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Shirley News

Location

Shirley, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

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Ladies of S L Club Entertained Husbands at Presti Home

The S L Club ladies hosted their husbands at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Presti's home Saturday evening. Festive colors of roses and carnations set the scene for an entertaining program and a contest won by Mrs. Geo Smith. Guests included Mr Krider of Chicago Heights and Mrs. Mary Miller. a two course luncheon followed, with Mrs. Presti aided by Mesdames Frank Lellis Otto Umbenhower and James Nangle.

S. L Frank Presti Geo. Smith Mr. Krider Chicago Heights Mary Miller

Mrs Stanley to Speak at Wilkinson Church

Mrs Elizabeth Stanley vice president of the State W C T U will deliver an address at the M E church Wilkinson Indiana in the afternoon and evening of Thursday May 18 a free will offering will be taken All are urged to hear her and prepare to vote dry in the local option election May 27th.

Stanley Wilkinson Ind Elizabeth Stanley M. E Indiana

Deaths Reported by Condo and Co Ada Burris Dies at Home

Ada Burris died at her home in Shirley on May 9 at age 17 years 10 months and 10 days. Funeral services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Holiness church in Cleveland with Rev. Hufford officiating. Interment followed in the Gilbo family lot at Gilbo cemetery.

Ada Burris Shirley Holiness Church Cleveland Hufford Gilbo

Local Socials Report From New Castle Area

Philip Olinger and family spent Saturday with Jake Reasoner and family near Cicero. Will Hodson and family hosted dinner for Perry Madison and others. Frederica Addison visited Nellie Hodson and attended Sunday School at Staley's Corner. An Emporia party was well attended. Perry Madison and family stayed with Paul Kuhn. Activities include Pendleton visits, shopping trips, and a Middletown outing.

Philip Olinger Jake Reasoner Cicero Will Hodson Pete Rimer Jerome Hensley Jim Hensley Frederica Addison Nellie Hodson Staley’s Corner Emporia Perry Madison Helen Paul Kuhn William Olinger Pendleton Oliver Kuhn Noah Kuhn Claude Walker New Castle Myrtle Kuhn Wilson Ferry Madison Greensboro Doris Farmer Middletown

Shirley Church Notices Preaching Services This Week

Shirley Church announces preaching services Sunday afternoon and evening prayer meeting Tuesday evening.

Wilkinson M E Church Mothers Day Service Announcement

Shirley M E Church and Wilkinson M E Church invite attendees to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services at 7 30 p m with theme Living the Beautiful Life and a Mothers Day celebration featuring recitations music and sermon. Prayer meetings midweek and choir practice announced. Attendance figure 118 last Sunday and collection 2 98.

Shirley M. E. Church W. Clyde Howard J. W. Daniels Wilkinson M. E. Church Wilkinson

Pastor Hufford Announces Sunday School Schedule

Omer Hufford, pastor, says Sunday School meets at 9 30 with B O Hufford as superintendent. No preaching next Sunday. services resume on the 21st. Attendance at last Sunday’s school was 50 with a total collection of 1.41 dollars.

Omer Hufford B. O. Hufford

Beeson Pastor Leads Sunday Services and Attendance

Rev. O. C. Beeson pastor conducts Sunday School at 9:30 led by Vernis Kittermann superintendent. Sunday morning preaching at 11:00 with 86 attendees and a $4.38 collection. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday evening.

O. C. Beeson Vernis Kitterman

Revival preacher to speak at Bailey's Hall Warrington

Rev A E Harding who led a Warrington revival last winter will preach at Bailey's Hall in Warrington on Saturday evening at 7 30. The event invites local congregants to attend the twilight sermon and reflect on faith and community.

Warrington Bailey's Hall A. E. Harding

Notable preacher to lead two Sunday services this week

The text announces two services on Sunday morning at 10:30 and evening at 7:30. It invites all listeners, praising the preacher as excellent and stating his message is for everybody. Those who heard him last winter are encouraged to attend again.

Party in Emporia Draws Large Attendance Saturday Night

A large crowd gathered in Emporia for a social event hosted by Cassius Mauzy and Roscoe Keesling on Saturday night. Attendees included Gladys and Ada Noris, Ruby and Hazel Farmer, Viola McKinsy, Ethel Hull, Velma Pate, and many others. Music by Frank Reasoner and Davis Sullivan. guests reported a fine time and planned to attend again in two weeks.

Emporia Ind Cassius Mauzy Roscoe Keeslin Gladys Ada Noris Ruby Hazel Farmer Viola McKinsy Ethel Hull Velma Pate Boris Cleo Farmer Amy Dudley Nellie Hodson Frederica Addison Gertrude Kearns Alice Adams Ethel Lewis Edith Gustin Charley Noland Earl Gustin Alva Riggs Noble Rector Orville Riggs Fred Hodson Jean van Winkle Clay Hodson Everett Riggs Clyde Hodson Charley Hendricks Davis Sullivan Roscoe Keesling Henry Pate Frank Reasoner Ayne Wilkinson Howard Gilmore Luther Neff George Farmer Jesse Shelton Floyd Brock Russell Keesling Cassius Maury Cecil Bedsley

Elmer Sipe Birthday Dinner Honors Willow Branch Guest List

Mr and Mrs F H Sipe hosted a dinner Sunday in Willow Branch to honor their son Elmer Sipe. The rooms were decorated with lilac in lavender and white and a three course dinner was served to Elmer Sipe Charles Wilson Austin Myers Agnes Dovey Essie McCray Fern Trees Marvel Frost and A E Sipe and wife.

Willow Branch Ind F. H. Sipe Elmer Elmer Sipe Charles Wilson Austin Myers Agnes Dovey Essie McCray Fern Trees Marvel Frost A. E. Sipe

Busy Housewifes Club meeting at Mrs Cooper home

Mrs D M Cooper hosted the Busy Housewives club on South Main last Thursday. Guests included Miss Marvel Frost of Greenfield and Mrs J T Overman, Mrs Alice Collins, Mrs Margaret Cranfill, Mrs Frank Overman, and Mrs J F Miller. Ice cream and hickory nut cake were served. next meeting date to be announced.

Sugar Creek Social Roundup at Local Homes

W H Jarrell visited George Bright Sunday. Bert Armstrong and John Cook of Wilkinson called on D W Keesling Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs W E Nibarger attended a show at Bernard Saturday night. Will Goudy of Shirley visited Join Hedrick and family Sunday. Frank Pressnall and wife and Mrs Hattie Coon and children visited Mr and Mrs Russell Pressnall Saturday. Don Harry and wife of Springport spent Sunday with Web Keesling and family. Frank Chew's new barn is enclosed and nearly ready to occupy. Wm Addison moves Clark Trail house to new farm and will leave soon. Lawrence Coon and family and Basil Keesling and family visited Russell Pressnall and wife Sunday. Ruth Dudley and Nellie Keesling went to Middletown last Friday. Mrs Dudley bought an incubator. Lawrence Coon and Russell Pressnall made a business trip to Shirley Monday. Luther Coon was at Greensboro last Friday and bought a new buggy. Herman Judge and wife of Willow Branch came up last Friday and got White Leghorns eggs for their incubator. Fred Hedrick's new house is about ready for plasterers.

W. H. Jarrell George Bright Bert Armstrong John Cook Wilkinson D. W. Keesling W. E. Nibarger Bernard Will Goudy Shirley Hedrick and Family Frank Pressnall Hattie Coon Russell Pressnall Don Harry Springport Web Keesling Frank Chew Wm. Addison Clark Trail Lawrence Coon Basil Keesling Ruth Dudley Nellie Keesling Middletown Greensboro Herman Judge Willow Branch Fred Hedrick George Judge Janette Nancy Judge Wm. Wagoner Charlottesville James Hasting Claud Elliott Mooreland Earl Moffitt Thad Brumfield Herbert Youngs Loma Bridges Sumner Wood Kennard Carl Edwards New Castle Oris White Glen Phares Knightstown John Lakin Oakland Will Jordan Indianapolis Clarence Hassler Near Spurry Opal Hazel Grant City Oma Edwards Frank Edwards Tom Chew Loren Brookshire Mr. Fisher John Owens Wesley Edwards Hassler Near H. C. Garriott Cuba Woods J. €. Wood E. T. White H. Keach C. F. Blick Rome Gilmore Columbus J. P. Julian Wm. Rozzeli Belle Smith John Smith Nashville Fern Nibarger Vetter J. E. Price Nameless Creek Victor Cook Jesse Roland Letha Guard Ella Smith M. F. Cook Sarah Cook Jane Noland Margaret Loudenback Mary Harlan Nancy Cook Weir Cook Anderson Kenneth Garriott Martha Garriott J. O. Slaughter Earl Bert Burns Robi. Brooks Margaret Cranfill Guy Oldham George Sparks Robert Oscar Titus Ben Keach June Ham Markileville Justin Titus John Dudley Sarah McCorkle Charles Walker Maple Valley Virgie Gipe Mabel Kinnerly J. F. Miller Walter Winn Elick C. F. Elick Uniondale Elmer Cook Samuel Harrison Cook Ward Julian D. J. P. Julian Sarah Pickering Walter McCray Charley Garriott Mary McClarnon Ada Gipe Basil Corbin Markleville Wm. Johns John Vandenbark Milner

Knights Templar Conclave Attended by Several in Indianapolis

Mr. and Mrs. Stirl Rash, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Masterson and Mr. J. M. Wink attended the Knights Templar conclave in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Stirl Rash F. A. Masterson J. M. Wink Knights Templar Indianapolis

Ada Burris Dies at Seventeen in Meridian Street Home

Ada Burris seventeen daughter of Moses Burris died Tuesday morning at their South Meridian Street home from tuberculosis after declining health since last summer. She leaves a father and two sisters Mabel and Mary. her mother died in February 1913. Short services were held at home Thursday then at Holiness church in Cleveland with Omer Huford officiating. Burial was in Gilbo cemetery. Cleveland was her birthplace and she belonged to the M E church there. Ada will be greatly missed by friends and kin.

Ada Burris Moses Burris South Meridian Street Mabel Mary Holiness Church Cleveland Omer Huferd Gilbo Cemetery M. E. Church Ada

Wilkinson Defeats Centerville Home Team 9 to 3

Centerville residents travel to Hawkins home for a Sunday visit as Miss Hilda stays behind. Markleville toppled the local squad 9 to 3, with the Athletics set to host the Indianapolis Mohawks next Sunday at the new ball park. Team plans to strengthen after two straight losses.

Wilkinson Ind Markleville Athletics Indianapolis Mohawks

Missionary Society Meets at Wilkinson With Guests

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at Mrs. J. T. Overman's home in Wilkinson, Ind., with five guests. An engaging program featured an excellent reading by Mrs. Ernest Morrow of Maple Valley. Refreshments followed. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Minnie Ayers's home.

Shirley Locals Report Social Visits and Family News

Shirley residents list visiting relatives and neighbors from Anderson Saskatoon Indianapolis and Knightstown. Health notes mention Kathryn Reeves improving after a doctor consultation. Local events include a ten and a half pound baby born to Harry Hosek and wife and a rare Stradivarius violin valued at 500 shown during a visit home.

Bible School RHS hosts joint junior senior dance

Christian Bible School students, both junior and senior, invited the town’s young men and women to a gathering at Miss Florence Mauzy’s home east of town. The event featured a decorated room, a post program contest, light refreshments, and the formation of the J. K. Society with plans for a June 15 meeting led by Gladys Markle.

The Christian Bible School Florence Mauzy Cophene Wilkinson Hildred Mauzy Corda Lewis June Ham Ruth Williams Leafy Cole Hallie Lewis Mary Davis Mary Stohler Katheryn Hodges Laurine Wilkinson Ruby Williams Alta Hunt Freda Ballanger Della Woolman Gladys Ham Ivan Wilson Fred Kennerly Oakley Leggett Floyd Brock Claude Lewis Chester Gwinn Jesse Shelton John Cole Howard Davis Boyd Clem Terril Ham Terril Hodson Walter Goudy Dale Hodges E. J. Hardy W. L. Mauzy George Blake Eut Gladys Markle Anna Legg Glen Judd Commodore Markle Harold Creason Ray Noland J. K. Society

Mrs. W. H. Hardy Hosts Jolly Stitchers Club

Mrs. W H Hardy entertained the Jolly Stitchers club Wednesday afternoon at her East Main street home. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Emory Justice and daughter Helen, Mrs. A A Lewis and daughter Esther, Mrs. E J Hardy, Mrs. C N Hardy, Mrs. Addie Brumfield, Mrs. Ella Fussell, Miss Verla Brumfield, Sarah Jane and Louanne Justice, and Marguerite Ham.

W. H. Hardy Jolly Stitchers Club East Main Street Emory Justice Helen A. A. Lewis Esther E. J. Hardy C. N. Hardy Addie Brumfield Ella Fussell Verla Brumfield Sarah Jane Louanne Justice Marguerite Ham

Eighth Grade Entertained by Miss Reynolds

Miss Della Reynolds entertained the eighth grade Tuesday night. Those present enjoyed the evening with a program and social time.

Della Reynolds

Henderson Cummins Celebrates 89th Birthday in Middletown

Henderson Cummins longtime Middletown resident turned ninety near. A family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Hardy honored him with relatives present including Mr and Mrs John Prigg Mr and Mrs Glen Tait Miss Blanche Prigg of Middletown Mr and Mrs Thornburg of New Castle and Eugene Thornburg of Indianapolis.

Henderson Cummins Middletown W. H. Hardy Mr. Cummins Virginia John Prigg Glen Tait Blanche Prigg Thornburg New Castle Eugene Thornburg Indianapolis

Markleville Church News and Schedules

Markleville churches list service times. Main Street Christian Church led by Rev Carl Van Winkle with Sunday School at 10 James E Wilson superintendent preaching on second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. Union Aid Society meets Thursdays in basement. M E Church led by Rev O P Vang with fourth Sundays at 10:30 am and Sunday School at 9:30 am. State Street Christian Church led by Rev Mounsey with fourth Sundays services and Sunday School at 9:30 am.

Carl van Winkle James E. Wilson Union Aid Society M. XE O. P. Vang State Street Christian Church Rev Mounsey

Grant City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Grant City residents enjoyed a busy period with church services in Wesleyan church and several visits across nearby towns. Rev. Bailey of New Castle preached Sunday night. Lewis Guide and Clarence Harrison traveled to New Castle. families from Grant City and nearby communities hosted and visited kin, with many hosting dinners and sharing weekend drives.

Bailey New Castle Wesleyan Lewis Guide Clarence Harrison

Local society notes fill weekend in Wilkinson

Mrs Martha Titus spent Saturday in Indianapolis returning with her son Justin. Numerous families visit, attend church, and share meals across Wilkinson and nearby towns including New Castle Carmel Markleville Shirley and Nameless Creek. Mothers Day urged red carnations. many residents travel for errands and social calls as community life continues.

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Condo & Co New Castle, R. D Shirley Church Mission Ghureh Christian Gichard Friends Church U. E. Harding Mrs. Cooper Sugar Creek J. O. O. F. Hall Constance Burnell Maryland Harold King Alabama Hugh Ransome New York Frank Powers Connecticut Lulu Osborne Philadelphia Austin Brooks Adelgithay Barbour Kate Barbour Homer Cook South Carolina Abner P. Decker Massachusetts Union Horace Steele Kate Reeves Grace Bowman Howard Copeland Arthur Harlan -Wilkinson Band Boys Aubrey Thomas F J. L. Justice Aubrey Thomas Geo. E. Condo Matt F. Cook J. W. Garriott David Cooper Lucy Manlove John Cooper Minnie Ayers Julia Baker Martha Stubbs Helen Beers Centennial Committee Lorena Henwood Stephen Henwood Sam Henwood Chas. Mull Centerville James Hawkins Hilda Ruth Soole Lydia Saskatoon Canada Charlie Smith Micajah Clyde Smith D. W. Smith David Wilson Hazel Marks George Smith South Main Street John Lisher Laura Vincent Kathryn Reeves Armington Reeves North Main Street Miss Reeves Mesdames F. A. Mastreson Ralph Wilson Gentry Bros Harry Hosek A. J. Ricketts Richmond Antonio Stradavarins Web Peed Mark Leville Mark”Ville Markleville Church News Main Street Christian Church Martha Titus Justin E. R. Gibbs E. A. Carmichael W. L. Maury Blanche Hinshaw Sarah R. Knight Ada C. G. Wyatt Gaston Mr. Wyatt G. H. Blakely Winona Bloomington W. S. Crum Dessie Collins Mary Jones Ruth Reeves Howard Armstrong George W. Sowerwine Ed. Fahl Bessie Warrick Leslie Williams J. B. Knight Greenfield W. H. Power George Manlove Carmel Vina Graves J. P. Amick Jennings County Margaret Tucker Geo. Nichols Vint Keesling John E. Price Alonzo Paxton Lamar Cooper Vint Cook Markle
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