Saturday Fairs Special Program Highlights Local Exhibits
Readable entries list prizes in crafts foods poultry and livestock for a Saturday fair. Notable items include angel food cake one dollar, bed spreads two dollars, best pens of Orpingtons and Rocks, fruits and vegetables cups and squash, stalls for draft and harness horses, best sow hog, and a range of fancy work and culinary prizes. Local committees from North and East Sides publish organizer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibegg & Moetle
Patna
Boston
East Side
G. G. Billman
and Schroeder
Will Riggs
C. D. Hunt
F. l. Good
County Fair Catalog of Livestock and Produce Prizes
Odds and ends of prize listings from a county fair showing best heavy draft teams general purpose teams pairs of ducks geese turkeys and geese poultry categories with ribbons and cash prizes plus sections for corn pumpkins apples and crafts. Listings include South Side committee members and Saturday events with prize values across departments.
Local Fair List of Exhibits and Prizes
The tally shows prizes for coops geese grain fruits vegetables and baked goods with amounts from 0.50 to 5.00. Awards include best display of grain and seeds best display of fresh fruits and vegetables best mince pie best nut bread ginger bread jelly roll veal loaf honey cider apple butter and unfermented grape juice. West Side committee in charge includes Mr and Mrs Will A Thompson Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly Mr and Mrs G Carrithers Mr and Mrs B F McCoy Mr and Mrs H R Ford Mr and Mrs R W Cadwell and Mr and Mrs Joel Rusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Will A. Thompson
Harry Kelly
G. Carrithers
B. F. McCoy
H. R. Ford
R. W. Cadwell
Joel Rusher
Shelburn Enterprise Briefs Include Narrow Escape and Local Theft
Ray Carter narrowly escaped being crushed by a streetcar in Shelburn after tripping at the baggage end and nearly being drawn under the wheels. A wagon near the Colonial Cafe was entered by youths who took candy peanuts chewing gum and then had lunch. Ben Eldridge had a finger amputated at a Terre Haute hospital and is recovering after poison was withdrawn. Mort Rossiter suffered a broken leg and chest injuries from slate falls at Steel Tipple and was hospitalized in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Ray Carter
Sullivan
Colonel Suds
Bailiwick
Carter
Harrison Taylor
Mill Street
Ben Eldridge
Terre Haute
Mort Rossiter
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health and Relief
An advertisement urging men with families to avoid kidney trouble by using Foley Kidney Pills. It claims the remedy is honest, safe, reliable, inexpensive, and effective against backache rheumatism and bladder issues, sold by Joe K Smock and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock & Son
Good Dependable Dental Work in Sullivan Nine Years
Advertisement for a local dentist in Sullivan offering over nine years of experience. Promotes a slogan about improving past work and invites patients to visit across from the Davis Hotel with an electric fan to stay cool while they meet the dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Davis Hotel
Summer Costume Features Offer Street-Friendly Styles
The article highlights audacious summer costumes with straight up and down lines suited for street and travel wear. It notes belts, removable coats, and easy waist adjustments, plus a light washable silk waist revealed beneath coats. A straight sailor hat and washable veils complete the practical outdoor ensemble attributed to Julia Bottomley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bottomley
Death of James F. Springer Noted by New Lebanon Lodge
The New Lebanon Lodge No. 761 records resolutions on the death of James F. Springer who died Aug 21 1913 after a long illness. They note his kind manner, family role, and community influence, drape the lodge charter in mourning for 30 days, and send copies to the family and county press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Springer
New Lebanon
Brother Springer
Card of Thanks From Springer Family
Card thanks relatives and friends for kindness during illness and death of husband and father J. F. Springer. Family expresses sincere gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Springer
Lace Scarfs In High Favor
The lace business revives as women seek livelihood, with French and Belgian salons meeting demand. Lace scarfs trend as the sole trim on simple summer gowns, draped over shoulders and arms. Chantilly shawls form winglike drapery when paired with summer tubes and silk net in bright colors. Conservative tastes vary with color, while artists sign off on the style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Callot
Childs Dainty Frock From Simple Materials
A charming French style for a white batiste frock with tucked yoke and fine embroidery. Use all over tucked fabric bought by the yard to save time, with embroidered medallions. Valen ciennes lace crosses the shoulders and a narrow lace edge.
U S Civil Service Examinations Oddities and Dates
The notice lists various Civil Service exam positions with salaries and examination dates including Sept 17 and 18 and Oct 15 16. It directs applicants to obtain information from the Civil Service Commission in Washington D C or from I L Earhart District Secretary Cincinnati Ohio at 403 Government Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Earhart
Government
Cincinnati
Ohio
Latest Princess Slips And Balkan Blouse Trend
The Balkan blouse dresses prompted a new slip garment to meet the market need. The slip sits on straight lines from yoke to skirt edge, no underarm bulge, snug at the hips, and gathers at the yoke to add fullness.
De Medici Collar With Wired Lace Fashion Note
The piece discusses the De Medici collar effect using wired lace and net trim. It notes the collar should be fitted high, with lace trilling and chiffon net to shape into a pointed front, mentioning adjustable, moderately priced frills.
Fashion note on flowers and feathers in hats
The piece discusses the use of many flowers versus large blooms in millinery. It notes that grown ups may find field flowers more suitable, while novelty remains a goal. It mentions a trend to revive the on tric h feather, as to whether women will embrace the dashing look is uncertain.
Coat suits novelty with silk and cotton variety
A note on coat suits describing them as novelty items not all silk with some cotton varieties and noting great possibilities but advising they are not for the shopping district at 11 o clock a.m.
Reverend Miller Resigns Linton Pastor Post for State Evangelist
Rev. Melnette Miller, former pastor at the Christian church in this area, has resigned from the Linton church and has been appointed state evangelist for the denomination, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melnette Miller
The
Christian Church Here
Christian Church
Linton
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Court
Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1913 warns Oma Leanna Brewer in a divorce case filed by Edward Brewer. affidavit shows she is not an Indiana resident. unless she answers by October 24, 1913, the case will proceed in her absence. Clerk Charles R. Railsback certifies. Arthur E. DeBaun, attorney. First insertion Sept 3, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Leanna Brewer
Arthur E. DeBaun
Sullivan Circuit Court
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of Indiana
Charles R. Railsback
Carlisle School Reopens Delayed By Heating Work
Carlisle public schools will open October 6 instead of September 8 due to a delayed heating system project. The eight month term stems from litigation over the schoolhouse project, affecting contracts and delaying the new joint high school. Also noted are elections of Mrs. O H Greist as state president of the Christian Women's Board of Missions and the death of Mrs. Ollie Murphy, mother of three, with burial in Palestine Illinois. A bond sale for 3500 dollars funded heating system work and repairs. Oil prospecting near Carlisle gains momentum with a 3000 acre tract near James Pilmer farm, potential well within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Public
Board of Education
Bethany Park Assembly
O. H. Greist
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Frank Wells
Indianapolis
Greist
Cause of Missions
Ollie Murphy
Thomas B. Murphy
Carlisle
Marie
Esther
Helen
Palestine
A. D. Cutler
Ed. W. Akin
Peoples State Bank
Akin
James Pilmer
Curry Township
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Rheumatic Pain
An advertisement claims weak kidneys let uric acid poisons remain in the blood causing rheumatic pains. Foley Kidney Pills are said to build up kidneys restore their action and keep uric acid crystals out of the blood. For sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Mrs Charlotte Miller Self Named Hymera School Superintendent
Mrs Charlotte Miller Self, attending the teachers institute, has been selected to lead the Hymera schools. She was a high school teacher in Hymera last year. Mrs Sam Akers and daughter Mrs Wm F Macey left for San Antonio to make their home with Mia Akers. Akers’ son Dora Akers remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Miller Self
Teachers Institute
Hymera
Sam Akers
Wm. F. Macey
San Antonio
Texas
Mia. Akers
Dora Akers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reece
North Side
W. F. Long
Chas. Walston
M. W. Asrey
Ira Glidden
Herb Steel
Ike Maxwell
John M. Thomas
Bing
Narrangensett
South Side
Chas. Walters
E. M. Kerlin
Harlan Ruddell
Paul Poynter
B. A. Billman ,Jr
Charles Bradbury
Harry Brown
LOW
U. S. Civil Service
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Carlisle News
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