cupid with a gift wagon. A heart shaped ice cream and cup cakes repast followed. Attending were Misses Mary Gates Kathryn Reeves Lucile Shaw Guinevere Ham Effie Reed Grace Bowman Lelia Spangler Laura Truston Josephine Vetter and Mesdames J. C. Wink Guy Hazard H. D. Spangler.
Miss Ruth Agnes Abeling announced engagement to William James Shackelford at a party in Terre Haute. The couple, longtime acquaintances from Vincennes, plan to wed in November. Shackelford, an aviator with Curtis brothers, and Miss Abeling have known each other for years with a renewed correspondence leading to the proposal. The host, Miss Abeling, resides at 1019 S Eighth St. in Indiana.
Neighbors and friends held a surprise party on Wednesday night June 7 to celebrate Mrs Zuri a Guide’s twenty fifth birthday. Ice cream and cake followed a pleasant evening. Attendees included Euseb Guide and wife Isaac Blankenship and family Charles and Earl Ray P F Hasting and wife Ralph Hasting and family Thad Brumfield and wife Mrs Oris White and baby Sam Kees ling and wife Walter Garner and daughter Wilma J H Hasting and wife Harry Shaw and wife Ray Bailey and wife Alex Burton Mrs Malan Wilcox Clint Risk and wife Maud Saint Lonnie Banks Joseph Guide Carl Guide Paul Maniove Glen and Minervia Guide and Nick Weaver.
The Alpha Club was royally entertained on Friday last by Mrs Chas Gates at her country home north of town. Fourteen members attended with Mrs Jones as a guest. Members supplied music and a fine luncheon was served by the hostess and her daughter Mildred.
C M Judd Millinery Store announces a large sale with big reductions on all colored millinery and a wide stock to choose from.
Dr J N Hurty state health commissioner explains dirtiness as a social mirror of inhabitants and mind stating clean people create clean towns while dirty towns breed disease flies and typhoid. He urges personal reform and decency before God. Free band concert at Wilkinson Indiana invites all to attend.
Julius Bousley of Kennard, a House Postal Service appointee, plans to depart Sunday night for St Louis to serve as door keeper at the national Democratic convention. His duty is to ensure Horasiers gain entry to the gathering.
A party at Miss Audrey Bond's home honored Miss Opal Railsback on her sixteenth birthday with games and ice cream and cake. Guests included Eva Pittsford Florest Rector Marie Bricker Doris Farmer Amy Dudley Lucile Markle Gladys Bricker India Elliott Georgia Clem Edith Franklin Opal Railsback and many young men.
Stella Johnson and Carl Parsons of Anderson were married Saturday at 2 PM. Rev. J. W. Underwood of the First Christian church officiated at his home. Mrs Parsons is the Johnsons' daughter, and Carl Parsons is the son of the Pars ons of Anderson. He works as an inspector for the Remy Electric Company.
Mrs George Blake hosted the Pleasure and Profit Club at her east of town home on a Wednesday afternoon. Members shared needle work and celebrated Frank Addison's birthday with a meat fork gift. Guests included Misses Hildred Maury Florence Maury Ella Shelton and Mesdames Alonzo Lewis C E Chadwick Oscar Titus Freeman Bird Benj Keach George Sparks J M Lewis.
Rev. C. W. Anderson, former pastor of the McCordsville M. E. church, was among friends on Thursday, seen in town social circles.
Weesner sells his South Main street blacksmith shop to former owner Moses Burris. Weesner will move with his family to New Castle at month’s start and plans to work there.
Mrs. C. F. Shaw plans to leave for Oklahoma soon while in Indianapolis Wednesday. Spiceland’s A. E. McClure attended Shirley on business. Many locals hosted or joined kin and friends for meals, picnics, and church services across Shirley, Wilkinson, Richmond, New Castle, and nearby areas including trips to Glen Miller Park.
Rev. and Mrs. O C Beeson spent Sunday afternoon in Kennard visiting Mrs Beeson’s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Bill Judges. Evening callers included Mr and Mrs J R Kitterman and daughter Alpha and Mrs Nora Bean and Mrs Joe Youngs. Mrs Martha Wisehart of Greensfork, with Hensley Wisehart and wife of New Castle, traveled via Shirley Sunday evening en route from Middletown and called on Rev Beeson and family.
About 125 residents from all Shirley congregations assembled Tuesday evening for a surprise pound party for Rev. and Mrs. Clyde Howard. The event, hosted by the M. E. church and other denominations, showcased strong community goodwill toward the clergy.
For Sale. Johnston Mower in good as new condition and New Osborne Mower. Osborne Binder used one year. Binder Twine available. Willing to trade for shoats or calves. Contact 223 G. F. Hotchkiss.
Mrs. Margaret Davis 71 died at home east of Pendleton after an indigestion attack at breakfast. Funeral at Friends church with burial in Friends cemetery. Survived by son Brinton Fuqua and niece Ella Aiman. Also notes: Herbert Scott sprained ankle. Frank Rector joining Evansville Overland sales. Mae Boston at missionary convention in Anderson. new baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill. box social at K of P hall. many residents visiting and traveling to Indianapolis and Anderson. multiple local social and business updates.
George E Bright called on W H Jarrell Tuesday. Last Sunday Sam McCorkle Cal Judge Web Keesling Bill Jarrell Israel Coon visited Cal Coon at Marion, believed dead but alive. David Hammack and wife visited Wm Hedrick family. Russell Pressnall couple at Shirley. Jacob Hedrick set two cement monuments in Hedrick cemetery. John Hedrick and wife with relatives at Spiceland. Trilby Creason graduated and will teach at Union Grove next winter. Basil Keesling and Jacob Bright drill a water well for Frank Chew. Gus Reasoner and John Farmer visited Basil Keesling. Wayman Keesling and mother Myrtle, Elijah Pressnall, Abram Hedrick and wife, Russell Pressnall and wife, Frank Pressnall visited Lawrence Coon family.
The newly organized W. C. T. U. met Friday afternoon at the ME church in Wilkinson. Flower Mission day led to sending flowers to sick homes, with a call meeting set for Saturday at 7 o'clock at Mrs. Minnie Ayers home for urgent business.
Preaching services Sunday afternoon and evening. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
Pastor Omer Hufford leads Sunday School at 9 30 led by superintendent B O Hufford. Preaching next Sunday both morning and evening. Attendance last Sunday totaled 56 with a 2 17 collection. Loyal Workers plan a meeting at Mrs Bert Muster’s home on Thursday afternoon next week.
Wilkinson M E Church and Shirley M E Church share service times with 9 30 Sunday School and 7 30 evening preaching. Epworth League hosts the 7 30 theme But he was a Leper. Wednesday prayer and praise invite worshippers. Lone Scout meeting Tuesday and Edwin Kirkpatrick superintendent at Shirley M E Church.
The Shirley Methodist church hosts a Tuesday night meeting of a Lone Scout Society led by the local pastor as Scout Master. A Sunday crowd heard Dr Light in a notable address. Exhorters John Ora Simmons and Orville Wisehart are appointed. Wisehart named steward. The pastor traveled to Greenfield for business and for a wedding. Wilkinson M E church debt drive aims to finish by Sunday. Eight new members joined Wilkinson church, including John Collins family and Mrs Fannie Morrow from Maple Valley. First Quarterly Conference reports 24 members admitted in two months with more in process.
Rev. C. C. Beeson pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Vernis Kit terman superintendent. Preaching at 11 00 Sunday morning and 7 30 Sunday evening. Prayer meeting every Wednesday.
Notice is given that on June 30, 1916 at 1 p.m. the Brown township trustee will award contracts to the lowest bidders for removal of shrubbery timber weeds and natural growth from banks of named public drains in Brown township Hancock county Indiana. Separate bids per drain. Specifications on file at trustee’s office. The right to reject bids is reserved. James A. Van Duyn Trustee Hancock Indiana.
Local shop advertises top cash for poultry eggs and butter with appealing rates. Text includes fragmented phrases and nonstandard spellings but signals a buy offer for farm produce.
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