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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
The K of P and Red Men plan a large oyster supper to dedicate their new building on New Year’s Eve. Proceeds fund building lights. Sunday school meets Christmas day at 1 30 PM with music and Xmas songs. Children receive a treat. all are invited.
The M E Sunday School hosts its annual Xmas program Monday night December 26 at the church. Children perform Mother Goose's Christmas Party with all characters. adults stage Christmas at the Cross Roads. Recitations and instrumental music round out the program. all are invited.
A 10 year old girl named Mary Doans was taken from the state board of charities by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cantrell two years ago. The secretary from Indianapolis retrieved her this week as the Cantrells pleaded for custody. The girl clung to Mrs Cantrell claiming “Mamma don’t let them take me,” and the board warned of an investigation before any decision.
Joe Shields and Miss Band Hainey wed yesterday in Loomington by Rev Kroft. Shields recently fitted a new home in Grimes addition and is a leading member of the local K of P lodge. Mrs Hainey is the daughter of Mrs N E Hainey. The couple have many friends' best wishes.
Funeral attendances mark the week in Clear Creek with Lewis Borland Richard Kirby and a farmer’s sister in Louisville. Visitors include Miss Mable Hamilton and Lloyd with Erma Rice and Mrs Ellen Douglas and Mrs W H Jones. Willie Rice returns from Illinois for winter. Mrs Mack Reeves visits Harrodsburg.
A verse by M. F. Pittman contrasts steam and electricity with traditional horsemanship. It mocks modern marvels like wireless telegraphs and electric pianos while celebrating the return to shoeing horses the old fashioned way. The poem reflects nostalgia for simpler practices amid rapid progress.
Warning against catarrh remedies containing mercury and advising prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co, Toledo Ohio, noting it contains no mercury, is taken internally, and should be genuine.
Advertisement notes free testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co and urges purchase from druggists at 75 cents. Claims the pills aid constipation and promotes their use as a household remedy.
James Ridge will receive about 3500 dollars from a 9000 dollar judgement, amid reports of holiday generosity. The scene recalls editor Feltus, Bradfute and Cravens at Walnuts Street, waiting for aid deliveries as Ratliff delayed a contested action until public tensions cooled.
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