Local Notes From Mayfield and Surroundings
Miscellaneous society items and travel notes from Mayfield area residents. Miss Georgia Care of Marion visits Mr and Mire Jess Carr. Mr and Mrs John Howard spend a week at Lake Weuster. Marah Merrell returns to Marion. Arthur Vinned and Willis Palmer in Warren. Mrs Bintain Doyle hosts Mrs Lithie Baird. First roasting ears appear in local market. Mass Edoadorake of Tudianapolis hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Drake Chester Scriveus takes auto factory job in Voledo. J B Derbyshire with Wether in Merc. Owen at Saratoga ill. Mrs Rinian Landess and son Wyeth take rooms over Farmers Trust. Mrs Hambleur of Canada visits Mr J H Calbreath. Engvine 1-4 derailed near Van Buren. wrecking crew on scene. W. D. Line family and Clyde Deane guests in local homes. Emma Landess returns from Oakland. Children's services Sunday at Uden Chapel.
Mrs Weller Returns From Cancer Surgery To Band Concert
Mrs. C A Weller who was operated on weeks ago for breast cancer attended the band concert Wednesday evening. Misses Gladys and Crystal Kern returned Saturday from an extended western trip that included a visit to Yellowstone National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Weller
Gladys
Crystal Kern
Yellowstone National Park
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Otterbein Church Ladies
The Ladies Aid Society of Otterbein M E Church hosts an ice cream supper at the church hall on Friday night July 30. Proceeds support church activities and local community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome of
Excur sion Plan Aimed From Toledo to Walbridge Park
Mr. E. L. Brown district passenger agent for the Clover Leaf visited Toledo to promote an excursion to Walbridge Park to be run near the middle of August.
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E. L. Brown
Toledo
Clover Leaf
Walbridge Park
Milwaukee women return after visit with Bird family
Mrs. Lucinda Young and Mrs. Lillie Hayworth and daughter Miss Esther of Milwaukee Wisconsin have returned home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. K W Bird and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Young
Lillie Hayworth
Esther
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
K. W. Bird
Indianapolis representative visits town for tuberculosis association
K. A. Reinhhardt of Indianapolis, a field representative for the People Tuberculosis Sanatorium Association, an interdenominational TB care group, was in town Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Reinhhardt
Indianapolis
People Tuberculosis Sanatorium Association
Visitors at Los Angeles agricultural exhibit and lectures
Miss Haines visited the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce agricultural exhibit and attended daily lectures with moving pictures. A group including Artie Bird Eva Deane Mary Heaton Bertha Woodard Lydia McMillan Dee Pilkington Eva Lightle Kennith and Verte Doyle Barry Boxell Eleworth Cambria Leo Peters Russell Witmer and Ray Furnish picnicked at Batson Bridge Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mma Haines
Los Angeles
Calif
Chamber of Commerce
Artie Bird
Eva Deane
Mary Heaton
Bertha Woodard
Lydia McMillan
Dee Pilkington
Eva Lightle
Messers
Kennith
Verte Doyle
Barry Boxell
Eleworth Cambria
Leo Peters
Russell Witmer
Ray Furnish
Batson Bridge
Local Youth Griffth Arrested After Missing Fine Payment
A young man named Griffth, arrested for intoxication about a year ago, was taken into custody last Wednesday by Deputy Marshal Frank Eversole. He paid the fine in Squire Crist's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffth
Frank Eversole
Griffith
Squire Crist
Local Illnesses Reported In Brief Entries
Mrs Arch Holdren contracts typhoid fever. Mrs James Furman suffers gall stones. Wm Camblin of Farrville has appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch’ Holdren
James Furman
Wm. Camblin
Farrville
Higgenbotham Recovers From Week Long Illness
Raymond Higgenbotham is reported to be recovering after a weeklong illness. He had been confined to bed rest and received medical attention as his condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Higgenbotham
Purviance Stricken with Typhoid at Country Home
Charles Purviance is at his country home afflicted by typhoid fever according to a local health update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Purviance
Local Family Hosts Visit From Doyle Guests
Frank Mathias works at a North Manchester hardware store and recently hosted Mr. and Mrs. Albert K. E. Doyle as guests at his parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mathias
North
Manchester
Albert KE. Doyle
Mrs
Wm_ Doyle
Illness Strikes Burr Oxley at Father’s Home
Burr Oxley is seriously ill at his father John Oxley’s home with symptoms of typhoid fever as authorities monitor the situation and potential spread in the household.
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Burr Oxley
John Oxley
Grandmother ill at daughter's home in Lytle family
Mrs Will Lytle cares for Grandma Brown who is very ill at her home. Albert and his wife Pine welcome a baby boy named Albert Jr weighing eight pounds born Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Brown
Mrs
Will Lytle
Albert Pine
Bos
Albert Jr
Carey Boller
Sumner, N
Handsome bungalow planned on former hotel site opposite traction station
The old hotel building opposite the traction station is being torn down to clear the way for a new bungalow to be erected by Dr. L. V. Conwell on the site.
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L. V. Conwell
Bessie Law Thanks Friends After Baby Show Second Prize
Bessie Law expresses gratitude to friends for valuable assistance at last week’s baby show where she earned a silver set as the second prize winner.
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Bessie Law
Local Residents and Visitors Share Weekend Activities
L and J Buffington spent most of last week at Monaonent City repairing a well. Mrs. Sarah Elliot, visiting Norman, ordered her paper sent to Ringwood. Misses Alice and Cora Storts and Mr. Oscar Tharp visited the Storts, and the Lucky family picnicked at Hickory Grove near Koehmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L .&. Mathis
John Buffington
Monaonent City
Sarah Elliot
Norman, Okla
Ringwood
Okla
Alice
Cora Storts
Oscar Tharp
Railroad officials tour on inspection trip to Toledo
Mr. C. T. Hinkle the Clover Leaf superintendent and other railroad officials rode a special car through Van Buren on an inspection trip to Toledo Tuesday.
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C. T. Hinkle
The
Clover Leaf
van Buren
Toledo
Local families share Sunday dinner in Jefferson Church visit
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bairds and Mr and Mrs Henry Ferguson motored to Jefferson Church on Sunday and took dinner with Mr and Mrs John Tippey, sharing a quiet afternoon together in the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bairds
Henry Ferguson
Jefferson Church
John Tippey
Concert Band Draws Large Crowd at Soldiers Home
A large audience attended last night’s performance by the Soldiers Home Concert Band. The concerts are growing in popularity and crowds are increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Home
Mrs Baird and guests dine with Arthur Baird hosts
Mrs. Sarah Baird of Jonesboro Mrs. Matt Gunnip and Miss Mary Farr were entertained at dinner Friday by Mrs. Arthur Baird. In the afternoon Miss Farr entertained with several beautiful selections on the piano.
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Sarah Baird
Jonesboro
Matt Gunnip
Mary Farr
Arthur Baird
Misa Farr
Johnsons Return Home After Week with Camblins
Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Johnson and their son Williams return to Bridgeport after spending a week with Mrs. Johnsons parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Camblin.
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Hampton Johnson
Williams
Bridgeport
Pentecostal Herald Pictures Rev Reed in 1912 Revival
The last issue of the Pentecostal Herald published in Louisville features Rev. D. K. Reed in a strong image from a revival conducted during the winter of 1912-13, noted as among the publication’s best religious efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Herald
Louisville
U.S
D. EK. Reed
W A Pax ton Co Holds Huge Van Buren Clothing Sale
The store claims their latest sale, the largest ever in Van Buren, moved more suits than previous events thanks to honest goods at low prices and aggressive advertising. Two days remain Friday and Saturday for the extraordinary offer with $20 to $25 suits reduced to 15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Paxton & Co
van Buren
Accident Averts Serious Crash Near Dundee
Mr Adam Boller Mrs Gilbert Los ure and children and Mrs Lulu Beasley narrowly escaped injury when a front axle broke on Bollers car near Dundee. They were traveling to Hartford City and halted the vehicle before the wheel detached. They later secured another car to continue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Boller
Gilbert Losure
Lulu Beasley
Dundee
Mr. Boller
Boller
Hartford City
Traveling photographers in Van Buren judged lacking
The piece criticizes traveling photographers in Van Buren for subpar work. It argues that without a proper studio, they cannot deliver quality photos and notes locals who can take better pictures than some transient samples seen recently.
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van Buren
Elmer and Custer Kin Spend Short Stop in Monroe
New York businessman Mr. Charles Elmer and Mrs. Elmer visit Monroe Michigan, staying at the Custer home with Mrs. Elmer’s relatives before urgent business requires an early return. They are joined in Buffalo by Mrs. Elmer’s brothers G A and J C Custer and later visit the Jeffries family in Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elmer
New York
N. J.custer
Clara Vivian
Lulu Carter
J.C. Custer
van Buren
Jeffries
Wheat yield reported at Dan W. Lesh farm
The Bluffton Banner notes that wheat on Dan W. Lesh’s Rockcreek township farm averaged thirty eight bushels per acre. Lesh owns about 75 acres of wheat, reflecting substantial crop productivity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Lesh
Rockcreek Township
Mr. Lesh
Bluffton
Substitute mail carrier begins rural route duties
Clyde Schrock started his duties as a substitute mail carrier on rural route 30 Monday morning driving his automobile with E. N. Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Schrock
E. N. Gillespie
Mr. Schrock
Barber Shop Moves as Old Site Earmarked for Brick Building
H. S. Knight relocated his barber shop on Tuesday to the space recently vacated by Kitch & Son. Word is that Mr. Strange plans to raze the former shop and construct a new brick building on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Knight
Kitch & Son
Mr. Strange
Kern Family Plans Oklahoma Vacation With Substitution Delay
FE. B. Kern Clover Leaf agent with Mrs. Kern and two sons will start a vacation to Oklahoma and other southern points once the rail company provides a substitute for Mr. Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. B. Kern
Clover Leaf
Dinner memory honors Mrs Hampton Johnson birthday
Mrs Alvie Camblin hosted a dinner in remembrance of Mrs Hampton Johnson s birthday. A large group of friends attended including Mrs Johnson and her son William Mrs Jasper Camblin and daughters Fay and Grace. Music on the piano complemented a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Camblin
Hampton Johnson
William
Jasper Camblion
Fay
Grace
Paxtons and Doyle Return from Cleveland Visit
Mr and Mrs Coan Paxton and Mrs Lavanner Doyle visited friends in Cleveland Ohio. Mr Paxton reports Herb Lander is employed in a factory making shells for foreign armies. The shells are shipped from Cleveland to Canada and then charged and shipped to England.
Hay Knife Injury at Studabaker Farm
W R Gall accidentally struck a hay knife causing it to fall from a hook. It pierced Mr Hall s foot and lodged in the floor before being removed by the injured man. He was brought to town for treatment and is expected to heal soon.
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Studabaker
W. R Gall
Mr.Hall
Mr. Hall
Doctors attend first Grant County Medical Society meeting in Swayzee
Dr and Mrs Richardson traveled to Swayzee for the Grant County Medical Society’s inaugural gathering. A large group of physicians and spouses enjoyed a chicken supper at the M E Church. Dr Richardson spoke at the high school on intussusception, a rare bowel condition that can cause rapid death.
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Richardson
Swayzee
Grant County Medical Society
M. E
Swayzee High School
Dr. Richardson
Travelin a Man's Experience with Cholera Remedy
In summer 1888 H. W. Ireland of Louisville describes a severe cholera morbus attack. Two doctors gave no relief, and he bought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a hotel porter, took a double dose, slept, and woke improved to travel on the next day. Obtaining details from the author.
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Chamberlain
Notice to Non-Residents in Grant County Quiet Title Suit
Indiana Grant County circuit court notice lists Julius Hite vs Swayzee Brick Company et al for quiet title on 11 acre land described, with several nonresidents named. Case numbers, dates, and a pending September term set. defendants must answer by September 16, 1915 or be in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Grant County
Circuit Court of
Julius
Hite
Swayzee Brick Company, & Corporation
Circuit Court
Harley Moore
Cleo Moore
Gabriel Currie
William Barngrover
Willis B. F. Moore
Todiana
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railway Company
Kokomo, Marion and Western Traction Company
John W. Rust
Sarah F. Rust
Indiana
Maridh
Wanted Enumerator Job in Van Buren and Nearby Towns
A recruitment notice seeks a young man or woman to take an enumeration in Van Buren and surrounding areas. The post offers a liberal salary applied toward tuition. Apply with age qualifications and references to Marion Business College in Marion, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Marion Business College
Marion
Iad
Local Names List From Milo to Yorktown
A fragment listing individuals including W. F. Smith of Milo Indiana Clift Doyle of Van Buren and Mrs. Bessie Sweet of Fullerton California along with Edna Todd of Dewey Oklahoma C. F. Young of Yorktown Indiana and Dell Hewitt of Marion route ll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Smith
Milo
Ind
Clift Doyle van Buren
Bessie Sweet
Fullerton
Cal
Edna ‘Todd
Dewey
Okla
C. F. Young
Yorktown
Dell Hewitt
Marion
Route Ll
Harvest notes and local visits in Marion area
Mrs. Maud Marsh of Marion was a weekend caller at Frank Andersons home. Several families visited Isaac McCulloch near Montpelier where McCulloch remains in critical condition. The threshing ring met Monday night to plan start time. Harvesting is underway though bands are scarce. Local visits include D E Boiler and Burr Endsley at Sunday's calls, and Earl Ramsey with J B Sinclair helping Wesley Woulverton harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Marsh
Marion
Frank Anderson
John Anderson
Wilber Anderson
E. EB. Anderson
Isaac McCulloch
Montpelier
McCulloch
Mrs. Burr Endsley
D. E. Boiler
Lon Ervin
Earl Ramsey
J. B. Sinclair
Wesley Woulverton
Mrs Compton Sickness Report From South Second Street
Mrs Compton is ill at her home on South Second Street with an unspecified illness. Neighbors report no further details and no medical intervention is described in the excerpt.
Mothers Meeting Held By W C T U At Mrs Creviston Home
The Women's Christian Temperance Union hosted a Mothers meeting at Mrs. Harry Creviston’s home on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Creviston as leader and Mrs. I C Mills assisting. The program included talks on Mother’s influence and Vocational Training for Boys, plus a song by Miss Lucille Stackhouse and several refreshments for numerous attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Creviston
Harry Crevistoo
Mesdames Dimit
Kary Duckwall
Kern
Toney
DePoy
Rose
P. S.howard
Jonn Pilkington
Will Plummer
Idah Miller
Shimp
Dunkin
Anna Corey
O. Grindle
Margaret Doyle
Waggaman
Fred Dillman
Anna Stackhouse
Joe Leas
Mary Leas
W. K. Fraizer
Campbell
Mathis
Makemson
Beauty More Than Skin Deep Ad Claims Digestive Aid
An advertisement touts a well balanced beauty claim linking beauty to digestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for digestion problems with availability mentioned across outlets.
Koehler Truck For Sale With New Tires And High Capacity
Koehler truck in good as new condition with brand new tires and daily running use. Asking price 8600 or owner will accept property worth the money. Requires this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koehler
Three Magazines Free For A Limited Time
Three popular magazines offered free for a short period, with 3000 votes noted on the grafanola promotion. Readers are urged to call the News-Eagle office for details and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News- Eagle
Mrs Boxell Very Low After Critical Illness
Mrs. Beaty Boxell who has been critically ill for some time is very low today with her condition described as grave by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Pulley
Mrs. Boxell
Beaty Boxell
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Bintain Doyle
Lithie Baird
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Tudianapolis
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Canada
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Engvine
Clyde Deane
Chattanooga, ‘Penn
J. C. Deane
Emma Landess
Oakland
CK. Landess
Uden Chapel
Mayfield
Abbie Doyle
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T. B. Dicken
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Grant Circuit
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Elaine
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Chaplin
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Grant Circuit Court
W.S. Malott
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