Guardianship petition filed for Mary Sumpter in circuit court
Ask For Guardian Larkin B. Sumpter, William T. Sumpter, Harry F. Sumpter and Leo C. Sumpter filed last Saturday in the circuit court asking for appointment of a guardian for their mother Mary Sumpter. She is alleged to be of unsound mind and incapable of managing her estate valued at realty 20000 and personal property 1006. Rogers & Smith testify for petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin B. Sumpter
William T. Sumpter
Harry F. Sumpter
Leo C. Sumpter
Circuit Court
Mary Sumpter
Rogers & Smith
Barn Destroyed by Lightning on Henry Bush Farm
A barn on Henry Bush's farm five miles east of Advance was struck by lightning around 11 p.m. Saturday and burned completely. No livestock were inside. losses included the barn, a few implements, and about three to four tons of hay. Bush had $100 in insurance which will likely cover most of the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bush
Advance
Bush
For Sale Kimball Piano Bargain by Mrs. Lish Reese
For sale a Kimball piano six active or gan in good as new condition offered as a bargain by Mrs. Lish Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Lish Reese
Golladay School House Auto and Neighbor Visits
Thomas Burroughs has a new auto. Charlie Graham helped with papering for Jesse Garner near Max. Robert Ferguson visited John Richardson and family near Mace. Ernest Patterson and family near New Ross called on Wm. Walker and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Rhoda Hardee visited her son near Litton last week. Sunday guests with Jess Garner included Austin Emmett and wife and Clarence Pipes and family now home near Old Union. Mrs. Jane McDuffie visited Mrs. M. M. Edrington Wednesday. Mrs. E. R. Proffitt visited her father Richard Emmert and family near Lebanon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Patterson
Near New Ross
Wm. Walker
Rhoda Hardee
D. O
Meadows
Litton
Jess Garner
Austin Emmett
Clarence Pipes
E. R. Proffitt
Richard Emmert
Lebanon
Local families share weekend visitations and home updates
LeBANG R 13 Harry Reese and wife spent Sunday with Ed Jackson and wife. Deck Mills and family visited last Sunday with Walter Owens and family. C F S Neal and family of Lebanon ate Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Joe Jackson. Merrit MecClaine is plastering Joe Jacksons new house. Mrs John Kernodle Reuben Brown of Lebanon Mr and Mrs Lish Reese and children spent Tuesday with Jesse Brown and Mr and Mrs D H Fine and children visited Saturday night and Sunday with Tom Fine and family at Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deck Mills
Walter Owens
C. F.S. Neal and
Family of
Lebanon
Joe Jackson
Merrit MecClaine
John Kernodle
Reuben Brown
Lish Reese
Jesse Brown
D. H. Fine
Tom Fine
Max
Hazelwood News Backs Track of Local Tales
Misinformation about R E Jones driving horse resolved as horse was found hitched at Advance and returned to rack. S E Edrington family visited Clyde Culley southwest of Advance. John L Erskine summoned to Shannondale due to uncle George Erskine illness. burial Monday. Mrs Albert Hendrix’s health steady. Earnest Edrington and family near Hazel College visited L W Owens near Egypt. Mildred Kibbey visiting uncle W H Parr and family of Leba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Jones
Earnest Edrington
Near Hazel College
L. W. Owens
Egypt
Mildred Kibbey
W. H. Parr
Leba
Dover Station Items and Local Social Notes
Mrs Mary Miller returns from Lebanon and plans a few days with Mrs James McDaniel who has been hospitalized. W M McDaniel attends E E Saunders funeral in Lebanon. Robt Sharp visits Geo Kincaid and family. Chas McClaine family visits J C Caldwell. Frank and Bessie Harshbarger from Whitestown visit W M McDaniel. Lon Bratton Geo Kincaid attend Geo Erskine funeral at Shannondale. John Storm drives a well on his farm. R E Bruce, R E Caldwell and C E McClaine scalded by Lebanon Red Men Monday night. Mr and Mrs Kyle Young welcome a baby boy. Mrs Cora Hanks visits Mann Booth and wife. Funeral of Mrs Thos Jackson of Veedersburg at Lebanon Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Bun Sumpter
Lebanon
James McDaniel
Lon Bratton
Geo. Kincaid
Geo. Erskine
Shannondale
John Storm
Kyle Young
Cora Hanks
Mann Booth
Routh School House Relations Visit Lebanon
Myrtie Garner and her son were in Lebanon on Wednesday. Mrs. Harry James and daughter Edith were in Lebanon on Tuesday. Baxter Brubeck and wife with May James spent Wednesday with Charlie Dean and family. Mrs. Albert Garner and son visited Lizzie Richardson on Thursday. Mark Beck and wife spent Sunday with George Threlkeld. Baxter Brubeck was in Lebanon on Monday. Harry James and family visited W Q James near Lebanon on Sunday afternoon. Albert Garner and family spent Sunday with William Trosper and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Garner and Son
Lebanon
Harry James
Edith
Baxter Brubeck
May James
Charlie Dean
Mrs
Albert Garner and Son
Lizzie Richardson
Mark Beck
George Threlkeld
Albert Garner
William Trosper
The Muffler That Revealed a Dead Grandmother
A man buys a woolen muffler and finds a photo with a note asking for a letter from single men. He falls for the image and writes, only to learn the woman in the photo is his late grandmother, dead nine years. The dealer had no advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar. Jones
Sells-Floto Circus to Exhibit in Indianapolis May 29
Prof Carl L King composer and bandleader explains the circus band's uniqueness hinges on the slide trombone called sliphorn. The Sells Floto Buffalo Bill World Champion Shows announce a 10 30 circus morning parade in Indianapolis with Jess Willard appearing as a cowboy and in ring costume with a sparring partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl L. King
Sells-Floto
Buffalo Bill Wild West Circus
Indianapolis
King
Willard
Gotch
Jess Willard
Buffalo Bill Cowboys
Notice of Final Settlement in Catherine Smith Estate
In the Boone Circuit Court April Term 1916 the estate of Catherine Smith deceased. Ivan Coulter as administrator filed final settlement and vouchers. The court will examine the account on June 10 1916 at Lebanon Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Leonard Titus Clerk Harvey M. Coulter Charles D. Orear Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Circuit Court
Catherine Smith
Ivan Coulter
Circuit Court
Lebanon
Indiana
Community stockholders list names several families
A long roster lists individuals investing in a community building project. Names include Farrow Merrit McClaine Leota Thompson Graves Gordon Bratton Budd Budd Shahan Bowen Stewart Roark Brown Campbell Whorles Mary Whorley Pointer Whiteley Connor Swindler McLaughlin and many others. The list shows numerous contributors, totaling multiple households and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Farrow
Merrit McClaine
Leota Thompson
I. M. Graves
J. JW. Gordon
Clair Bratton
Dave Budd
Augier Budd
Harold Shahan
Harvey
Bowen Ernest R Stewart
J. W. Roark
Ear Brown
Jao Campbell
R. EF. Whorles
Mary Whorley
Frank Pointer
Chas Whiteley
Elston Connor
Roy Swindler
Thos. McLaughlin
Fred Whorley
John Logan
W. H
Sallie Eesver
Neal Day
A. E. Martin
Arthur Swisher
A.hendrix
A. J Frazier
Ernest Beck
RK. E. Jones
L.C. Caldwell
J. M. Sandy
Fred Thompson
Earl Ross
A. J. Yager
Roy Melson
Maude Wall
Wm. C. Pryce
J. A. Bowman
O. W. Bowman
Harry James
Genoa Thompson
E. M. Smith
L. W. Ross
Gershom Adams
James Butler
Nesbert Brown
Jesse Burris
Dave McClellan
Joe Wall
Herdis Brown
W. E. Lucas
Harry Hostetter
Are
Waters
Mark Wall
Otis Wall
Goldie R. Smith
Lora McClaine
E. H. Hypes
Monnie Yager
Fred Sullivan
Frank Plunkett
Geo. Whitsett
Harvey Day
Dr. O. A. Nelson
M. Sparks
T. J. Nelson
Frank Gregory
Cora Nelson
Martha Graves
P. D. Pointer
Kaymen E.graves
E. A. Canadal Zyeo Kersey
Bert Whitsett
Jarmon Ross
Mark McDowell
Ray Davis
Milford Fulwider Jhos. Farlow
Chas. E.mcclaine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Housefly
Ross & Rohn
Balbriggan
Nainsock
Porcesknit
Oxfords
Childrens
Oxford
Meison & Son
DR. L
Harlan
D. G. Caplinger
Golladay School
Thomas Burroughs
Charlie Graham
Near
Jesse Garner
Robert Ferguson
John Richardson
Mace
Old Union
Jane McDuffie
M. M. Edrington
Lebang
Harry Reese
Ed Jackson
Hazelwood
S. E. Edrington
Clyde Culley
John L. Erskine
George Erskine
Mr. Erskine
Albert Hendrix
Dover
W. M. McDaniel
E.E. Saunders
Robt. Sharp
Geo. Kincaid and Family
Chas. McClaine
J. C. Caldwell
Frank and
Bessie Harshbarger
Whitestown
R. E. Bruce
R. E. Caldwell
C. E. McClaine
Thos. Jackson
Veedersburg
Routh School
W.Q. James
Sells-Floto Circus
Jas. H. Fink
Roy Rust
W. J. DeVol
O.G. Rogers
M.C. Beck
John Weldon
Ora Beaver
Lonnie Hedge
H. M. Pointer
Sse Reverecemb
T Whitecotton
Erna Cornelius
Artie Weldon
Albert Perkins
Virgil Smith
J. W. Martin
D. Thompson
G. Tilbon
Chas. Rohn
E. R. Peterson
S. M. Billingsly
Ira McDaniel
C. S. Owens
Frank Whiteley
Bert Epperson
Albert Akers
Jna Whitecotton
John T. Jones
D.G. Caplinger
Roy Ailes
Art Bowman
I. Burrin
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