Fairbanks Masonic Homecoming Draws Big Crowd
Fairbanks November 12 The Order of Eastern Stars and the Masonic lodge held their annual home coming meeting at the Masonic Hall Monday night. About 150 attendees including lodge members families and visitors. A collection for the Masonic Tribune at Franklin Ind raised 7.00. Refreshments followed as Harry Dilley presided and a varied program was presented featuring songs drills addresses recitations solos and readings by multiple participants.
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Fairbanks
Order of Eastern Stars
Masonic Order
Masonic Hall
Masonic Tribune
Franklin
Ind
Harry Dilley
America
Star Lodge
Ehud
Uncle Sam
Louise Pound
Mary Riggs
Noi
Peacher
Geo. Wilson
Young Ladies Jubilee Singers
Bailey
Hammond
Local residents listed in mixed ages and occupations
A fragmentary roster lists Charles L. Wiggins 23 a miner and Callie C. Hunt 16 both of Shel urn, Charles W. Jennings 31 a car repairman with Ida E. Bailey 19 of Farmersburg, Charles Hilliard 34 rancher with Emma Neiman 19 near Carlisle, Marion Davis 27 miner of West Frankfort Ill and Leona Brady 27 Sullivan, William T. Alsop 27 miner with Sarah V. Seoneer 19 of Turmun township.
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Charles L. Wiggins
Callie C. Hunt
Shelurn
Charles W. Jennings
Ida E. Bailey
Farmersburg
Charles Hilliard
Emma Neiman
Carlisle
Marion Davis
Miner
West Frankfort
Ill
Leona Brady
Sullivan
William T. Alsop
Sarah V. Seoneer
Turmun Township
McClure No 2 Well Hits 100 Barrels in Turman Township
Local notes report McClure well No 2 in Turman township shot Monday and good for not less than 100 barrels. Depth about 800 feet with 20 feet of sand, drilled by Gilbert Gambill and the Bement Oil Company. Other leases and wells mentioned include Scott No 4 on the Wible lease at ~60 barrels daily, Indiana and Illinois Company moving to Bragdon lease, and Riggs drilling Nos 6 and 7 on Hoseman and Brokaw leases. Frank Brandeberry returns from Kansas field work, W Scott buys engine for Charley Wible lease, Dr. Parker of Indiana Minors Company visiting, and local firms taking Gill township leases as the Oil City Derrick predicts strong development ahead.
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McClure
Turman Township
Gilbert Gambill
Bement Oil Company
Terre Haute
Stuckleberry and Sullivan
Gilbreath
Scott No
Wible
Scott and Welman
Indiana and Ilinois Company
Bragdon
Gill Township
E. R. Riggs
Hoseman
Brokaw
Ohio Company
Piggs
Levi Springer
Frank Brandeberry
Fort Scott
Kan
W. Scott
Robinson
Charley Wible
John J. Parker
Indiana Minors Company
National Refining Company
Zoneiser
Oil City
The
Oil Fraternity
Indiana
Sullivan County
More Soldiers Land in France
Pleasantville notes show multiple servicemen posting updates from World War I fronts. Willie Hutchinson in the navy reports travel to France and a 10 day return to New York before another voyage. The Rainbow Division sons say they landed all night and are now in France. Joe Isman references aviation corps transfer to Long Island.
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Pleasantville
Ida Hutchinson
Willie
Navy
France
New York
Brinklow
Rainbow Division
Joe Isman
Aviation Corps
Longland
Newlin Posts Bond After Liquor Sale Charge
Terre Haute man Tim Newlin was jailed on a charge of illegal liquor sales and posted a $500 bond on Thursday. He provided $250 cash and the remaining $250 was guaranteed by George McDonnall.
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Tim Newlin
Terre Haute
George McDonnall
Florida donors send funds to local Y M C A committee
H marks of the local war Y M C A committee received telegrams from Charles L. Davis and J. F. Hoke wintering at New Smyrna Florida each contributing 100 dollars to the Y fund. The law firm Hays and Hays of this city added 200 dollars on Monday.
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H. Marks
War Y. M. C. A
Charles L. Davis
J. F. Hoke
New Smyrna
Florida
Y” Fund
Hays & Hays
Wagon Mine Operators Form Organization
At a Sullivan County meeting in the court room the Sullivan County Wagon Mine Operators Association was formed with pledged support to Dr. G G Diman fuel administrator to equalize coal distribution. The new group includes operators whose mines are not on railroad switch and pledges their entire production for statewide distribution. Signed by Harry Baldridge chairman and Harry C Booth secretary.
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Sullivan County
G. G. Diman
Wagon Mine Operators’ Association of
Indiana
Harry Baldridge
Harry C. Booth
Retail Grocers Propose Change and New Fees
City grocers held a meeting to discuss eliminating delivery service or charging for it if kept. They also consider a nominal charge on book accounts and a bi monthly collection. H. H. Ruddell named president and John Schuberth secretary treasurer.
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H. H. Ruddell
John Schuberth
Jackson Hill man jailed on petit larceny charge
William Phillips of Jackson Hill No 2 is in jail on a charge of petit larceny. He is accused of stealing a revolver.
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William Phillips
Jackson Hill No. 2
Nutritive yet economical food choices say housewife expert
The well informed housewife will have no difficulty selecting a combination of foods that is nutritively efficient and simple and economical. This guidance appears attributed to Jordan.
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Jordan
General Rules for Canning Methods and Times
This article outlines three canning methods including the Oven Method and outdoor camper method. It describes steps for preparing sterile jars filling with hot syrup, sealing with new rubbers and tops, and cooking times for small versus larger fruits. It notes safety checks by testing a sample fruit and emphasizes pre breakfast efficiency by batch processing.
Kidney trouble ad urges chiropractic analysis by Dr Ramsey
Want ads urge readers to consult a chiropractor for kidney trouble and receive an analysis of the case. Chiropractic adjustments are said to address the cause of trouble. H. L. Ramsey, D. C.
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H. L. Ramsey
D. C
Harness repair and collars offered at Mattix and Foster
We urge harness owners to repair and oil gear for longevity and country. if the old harness isn’t worth repairing, a new set is available. Jim Dandy Collars just arrived, 12 dozen, at Mattix and Foster, first door west of State Bank.
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Mattix & Foster
West State Bank
Notices Posted At Union Office On Heavy Tag Board
No hunting or trespassing notices printed on heavy tag board at the union office. The notices warn against hunting or trespassing on union property.
Red Cross Auction Nets $79.50 For Local Society
The Red Cross auction on the north side of the public square raised 79 dollars and 50 cents for the local Red Cross. Harrison and Drake sold donated items including farm produce, household goods, livestock, and various personal items. Many named donors contributed toward the fundraiser as the first in a series of similar sales.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Harrison & Drake
Pen
Rhode Island Reds
Will Timmons
Ruth Powell
Jewett Wolfe
Mattie Louthan
Harry Bland
Hud Bland
Jasper Engle
Oliver Pittman
John Thomas
Dean Chaney
Carl Knotts
Joe K. Smock
John C. Chaney
Wm. Hummel
Black Bros
Maxwell Cowles
Joe Carrico
Jas. M. Lang
Hallie Butler
Ed Coffman
Frank Wilson
Chas. Morin
Win Wilkey
Chas. Denney
Chas. Wilkey
Chas. Bottorff
W. A. Wilkey
Drake
Bell Durham
Julius Hatry Co
Commissioners Court selects officers and grants road setback
W O Richie named Justice of the Peace and Frank Hauger constable in Curry township. A W Munich allowed to divert water on a gravel road in Haddon township. Central Indiana Coal Co gets permit to cross highways with railroad crossings near Dugger.
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W. O. Richie
Frank Hauger
Curry Township
A. W. Munich
Haddon Township
Central Indiana Coal Co
Dugger
Notice to Bidders for Leona Prather Levee Repairs
The Leona Prather levee committee announces bids for protection and repair of the Leona Prather levee funded by Sullivan and Knox counties Indiana. Plans are on file with A G McNabb Sullivan with bidding opening November 30 1917 at 2 PM. Sealed bids due by noon include options for the whole project or parts. A $100 certified check and contract bond required. John Lynch Sol G Summers Robert L Bond committee. First insertion Nov 14 1917 2t.
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Sullivan
Knox Counties
Indiana
A. G. McNabb
Citizens Trust
Little Busseron Creek
John Lynch
Sol G. Summers
Robert L. Bond
Weather report fragment with unclear details
Fragmentary OCR text describes weather notes with scattered numbers and terms like clear cloudy and rain. No identifiable date, location, or specific event is discernible from the available lines.
Coat Sale Looms as Gouckenour Plans Thursday Trip
Robert Gouckenour of Springer and Gouckenour visits New York to secure a large assortment of ladies coats for a Saturday sale. The deal centers on a big lot expected to draw shoppers.
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Gouchenour
New York
Ladies Coats
Robert Gouckenour
Springer & Gouckenour
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Masonic Bodies
Amoual
Pleasantville Boys
Newlin
Bond
P2. Ltd
G. G. Billman
Sullivan Co
Evans Woollen
Bengar Ashe
Yollie
Ladies Union
Girls Union
Men's Union
Bennett
West Side Square
RED Cross Auction
Commissioners’ Court
Lowing
Folof
Glenn Weather
Lus
Tom Donnelly
Mens and Boys Outfitters
Lindley
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