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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

Page

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O W Larm Named State Senator Candidate by Democrats

Democrats in Warm, Fountain and Vermilion counties filed a petition to nominate O W Larm of Pine township for state senator to replace T H Booe. Larm accepted after backing from influential men, promising duty and study and urging voters to support him in November. Also discussed was a proposed permanent road along the Indiana line linking Bismarck pavement traffic with Indiana roads, with Warren and Vermilion counties sharing costs. A meeting in Williamsport chaired by Ned McCabe set plan for further talks with county officials.

Warm Fountain Vermillion Tusday O. W. Larm Pine Township T. H. Booe Mr. Lerm Larm Lerm Lamm Warren Cow Vermilion County Warren County Ned McCabe Williamsport Bismarck Indiana State Line Indiana Milnois State Line O. M. Jones Danville Automobile Club Jones Attorne Floss Township Amendas Tnespost Fey Commissioners County Council

Dr Carsten McCollough to Speak in Williamsport

Democratic governor candidate Dr Carsten McCollough will address the Williamsport courthouse crowd on Saturday evening. His visit is expected to draw strong interest from both Democrats and Republicans in Warren County, especially women voters, amid recent campaign activity and pre meeting discussions in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis

Veterans to receive World War I Victory Medal for all service

The War Department can distribute 35,000 medals daily to all who served in World War I from April 1917 to November 11 1918 regardless of duty location. Do not limit to American Legion members. Miss Moore at Red Cross Headquarters helps with applications. Take discharge to the recorder’s office at the Courthouse for recording. Indiana charges fifty cents.

United Staces Werltad American Legion War Department Miss Moore Red Cross

Mrs William Briggs Spotted Shopping in Attica

Mrs William Briggs was seen shopping in Attica Saturday afternoon with neighbors noting her casual outing. The sighting occurred as shoppers filled downtown stores during a mild weekend.

William Briggs Attica

Campaign Against War Fraud Exposes Local Scammers

A vigilant campaign urges communities to expose swindlers exploiting bereaved families of servicemen. Officials announce steps to arrest offenders and warn relatives to beware telegraphic solicitations. One fraudster already arrested after posing as a missing son to request funds.

Antlann Io Post WiFerx

Women Rallies Saturday For Suffrage Ratification Observance

Women plan a dawn observance next Saturday at nine o clock as church bells and courthouse bell will ring for five minutes to commemorate the ratification of the suffrage movement.

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League of Women Voters Meeting Set for September 6

The League of Women Voters schedules a meeting for next Monday afternoon September 6 with Miss Nina Dan necker attending.

League of Women Voters Nina Dannecker

Local business men and educators visit Williamsport area

Frank Burge of Burge and Ringle West Lebanon came Saturday on business. Ringle, among the region’s oldest hardware dealers, reports strong firm activity. KE L Stewart former Williamsport superintendent left Tuesday for South Bend to head the physics department at $2250 salary. Mrs Minervia Dunklebarger of Attica stayed with relatives Saturday to Monday. H C Hopper of near Attica visited Williamsport Saturday.

Frank Burge Frm Burge KE. L. Stewart Williamsport South Bend Minervia Dunklebarger Attica H.C. Hopper Near Attica

Big Damage Suit Against Combine Targets Indiana Markets

A major damage suit filed in Fountain County Circuit Court Covington alleges a gigantic illegal combine and conspiracy to control eggs butter and poultry prices by six corporations and forty five individuals across seventeen counties with operation in twenty four cities. The complaint cites Bovan Jaques Co Lafayette E Bogan Bernie Bogan Lafaytte Frank Lene Anderson and others and describes a wide spanning scheme to exclude competition across Warren Fountain Tippecanoe Carroll White Madison and more counties. The case stems from a complaint by independent dealers after months of investigation led by Attorney General Ele Stansbury.

Indiana Fountain Clicnt Covington Ele Stans- Harv Bovan- Jaques Company Lafayette E. Bogan Bernie W. Bogan Prank Lene Anderson Atv Stansbury Hproacout Warren Fountain, Torke Tippecanoe Carroll Wiptes Stern Howard County Center Madison County Franklin and Delaware County Daleville Henrs County Mechanicsburg Hampton County Ekin Atlansak Pereys Southemba Cicero Sheridan Strawton Noblesville Westfield Yieluilies Clinton County Calfax Manson Fickle Station Atulberry Idera Delphi Carroll Country Thorntown Devenen Soone County Greencastle Putnam County

Couple Wed in Danville Ceremony Then Feted

Miss Lorene Watties and Claude Hurley married in Danville on Monday afternoon. They returned to the city for a wedding supper hosted by the bride's cousin Mrs L A Hess with many relatives in attendance. The bride, a longtime county schoolteacher, and the groom, a Brownstown Indiana school principal, plan to move Saturday to their new home amid warm wishes.

Lorene Watties Claude Hurley Danville Heuue Counle L. A. Hess Brownstown Ind

Hopper-Seals Couple Wed At Danville Saturday

Miss Evelyn Hopper daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Hopper from the Charles Hartz farm northeast of here and Robert Seals were married in Danville Saturday evening at six oclock. Both parties are well known here with many friends who wish them a happy and prosperous married life.

James Darling Becomes Street Railway Motorman in Lafayette

James Darling formerly of this city has accepted a position as a street railway motorman in Lafayette.

James Darling Lafayette

The Kerr Reunion Brings Keerr Descendants Together Near Winthrop

The Kerr reunion of Robert EH Keerr descendants gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Iserr’s home near Winthrop on August 29 with sixty four attendees. Schyler Alulvey from Delphi was elected president. Mrs. Chester Rozell became secretary and treasurer. Next meeting planned for Ravine Park in Attica the last Sunday in August 1921.

Robert EH. Keerr Abrs J. W. Iserr Winthrop Schyler Alulvey Delphi Chester Rozell Ravine Park Attica America Kerr Marvin Mike Mulvey Louise Montmerenc Mies John Kerr Otterhein Robert Serr Fannie Julia Davis Blanche Wood Tage A. T. Sayers Wm St. Clai Clinton Davis Near Odell Lew Emmons Golden Briner Hildrige Criger West Point Cecil Milligan Dale Kerr J. W. Kerr Nellie Lowell

Williamsport School Reopens September 13 With New Staff

The Williamsport School Board set September 13 as the start date due to Labor Day and fair week. A larger teaching staff is signed for the term, with upgrades to buildings under construction to be ready by September 10 and interiors cleaned and painted for a sanitary, ready-to-teach environment.

Covington Williamsport School Board Williamsport Willem Iravis Walter Myers Aaurearet i Helen Pueh Patin Eunior Hich Eirs Ind Hamilton Fipai Thliver Grocory Itia Sutton Jingel Wooods Audicline Tyrendinine

Attica to Launch Aerial Tours with Local Plane

Attica resident Charles McDermond plans a countywide aerial venture using a Curtiss machine sold by Williamsport Transport Co. He has trained at Thames Bros. in Ithaca and Curtiss in Buffalo and will operate fairs and public flights after setting up near Attica. Rupert Juan will pilot the craft.

Williamsport Transport Co Olimer Stewart Ed Holston Craig Aerial Co Lafayette Williamsport Charles McDermond Attica McDermond Thames Bros. Aviation School Ithaca New York Curtiss Aviation School Buffalo Avicetion Bremch Beta Pdet Mepermeond Rupert Juan Itv Gertler Tae

Reunion and visits noted in Lafayette area and Lebanon

Mrs Dan Taene traveled to Lafayette Friday visiting Frank Crampton and family. She then went to Lebanon Boone Co Sunday for the Stephenson reunion. Mrs Lucinda Courtwell returning home on furlough to tend fruit and garden. Mr and Mrs George Law and sons visited Lafayette Saturday to see the Sells Floto circus.

Dan Taene Lafayettte Frank Crampton Lebanon Boone Co Stephenson Lucinda Courtwell Lafayette Soldiers George Law and Sons Lafayette Sells- Floto Circus

Westward Tour Ends For Meno and Party

Menneth and Mrs Cyrus Vans and companions from Indianapolis conclude a 33 member western itinerary visiting Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods Pike's Peak Royal Gorge Tennessee Pass Continental Divide Salt Lake City Soltair Beach Yellowstone National Park and return via Cheyenne Omaha and Chicago.

Tome Meno Cyrus Vans Sor Menneth West Myr Alrs Vernon Erinkle Indanapolis Colorado Soltair Beach Great Yellowstone National Park Navy Qeden Cheyenne Omaha Chicago

Methodist Church Sabbath Schedule and Anniversary Note

The Williamsport Methodist Church outlines a Missionary Day program with Sunday services at 9:50 for Sabbath School 10:30 preaching and 6:50 Epworth League. Lead er Mabel Kiger presents Good Work finding It preparing For It. pastor John E. McCloud reports five pleasant years in Williamsport and plans another year on the parsonage.

Methodist Church Epworth League Mabel Kiger Williamsport John E. McCloud

Jim Marsh Sees Elephant Visit in Lafayette Saturday

Local observer Jim Marsh traveled to Lafayette on Saturday to witness an elephant event described in brief terms. The item highlights a notable wildlife sighting and the city’s engagement with a public attraction.

Jim Marsh Lafayette Elephant

Watson Pleased Big Grows Audiences Hear Senator

Senator James F. Watson pleased the crowd with a two hour speech praising both Republicans and Democrats. The address drew a lively audience yesterday, introduced by H D Ellings, with music by the Fowler band.

Watson Big Grows James FE. Watson H. D. Eillings Fowler Band

Farmers Meeting Positioned at Wa ven County

At a called Wa ven County Farmers Association meeting on Monday August 30 the on hand business was disposed of and it was decided not to hold the regular monthly meeting set for Saturday September 4 Registration day prompted the halt If no urgent business arises there may be no meeting until Saturday October 2 BF Goodwine president Oscar Larm secretary

Waven County Farmers’ Association BF. J. Goodwine Oscar Larm

Presbyterian Church Plans September Restart of Services

The Presbyterian church resumes services on the first Sunday in September September 5 with the pastor returning Friday September 3. After August vacation the church expects regular Sabbath services starting next Sunday. Morning theme The Great Objective Evening theme Light Fears and Light Faith.

Presbyterian Church

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O. W. Lars Vietors Combine Casa Dwight Sheffer Phyvilis Virginia Walker W. OS. Hollicross Sarah Dorothy Robert Fear Beau Paxton D. M Cooper Lehaliah Head Warren Circuit Court Tsland Schuyler Hamer Jed Tor Frank AV H. AL Fis Frank James G. Cartsall States Senning Petit Jury Tres Arthur R William Pribote Afoudy Bert W. Crane C. Brier Ulmer Foster Neshing Piste McCray Watties Kerr Attica Geis Gar Airplane Farmers’ Meeting
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