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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

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Democrats Have Good Meeting In County Courthouse

A Democratic gathering last Friday in the county courthouse drew a good audience with applause for four speakers including Dr. Carlton B. McCulloch candidate for governor who pledged repeal of the Goodrich tax law and a road program. Senator McCarthy of Minnesota, a Republican aligned with the League of Nations, spoke on the issue, highlighting support for the League and criticizing Wilson. Also on the program were Charles R. Hughes and Fred Barnett. The event ended after 1 a.m. with many attendees described as undecided voters and a notable presence of women. The issue and attendance contrasted with a Watson meeting held two weeks earlier. In other news, Mrs. Sarah Judy died in West Lafayette at age 86 after a long illness. funeral services were held there before the body was brought to Warren County for burial.

Edwin F. Sic Cabe Carlton B. McCulloch Indiana Keeepme State Highway Commission Marion County Charles R. Hughes Peru Auditor of State Fred Barnett Hammond Congress McCarthy Minnesota League of Nations Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Sen. McCarthy Roosevelt Senator McCarthy Lodge, Wickersham Taft League Beme Sen AlcCarthy

Thomas Musgraves Beag dies at Danville Soldiers Home

Thomas Musgraves a former Warren county resident died at the Danville soldiers home at 11 15 PM after a long illness He was born in 1847 and had been an inmate since November 1899 with a brief period in 1926 He served in Co D 116th Indiana Volunteer Infantry from January 12 1863 to July 5 1865 Funeral services were held at the Home and he was buried in the Home cemetery The League of Nations praised for preventing wars in the Aland Islands dispute with Sweden and Finland and called for U S participation as a key step in preventing future international conflicts

Thomas Musgraves Warren County Danville This Soldiers’ Home Co. D 116Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry League of Nations Aland Islands Sweden Finland Hjalmar Branting Branting Council of the League League United States America

Movies For the Churches Plan for Moving Pictures

Church groups plan to use moving pictures as part of Sunday services and weekly programs. Films will cover biblical, educational, and recreational topics from a church perspective to improve alignment with church ideals. The movement expands access as many churches already own projectors but lack suitable films. A stereopticon approach in Williamsport has proven popular. A. H. Lindley of Kingman is named as joint senator candidate to replace the late Frank Pence.

Williamsport Fountain Warren Vermilion Counties A. H. Lindley Kingman Frank Pence

Local Social News and Upcoming Farm Sales

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nehrig hosted the Rebekah Club at their north town home to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Forty three members attended and gifts included a set of desert spoons. Charles Rhode of Pine Village announced a Poland China sale October 23 on the Rhode farm south of Pine Village. Miss Helen Boyd and Miss Blanche Gregory joined others in leaving for Jacksonville Ula to teach for the winter. Numerous local residents were noted in daily routines, travels, and social visits including trips to Danville Huntington Indianapolis and Attica with assorted family and professional engagements.

Herman Nehrig Rebekah Charles Rhode Near Pine Village Charley W.C. Rhode Helen Boyd Blanche Gregory Danville Ill Madge Gundy Bismarck Thompson Sidell Jacksonville Ula

Methodist Church Sabbath School and Sermon Schedule

The church lists Sabbath School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 with Epworth League at 6 30 on Mission Study led by Esther Thomas. Evening sermon at 7 30 marks the pastor John E McCloud’s last before Conference and pledge for next year. Ladies Aid Society elects officers: President Mrs James Pope Vice President Un Exmey Treasurer Mrs B J Winger Secretary Mrs Chas Brooks Financial Secretary Mrs J C Stephens.

Epworth League Esther Thomas Ladies’ Aid Society James Pope UN Exmey B. J. Winger Chas. Brooks J. C. Stephens John E. McCloud

Embezzlement Charge Involving Green Parton

Green Parton, a resident near Winthrop, was arrested in Brazil last Thursday on embezzlement charges filed by Dan Tague, a local tie dealer. He was brought to the city Friday, jailed by Constable Joseph Russell, and release ordered Friday night by Sheriff O L Stewart, with the matter reportedly settled to Tague’s satisfaction.

Green Parton Winthrop Brazil Dan Tague Parton Joseph Russell O. L. Stewart

Judyville Names New Postmaster After Death

Postmaster Lawrence J. Emire appoints Ivan Davis to fill the vacancy caused by Will Head's death. Davis will move the Judyville post office from the Head store to his general merchandise shop immediately.

Lawrence J. Emire Ivan Davis Judyville Will Head Davis

Winks Wins $535.90 Judgment Against Whittinghill in Warren Circuit

Harry Winks was granted a judgment for 535.90 in Warren circuit court Tuesday against Maude Whittinghill. The suit sought payment for a well installed by Winks on Whittinghill’s farm some time ago.

Harry Winks Warren Circuit Maude Whittinghill Winks

Local families visit stock show and relatives

Arthur L. Gabler and family of Lafayette attended the stock show yesterday. Gabler formerly served as county agent for Warren county. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Statzel are visiting their son Carl and family in Brazil this week.

Arthur L. Gabler Lafayette Mr. Gabler Warren County I. N. Statzel Carl Brazil

Warren County Bank President Recovering in Indianapolis Hospital

Lee VanReed president of the Warren County Bank is in St Vincent hospital Indianapolis after an automobile accident. His son John and wife drove to the city to be with him and report he is progressing as well as expected and may be out in a few days.

Lee VanReed Warren County Bank St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis John Capitol City

Body of Soldier Arrives Home in Johnsonville

The body of LeRoy Johnson, who died in France on October 17, 1918, arrived at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A J Johnson at Johnsonville, Sunday. LeRoy was 18 years old and answered his country's call, paying the supreme price for peace.

LeRoy Johnson France A. J. Johnson Johnsonville LeRoy

Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Planned at School

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet today at 3 P M at the school house to reorganize and elect officers for the new year. The gathering aims for strong attendance to discuss plans and set arrangements at this first session.

Parent-Teacher’s Association

Farmers Ship Wool Clip To Chicago For Better Market

By order of the President the Fountain county farmers pooled their wool clip for the year and shipped 22 700 pounds from Veedersburg last week. John Andrews of Attica was in Williamsport yesterday.

Fountain County Chicago Veedersburg John Andrews Attica Williamsport

Stock Show Great Success At Carbondale Farm Event

The Stock Show at Lee Butler farm Carbondale exceeds expectations with large entries and bustling concessions. Warren County Breeders and Farmers associations plus Boys and Girls Clubs praise the display as County Agent Madeus rejoices. livestock judging, canning and sewing exhibits, a farmers picnic, Purdue student meeting and forecasted crowd of about one thousand planned for today.

Lee Butler Carbondale Warren County Breeders’ Association Warren County Farmers’ Association Madeus Purdue

Death of Catherine Brock Smith 70 Remembrance Notice

Catherine Brock Smith born in Holland May 9 1859 died September 18 1920 aged 70 years 4 months 9 days She remarried John Smith May 29 1873 and had ten children 27 grandchildren and great grandchildren Survived by husband funeral at family residence September 20 1920 at 2 p m by Rev John E McCloud interment Highland Cemetery near this city

Catherine Brock Albert Anna Brock Holland Hfe John Smith Smith John E. McCloud Highland Cemetery

Tageart Pledges Prohibition Enforcement in Senate Bid

Democratic candidate Thomas Tageart pledged strict enforcement of the present prohibition law and opposition to any increase in legal alcohol content. A group of 179 women voters from Crawfordsville sent a letter in Indianapolis seeking his exact stance on the issue.

Thomas Tageart United States Indianapolis Crawfordsville

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