The Vernon Times, Volume 8, Number 28, Vernon, Jennings County, 13 February 1920 — Page 1

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Mrs. Elbert Hargesheimer and children, of Falrbury. III., are visiting bar mother, Mrs. Philip Hargesheimer. Mr. W. H. Kysar, who was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barnes, returned Lome; laat Saturday. - William G. Blasdell recently visited his brother. H. C. Blasdell, of Hollydale. Wis., and was favorably impressed with the surroundings of that part of the country. Elbert Hargesheimer, a former. Jennings comity bey, is moving from Fairbury, Ill.., to his new horn in Ohio this week. Mrs. Amy Dixon has an attack of the flu. Mrs. Hill has returned from en extended visit with relatives at Indianapolis. Hays Meuse and wife are moving to Davenport, Iowa. Louis Eitel and Ed Hinchman spent several days last week seeing the sights at Cincinnati. A new Victrola has been installed in the K. of P, hall. Mrs. Fletcher Moffitt and little daughtetr, of Muncie. who have been the guests of Mrs. Samuel Colvin, returned home Friday. The 11. Y. P. U. held a church narty at the Baptist church, Monday evening. A large number of the members Ter present and a very pleasant time fii reported. Rev. Gibbs, of the M. K. church of North Vernon, will preach at the M. E. church here on next Sunday afternoon. Rev. Gibb is a Tery able minister and deserve a full house. Mrs. Thornas Carney ia aerioualy ill. Her son Hugh, who had also been very ilck, in now convaleciag. o - - Samuel Reed went to Jeffersonville Tuesday to attend the funeral of his vowa'.n, James Read. James Read, the oldest son of the lata Hiram Read, was born and reared in Vernon and i well known to our citizens. A widow, of JeEfersonville, owe daughter Mrs. Virginia Lukenblll, of New Albany, and two brothers, Clark ajad Will Head, survive. Muple uuar will be h.i T-.ed here Boon. S. T. Lemon marketed a car load of Pittsburg coal of Very a quality here this week, several persons from this city atthe funeral of Rev. Weidern ut North Vernon, Monday morning. Samuel Colvin transacted business t Muncie this wetk. A niuuWr of Odd Fellows attended an installation meeting at Butlerville Monday evening. o Supt. Shepherd Whitcomb will move his office into the genour building on, 1-jst Brown street. There are several cases of the fin Wre at present. Iter. W. D. Cole preached an able nnon at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. It Is said that a number of valuable idrces of real estate will change ownership here noon. The proipecta look bright for the reopening of the swing factory. It would two Edvlsable if the road Inspectors would look after the hauling of the extra heavy loads by for!ga truck drivers that are contlnucimly jwasing OTr our pikes. t xjr xf j 'tj w v j ntjf 1 l '5 of a OO fl o c

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topped It up. After seeing tae airplat- ., which proved to bo a small scouting plane, we returned to the kitchen. The sight that met our eyes was enough to make us have visions of shingles, straps and hickory switches, for the water had overflowed and was running out the kitchen door in a small rirer. I rushed through the hot water, which was about one inch deep all over the floor. This was hard work and we did not get it done until ten o'clock. This lift us two hours to sweep, dust, and get dinner. The next thing we did was to dust the furniture and sweep the floor. We had to dust over again because the

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UU31 liliSlU nUHO Y UfiJiiig BCllHTU I'll the chairs, tables and everything. After dusting we began to get dinner and, aside from using salt to sweeten our cofi'ee, and burning the meat it was a success. Wrhen we were washing the dishes after dinner we were very careful to turn the water of? before going outside to see a dog fight that occurred in front of our house. WTien our mother came home that evening ihe played a merry tune on the seat of our pants, for the hot water had blistered the varniah on the kitchen floor. A H C DOLLARS rO.'I Yooct rem and women prcmre tow for ihe Inetrrtaxicfe. Accountants, heueiiCn, Cierks d Opratnm at EXCILLEXr SALARIES FOR EFFiCir.1T S1SVIC Yir rspij promotion with Elt.GEK SALA R TFS mi maed il trmlned lor a lew months at "LITTLCFOftO'S." Writ lodT tot full particulars and copy oi "JoniD?," it s Free. AdJrtss S.ii-t. I.ittleford's School, Firtt afl Bk bids., '.& and VViaut S;s. . CiacmBati, Ohio. Earl Amburn has been absent from school on account of the flu. The Agriculture class was out Vednesday afternoon Judging milch cows. Our janitor, Mr. Decker, is suffering from a sever cold, and is not able to continue his wor k. Jesse Richard son is taking his place. The fifth monthly testa are being given this week. The basket-bal team goes to Osgood Friday night to play. There will be no school Friday be cause of the teachers' association to j be held at North Vernon Friday and j Saturday. ! 0M FELLOWS iiO TO BUTLER-! Y1LLE. , The members of the first degree stan or iui. ii.i .w. . . . , F. of Vernon went to Butlerville last rnnrinw nisbt to confer the first de-'

gree on three candidates tor the lodge be u?cd in the payment of funeral exat that place. There are twenty-five s pensc-s and for the erection of a members ia the etaff, and it took five i monument at his grave in the parish

oni nnmhiipa to eft thcia there, and ai-; iv.niii it as rainins and the roads m-r hc-i tinthine hacTened to mar the! pleeeure of the trip. The boys report that they were royally entertained by the members of Butlerviile lodge, and after the work a lunch cf sandwiches, coffee and " ice cream wei ti v. j About filty member attended the s ineelics. NOTICE TO ( 0 RBE S l'O X BENTS. Please try to hare the news in by than Hfrt,latr VPn 22 Of not lci tix"t Tuesday noon, as it keeps one man very busy then to get out the paper each wesi. jp j 'o Vh 'Jr XJr r o ff fi it rr ;. -f v 4 . W ssa-" UP tjj J O CM NT

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Funeral services for the Rev. G. L. T. Widerin, age 73, who died at his home in this city last Tuesday, were held at the St. Mary's church Monday rooming, The funeral service was begun at nine o'clock by the Office of the Dead the Hebdomadarius in the recitation of the office was Rev. Herman Gadlage, of St. Maurice, Ind., The Office of the Dead was followed by the Solemn Requiem High Mass which Rev. M. -Fleishmann, of St. John's church, Vincennes, was the celebrant; Rev. Clement Conrad, Seymour; Master of ceremonies, Rev. Evansville: Rev. Edward Bauer, of Fort Branch; censor bearer, Rev. Raymond Mellen, of, Vincennes; crossbearer, Rev. Charles Duffey, of Vincennes; absolution of the body in the church, Rev. Guthneck, Madison; absolution at the grave, Rev. M. J. Rouck, assistant pastor of the St. Mary's church, North Vernon. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J. B. Delaney, of Columbus, Rev. Delaney spoke extemporaneous and told of the early life, of Father Widerin, following his career through its. close at his charge in this city. The burial was in the parish cemetery. The clergy of the Indianapolis diocese in 'attendance were: Reverends V. Daeger, R. Hoeing, P. Schneider, J. Haaskamp, J. Sermershein, C. Duffey, J. Gerdon, C. Gerdon, C. Bilger, M. Gutneck, G. Schieldler, F. Rcell, J. Honningford, C. Baron, II. Gadlage, G. Pobl, Edward Cobb, Wm. Leisin, T, Kavanaugh, J. Vincius, J. Gregorie, G. Borries, C. Cttrran, EdM- .". . '-I. n;i,hr.:.inr., II. Hunger, J. L)v lau'.-y, C. J. Conrad, M. J. Rouck James Garrity, Andrew Schaaf, Lambert Weishaar, Rev. G. II. Moss, Other clergy present were: Rev. T. Fennen, Peoria, lib, Rev. J. Taggart, South Francisville, 111., Rev. W. L. Polk, of New Orleans, La. During the hour of the funeral local business houses closed in respect to the deceased, FATHER WIDERLVS WILL The last will and testament of the late Rev. G. L. T. Widerin was entered in the office of the clerk of the Jennings circuit court for probate Tuesday afternoon. The will was made on November 11, 1919 and witr.essed by John Reichle and Wm. j Fitzgerald, of this city. Dr. D. L. McAuifre; of thig city was appomted executor. Father Widerin set aside $200 to cemetery. To MRs Maggie Dick, in acknowj ledg-ement of her faithful services as his housekeeper during many years j he bequeathed two promissary notes j of ;G50 each To the Bt. Rev. Jos. Chartrand he bequeathed the sum of 100 for masses to be celebrated for his good intentions and the further sum of S100 i for charitv. To the Rt. Rev. A. Schmitt, abbott of St. Meinrad, the sum of 100 was given for the celebration of masses for his parents. To George Cassilly, of Louisville, ?25 was bequeathed.. To William Cassilly, of Knoxvilla, j Tt-nn., $50 was bequeathed. ( The remainder and residue of ! Falhcr Widerin'a property was given : to Maggie Dick including his library with verbal instructions made during his life time, upon whom he confidently relied to carry cut his wishes relating to the disposal of hi books. A codicil to the will disposing of j his personal effects made Feb. 3, '23,1 and witnessed by Rev. M. J. Rouck! Sister M. Leonilla reads as follows: My library I herewith bequeath to

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cr cup and patcna (foot and cup ' :.hab!e) to any poor parish th Rt. Rev. Bishop may designate. My so-called silver Chalice (nondetachable) presented to me on the occasion of my silver jubilee, by Miss Mary Esehrieh and never consecrated or blessed, to Miss Mary Eschrich, Louisville, Ky., to dispose of as ihe may wish. My gold Pyxis for carrying the blessed sacrament to the sick and my beaver cloth overcoat I bequeath to the Rev. Edward Quade. My silver gold plated Pyxis and oil stocks (my name engraved thereon) also my sterling silver Pyxis and oil stock for sick calls, as the Rt. Rev. Bishop may designate. My gold headed cane to Dr. D. L. McAuliffe, of North Vernon. My gold watch to Wm. J. Cassilly, my nephew. My silver watch to Rev. M .J. liouck. The residue of my personal estate to Miss Margaret Dick to be disposed of according to personal instructions while still alive. 111 I. RILEY CRA1GDEAD V. m. Riley Craig, passer awak Sat uruday morning February 7th at North Vernon, after a short illness of five days duration, with pneumonia. Deceased was a member of the Tea Creek Baptist Church and the I. O. R. M.. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church North Vernon, Monday at 2:30 P. M. The Red Men had cha'fge of the Be'rvicos at the grave. Rev. Arthur J Croy conducted tho services at the church Internment was made at the City Cemetery. oSOCIAL BY B. Y. P. IT. The Baptist young people gava a - H Mnlty evening at sent and uii hd a good tiia.-. ..v.iM meats were served at the conclusion of the games. QUEENSTILLE. Mrs. George Turner is visiting relatives at Indianapolis. Fritz Parcel, who has had the chicken pox, is able to be out again. C. E. Dennerlein and children and Nellie Udell spent Sunday with Cort Hayes and family, south of Scipio. Miss Udell returned to her home at Indianapolis Sunday evening. Several from here attended the play at Scipio Friday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Talkington, of South Bend, spent the week end with friends here and attended the funeral of the Rev. Father Widerin at North Vernon, Monday. Mrs. Henry Cooper spent part of last week with relatives and friend at Hope. J. F. Corn with, wife and daughter Fae returned to their home at Kenton, Ohio, Saturday after attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Lily Dennerlein. Ray Beesely and family and Robert Beesely of Xo. 10, were Sunday guests of Orlando Beesely and family. (ENTERTILLE. Mrs. Tweedy called on Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Lake, Monday afternoon. Fred Ochs spent Sunday with W. H. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Wilbur and Cora Bailiff spent Sunday with E. C. Lake and wife. W. II. Davis went to town Saturday. Mr. Dean went to Weston Friday. I.KAYFOIll). There are about fifteen cases of flu around here. -Milton canst made a ousmess tnp to North Vernon Wednesday. Pearl Peterson spent Saturday nigh with Lillie Jackson. Some few attended the Farmers' In stitute at San Jacinto. i-iiiie Jackson entertained a nuabpr of frirf? Snndiiv as h i priinr to move to Anderson. The following young people enjoyed :j. good time: Misses Edith Etiae, Aline, Lula, Olive and Opal Brooks, Lola Walters, Pearl Peterson, Eva Stine, Pauliae and Eie-gene-Thomas; Messrs. Edi?on Held, Ge-orro and Arthur Schloemer, Franres and Earnest Tip rrrr John Mill, iarb:-s Simpkins, Milroy Plough.

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HENRY HARMAN MADE REVENUE COLLECTOR Henry Harman of Columbus, formerly of Vernon, received word Feb. 6th. from Washington his appointment as a deputy revenue collector in this district and has been sworn in. Mr Harman began work Feb. 7th. under the direction of Gip Kemper the collector for this district, and takes the- place left vacant by the recent resignation of Earl Goodin of Lawrenceburg He will make his headquarters from the office in Columbus. Mr.Harman lived in this city until a few years ago and his manay friends here will be glad to learn of his appointment. INCOME TAX NOTICE. Deputy collector, B. W. Noell will be at the directors room at the 1st National Bank in North Vernon, F-b. 17 and 18 and at the court Iioum; at Vernon Feb. 19, to assist income tax payers to make their returns. Single persons having a net income of $1,000 or more and ail married persons having & net income of $2,000 or more must make a return regardless of personal exemptions. Persons desiring assistance should bring with them complete data of their income and eypenses. ASSESSORS TO MEET In response to a call issued by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, D E. Smith, county assessor, has sent out notices to all township assessors and their deputies to meet at the court house in Vernon, Feb. 20. at 1 p. m. The public 13 invited to attend this meeting. COlCIISh'Er. . The sdeet H gone now it t- r-iu.) half a fot to a foot deep. - Surely cot much ir.riruvtiiieiit 'over 'the jsleT Frank Corya did not get to haul tobacco to Madison last week for anybody, as it was bo muddy he couldn't go with his truck. We are told that ilr. Mabel Kinder who is teaching at Tea Creek, ha dig. missed school on account of flu and scarlet fever. Our town has scarcely seen an auto (unless under a shed) for tne past week. Even a Ford can't travel the pikes and Dr. Mathews has been driving a horse in. hi practice. We think old Dobbin won't go out of use for awhile yet. Grant Wilkerson, who lives west of! town, but was a former resident here, is reported very sick of measles. Ezra Jolly, another boy who was reared here, also has had a bad attack of measles at his home near Hayden. His brother, Everett Jolly, of this town, reports him as better. John Wagoner has sold his farm west of town to a party from Kentucky. A wave cf fiu has struck our town and the surrounding country and nearly every one is afflicted more or leas. H ) ' I f '5 1 ? ? ? ? I 5 ' ' I f f f ' ! 1 ' ' 1 ' ' ' ' " ' ' ' " Kit II 1 i l II i 1 1

Join the Jennings County Farmer's Federation and et the full Market Value for your live stock by shipping them through the Jennings County Shipping Association. Call directors for information or, JAMES G. MARSH, Manager. Phone 9 S. c: ;

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Floyd Malott Dead

Floyd Malott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallott of this city, died this morning with the influenza. He had been teaching in Butlerville High School and came home ill last Sunday. WHO SAID WE WERE? Tlie Vernon correspondent for one ot the local papers "says the editor of the Times is sick but we are putting out a "'paper just the same. Who says we're no in the game? WESTON. It fakes bat a short trip ercr tim highways just now K coarise the most skeptical that oar highway are either badly cut of Joist or badly administered. Grant Wilkerson is in a critical con dition with the zaeaalea. There has not beea & ioorer ro poet for wheat for naay ,.ye thaa at the present time. ; Scarlet fever has io4e -it &.ppmtiiiic?. Tta Crefk echo! has be-s clot-d as the result. W. A. Short baa mo-ved hla horr saw mill to a point two mil southeast of here and will have it ready for operation aa aofn fc tbe roa-Ia will allow ih moTic5 (& the tesii. Frank Mouaa has sold his Aru hr recently Burthae&d of E E flrea, t a Mr. Harmon, brother of Cha.3. Harmon, of Lovett, who rill tak pos.6lon soon. ' Mrs. Eva Childs, if fheymonr, rlaitri hor grandruotber KrV tvom Frl4str until MoBd&y. James Kinder Till jt trio the property aftw oc-up'd by Clrk Mousa. James Boardman and wife are the proud parents of a new boy. At a meeting held here Batardiy t. talk over the creek drMglns a representative crowd to Oese-nt asd a committee was appointed ta aacerUfa th condition of the exit let' for th &w posed ditch and to report tha prope;la at a future raetias. v "s r(t 1 9 HA tf fe.rl if U 4 "toss' 1 4fc 1 000000'X0000 Marriage Licenses OOOOOOOO O 0000 KX0 James H. Stocker and Nellie E. Davis. Lee Dowling and Ruth Johnson Charles E. Demaree to Irene White Baptist Church Rev. M. G. Mangum, Pastor Bible Hchriol 45 B.V.P.U. - am Preaching 2od.ami 4ll Banday 4 eeii moiith. Every onu wtle'iif. PRESBYTER I AM CHURCM, VERMOM. Rev. W. D. Cole, Pastor Pierehlug Service on mt Saoday 10:30 P.M. Sunday Eehol at A 1 cordially luvktd. 1 f I f ' " M " "r ,.i .,, ,,-1 ,, sa;

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