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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

Page

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Wabash Valley Poultry Show Shapes Up For December Week

The Wabash Valley Poultry Association prepares for a major exhibit during December 31 to January, with higher admission to support government and Red Cross funding. Prizes include two Barred Rock cups, four cup colors, four cups for executive birds, and a grand champion worth a large cash award. The show aims for broad community support and features changes to cups and categories amid wartime tax adjustments.

Williamsport Indiana Wabash Valley Poultry Association Ceaunty Uae Plesame Secretars Abs Divhart Eou van Hamilton Fred Fox Buare Fi Mielaus Rae Fieming van Teimilian Red Cross Association Shaw Sa&q

Auditor Distributes County Taxes and Local Marriages

Auditor Moffitt completes tax distribution to townships and towns with payments due the 15th. A wedding in Lafayette unites Dale F. Stansbury and Hazel Painter. couple plans a Chicago honeymoon. The bride, a local worker and musician, and the groom, a rising attorney, are noted for their prominent social circle. Mayor Reed reports a gas discovery in Covington area, with a substantial but limited natural gas pocket in G Randolph’s house, posing a safety concern due to odorless gas.

Moffitt Dale F. Stansbury Hazel Painter Lafayette G. W. Switzer Chicago Kearney Painter Ele Sinehate Indianapolis Es R Hall Bloomington University Lasu Vroom Nol Fife Meyor Wil D. Reed Attica Pountain Pullen Township Covington Randolphs Randolph

New County Farm Superintendent Appointed at Warren

Warren County Commissioners at the December meeting named Homer McCarty as the new County Farm superintendent, starting duties next March. The article also notes plans for registrant examinations by a paired attorney team, exams in the courtroom over twenty days, and a Fountain-Warren Medical Society meeting with officer elections. It highlights Millard Garden as a potential Republican auditor candidate and mentions The Etude magazine proposing a nationwide Christmas hymn sing at nine o’clock on Christmas morning.

Warren County Homer McCarty McCarty Poor McCabe Victoriabinger Billmes Carl Mehathey John Held P.P. Martin John J. Hail 9. C. Stephens Ernest Grey Fountain-Warren Medical Society Attica H.W. Dale Mop. Case Georg S. Porter Ge. A. R Etude America Dias Saviano

Compromise Reached in McKinzie Medary Fence Case

Suit over a shared line fence between Roy McKinzie and Jennie Medary is compromised. Medary agrees to remove her fence to the surveyed line within seven years, ending long litigation after disputes over line establishment and fence placement. The case was set for Tippecanoe County court.

Roy McKinzie Jennie Medary Medary McKinzie Tipnécance

Frank Hall Dies at Home Near West Lebanon

Farmer Frank Hall of five miles south of West Lebanon dies at his home at 6 o clock Tuesday evening. He leaves a wife and nine children, four married. Funeral services were held from the home yesterday afternoon at one o'clock with interment in West Lebanon cemetery.

Frank Hall West Lebanon

McKinzie Family Visitation From Independence

Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKinzie and the former's sister Mrs. Clara Rays visited in town on Wednesday coming from near Independence.

Roy McKinzie Clara Rays Independence

Kirts Family Schedules Dec Sale At County Seat

James Kirts Sr. and his son William of near Rainsville visited the county seat Tuesday and placed an order with The Pioneer for bills for the sale of George and William Kirts to be held on December 29.

James Kirts Sr William Rainsville Pioneer George William Kirts

Appointed Explosive Agent for Warren County

William Coweill, Clerk of the Warren Circuit Court, is named explosive agent with power to issue licenses to dealers and users. He already holds licenses and will serve entitled parties. Ivan George of Toledo, Ohio visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. Will Cole on Tuesday.

William Coweill Warren Circuit Court Warren County Cowgill Ivan George Toledo, O Will Cole

Damage suit filed against Wabash Railroad over Riverside crash

Oscar Rinehart and Mrs Mena Larson sue the Wabash Railroad alleging a dangerous crossing caused a collision that killed Mary Adams and seriously injured Col die Mills and the two Rinehart children. Judge Charles R Milord of Lafayette represents the plaintiffs as parties prepare for a major legal battle.

Wabash Railroad Company Oscar Rinehart Mena Larson Cof Walter Rinehart Charles Larson Riverside Coldie Mills Mary Adams Miss Mills Charles R. Milord Lafayette

Princess Theatre Change of Ownership

J C Rucker of Attica has purchased the Princess theatre from Miss Leila Hall and now runs it locally. He previously operated a Attica grocery and intends to maintain the theatre’s high standard set by Miss Hollin.

J.C. Rucker Attica Princess Theatre Leila Hall Mr. Rucker Hollin

Troops Move Under Sealed Orders Amid Rumors

Royal Buck’s unit is packing up under sealed orders with eight days rations. He does not know their destination, though rumors about where they are headed circulate widely.

Roy Buckles Roy

Spelling School Benefit for Red Cross a Big Success

Entertainment at the Spelling Schoolhouse Wednesday night drew about 27 participants per side in a lively spelling match. Mrs. Milt Keister won the laurel. a tunable apron stunt added novelty and netted a neat sum. A strong musical program featured Edith Thompson, E F McCabe with son Ned, Olena Biggs, and Rae Flemine. net proceeds neared 40 dollars, pleasing organizers.

Red Cross Milt Keister Edith Thompson E. F. McCabe Ned Ole

Quiet Warren county court term to close tomorrow

The term ends soon with few important cases heard and many dismissed. Judge Berry is in Indianapolis for a State Council of Defense meeting but will return today to adjourn the term.

Warren County Berry Indianapolis State Council of Defense

Eberly Family Called to County Seat on Business

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Eberly and Mrs. Mary Frasch, all residents east of Pine Village, were in the county seat yesterday on local business.

Clint Eberly Mary Frasch Pine Village

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