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Newspaper

Winchester Journal Herald

Location

Winchester, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1921

Page

9

National Road 10 to be repaired in Indiana this summer

Indiana plans to finish the National road through the state this summer and connect Terre Haute to Richmond. Lawrence Lyons, director of the State Highway Department, says 66 miles will not be contracted this year. The project aims to speed up construction and bridge gaps for a coast to coast hard surface highway.

Andianapolis Ind Ilinois Indiana Hoosier Terre Haute Richmond Lawrence Lyons State Highway Department Lyons C. Gray Gray Highway Department Brazil Plainfield Indianapolis Greenfield Knightstown Cambridge City Hoosier Commonwealth

Will of Maggie A. Bousman Probate in Randolph Circuit Court

The will of Maggie A. Bousman has been admitted for probate in the Randolph Circuit Court. After debts are paid she leaves the estate to her husband Cyrus Bousman on condition he does not remarry. Upon his death the remaining estate and books of the peary shall go to her niece Bessie Harmon. Dated December 31, 1909, witnesses YY T. W. Johnson and W. R. Warren.

Maggie A. Bousman Randolph Circuit Court Cyrus Bousman Bessie Harmon T. W. Johnson W. R. Warren

Ad Sale Sparks 5 You Results in Journal Herald

An advertisement in the Journal Herald touts a new 5 you results offer. The note urges readers to try the program and see benefits.

The Journal-Herald

1922 Convention Chosen for Winchester Indiana

A large delegation attended the Northern Indiana Industrial Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting in Portland. Winchester was selected as next convention city with dates to be set by January session of executive committees. Officers elected include Gav. E. Butz president C O Headington vice president G F Rogers secretary treasurer and Charles Puckett assistant secretary.

Fremy Northern Indiana Industrial Volunteer Firemen’s Association Portland Presbyterian Church Winchester Gav. E. Butz Mishawanka

Time to Sell Roosters in Summer Market

Purdue poultry men advise selling roosters early in the summer to prevent spoilage of fertile eggs in hot weather. Delaying may force keeping roosters penned during the remaining warm months to protect egg quality and market value.

Purdue Poultrymen

Lightning Burns Alfred Moorman Farm Barn

A lightning strike Saturday set fire to the Alfred Moorman farm barn east of town. Stock was unharmed but grain and implements were destroyed, except for a wagon and one corn plow. the barn was burned to the ground.

Alfred Moorman

W. S. Hoke Announces Complete Stock Sale

W S Hoke closes out long time East Side Square jewelry and footwear shop selling jewelry shoes cut glass and other stock at slaughter prices to wind up business after many years of operation on the square.

W. S. Hoke

Former Resident Now in Pueblo

A Pueblo couple, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Skinner, recount a flood and fire disaster that devastated their garage and sales room with an estimated loss of 3500 dollars. Their home, on higher ground, was saved as neighbors sought safety and searched hip deep waters for their son Lloyd, who was later found safe.

Vernon Skinner Pueblo Colorado Lloyd

Collision Involving County Officials Causes Chest Pain

James White county assessor collided with Roscoe Fields county agent at Main and North streets Sunday afternoon. Fields turned north as White went east, both on the left side of the street. Very little damage occurred, but White suffered chest pain from the sudden stop against the steering wheel.

James White Roscoe Fields Fields White

Store News Highlights From The Journal Herald

Local store news features new arrivals and promotions across multiple shops. Highlights include furniture discounts at Maple Street Home, a seasonal clearance event at City Mart, and a limited time sale on kitchenware at Riverside Grocers.

Help Somebody Class Social At Nora Dull Home

Mrs Nora Dull hosted a Help Somebody Class social for the Friends Sunday School on June 14. A archway of red roses lit by lanterns framed the lawn while a program featured a playlet Neighborly Kindness, elocution by Marguerite Thornburg, races, and a large ice cream and cake reception for 175 attendees including Rev Long and many families.

Nora Dull Friends Sunday School Sam Snodgrass Arthur Hunt Alhambra California Marguerite Thornburg Harris Muncie Rev. Long Mr. Kelsey Perkins Marshall Branson Robert Brodrick Chas. Medsker Hubert Sunday Chas. Gilbert Luther Thornburg Carl Watson Ira Smithson Blaine McGuire Ms. Feight Chas. Gable Warren Joe Odle Orlie Jones Clare Smithson Ira Penery Tillie Hiatt Delbert Hiatt Thimas Thornburg Bruce Sommerville

Hill Reinhard Nuptials Tie Miss Hill and Herbert Reinhard

Miss Inez Hill niece of Dr and Mrs J H Moroney and Herbert Reinhard son of Mr and Mrs G W Reinhard of Portland Indiana were married Thursday evening at 5 oclock in Union City by Rev Father Schmidt The ceremony was in the presence of the couple s families and several friends Mrs Reinhard is a graduate of Poland High School and spent two years at St Marys School for girls near South Bend The groom is a Polaris High School graduate and recent Bachelor of Science recipient The notice ends abruptly with garble about a Food and Drug Department event

Inez Hill J. H. Moroney Herbert Reinhard G. W. Reinhard Portland Indiana Father Schmidt Union City H. Moroney G. W G. W. Rcmagl Miss. Marie. Moorman, Miss Henrietta’ Kelch Lee Mendenhall Yorkes

Liberty Bonds Paid In Seventh District On June Fifteenth

The Seventh Federal Reserve District received 42 million dollars in semi annual interest on Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes. Subscriptions in the district totaled over 1.1 billion dollars. Coupon holders are urged to reinvest their interest by purchasing Treasury Savings securities at cash value. Postmaster Minshaw notes coupons may be used to pay for Savings securities. The Treasury issues yield four percent compounded quarterly. Many bondholders convert coupons to Treasury Savings securities twice yearly as a safe investment.

Federal Reserve Treasury Benj. E. Minshaw Treasury Savings

Real Estate for Exchange Ad in Chicago

Farm ranch and plantation wanted in exchange for apartment buildings. Good location with rents from 5 000 to 200 000 dollars and prices from 25 000 to 750 000 dollars. Trade separate or together. Contact George W. Stewart at 29 South LaSalle Chicago.

George W. Stewart LaSalle Chicago

Winchester Grange No. 2220 Hosts Thursday Meeting Play

Winchester Grange No. 2220 will meet next Thursday evening at the Modern Woodman hall. After the meeting a play by members will be presented and children are invited to attend as part of the night.

Winchester Woodman Hall

Near East Relief ends appeals for famine relief in China

Indianapolis announcement states abundant rains and American donations end famine appeal in China. Near East Relief dissolves merger with China Famine Fund effective March 1 under Governor McCray. Armenian orphan aid continues. appeals urged, plus ongoing care for girls rescued from Turkish harems and thousands of refugees. A statewide clothing drive is planned for July 1 for children and adults.

Indianapolis China America Near East Relief City Trust Building China Famine Fund McCray Armenia Near East

Real Estate Transfers and Property Listings

Real estate transfers include Cassius Grimes et al in LeRoy Best, J. N. Converse’s addition, and Victor Harman to Willard C. Harmatt lot 21 Warren's addition. Prices cited include 2000 and 8000 dollars. Other entries list Rollin Bun to James B ant lot 10 Miller's addition 600, W Vaughn as administrator, Peter Wood lot 41 Modocac? Cotter to Tp So 80 acres, stockd Brian Cotter lot 50 Carter's addition and Rosa D McKissick to Geo W Fox section 12 township 18 range 18 totals noted.

Cassius Grimes al LeRoy Best J. N. Converse Victor Harman Willard ‘C. Harmatt Warren Saratoga Rollin’ Bun James B Miller Russell ‘W. Vaughn Admr Jisda A. Rouch N. Ev Hg Citizens Brig. Co Peter Wood Cotter Chas Brian Cotter Carter Rosa D. McKissick Geo. W. Fox Fullhart Rus Baralay'e

Creation of a Woman in Hindu Legend Explored

A Washington Times piece recounts a Hindu legend in which Vulcan creates woman from a collection of nature’s traits. It lists moon roundness, serpents’ curves, willow slimness, flower velvet, feather lightness, doe gaze, sunbeam play, cloud tears, wind unpredictability, hare timidity, peacock vanity, diamond hardness, snow chill, and turtle dove cooing as the assembled qualities forming woman.

Vulcan

Noble life of Meredith Hinshaw remembered in obituary

Meredith Hinshaw born September 13 1846 died June 12 1921 at age 74 years 9 months and 29 days. He was eldest of eight, married Mary E Fudge in 1868, and father of three sons. A dedicated churchman and farmer, he served as clerk and minister within Friends circles and left a lasting rural legacy.

Meredith Hinshaw Jacob B Mary E. Hinshaw Old Homestead Mary E. Fudge David A Stephen A Otis W Methodist Church Mt. Zion Friends Church Mt. Pleasant White River Winchester Quarterly Meeting White Oak Martindale

If I owned a business I would place ads in Journal Herald

The poem imagines various small business owners like a storekeeper, picture show operator, druggist, and restaurant owner critiquing slim trade. It advises advertising in the Journal Herald as the fix and ends urging readers to follow Arthur Green’s example.

the Journal- Herald The Journal- Herald Arthur Green

Military Camp Opened at Camp Knox Kentucky

The Military Training Camp opens at Camp Knox Kentucky for Indiana Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia in the Fifth Army Corps Area starting July 21 for four weeks. Open to men 16 to 35 of sound character intelligent and physically fit with no educational requirements. The government covers expenses including transportation uniforms food and medical care. candidates pay five cents per mile to enroll and are reimbursed on arrival.

Camp Knox Kentucky Indiana Ohio West Virginia Fifth Army Corps War Department Military Training Camps Association Chicago Fifth Corps Ft. Benjamin

Nichols Couple Plans Indianapolis Home

Mr and Mrs H L Nichols visited friends here last week and have now gone to Indianapolis to make their future home. The young couple were married on May 27 and just returned from a brief wedding trip through the state. Mrs Nichols was formerly Miss Balel Green and is widely known.

H. L. Nichols Indianapolis Nichols Balel Green

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