12 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Shirley News
Location
Shirley, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
1
A petition by Mrs. Mose Van denbark to oust guardian John B. Simmons over Moses Van denbark’s care was dismissed. Court cut Mrs. Van denbark’s allowance from 810 to 5 for necessities, stating funds should not cover attorneys or ongoing disputes.
Miss Pauline Eighmy Cooper of Brownsville Texas and George Chester Dixon of Indianapolis wed at the First Baptist church in Brownsville on March 3 with a ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. Herndon. Only family and a few close friends attended.
An invention for the prevention of eavesdropping on party lines is described as useful to stop gossip. The piece argues that gossip wounds families and questions whether sorrow justifies prying, urging silence as true sympathy.
A clever surprise party for Mrs. J. C. Wink was hosted by her mother Mrs. Anna Dunkle on Nuth Main Street last Thursday evening. Guests included Dr Ralph Wilson and family, O. R. Rynearson, A. S. Houck, Sylvester Hamilton and families, Roy Ensminger and kin, Mrs H. D. Spangler, Miss Laura Huston, J. Wink, and Gladys and Albert Dunkle. The event featured a potato race won by Mrs. H. D. Spangler, music, brick ice cream, cake, and coffee.
Large turnout at Wilkinson schools exhibit last Friday with about three hundred attendees including pupils. Visitors praised the sewing exhibit while teachers served sherbet. The day proved a complete success and teachers feel repaid for the extra effort given the high attendance and parental interest.
Markleville residents share social visits, property moves, illness updates, and community events. Notables include W. H. Hardy’s opening with prizes and a large lunch. ongoing quilting frame orders from Henry Blake. church sermons by Rev. Dinniston. and multiple calls on friends across town.
The first vote tally in the News Popularity Contest will occur Saturday afternoon as the first week concludes. Five candidates are in and more are expected. prizes aim to decorate winners' homes. Votes must be received within a week and miscounted votes will be deducted. coupons now yield 25 votes. A tiered subscription vote system is outlined with a 10 000 bonus at nomination.
Classified item notice from Jumson's Ice Cream Parlor offering 25 yards second-hand rag carpet and smoked salt meat for sale. Seeks bids from potential buyers.
Poem pledges relentless struggle and doubt as a life creed. It seeks courage and stubborn pride, urging the heart to fight, stay unsatisfied, and remain aware of the slums’ bitter ballads amid victory.
Two young men stole a horse and storm buggy from Frank Jacobs in Cambridge City and left directions for feeding. The outfit moved to a Pressnall livery barn, then to Shirley where Jacobs recovered his property after authorities traced the theft from Cambridge City to Shirley.
The L and 8 Club led by Mrs Geo Foutz and Mrs Ida Judkins visited Pearl Kimbler's south of town home Tuesday evening. They enjoyed fancy work, guessing contests and social chat, with ice cream cake and coffee refreshments. They plan to meet Lillie Muse next Tuesday evening.
Johnson's Ice Cream Parlor is ready to serve regular soda fountain drinks and ice cream again to its patrons, after reopening.
The piece cautions against eager prescribing and urges practical, common sense cures. An old Irishman’s tip to cover chest and stomach with red flannel is praised for warmth and chill prevention. It warns hot baths can cause hemorrhage and sniffing salt water for colds may risk ear infection. a nasal douche is preferred.
Monday evening a fire was discovered at Claud Hiatt's residence by Frank Pressnall. A crowd gathered as flames burned a roof hole and weather boards from a spark near the chimney. Hiatt extinguished the blaze with a hose before the fire department arrived.
Public sale of household goods 50 Rhode Island Red chickens and 3 Jersey cattle plus private sale of 103 acres. Auction begins 1 o'clock on Saturday. Terms disclosed day of sale. Lea M. James Auctioneer A. H. McClure. 1012
Mission Church announces revival meetings at the Mission with Sabbath sessions at 2 30 p m and 7 p m and weekday services at 2 p m and 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rev. O. O. Beeson leads Sunday School at 9 30 with Vernis Kit terman as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m Sunday.
Rev. F. W. Wolff leads Sunday School at 9:80 with H. O. Clark as superintendent. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Special music by the Berean class during Sunday School hour.
Vernis Kitterman offers a marriage bet with a bread allowance if he wed by September. The Spencer boy, the Bonner youth, and Mrs. Sylvester Hamilton feature in fanciful tales of digs, missteps, and a ceiling collapse leaving her skinned but unbowed.
The article presents Mondamin maize based dishes and recipes. It details a Hermit gem batter with two eggs, corn meal, milk, sugar, salt, rice, butter, and baking powder. It also covers steamed corn bread using sweet and sour milk, molasses, soda, and steam baking in three hours. A fourth gem mix uses corn meal, flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, an egg, melted butter, and salt.
Rev OC W Anderson will lead preaching Sunday at 10 45 AM. Sunday School opens at 9 30 AM with Sylvester Hamilton as superintendent.
Governor Ralston will participate in the opening ceremonies of the Indianapolis Auto Trade Association week from March 8 to 13. He notes his recent purchase of a car and emphasizes roads traffic safety and responsible automobile use.
The Auto Opening Week plans a March 8 to 13 event across Indianapolis salesrooms and business places. Dealers favor in-store displays over a centralized show, with two new directors W B Peterson and A H Smith joining the board. Joe Kelly handles advertising and organizers aim for ideal weather to attract buyers from farms and smaller towns.
A. H. Smith and W. B. Peterson elected to the board of directors of the Indianapolis Auto Trade Association. The association bills a dealers opening week March 8 to 13 in Indianapolis with exhibits across multiple salesrooms. Cars of all types including gasoline electric and commercial will be shown along with new accessories.
The article recalls a keynote at automobile shows noting evolution of starters from acetylene and springs to electric self starters. It highlights seasons of change with war impacting preferences and a shift from four to six cylinder cars, suggesting more six cylinders now than last year where fours clashed.
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