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Newspaper

Waynetown Despatch

Location

Waynetown, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

4

Hillsboro Residents Visit Friends and Travel Notes

Mrs John Wilt visited relatives in Covington. Mrs Charles Livengood spends week in Indianapolis. W C Lanham of Bloomington examined local business affairs. Miss Susie Taylor, teaching in Elmdale, returned home for weekend. Mrs V Williams and Mrs Fred Graves visited Crawfordsville. Maurice Williams returned to Indianapolis after visiting home. Fred Simms family of Stockwell visited Lizzie Carter. W I Rice of Terre Haute stayed with niece Elwood Davidson. Irve Lough brought home cattle purchased in the south. Mrs Vona Philpott and Sam Lough returned from Waveland. Ted Philpott visited with Harri son Philpott. Mrs J D Linville and Mrs Charles Wood guests of John Wood near Wallace. Mrs Charles Miller of Napanee spending week with Linville and Davidson. Mart Wilkinson, after Indianapolis stay, spent Tuesday en route to Wallace.

John Wilt Covington Charles Livengood Indianapolis W. C. Lanham Bloomington Susie Taylor Elmdale V. Williams Fred Graves Crawfordsville Maurice Williams Fred Simms Stockwell Harrison Philpott J. D. Linville Charles Wood John Wood Wallace Charles Miller Napanee Ind Henry Davidson Mart Wilkinson

Local notes from Hillsboro and surrounding area

Residents and visitors include Mrs. C. J. Peck returning from Albion Michigan and the Roggenbuck family. Republican and Democratic figures such as Edward B. James and Meredith Nicholson visited. farm sales and M E Ladies Aid activities are reported along with a gravel pit accident injuring William Holycross and Russell Bruner.

Applescarload Adverts and Local Visits Amid Routine Town News

Small and Parker plan a carload of apples next week while advertisements promote Zensal for eczema and skin troubles. Local residents make visits to Veedersburg Crawfordsville Indianapolis Lawrence Kansas Mellott and Indianapolis. A twelve pound baby arrives to Mr and Mrs Andy Charters.

Small & Parker Alonzo White Earl Minnick Veedersburg Sumner’s Charles Rea Danville Ill Frank Cavin W. E. Gerhardt Mellott Frank Vancleave Ann Harlow Jennie Harlow C. C. Westfall John Westfall Lawrence Kansas John Buser Indianapolis Mr. Buser Ol Follick

First Month School Enrollment and Attendance Compare

Wayne town school reports first month figures show 247 grade and 92 high school students this year versus 238 and 85 last year. Total up 16. grade attendance 98.4 percent vs 99.1. high school 99.3 vs 98.7. Tardy marks rise with eight grade and eight high school pupils pleading guilty to lateness.

Waynetown

Waynetown Opens Season Against Darlington This Saturday

The Waynetown high school basketball team begins its season with a home game against Darlington scheduled for Saturday evening November 11. The squad returns to the court after practice as the opening contest of the season.

Waynetown Darlington

Card of Thanks From J W Shular Family

In deep grief and sorrow we thank all who demonstrated friendship and offered consoling words and support. We appreciate the kindness and all administrations shown to us from friends and neighbors. J. W. Shular and Family.

J. W. Shular

Christian church Sunday school to serve hot lunch at polls

Clas No 1 of the Christian church announces a hot lunch at the polls on election day in Waynetown. The organization will attend to voter needs so no one must bring a biscuit for sustenance while observing country affairs.

Clas No. 1 The Christian Church Sunday School Waynetown

Evangelistic Meetings at Antioch Church

Rev. G. S. McGaughey of Indianapolis leads evangelistic meetings at Antioch Christian Church. A minister of long experience, he aims to bring lasting good to the community and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.

Antioch G. S. McGaughey Indianapolis Antioch Christian Church McGaughey

Sunday Services Announced With Two Sermons

Sunday school begins at 9 30 with a 10 45 sermon titled An angel under an Oak. Epworth League meets at the regular hour. Evening service features The Integrity of the Soul addressing a big life problem.

Epworth League

Baptist Ladies Plan Annual Church Fair and Supper

The Baptist Ladies Aid society sets December 2 for an annual church fair and supper, noting strong community interest. Carload of apples for sale by Small and Parker, with local social updates and revival at Prairie Chapel led by Rev. A. E. Bagby drawing good attendance.

Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Small & Parker Sumner’s Minnie Thompson Crawfordsville H. G. Petro William Bailey Hillsboro J. G. Fine W. H. Anglin Stella Roachdale Lon Russell Ida Lowe Alice Galloway Maggie Steele A. E. Bagby Wingate Prairie Chapel

Few Guarantors Still Owe Chautauqua Assessment

The Chautauqua guarantor list narrows to a few names still unpaid and officials urge immediate payment of the $3.00 assessment. Remit at Farmers and Merchants Bank or to Claude Darnell and settle the deficit promptly.

Chautauqua Farmers and Merchants Bank Claude Darnell J. W. Kunkle Sim Grenard Wm. E. Rider, Jr Fern Berry W. B. Merrell F. H. Luse Arnet Groves Wm. Freeman Chas. Dwiggins James F. Quillen Everett Fouts Wm. Combs Ernest Boldt Wm. E. Fine Chas. A. Logan M. KE. Church Jonas Brown Fred A. Mills James A. Quick Guy Little Emma Dwiggins John Pierce S. M. Davis E. E. Livengood Elizabeth Miller E. B. Long Chas. E. Grenard C. E. Grenard W. C. Gerichs van Kennedy Carl Zuck A. W. Groves Chas. E. Krug C. S. Cord C. E. Beam

Wilson Club Meeting Notice in Wayne Township

The Wilson Club of Wayne Township will meet weekly on Wednesday nights in the rear upstairs room of the Birdcell Block. All Democrats are requested to be present. Del Barnett, President. James Quillen, Secretary. Charles W. Ross of Crawfordsville sells farms, loans money at 5 percent and writes insurance of all kinds. Send to him for list of farms.

Wilson Club Wayne Township del Barnett James Quillen Charles W. Ross Crawfordsville

Plumbing Mill and Pump Supplies Ad

Omar A. Larrick of Crawfordsville offers wholesale and retail plumbing, mill and pump supplies. Services include gasoline water and air motors, bath outfits, water systems, steam and hot water plants, piping and drives, driven and deep wells, and repair work. Located at 203 S. Washington St.

Omar A. Larrick Crawfordsville S. Washington St

Centennial pageant visit and new arrivals at J F McDermond's

Mrs Pearl Ledister attended the state centennial pageant in Indianapolis on Saturday then visited in the capital city with friends. The ad urges readers to visit J Frank McDermond's in Attica to see new coats suits waists skirts hats dresses and sport coats with Blue Trading Stamps and low prices.

Sumner’s Pearl Ledister Indianapolis J. Frank McDermond’s Attica J. F. McJ

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