Beckville: A Once Bustling Walnut Township Hub Fades
Beckville in Montgomery County grew as a business center named for Anthony Beck but declined after the 1869 Four rail line through Valley City and New Fos s cut its connection. Businesses included saw mills flour mills and a tan yard. residents like Eli Frazier and John Fischer ran stores and crafts while families like Fulwider and L objetivo provided wagon making and smithing until the village faded, leaving only the name and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckville
Walnut Township
Montgomery Co
Anthony Beck
Orth
Thorntown
New Ross
Advance
Dover
Lover
Johnny Lichliter
Mr Wall
James Breiten
Jeff McIntyre
William Emmert
Mr Emmert
John Beil
Eli Frazier
John Fischer
William Fulwider
Mary
Pisgah
Meek
James Higgs
Lebanon
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Daniel
Frank Atkins
Protecte
Frazier
Advance Hustler Wishes A Bright 1919 To Readers
The Advance Hustler extends sincere wishes for the year 1919 and encourages readers to meet duties to themselves and to God, hoping for ample success and fulfillment in the new year.
Death of Prominent Woman in Indiana Listed
Prominent woman Sarah Ann Swindler of Montgomery County Indiana died December 22 188. She was born February 14 1837 and left behind eight children including Joan Swindler and Mrs. Howard Suensy. Her obituary notes her marriage to Robert G Swindler on February 12 1827 and mentions her late husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Swidier
Dienry
Mary Redenbauga
Montgoney County
Lad
Wod
Daugher
Howard Sneioy
Jackson Township
Boone County
Indiana
Robert G. Swindler
Montgomery County
Inodiana
Detruary
fragmentary notice from Virginia locations near Advasc airs
Readable fragments point to a local notice near Advasc airs in Virginia involving Indianesors and Wit dacs brs. Details are unclear but the text references regional entities and geographic markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianesors
Wit Dacs Brs
Virginia
Mystery Phrase Page Obscure Death Notice
An obituary fragment notes a local resident survives with family details scarce. It mentions Mrs Swindle uniting with a Christian Church, age unstated, and a funeral held at Ward on December th, conducted by Rev Henry with music from Union churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Swindle
Christian Church
Thrune
Advince Christ
A. Claris
Goca
Ward
Henry
New Chipuries
Union
The Likkie Log Poem Of a Crumbling Family Cabin
A poem by Mrs. Ivy E. Johnson recalls a log cabin birthplace on Grandfather’s land. It laments decay yet vows to remember the old home as bricks crumble and logs fall, while two sisters and many cousins recall light from the past.
Advance Christian Disciple program and year-end duties
Advance Christian Disciple notes a Tuesday program with special singing by the C.W.B.M and a Africa mission talk by Brother Henry. The year end offering totaled 15.9 and pledges for the Men and Millions Movement are due by January 1. church officers for 1919 were elected with Bev Burrin as superintendent and Grega Waters as treasurer. Officers and members urged to attend the annual church meeting and year-end accounts settlement. Oyster service planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W BM
Africa
Henry
Methodist Church Report and 1919 Officers
The text lists church activities at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday School notes, a 1919 officer slate led by Supt. Ora Beaver and assistants, class teachers, and church roles. It mentions sermons, offerings, and an event inviting attendance, plus Joyful Cradle Roll and Ladies Aid activities in a rural community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isncia Coke
Ora Beaver
Letha Rohn
Ruth Ford
Ruth Wright
Dorothy
Rein
Forest Reed
Christmas Dinner Guess At Mrs Boyd’s Home
Fragmentary text notes a Christmas dinner at Mrs Boyd’s home with references to Mr and Mrs WoWaild and Rev of Mrs Boyd. The passage also mentions Mrs Dave McClellan in a nonprimary role and contains uncertain wording about attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McClellan
Boyd Wer
Nation Calls for Higher Winter Egg Output
The United States Food Administration urges a larger egg output this winter as storage stocks are 21 percent below a year ago and consumption rises. With Chinese dried egg imports halted since February, bakers use shell eggs increasing demand. Farmers are urged to maximize production with guidance from county agents, state stations, or the USDA to profit from tighter markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
United States
Europe
State Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Local social notes and church meeting announced
Sunday greetings at Ft Harrison Hospital for J W Ross and family with updates on visitors. School faculty hosted by Miss Irene Caldwell. Jamestown guest Helen Hendricks arrives. Caldwell family from Indianapolis to spend Christmas week. Wabash College veterans Fred Sullivan Easton Connor Cecil Burris and Forrest Bowman mustered out. Sullivan and Bowman plan return. Indianapolis visitor Jennie Sterrett visits Lora McClaine home. Advance Christian Church to elect a trustee for three years on Jan. 1. County weddings listed including Lollarain Fall Rose Freston Snails and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.w.ross
Ora Beaver
Margaret
Jennie Ross
Earl Ross
Ft Harrison Hospital
Irene Caldwell
Carmen Caplinger
Helen Hendricks
Jamestown
Ross Caldwell
Indianapolis
Fred Sullivan
Easton Connor
Cecil Burris
Forrest Bowman
Wabash College
Sullivan
Bowman
Bector
Spe
Lora McClaines
Advance Christian Church
Season's Greetings from Bur rex Drug Store
The message thanks friends and patrons for goodwill shown during the year 4918 and extends wishes of peace on earth and a merry Christmas and happy new year from Bur rex Drug Store.
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Newt Beek
Charley Hurt
Jesse Rav
Alex Sheets
Kentucky
Mabel Rosgh
James Goi
James
Clyde Taylor
Hone Ostate
Joseph Sandlin
Don McClaine
Emma Mcwinzie
Kokomo
Oscar Pe
Felows
Joan H. Swinadier
Each. Swindler
Howard Suensy
James Tink
Morc Geowre Beene
Roda Swindser
Jesus
Written
Mrs
Ivy E. Johnson
Mother
Advance Christian
Teb
Burrin
BeBorrin
Ora
Windler
Lethg’ Whitecotton
Y. Titelma Welden
Milford Fulwider
Treas
Grega Waters
Chorister
Mage Walloo
Ae Bowman
Pianist
Fearl Nisley
Episcopal ‘Church
Boyd
Sundey
Geowie Oon
Sundas
Ross Mes
Raing Howe
Lulu Ford
Etta Caldwell
Margaret Darnell
Marttin Tomlin
Walker
Cornelia Reed Noy
William Iiless Neot
AN Lewis
Lew Caldwell
Soo Ciendane
Sesame
John Kassid
Aid
Icey Welden
Liberty
the State Bank
Jennie Sterrett
Lora McClaine
Clyde Lollarain
Ne'lie Fall
Harry Rose
Bua Freston
Forest Snails
Josh Jackson
Burrex Drug Store
Oak
Florence
Ford
Nelson
Advance Hardware Co
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