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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1921

Page

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Attica Drops Second Game to Williamsport 6 1

Williamsport Tigers beat Attica 6 to 1 at Farmer's Field in front of over seven hundred fans. Williamsport earned four of six runs on two base hits in the third and eighth innings, while Attica pitcher yielded two early runs aided by wild pitches and a single in the second.

Williamsport Attica Tigers Farmer's Field Attica Tribune Dee Brant Wilked Hurst Hanter Brant Grover Perrigo Hunter Glover Perrizo Reid Lewis Hesler Williamsikmort Matthews Ner Ourn Zakeity

Kerr Family Reunion Held at Ravine Park Attica

The Kerr descendants held the third annual reunion on Sunday August 7 at Ravine Park Attica with 125 attendees. A business meeting planned the next reunion for the first Sunday in August 1922 at Columbia Park Lafayette. The gathering included many families and the eldest member was 86 and the youngest 2 months old.

Robert H. Kerr Ravine Park Attica Columbia Park Lafayette A. J. Marvin Alindia Ruth Fenters Grace Crawford Colony Okla R. H. Werr Peoria Ill Lewis Siger Kenneth Edward McConnell Robert St. Ann Fred West Josephine Robert Cavitt Woodland Helen Ruller Albin Neb George Cavitt Alice Truby Markle Pearl Webster Quinton Huntington Charles Alulvey Femily Indianapolis and Airs Joan Kerr James Smith Alice Kelling Ed Holder Otterhein Michael Mulvey Daugter Louise Montmorenc Jale Herr Familly Schvier J. W. Kerr Neil Lowell Kerr Chester Rovetti Ily Winthropy Hesert Keere Airs Mary Rob- Aira Oliver Dodge Deedee Newtown Chesley Patton Crawfordsville Alps Lewmans Goldsmith Briner Rareld Fenters Ed Hesnes Aivs Fiera Thomas Frank Baird Watt Williams Harrison Hickminn Marion Pile Daughte Dias Stone Bluff Irvin Simms Ogee Ee Faeter Aliss Mary

Obituary Notice for Mrs. Massey in Pine Village

Mrs. Sarah Aleen Massey died at the County Farm after a short illness at age 65 years and one month. She lived with her brother Henry Wilkinson in Old Town for about three months and spent much of her life in Pine Village. Born in Chi, she was highly esteemed there. Funeral held at the Pine Village Methodist Church with burial in Pine Village cemetery.

Sarah Aleen Massey Alyssey Henry Wilkinson Old Town Honey Shout Pine Village Chie Methodist Pine Village

Williamsport Band Plans Further Concerts Next Tuesday

The Williamsport band announces another concert next Tuesday night with funds raised to hold at least one more show and likely two. Crowds have grown and local businessmen and band members express satisfaction.

Williamsport

Judyville School Faculty and Opening Date

Judyville announces staff for nine grades with Miss Agnes Barwick in 1st and 2d, Mrs Lora Thorne in 3rd and 4th, Mrs Pleasant in 5th and 6th, Miss Genevieve Herricks in 7th and 8th, and Mr. and Mrs. Crider plus Elias Brewer at the high school. School opens September 5.

Agnes Barwick Lora’ Thorne Pleasant Genevieve Herricks Crider Elias Brewer

Winks Reports Camp Knox Marksmanship Test

Sheldon E. Winks of Pla. 2 CMTC Camp Knox Kentucky writes home on his training, detailing a 190 of 250 score across kneeling sitting and rapid fire. He places sixth in a company of 140 and notes requests for local papers to publish his letter.

E. J. Hottenstein Sheldon Winks Wao Camp Knox Sheldon E. Winks

New Assistant Superintendent Named in Williamsport Schools

A new assistant superintendent arrived at the home of Supt. and Mrs. Wm. Davis on Falls Street Tuesday at 12 05 AM. The newborn weighed nine pounds and has been named Billy Allen Davis.

Williamsport Supt Wm. Davis Falls Street Billy Allen Davis

Taxpayers Hear Tax Discussion At County Meeting

A large crowd attended a county farmers meeting at the courthouse to hear debates on proposed state constitutional tax amendments. C C Holmes of Gary presented the legislature's view, while Charles F Batt of Terre Haute argued against key amendments and cautioned against a too free legislative hand in taxation.

Court House iThe Court Room C. C. Holmes Gary Lake County Charles F. Batt Terre Haute Air. Batts QO. W. Larm Warren County Farmers’ Association Mr. Larm James N. Rhode Warren Township Afr Rnode

Democratic ticket for Warren county in 1886 election

A reproduced Warren county Democratic ticket from the 1886 campaign shows a cross party compromise list. It includes John C. Nelson for Lieutenant Governor, Robert W. Aiers Secretary of State, Charles A. Munson Auditor of State, Thomas B. Byrnes Treasurer of State, Hugh D. McMullen Attorney General, Martin T. Krueger Clerk of the Supreme Court, Andrew M. Sweeney Superintendent of Public Instruction, John R. Coffroth Associate Justice Third District, Benjamin F. Ham Representative in Congress, Dontal W. Simms Prosecuting Attorney 21st Judicial Circuit, Philip P. Griffin Joint Representative, Robert H. Wicoff Clerk Circuit Court, George H. Lucas County Sheriff, Albert Cobb County Auditor, James Anderson County Treasurer, William P. Carmichael County Surveyor, Benjamin F. Bonebrarke Commissioner 1st District, John W. Rhode Commissioner 2nd District, Philip M. Woglfer Commissioner 3rd District.

John C. Nelson Robert W. Aiers Charles A. Munson Thomas B. Byrnes Hugh D. McMullen Supreme Court Martin T. Krueger Andrew MM. Sweeney John R. Coffroth Philip P. Griffin Robert H. Wicoff Eorge H. Lucas Albert Cobb James Anderson William P. Carmichael Benjamin F. Bonebrarke John W. Rhode

Returns from Western trip of Miss Alice Smith

Miss Alice Smith of Independence arrived home yesterday after a month long journey through the west. She visited her uncle Joseph Clawson in Holdenville Oklahoma then traveled to the Pacific coast visiting Los Angeles San Francisco Berkeley Stockton and other western points. At Stockton she saw Mrs A L Branch formerly Miss Aetna Lebo who once lived near Attica in Warren county.

Alice Smith Independence West Joseph Clawson Holdenville Okla Pacific Coast Los Angeles San Francisco Berkely Sighton California Stockton A. L. Branch Aetna Lebo Attica Warren

Clapp and High Tie Danae in City Wedding

Miss Jessie Clapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Clapp of near Marshfield and Clayton High son of Mr and Mrs Philip High of State Line were married in this city yesterday by Rev John E McCloud.

Jessie Clapp Charles Clapp Marshfield Clayton High Philip High State Line John E. McCloud

Miss Winnie Siddens Visits Lafayette Sister

Miss Winnie Siddens went to Lafayette Monday evening to spend a few days with her sister Lottie.

Winnie Siddens Lafayette Lottie

Sunday School Picnic at Ravin Park Attica

The Tab Sunday school invites patrons, friends, and neighbors to its annual picnic at Ravin Park in Attica next Sunday. Enjoy a community outing hosted by the school.

Ravin Park Tab Ravine Park Attica

Sheriff Captures Fugitives On Freight Train

Sheriff O. L. Stewart received a Peru police alert that two jailbreakers were fleeing on an empty freight. He boarded the moving train near a steep grade, detained two suspects matching the description, and returned them to Williamsport jail after cross‑checking with Peru authorities who later could not identify them.

O. L. Stewart Peru Peruso Hest Lebanon Willamsport

Double wedding pairs Watkins and VanHorn in Independence

Yesterday afternoon Justice T. C. Powell officiated a double wedding in Independence. Clara E. Watkins married Joseph VanHorn and Bessie E. Watkins wed James VanHorn, with all parties local residents and children of Edward Watkins and Jonathan VanHorn.

Justice T. C. Powell Clara E. Watkins Joseph VanHorn Bessie E. Watkins James van Horn Edward Watkins Jonathan VanHorn Independence

Attica Visit by Mrs. Herman Nehrig Monday Evening

Mrs. Herman Nehrig spent Monday evening visiting in Attica, with local residents noting her stop and brief social calls during the visit.

Herman Nehrig

Williamsport Old Timers Clash on Farmer's Field

A Friday afternoon matchup in Williamsport pitted East Siders against West Siders in an overripe old timers game at Farmer's Field. The rough score read 18 to 14 in favor of the East, with humorous misplays and colorful nicknames featuring players like Milt Kiester and Charlie Farmer as well as umpire Joe Biggs.

Williamsport Farmer's Field Milt Kiester Charlie Farmer Ned McCabe Dee King Bill Denton Billy Marratt Felding Vic Holmes Sal DeMoite Joe Biggs Carl Mehaffey White Sox Rupert Regary Manford McCoskey Joe Dennis John Hall Mose Parks Bill Cole John Held Ethel Pleasant Ed Held Jean George Hillyer Billy Odle Edward Smodell Merie Odle West Side Sal DeMotte Frame Soa Bull Moritt Wes

Monroe Family Begins Fifteen Day Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Monroe and their young daughter left yesterday for a fifteen day trip. They will visit relatives in Butler before heading to St. Joe Indiana for a Monroe family reunion on Sunday. Mr. Monroe will also take a brief fishing excursion to the lakes before returning home.

Mrs. S. F. Monroe Butler

Attica Girl Cordeen Stewart Dies of Meningitis

Cordeen Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Stewart of Attica died Monday from spinal meningitis. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon and burial occurred in Attica cemetery. She was a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Arch Hope, former Williamsport residents.

Cordeen Paul Stewart Attica Arch Hope Williamsport

Aults Buy Perry Street Attica Property From McDermond

Mr and Mrs Peter Ault purchase the Emma McDermond property on Perry Street in Attica now owned by Chas McDermond following occupancy.

Peter Ault Emma McDermond Perry Street Attica Chas. McDermond

Miss Mabel Claypool Shot in Attica Encounter

Miss Mabel Claypool was shot in Attica yesterday afternoon in a shop incident. Authorities responded to the scene while investigators examined evidence and questioned witnesses about the assault.

Mabel Claypool Attica

Soldiers Reunion at Attica Plans Big Indiana Event

Attica Post No. 52 American Legion reports a large Soldiers Reunion to honor World War Spanish American and Civil War veterans on Lahas Day Monday September 5 in Attica Indiana. Posts statewide back the event with plans for a grand gathering with a two meal schedule and an evening performance inviting veterans wives mothers sisters and other relatives to attend.

Attica Omerican Legion County Council The Ar T Lagion

Pine Village man John Rutter transacts business in county seat

John Rutter of Pine Village was in the county seat yesterday conducting business.

John Rutter Pine Village

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Jesler Kerr Family Reunion Judyville Boy Eaver Warren County Democratic Congress Str Benjamin F. Ham 21St Judical Circuit Doantel W. Simms Philip W. Lewis Philip M. Woglfer Trin Gur W. F. Rue Purdue Poutry Dept Rue LeRoy Rhode Winthrop Edward Magee Medina Township
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