Merom Social Notes Highlight Home Visits and Box Supper
Mrs. Clara Corder and Mrs. Bertha Corder shopped in Merom Friday and Thursday respectively. Miss Hazel Rogers from Paxton visited Miss Rhoda Lemons, while Chloe Nichols and Chris Raley called on Mrs. Holt. Charles Ragon passed through toward New Lebanon. Ruth West spent Sunday with Edna Stivers. Bert and Lee Raley visited Elvina Raley, and a Merom box supper is planned for Saturday night inviting all. Frank Hanley visited Tom Hilinger Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Clara Corder
Essie Pethtel
Tressa Hopper
Hazel Rogers
Paxton
Rhoda Lemons
Bertha Corder
Chloe Nichols
Chris Raley
Holt
Charles Ragon
Near Rosechapel
New Lebanon
Ruth West
Edna Stivers
Bert Raley
Sullivan
Elvina Raley
Lee Corder
Frank Hanley
Tom Hilinger
Easter Services And Local Happenings In The Village
Last week Jas Moore visited his son William near Brazil. Easter programs were held at the Methodist and Christian churches with sermons by Bro Titus and Bro Thompson. Two joined the church. A Better Farming meeting at the Christian church drew a large crowd with recitations and songs and remarks by W H Thompson on Rural Church and Farmer. Farming dealers displayed gear suggesting activity this year. Easter hats’ flowers were well protected. Georgia Burton attended Easter exercises at Merom. Visitor traffic in the village remained light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Moore
Brazil
Methodist Church
Bro
Titus
Christian Church
Thompson
W. H. Thompson
A. W. Hayes
Georgia Burton
Merom
Skyline visits and local social notes from Sullivan area
Sky light reports Mr and Mrs Noah Moore with daughter and Mr and Mrs John Nash visiting Chalmer Moore and family on Sunday. Fred Mason passed through Friday. Mrs Sarah Moore visited her sister Jane Nash last week. Mr Henry Whitman and family and Edgar Lambert visited Oscar McMahan Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Knowles had business in Sullivan last week. Mrs Flora Rusher called on Minnie McMahan Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Moore
John Nash
Chalmer Moore
Fred Mason
Sarah Moore
Jane Nash
Henry Whitman
Edgar Lambert
Oscar McMahan
Wm. Knowles
Sullivan
Flora Rusher
Minnie McMahan
Social Roundup Notables and Sightings Spotted
Miss Golda Woodard sheltered with Katheryn Boles Wednesday night. Miss Jennie Hughes passed through Thursday. Walter McMahan and Roy Whitman were seen near Providence Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golda Woodard
Katheryn Boles
Jennie Hughes
Walter McMahan
Roy Whitman
Providence
Easter exercises and social visits at Mt Calvary
Mt Calvary Easter services were well attended with a large crowd. Visitors included Dave Graham and wife James Mason and wife. A E Sloop and wife at H T Tabor. Ben Brown and wife near New Lebanon. Hiram Alsop and Hal Goodman moved to Paxton to start a grocery business. Several locals traveled to Sullivan on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Graham
James Mason
G. J. Spencer
Dugger
Arthur Burge
Sullivan
A.E. Sloop
H. T. Tabor
Ben Brown
W. R. Willis
New Lebanon
Hiram Alsop
Hal Goodman
Paxton
Mt. Calvary
Clarence Spencer
John L. Robbins
John Harlow
John Ford
Enos Bean
John D. Fifer
Foley Kidney Pills claim success for rheumatism and kidney trouble
P. J. Boyd of Ogle Texas reports after two bottles Foley Kidney Pills his rheumatism and kidney trouble are completely gone. Safe and effective. For sale by Joe K Smock and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
P. J. Boyd
Ogle
Texas
Joe K. Smock & Son
Fairbanks News Roundup and Regional Visits
Mrs Florence Riggs and her two sons returned to Terre Haute on Tuesday. Pringle Bros began drilling for oil on the McKee farm Thursday. Several locals attended Better Farming Association activities in Fairbanks. An Easter program at Kingsley featured missionary offerings and a sermon on the Resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Fairbanks
Florence Riggs
Terre Haute
Pringle Bros
McKee
Charles Morris
Sullivan
Warren Dickerson
Edgar Strain
Carl ‘“Ester
Better Farming Association
Choir and quartet perform in local event
A mixed quartet led by Mrs. Edgar Sirin and Miss Wilhelmina Riggs joined by Will and Percy Lester performed with the choir. W. H. Thomas shipped goods Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Sirin
Wilhelmina Riggs
Will
Percy Lester
W. H. Thomas
Ogs
I’ Esday
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Help for Kidney Ailments
When troubled by kidney trouble backache rheumatism or bladder weakness turn quickly for Foley Kidney Pills. Chas N Fox of Himrod NY says the pills have done him more good than 150 dollars worth of medicine and they give good results. For sale by Joe K Smock and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. N. Fox
Himrod
N. Y
Joe K. Smock & Son
Merom Obituary and Community Notes Highlight Local Events
Merom news records the death of Fee White after weeks of illness. Mrs. D A Long returns from a south trip. Willing Workers hold a successful bazar at the Moore building. Easter services held at Christian and M E churches. M O church crowd exceeds seating capacity Sunday night. Arbor day planned at U C C. Rev Bennett, former Christian church pastor, visited Merom. Mrs Thergood and daughter from Vincennes visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Jess Daugherty hosted by Mrs Mister Thompson. Shields of Sullivan area visited Maud Burke. Miss Mitchell sisters from Porterville with Ralph visiting at school. Mr Carter visited his son at U C C last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee White
D. A. Long
Moore Building
Christian
M. E
M. Os
U. Cc. Co
Bennett
the Christian Church
Merom Friends
Thergood
Cof
Vincennes
Jess Daugherty
Mister Thompson
Shields
North
Sullivan
Maud Burke
Mitchell
Porterville
Ill
Ralph
Carter
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises One Hundred Dollar Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case using Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo relies on endorsements from F H Cheney and local banks, asserting honesty and financial reliability. Cure is taken internally and sold by druggists at 75 cents a bottle. testimonials offered. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
O. Hall
Big Springs Community Notes
George Haines and family of Sullivan visited Newton Haines on Sunday. Erma Pounds visits home folks. Warren Watson spent Monday with Will Watson. C. E. Harrison and family visited Elmer Harrison. A son Charles Emerson Jr. was born Friday to Emercon and Minnie Watson. Russell Huff fell from a barn loft and was unconscious but improving. Sunday school attendance praised. Oscar Alsop and Blanche Adams visited Florence Greystone. Mrs J T Shores of Hutsonville visiting daughter Mrs C E Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
George Haines
Sullivan
Newton Haines
Erma Pounds
Warren Watson
Will Watsons
C. E. Harrison
Elmer Harrison
Emercon
Minnie Watson
Charles Emerson
Russell Huff
Oscar Alsop
Blanche Adams
Florence Greystone
J. T. Shores of
Hutsonville
C. E. Watson
Children Diseases Prevalent and Whooping Cough Threat
An ad notes widespread child illnesses including whooping cough measles and scarlet fever. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for inflamed throats and coughing with a testimonial from Mrs. I C Mostler of Grand Island Nebraska and indicates sales by Joe K Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
I. C. fMostler
Grand Island
Nebr
Joe K. Smock & Son
Bethany Quilting Attendance and Local Visits Report
Residents and visitors noted in Bethany after a quilting event at Mrs Mable Trimble's included Mrs Kate Walters and daughter Iva and others such as Mrs Effie Hilderbrand and daughter Josie and Mrs Ella Carrico with daughter Nannie. Outings included Mrs James McHugh of Shelburn visiting, and Mr and Mrs George Carrico visiting Dr John Carrico in Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable ‘Trimble
Kate Walters
Daugter Iva
Effie Hilderbrand
Josie
Ella Carrico
Nannie
Line Trimble
Ben
Jennie Stuller
Ida Trimble
Nan Cox
Betsy Shake
James McHugh
Shelburn
John Padgett
Miss Pearl
Kate McCammon
Linton
George Carrico
John Carrico
Bicknell
Don Charlton
Oaktown
John Whitlock
Church of Christ
Paxton
Oliver Plummer
Dugger
John Plummer
Elmer Carrico
Sullivan
Egg roast at Hanging Rock draws neighborhood crowd
The event near Bethany church brought community members together for a pleasant gathering. Mrs. J. C. Van De Lande of Kirkland Illinois praises Electric Bitters for relief during a relative’s illness and urges others to try the tonic for stomach, liver, and kidney support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanging Rock
Bethany Church
J. C. van de Lande
Kirkland
Joe K. Smock & Son
Easter services set attendance record at M E S church
The M E S church Sunday Easter services drew the largest attendance in S history with 440 in Sunday school and a collection of 38.10. After the service a photo was taken outside the church. Several locals attended business in Clay City and Sullivan while delegates returned from Terre Haute miners' convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldridge
W. J. Wiliams
Rev. Peck
Cass
Jess O. Reynolds
Sullivan
Wesley Williams
D. O. Lyons
Terre Haute
Stewart and Hissler
New Discovery Eases Persistent April Coughs
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughing colds with throat and lung irritation. It promises relief of fever and chest congestion, claims a full recovery after failing remedies, and offers 50 cents to a dollar. Endorsed by Joe and citing Mr. T. Davis of Stickney Corner, Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock & Son
Divorce and guardianship notices in local docket
Court items include Nora Duckworth versus John Duckworth for divorce alimony and custody. Thomas A. Plew as guardian for Alexander Buchanan petitions to sell real estate. Ross Cooksey v Stephen Cauley et al. Mechanics Hon Carl Gobin versus Mary Ellen Marcum William E Marcum ejectment. James R Riggs and Benjamin Davis versus Bryce Kinney James Crawford et al quiet title and injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Duckworth
John Duckworth
Thomas A. Plew
Alexander Buchanan
Ross Cooksey
Stephen Cauley
Carl J. Gobin
Mary Ellen Marcum
Wm. E. Marcum
James R. Riggs
Benjamin Davis
Bryce A. Kinney
James A. Crawford
Clears Complexion with Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment
Advertises Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment promising to remove pimples eruptions blackheads and red rough skin. Claims relief for eczema itching and salt rheum with mild soothing action and money back guarantee. Notes availability from druggists and endorsement by Joe K Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock & Son
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Counties
Thomas Walters and Jackson Hill wed Leona Laffon in Caledonia. Alvin J. Gaston and Susie A. Patton marry in Dugger. Walter Meredith weds Ruth Vaughn of Dugger. Washington M. Griggs and Freda L. Theal of Sullivan unite in marriage. George W. Engle and Cordia Ber lien, both of Sullivan, obtain licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Walters
Jackson Hill
Leona Laffon
Caledonia
Alvin J. Gaston
Dugger
Susie A. Patton
Walter Meredith
Ruth Vaughn
Washington M. Griggs
Freda L. Theal
Sullivan
George W. Engle
Cordia Berlien
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Cough Relief Ad
Reliable remedy for coughs colds croup whooping coughs bronchial la grippe and hoarseness with quick relief of tickling throat and wheezy breathing for sale by local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Weather Of A Week In Farmersburg April Week
Miss Carrie Yeager reports for the week ending April 12 in Farmersburg with daily highs and lows. Conditions were mostly cloudy and clear with rainfall totaling 2.13 inches over three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Small Town Notes Blink and Bloom in Blodmington
In Blodmington Star, humor and gossip fly as trades and mishaps thread through daily life. Characters like Bill Stebbins swap a heifer for a bicycle while Rev. Perkins surveys offerings and Sabbath conduct, and locals joke about mules and patent wear. Trips to Crawfordsville and Quincy appear amid parish sermons and town chatter.
Parcel post rules explain sealed merchandise mailable at fourth class rates
The Postoffice Department clarifies parcels post rules for manufactured goods in fixed sealed quantities. Sealed inner packages may be mailed at fourth class rates if outer wrappings remain unsealed, and labels reveal contents and maker. Postmaster Ay delotte invites inquiries to promote cheap, prompt parcels service in the capital. A 109000 pound limestone sphinx block from Bedford Indiana heads to the Scottish Rite temple in Washington as the city’s largest freight haul through streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aydelotte
Bedford
Ind
Washington, D. C
Washington
Indiana
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Claims Blood Purification
Vintage medical advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild non griping laxative that purges winter waste cleans stomach liver and kidneys and purifies the blood. It urges taking no other remedy and notes a 265c price with a closing recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
For Sale Jersey Bull Calf Sired by Purden’s Golden Lad
For sale S C R I Red eggs 50 cents per 15 at home. Eligible to register Jersey Bull calf sired by Purdue's Golden Lad. S E Coulson R R 10 Sullivan Ind. 38 tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
S. E. Coulson
R. R
Sullivan
Ind
Constable Hamke Appointed After Bond Issue Raised
Carlisle reports William Hamke was named constable of Haddon township by the County Board after a large petition noted that former constable T F E Johnson had not filed the required bond and had served for years. Hamke joins Albert Eslinger as township constables. a new justice of the peace appointment is also anticipated as Justice Cowle remains in California and Justice Wheeler plans to resign. Attorney Louis Meier promoted the Hamke petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon Township
Board of Commissioners
Carlisle News
County Board of Commissioners
William Hamke
Carlisle
T. F E. Johnson
Hamke
Albert Eslinger
Justice Cowle
California
Thomas Wheeler
Squire Wheeler
Louis Meier
Jury verdict sets aside Griggs will in Terre Haute case
After a nine hour deliberation a jury in Terre Haute returned a verdict for the plaintiffs to break the will of Eugene Griggs. The will directing about 30000 dollars in property is ruled invalid due to alleged spiritualist influence. The estate will be divided under Indiana state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May S. Bailey
Terre Haute
Eugene Griggs
Bridwell
Elizabeth Campbell
Ollie Hodges
Cc. E. Boots
Isa Cooper
Loly A. Percy
W. B. Samson
Fred Samson
Stella Samson
Texas
Edna Noffsinger
Edwin Davis
Lucian Griggs
Clara F. Noffsinger
Hunt Certainly Peeled Off The Roll
Charles D. Hunt of Sullivan reports pre primary expenses of 1499.75 dollars and post primary spending pending, outlining payments to Louis Schmidt treasurer Sullivan Democrat car fare and hotel bills and stamps and envelopes to W E Aydelotte postmaster Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan
Cullop
House
Louis Schmidt
Sullivan Democrat
W. E E. Aydelotte
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Graysville
Roy Kelly
Elmer Trueblood and Sons
J. B. McKinney
Will Lester
Beech Grove
Dick Pound
Kingsley
Pounds Hall
Bro. Thompson
Ender
Bostonians
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co
Bethany
Hymera
Richard Dorothy
Clay City
Ben Hur
Grand Terre Haute
E. A. Billman
Blodmington Star
Feeke
Bill Stebbins
Perkins
Bill Blithers
Jim Bledsoe
Crawfordsville
Quincy
St Plum
Schooner
Squire Hansford
James Spivins
Greene County
Jim
Bill Stubbins
Brown County
Hickory
Bill
Will Blithers
Dick Bivins
Panama Canal
William Jennings Bryan
Salina Baker
Doc McFadden
Gideon Snater
Bean Creek
Hardshell
Dick Bledsoe
Bloomington
Postoffice Department
T. KE. Johnson
Sullivan Woolen Mills
S. Brunger
Griggs Will
Hunt
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